16-07-2015, 09:53 PM
I'm not the usual golf type I admit...
Basically, all my life since the age of 6 I've played rugby league, to a high level until the age of 16 when my knee was destroyed in a tackle (ruptured cartilage, hyperextension, broken patella and 2 torn ligaments all in one agonizing go), and then ever since I've been trying to make comebacks. First at conference senior level, then B team, then C team, then senior amateur in the West Yorkshire league, then pub team, and a year ago I finally realised that the combination of being unable to get back into decent shape due to training limitations and the pain I find myself in for days after a match, added to the risk of leaving myself unable to walk meant I was being stupid. I've since gone into coaching at a junior level, and much as I enjoy it it isn't the same buzz. I need a new sport.
A lot of former rugby players take up golf, so on the advice of a few mates I've started giving it a go. Just a few sessions at the range so far, and one coaching session, using a set of old but apparently decent clubs a mate gave me. In that coaching session the pro I was with went through my bag and said that while my clubs are good they aren't right for a beginner as they're very unforgiving and meant for experienced players, and advised me to look for a starter set.
Now, I've found these:
http://www.european-golf-online.com/golf...-set-p3323
https://www.golfonline.co.uk/callaway-me...ackage-set
http://www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs...tand%20bag
Now, I'm leaning towards the Callaway set because apparently it's a great make, but the Dunlop clubs seem very cheap. Does anyone have any recommendations? Just want a decent set to get me started.
Basically, all my life since the age of 6 I've played rugby league, to a high level until the age of 16 when my knee was destroyed in a tackle (ruptured cartilage, hyperextension, broken patella and 2 torn ligaments all in one agonizing go), and then ever since I've been trying to make comebacks. First at conference senior level, then B team, then C team, then senior amateur in the West Yorkshire league, then pub team, and a year ago I finally realised that the combination of being unable to get back into decent shape due to training limitations and the pain I find myself in for days after a match, added to the risk of leaving myself unable to walk meant I was being stupid. I've since gone into coaching at a junior level, and much as I enjoy it it isn't the same buzz. I need a new sport.
A lot of former rugby players take up golf, so on the advice of a few mates I've started giving it a go. Just a few sessions at the range so far, and one coaching session, using a set of old but apparently decent clubs a mate gave me. In that coaching session the pro I was with went through my bag and said that while my clubs are good they aren't right for a beginner as they're very unforgiving and meant for experienced players, and advised me to look for a starter set.
Now, I've found these:
http://www.european-golf-online.com/golf...-set-p3323
https://www.golfonline.co.uk/callaway-me...ackage-set
http://www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs...tand%20bag
Now, I'm leaning towards the Callaway set because apparently it's a great make, but the Dunlop clubs seem very cheap. Does anyone have any recommendations? Just want a decent set to get me started.