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Deleted member 4232 · Jul 12, 2012

Who plays?

I'm just starting to get into it. Bought a second hand Wormwood set, missing a hybrid and a 1W. Looking to buy a good driver and hybrid, second hand. Preferably over-sized for my newbie swing. Any recommendations?

I try to get to Johnny Rays driving range when I can. Haven't been out on a course yet, but will be looking to do a round at the windmill soon.

Any advice/reference materials you can point a newbie toward? Anyone you know who does lessons about coventry that you know is any good?

Also, want to hear your golfing stories.

Discuss.

We'll_live_and_die · Jul 12, 2012

I play golf. Can honestly say I have never heard of a 1wood before though.

Changeyourface · Jul 13, 2012

Isn't a 1 wood just a driver? They do lessons for all abilities and ages at Ansty pal.

Deleted member 4232 · Jul 13, 2012

It's what I've always heard the first driver referred to as. Excuse my amateur.

Thanks for your contribution though Rich, good to have you.

Cheers CYF, I've heard of the lessons out there. I live in Coundon, so Johnny Rays is probably a bit closer.

Si80 · Jul 13, 2012

I play. Have done since I was a nipper, but I've never put a card in so never been given a proper handicap.

Have a look at Taylor Made R11 stuff for your driver and fairway / hybrid woods. They play very nicely and are forgiving to the new player. I currently smash about with some Nike Pro Combo clubs and some rubbish Donnay woods.

blueflint · Jul 13, 2012

Rich said:
I play golf. Can honestly say I have never heard of a 1wood before though.

a 1wood is a driver they were all just numbers years ago

We'll_live_and_die · Jul 13, 2012

I just got my handicap for the first time this week and I am playing off 26. Playing my first competition on sunday.

blueflint · Jul 13, 2012

you can pick up some second hand bargains on e bay stay away from donnay there shitw

Deleted member 4232 · Jul 13, 2012

blueflint said:
you can pick up some second hand bargains on e bay stay away from donnay there shitw

Noted. I have a £40.00 voucher for Amazon. looking at buying this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004GTCGU8/?tag=skblta-21

We'll_live_and_die · Jul 13, 2012

Ive got the clubs that I started with if you are after some irons. 30 quid. They aint a make but they did me for a few years.

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Covstu · Jul 13, 2012

I have played for about 10 years but very casually. Handicapp is about 20 still! I have just ibvested in a whole new set of Taylormade RBZ's (irons and driver) and absolutely loving em!

I recently sold my old R7's on ebay!

I would recommend lessons if you can afford it, go to John Raeys (driving range) and they have some good pro's up there. Rob Hunter is good, he will rip your whole game apart but trust me you need to percevere! He is also the pro at the windmill so you get a chance to go up there and get a lesson on course.

I would recommend Taylormade's or Nike's, but go for second hands if you can get some initially and if you keep it up you can invest!

Deleted member 4232 · Jul 16, 2012

Covstu said:
I have played for about 10 years but very casually. Handicapp is about 20 still! I have just ibvested in a whole new set of Taylormade RBZ's (irons and driver) and absolutely loving em!

I recently sold my old R7's on ebay!

I would recommend lessons if you can afford it, go to John Raeys (driving range) and they have some good pro's up there. Rob Hunter is good, he will rip your whole game apart but trust me you need to percevere! He is also the pro at the windmill so you get a chance to go up there and get a lesson on course.

I would recommend Taylormade's or Nike's, but go for second hands if you can get some initially and if you keep it up you can invest!

Thanks very much for the advice. You've hit my plan right on the head. I live close enough to Johnny Raey's and the Windmill is where I will play mostly, being in CV5.

I have a second hand Woodworm set of irons & putter. And older Wilson driver and I bought a cheap Wilson hybrid today.

Head up there often? We could go halves in some more lessons!

We'll_live_and_die · Jul 16, 2012

That Guy said:
Thanks very much for the advice. You've hit my plan right on the head. I live close enough to Johnny Raey's and the Windmill is where I will play mostly, being in CV5.

I have a second hand Woodworm set of irons & putter. And older Wilson driver and I bought a cheap Wilson hybrid today.

Head up there often? We could go halves in some more lessons!

The West Midlands is just a bit further up the A45 and is well worth a visit. If only for the challenge of the 18th.

Sutty · Jul 16, 2012

For buying clubs, make sure you get a second hand set from a respected name rather than a brand new set from, say, Argos. I'd much rather have some 8 year old Mizuno's for example than clubs from a brand that wouldn't spring to mind quickly.

You can find a hybrid on eBay I'd imagine, for a fairly good price. Again look for a good brand (Titleist, TaylorMade, Mizuno etc.).

Also I'd make sure your set of irons are cavity backs rather than blades. For beginners, cavity backs are the best option. They're far more forgiving, and certainly while you're learning the game you won't care about the extra distance you'd get from a set of blades.

Get a few lessons to learn the basics, practice your long shots on the range and work on your short game on a par 3 course or pitch and putt, and you'll be ready to get yourself a membership somewhere.

And finally, stick at it! It won't come easily, be ready to hack it round in ridiculously high numbers for a while, but you'll get there. Enjoy!

Deleted member 4232 · Jul 20, 2012

Sutty said:
For buying clubs, make sure you get a second hand set from a respected name rather than a brand new set from, say, Argos. I'd much rather have some 8 year old Mizuno's for example than clubs from a brand that wouldn't spring to mind quickly.

You can find a hybrid on eBay I'd imagine, for a fairly good price. Again look for a good brand (Titleist, TaylorMade, Mizuno etc.).

Also I'd make sure your set of irons are cavity backs rather than blades. For beginners, cavity backs are the best option. They're far more forgiving, and certainly while you're learning the game you won't care about the extra distance you'd get from a set of blades.

Get a few lessons to learn the basics, practice your long shots on the range and work on your short game on a par 3 course or pitch and putt, and you'll be ready to get yourself a membership somewhere.

And finally, stick at it! It won't come easily, be ready to hack it round in ridiculously high numbers for a while, but you'll get there. Enjoy!

Hah, thanks mate.

My Irons are cavity backed, enjoying my number 8. I've a mate who plays off a 5, so he is givng me my basic swing; Not going for power at the moment, but more about getting the swing right first.

love using a wedge!

Covstu · Jul 21, 2012

That Guy said:
Thanks very much for the advice. You've hit my plan right on the head. I live close enough to Johnny Raey's and the Windmill is where I will play mostly, being in CV5.

I have a second hand Woodworm set of irons & putter. And older Wilson driver and I bought a cheap Wilson hybrid today.

Head up there often? We could go halves in some more lessons!

I get up there about once a week! I still have the odd lesson when my game is going wrong!

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