So you've taken a few lessons, or maybe you've just been to the driving range a couple of times - and you're convinced - this is the game for you!!! You're ready to invest in your own set of clubs... so how do you get started?
Well, first, remember the ever-present golf intimidation factor is probably going to come into play again when you decide to buy your own clubs. Do a quick search on golfsmith.com for women's clubs, and the first full set you'll probably find is around $800. Yikes! $800 for clubs, add another $100 for shoes (because let's face it - you've got to have cute golf shoes!!), and another $100 for a bag. Plus I have to warn you that you'll be investing a lot of money in golf balls (because you'll be losing a lot of them at first). Add all of these up and it gets expensive very quickly.
My first set of clubs were no name brand, and cost me about $150 - $200. This was for irons 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8, 9 and pitching wedge, plus a driver, 3 wood and 5 wood. Now-a-days, (because 10 years ago was SO long ago in terms of golf technology) you can get a set that includes a 6, 7, 8, 9 iron, Pitching wedge, Driver, 3 wood, 5 wood and even a 5 hybrid included for about the same price of $150 - $200. (Check it out as an example at Golfsmith in case you think its too good to be true: http://www.golfsmith.com/products/NX147/Nextt_Golf/Ladies_Z_One_14_Piece_Full_Set) You can also probably find a good set on eBay for a great price.
Once you've played for awhile, and you're committed to the game - then I would consider investing in more expensive clubs, or even a club fitting session if you're really serious. When you're just starting out though - trust me - that $600 savings on clubs can buy you about 600 golf balls - which could come in reeeeally handy your first couple of seasons... Have fun!
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