| For the beginner golf clubs will be the lion's share | | | | - Driver |
| of the initial outlay required to kit yourself out for | | | | - Fairway wood (usually 3-wood and made of |
| your foray into this wonderfully addictive game. | | | | metal) |
| Beginner golf clubs, these days, are mainly sold as | | | | - 3-iron |
| packaged sets. These sets typically comprise the | | | | - 5-iron |
| clubs - either a full or half-set - along with a golf | | | | - 7-iron |
| bag, a pull trolley, and maybe a golf umbrella and | | | | - Pitching/sand wedge |
| some golf balls. Some suppliers will even throw in | | | | - Putter |
| a free pair of golf shoes. There are many high | | | | These component parts may vary slightly |
| street stores and online outlets to choose from, | | | | between suppliers so, again, shop around for your |
| so shop around for the best deal to suit your | | | | best option. |
| needs. | | | | A major advantage of going the half-set route is |
| Half-set or full set? This is entirely dependent | | | | that you can add to it one club at a time at your |
| upon your individual circumstances (ie budget, how | | | | own pace and in a customised way, you do not |
| often you intend to play etc) and you would need | | | | have to end up with the traditional three woods, |
| to shop around and compare the various products | | | | ten irons and a putter. Many players will leave out |
| on the market. If you are a complete beginner, | | | | a long iron and carry an extra wedge, or keep a |
| you will probably hit 4-iron about the same | | | | rescue club in the bag rather than a 5-wood, you |
| distance you hit 5-iron, if this is the case you do | | | | choose which clubs to put in your bag. From a |
| not need a 4-iron at this stage - maybe a half-set | | | | half-set of beginner golf clubs to an almost |
| would suffice for the present. | | | | personalised full set, and all the while your |
| Half-sets of beginner golf clubs are generally made | | | | improving your game and lowering your score. |
| up of; | | | | Enjoy your golf. |