Buying Guide
What to buy after your first great range session
That one flushed 7-iron can make a person dangerously optimistic. Here is a smarter order for your first golf purchases.
Buy comfort before distance
Start with shoes or a glove if borrowed gear is making practice uncomfortable. Better contact is easier when your feet are stable and your hands are not fighting the grip.
Choose forgiving clubs
New golfers usually benefit more from forgiveness than precision. Look for a driver, fairway wood, hybrid, and irons designed to launch the ball easily.
Wait on specialty clubs
Extra wedges, driving irons, and low-spin drivers are fun, but they make more sense after you know your typical misses and yardages.
A simple first shopping list
- Comfortable golf shoes or stable athletic shoes.
- A glove that fits snugly without bunching.
- Used or forgiving beginner-friendly clubs.
- A dozen affordable golf balls you do not mind losing.
- Lessons or a range plan before chasing every equipment fix.