Wife wants to golf
Wife wants to start golfing and there’s no way I’m buying clubs, bag, etc, until I know she’s committed. She has a natural swing that I’m jealous of and kicks butt at top golf. This kicked off here interest in walking a couple holes at night with me abd our neighbors. We’re looking at getting her clubs, but in the interim she is just hyped to get on the course ASAP.
So what clubs should I carry? I like to play short set rounds anyway so thowing a few extra in is easy. I do have an old set of srixon z545’s and old drivers, Woods, hybrids, etc. she’s 6’ so I don’t see an issue really.
My thoughts are to carry one bag with a TM Burner driver (old), Adams TLII 3w(old), Rocketballz 3h (unsure why I even have this) 545 7i, 545 pw and a 714 AP1 52* GW. Throw in a few of my gamers (3, 6, 9i, & a putter) and that brings it to 10 clubs in the bag. Additions, subtractions, is this just a terrible idea? I wanna know.
Edit: played three holes with the clubs noted. I’m was plus 2, she ended plus 8. She was fine using the irons but the size of the driver bothered her (tho she was hitting what I would call bombs for her skill level). So a driver will be the first acquisition! She really enjoyed herself and wants to give it a shot!
Posted Aug 2, 2019, 9:57 PM UTC · edited
With that type of encouragement, how can she not fall in love with the game?
Please don't take that badly. I have no idea about your finances, but, if it's possible, please get her something of her own.
Even though she may not say it, she's going to be concerned about ruining your stuff, and it's going to add to the anxiety all beginners have. And men's clubs usually aren't any good for a woman because they're made for someone taller and stronger, generally with bigger hands.
I know you want her to be "committed", but something of her own shows her you're taking her seriously, something a lot of women feel is lacking in their interactions with men.
There are inexpensive starter sets, and even options like "Play It Again". I think if you talk it over, she'll understand you don't want to make the huge financial plunge on a bunch of new stuff, so would she mind starting with best used set you guys can get, and go shopping. As you've already surmised, she'll only need a few clubs and a wedge and putter. If you guys work your magic, you can do this without breaking the bank.
You're a lucky guy. It wouldn't surprise me that your wife wants to take up the game because it means more time with you. How much is that worth to you?
No offense taken at all you make some very good points here and I tend to agree. My goal right now is just to get her on the course. Her own set of clubs isn’t far away if she enjoys herself. My fingers are crossed next week or so we will be picking up a set.
You could spend like $50 getting an old used driver+like 8 iron+putter or something. A beginner just hitting balls wont need much more than that at first.
Even if it means settling for something cheaper and/or older, then upgrading as her ability and needs require.