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manOFice · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:17 am Post subject: Golf

My buddy has a right handed set of golf clubs that we were hitting balls at the driving range with some drivers and I do everything left handed so you can imagine i wasn't that great but I was driving a ball about a 100 yards right handed, Now I want to get some cheap driver clubs or something to test out my left handed shots. I was looking on ebay and they have some cheap ones but does my height matter in choose a club etc??

I'm definitely not looking for anything high grade

tylerc · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:54 pm Post subject:

I'm trying to get into golf myself. I'm just using my dad's old clubs, but I don't think there are specific heights, just junior or men's. My dad said my clubs are regular length, though if you're really tall you might need custom clubs.

manOFice · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject:

I'm wondering about "knock offs" obviously a serious player won't recommend knock offs but I'm thinking they might be good for me, who has zero golf skills...

DRay9911 · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:57 pm Post subject:

as long as you aren't a giant or a dwarf (or dorf), a standard set of clubs will be fine.

i wouldn't suggest ebay though - if you have a used/second hand sporting good store (ours is called "play it again sports"), check there first.

-dan

manOFice · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject:

I've been finding some decent priced stuff on craigs list, it's harder because i'm looking for left handed clubs.

I am finding used sets for like 40 bucks on CL

manOFice · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:05 pm Post subject:

I got a whole set of clubs the other day

I must be doing things wrong or my body isn't used to this but my left arm was killing me after spending an hour at the driving range.

I'm also finding myself hitting to high on the ball, causing it to go flying into the ground.

I know I probably have to learn how to use my hips a bit more and learn how to square up the ball.

Anyone have any good working drills they do for irons and drivers?

hehehhehe · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 3:03 pm Post subject:

manOFice · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 3:27 pm Post subject:

I try my best to keep my head down

hehehhehe · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:30 pm Post subject:

I figured that if you're topping the ball that means you're lifting the top half of your body too early. Next time you go to the range try to keep your head down all the way through your swing until the ball is gone.

manOFice · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:48 pm Post subject:

kk, thx

doylnea · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject:

Sorry I missed this until now; I'm obsessed with golf and make and adjust all of my own equipment. If you're just starting out, you should be looking for a standard length set of perimeter weighted irons and a standard length 3 wood. Don't bother with a driver - there's too much room for error for someone just starting out.

As far as tips, if you're serious about learning, buy a copy of Hogan's Five Lessons. You can get one on half.com for about $3, but it's the seminal golf lesson guide.

In short, start with short swings to about waist height, until you starting making solid contact...

manOFice · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 11:56 am Post subject:

DRay9911 · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject:

if you need a coach, i suggest this guy:

-dan

JKirk · Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject:

I'm interested in golf as well but know nothing about purchasing clubs. I want a set that I can mess around with but I also don't want to go so cheap that I will have to buy a new set in 1-3 years. Can someone just give me an example as to what a beginner should start with as far as clubs? Which ones did you get ManOfIce?

manOFice · Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:19 pm Post subject:

I was at the range today and I was hitting the 3 wood pretty well but I can't hit an iron worth shit....

tylerc · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:00 pm Post subject:

Make sure you're driving down into the ball. If you're taking practice swings, you should be hitting the ground a bit with the club. Be sure to keep your head down, and when you're following through and finishing your swing, your belt buckle should be facing your target, ideally.