Past Present and Future

[lakngulf]

I played golf every chance I got from about 18 - 40 years old, lowest handicap was 9. Took some time off at 40 to do some more schooling. When I started back I had lost way too much distance, but figured out how to play with the change. At about 46 I bought a fixer up lake place, and have spent most of my time enjoying it and deer hunting. Retired now, still busy at the lake, spend a lot of time gardening and deer habitat, but always an interest to pick up the sticks again.

Actually, the reason for my post is to gain insight on which sticks I should pick up. My clubs were build around 1980, so I am sure I am due a couple of upgrades if I am to try this game again. I did pull out a driver and a 4 iron to see if I could even swing the club. Wow! I did not feel at home with grip or swing. Finally hit a couple of decent shots off the tee with driver, but could not connect with 4 iron.

So, please help. I am a lefty and need some info on decent, middle of the road, used clubs. Where is good place to look? Which brands are most forgiving (I feel like I will need a lot of forgiveness)? Is there a place I could get a modern club or two, just to get the feel of them and see if I can develop a swing at 64?

Thanks

 

[rjb01camaross]

Sounds like a trip to a club fitter or golfsmith would be a good idea. Since you are left handed I would recommend looking at PING. They always seem to take good care of leftys unlike some other companies. I am sure some lefties will chime in with their advice soon. Welcome to the site!

 

[JB]

Many of the major brands have LH offerings. Callaway, Cleveland, cobra, taylormade, nike, ping, etc etc.

All of them make forgiving clubs. I strongly recommend heading to a large golf store and trying things out to give you an idea of a few sets you enjoy.

 

[Ooo]

Play it again sports if there's one close to you.

 

[JPR1959]

Craigslist is a good place to find used clubs, so is eBay.