New Posts For Thread: I bought new golf clubs.... starting out playing golf any tips ?https://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29829283/i-bought-new-golf-clubs-starting-out-playing-golf-any-tipsInvested in a beginner set... they look decent played a bit before but only starting out really. any tips for the novice lol??oh these clubs http://www.golfsupport.co.uk/p-ben_sayers_m11_package_set-%2811321%29.aspxMost important thing is to get your grip correct. I play to a good standard and would say this is crucial, most average/poor players do not grip the club the right way.https://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29829283/i-bought-new-golf-clubs-starting-out-playing-golf-any-tips?post_id=530233177#530233177Most important thing is to get your grip correct. I play to a good standard and would say this is crucial, most average/poor players do not grip the club the right way.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:03:10 -0500ave high 70s low 80stook a lesson--couldnt break 90https://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29829283/i-bought-new-golf-clubs-starting-out-playing-golf-any-tips?post_id=530231701#530231701ave high 70s low 80stook a lesson--couldnt break 90Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:09:02 -0500putting is very important like kelly said.i always tell my friends to mentally think of the putter as the easiest club to hit in the bag. after all it's the flattest face!this takes away some of the mental terror of putting in my opinion for beginnerhttps://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29829283/i-bought-new-golf-clubs-starting-out-playing-golf-any-tips?post_id=530216283#530216283putting is very important like kelly said.i always tell my friends to mentally think of the putter as the easiest club to hit in the bag. after all it's the flattest face!this takes away some of the mental terror of putting in my opinion for beginnerWed, 27 Mar 2013 17:36:13 -0500Try to avoid thumping the ball. Try to have a smooth swing. Grip the club very, very lightly.https://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29829283/i-bought-new-golf-clubs-starting-out-playing-golf-any-tips?post_id=530215701#530215701Try to avoid thumping the ball. Try to have a smooth swing. Grip the club very, very lightly.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:11:16 -0500And you dont have to worry about damage divot wise .!https://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29829283/i-bought-new-golf-clubs-starting-out-playing-golf-any-tips?post_id=530208759#530208759And you dont have to worry about damage divot wise .!Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:46:11 -0500Go to a local pro , ask around , and the posh clubs dont always have the best teachers . Best one around here operates at a driving range .Grip , stance , rhythmn , drum it in . But if you cant putt , trade in your clubs unless you are only lookinghttps://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29829283/i-bought-new-golf-clubs-starting-out-playing-golf-any-tips?post_id=530208667#530208667Go to a local pro , ask around , and the posh clubs dont always have the best teachers . Best one around here operates at a driving range .Grip , stance , rhythmn , drum it in . But if you cant putt , trade in your clubs unless you are only lookingWed, 27 Mar 2013 13:43:00 -0500youtube 'the golf fix' very good show,if you want some bunker advice phil mick bunker tutorial on youtube...top class videohttps://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29829283/i-bought-new-golf-clubs-starting-out-playing-golf-any-tips?post_id=530208291#530208291youtube 'the golf fix' very good show,if you want some bunker advice phil mick bunker tutorial on youtube...top class videoWed, 27 Mar 2013 13:31:13 -0500My first set was from the same make, served me well.Maybe look into beginner group lessons from a local young pro, at some municipal courses they are only about £5 an hour which is the same cost as a bucket of balls.https://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29829283/i-bought-new-golf-clubs-starting-out-playing-golf-any-tips?post_id=530204187#530204187My first set was from the same make, served me well.Maybe look into beginner group lessons from a local young pro, at some municipal courses they are only about £5 an hour which is the same cost as a bucket of balls.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:08:49 -0500I agree youtube is a mine field. But the setup video i posted is very good.https://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29829283/i-bought-new-golf-clubs-starting-out-playing-golf-any-tips?post_id=530203851#530203851I agree youtube is a mine field. But the setup video i posted is very good.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:55:45 -0500Get a few lessons from a local pro at one of your local courses. I would avoid youtube like the plague for the time being. You head will be battered from watching all the videos and they things they are telling you. Get some lessons, get the basics thttps://community.betfair.com/golf/go/thread/view/94086/29829283/i-bought-new-golf-clubs-starting-out-playing-golf-any-tips?post_id=530203611#530203611Get a few lessons from a local pro at one of your local courses. I would avoid youtube like the plague for the time being. You head will be battered from watching all the videos and they things they are telling you. Get some lessons, get the basics tWed, 27 Mar 2013 10:48:47 -0500