Jack

Thanks for your reply. With regard to club fitting, I think I will have to wait until I have a more repeatable driver swing otherwise I may change my mechanics and end up with a club that no longer fits! Is this a good idea? Ultimately I want a club that suits my swing, not the other way around. I guess what I am also asking is, if I can only upgrade a couple of clubs. e.g. new driver/3 wood, new wedges, new irons or new putter which ones should I change first to see the most improvement in my game, and enjoyment on the course? I'll be sure to check out the clubs you suggested

Hey guys, this is pretty much my first post but I have been lurking on these forms for the past month or so since taking up the game again. Firstly a little about myself, I am 21 and did play the sport when I was younger (about 14/15) but because I played a lot of other sports golf did not get all the attention it deserverd. So I pretty much stopped playing but rediscovered the game this summer. So now I have a membership at my local course which consists of a 6700yd course, lots of practise facilities and a par 3 course. However, because I don't have a handicap (yet!) I was only able to get membership to the par 3 course (and practise areas). Now I go around this little (but challenging) course in about +7, so my short game is now getting to a reasonable level. Give me anything longer than a 7 iron though and it's a different game! Obviously, I am now working hard on getting the rest of my game "up to scratch" so I can apply for a 5 week period on the full course in order to gain a handicap. Now for my question... ! I have been using my Dads old clubs which, while decent enough I would like to start replacing them gradually with clubs of my choice that are suited to my game. The clubs are Ping Pal 4 putter, Mizuno Comp CT irons, Mizuno Widec II driver/woods... all of which are about 10 years old! Before anyone pipes up with "you're better off spending your money on lessons!" you will be please to know I am already doing this! With the festive season approaching (and my Birthday!) now is an ideal time for me to choose a couple of clubs to change in my bag. So where should I start? I personally feel my game will benefit most with a new driver and 3 wood. The technology in this area seems to have come on the most in recent years and I figure this may aid me in my quest to master these clubs! However, my strongest part of my game is from 100yrd in so a new set of wedges could bring a lot of enjoyment pulling them out of the bag. Then there is the putter.. the most personal club in the bag (I think) and having one that I have chosen and love would be really nice. Oh and I have forgotten the irons... I don't see that I new set will make that much difference in my game but having only ever played one set, do I know any different? This is why I need your help! All thoughts/comments appreciated. I apologise for the lengthy post, I'll try to cut down in future.. !

Can't see them carrying on for too much longer unless this rain stops. Huge puddles appearing all over the course now!

21. I have just started playing golf again in the last month. It's going to be a long ride!

Ah man.. if you suck then I must really suck :( Seriously though, I'm just starting out in the world of golf but I play other sports to a high level. In any sport we all have our ups and downs. It's the nature of the beast.

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