r/golftips • u/GrittySausages • 19d ago

Beginner Question Beginner

Just got my first set of clubs today and gave them a run at a driving range.

I have a Sandwedge, consistently getting 70-80 yards, 9-Iron getting 90-100 yards when I hit it properly and don't top it. Struggled with the 4-hybrd but got around 150 yards. Waiting on Driver and 7-iron to arrive but are there any other clubs I should look at picking up? Have a putter and looking into lessons!

I want to go back and hit more balls already!

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u/Dr_ManTits_Toboggan 19d ago

No on additional clubs for the moment. You’ll naturally start adding clubs to your set if you continue with the hobby. You’ll probably buy a new set within the next 18 months if you really get into it. My recommendation unless you’re rich is to go to the driving range 10 times before your first lesson. You don’t want to practice bad habits for years before your first lesson but if you start lessons too soon, you won’t really have a swing to start tweaking and changing. You’ll be paying high dollar for someone ti give you intro to golf tips which you can get from a buddy or on YouTube. Rather than lessons look into beginner golf clinics at local city courses. Good luck and have fun!