Clubs for Beginners

One of our favorite opportunities in clubfitting is when we work with new golfers who are just starting out in golf. We recognize that it's a bold step for new golfers to reach out and seek help with acquiring a set of clubs. It's not easy to pass over the hype for retail clubs that promise more than they can deliver. We know beginning golfers interested in clubfitting are serious about wanting to learn and play their best to have fun with the game.

The JTCLUBS approach to fitting new golfers is to provide clubs that will help them enjoy playing golf and accelerate their ability to learn and get the most benefit from their lessons. It means not worrying about filling the bag with clubs that can't be used effectively. It means dispelling the myths about "game improvement clubs" that look like and perform like shovels and are ultimately limiting. We prefer clubs that inspire you to play.  

We help develop a plan for acquiring the right clubs for each stage of learning the game. New golfers should start out with clubs that match their current playing status and make it easier for them to progress. We explain which clubs will be best for getting the most from their lessons and how to use new clubs effectively for practice. And then we build the best clubs to get you started in the right direction.

There are sensible strategies for starting a set of clubs that fit newcomers to the game that can stay with them as they acquire skills and increase the challenge of their play. A full bag is not necessary to learn or play. Clubs that they can swing effectively will replace frustration with satisfaction. Golf involves a complex sequence of movements that are not part of typical daily life. New clubs should be fit and built with an understanding of those realities. 

We encourage new golfers to avoid the "beginner sets" that are the staple of the big discount stores. These sets are marketed mainly on the basis of eye appeal and less for learning golf. A custom club approach will help golfers make the right choices and provide the most effective way to build a set. They need just enough clubs that fit them correctly to learn the swing, practice in a way that reinforces their learning experience, and enable them to navigate the course in a way that opens up the possibilities of the game.