Golf Hints and Tips For The Left Handed Golfer

As we all know, golf is a popular sport of all ages. The rich and famous, businessmen, retirees and plain old good friends derive great pleasure from the game.

When it comes to business, getting involved in the sport is a great way to network with business partners and co-workers. With friends, it can be a way to create a little friendly competiion or catch up on local gossip. Unless you think of golf as a highly competitive sport, it truly is a wonderful way to relieve stress and unwind after a week of countless hours in the office.

Although equipment can be expensive, most golfers choose to build up to their own set of hand picked golf clubs over time. As a new golfer, you may find these hints about purchasing equipment extrememly helpful.

Wait, before you do anything else, take a serious look at your budget and determine exactly how much you can actually spend. For most of us buying the top end equipment is simply out of reach. The cost of high quality drivers can reach about $600 and putters can cost up to $300.

As a novice you certainly don’t need the most expensive clubs and accessories. It’s a much better idea to look for used clubs and then spend some time actually golfing. Doing this will help you to determine one of the most important aspects of the game. That is; If golf is really your game and if you are ready to spend the “big bucks” on better quality equipment. I can only begin to imagine how many expensive clubs are sitting idly around in garages and basements everywhere. Of course some of the better clubs are made by companies like Callaway. Did you know that Callaway has an entire section of their Website dedicated to selling certified pre-owned clubs? Why not take a look over there before you run down to the local Sports Authority and lay out $1000 or more.

Another approach you may consider is to rent clubs at a golf course or try to borrow a few clubs from friends. Listening to experienced golfers about their reasons for choosing a particular brand, style or design of golf club can be very helpful before you actually “pull the trigger”.

To put things in perspective, you can buy used clubs from Websites like eBay and find other manufacturers who sell drivers for as little as $40 and putters for a low as $20. There is nothing wrong with using this kind of gear and finding out more about the equipment you prefer. As a new golfer, there is no substitute for practical application out on the golf course.

Club weight, shaft length and the overall feel of the club are all very important factors when deciding which clubs will eventually suit you best. The standard length shaft is designed for men is around 5 feet 10 inches. This shaft length may not be the most comfortable for everyone so trying different brands is the best way to start off. Many pro shops offer custom golf clubs that can be customized to your particular needs. In addition, you can purchase heads, grips and shafts yourself to construct your own clubs.

Aluminum alloy makes up the shaftof the less expensive clubs while materials such as steel, graphite or titanium are used in the more expensive clubs. Of course steel is much heavier than graphite and graphite shafts have more flex. Flex in the golf shaft also varies depending on the manufacturer. Terms such as regular, stiff , senior or ladies may become familiar to you as you research golf club design.

Every golfer has different taste in their selection of the material, flex and weight of a golf shaft. As a new golfer, finding the right shaft and club is critical when you are developing your swing. The design of a club can affect the style as a new golfer develops their swing. The primary reason for the design of a golf shaft is to provide the player with the proper impact when the golf ball is struck. So why not try out different brands of golf clubs before you buy to find the “best fit” for your game.

I hope this article has helped you to make some good decisions as a new golfer. If you found this article helpful, please putt in a comment or two.

Related sites:

Leftys Pro Shop

Long Island Lefty's Clubhouse