How do i take up golf cheaply?

26th May 2009

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I want to take up golf but think it’s going to cost me a packet.
Does anyone have any tips on how to get into the game without forking out loads of money on equiptment and course fees.

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1 On May 28th, 2009, star said:
Steal someones golf stuff, and practice in a park.

posted on May 28th, 2009 at 8:59 am
2 On May 30th, 2009, pooh bear said:
try crazy golf thats got to be cheaper

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
3 On June 3rd, 2009, Vikki said:
I tried playing it in my (small) back garden and ended up smashing my neighbours conservatory window not once, but twice (in the same night). Do not do this - it is not cheap!

posted on June 3rd, 2009 at 12:31 am
4 On June 3rd, 2009, stacie lou said:
just buy ur clubs get a few mates to a park make a few holes put some flags in and away u go

posted on June 3rd, 2009 at 10:54 am
5 On June 4th, 2009, JEFF S said:
driving range or pitch and put you can hire all you need or buy your gear second hand thousands of people buy the gear use it a couple of times then let it collect dust in the garage

posted on June 4th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
6 On June 5th, 2009, elroyfudpucker said:
Getting into the game cheaply is just finding used equipment, and a place to practice. This however is a contradiction within itself. Possibly the most expensive simple hobby known to man, golf is going to cost you.

posted on June 5th, 2009 at 9:00 am
7 On June 6th, 2009, tpt_hick said:
Buy SimGolf

posted on June 6th, 2009 at 4:25 am
8 On June 7th, 2009, choppercam1 said:
Withour having read the previous answers to mine. I would suggest getting an idea of the size of the club you need in relation to your height. I would then assume at least for the time being that you would want a regular flex shaft. There are other factors involved, but by starting with flex and length, you are on the right track. The next step is to locate clubs and there are a number of sources for that. You won’t need to spend a lot until you are sure you want to continue and your game improves. Look everywhere, I found a nice set in a pawn shop of all places! Newspaper classifieds, golf shops for used clubs or simply asking around with people you know play the game. One thing everyone should tell you is to start with a few lessons, do not try to teach yourself or have a friend attempt to teach you. Lessons do not have to be costly especially when you want to learn the basics of the swing. In my area you can get a series of six lessons from a teaching pro for less than $150.00 at a city driving range. I wish I had gotten lessons from the start, now I am learning the whole swing process correctly and trust me it is hard teaching an old dog new tricks.
Greens fees vary from course to course, the real good courses will be costly, but you can get on a nice city or county course reasonably.
Heck, you might even want to start by playing executive courses and par 3’s. I say that because those irons are a little easier to hit properly compared to the long irons and your experience will be building confidences.

posted on June 7th, 2009 at 1:36 am
9 On June 8th, 2009, zac y said:
If you have an email address. You e-mail this e-mail address. After paying a small fee of 34.99 you can get free golf and get paid up to $899.

posted on June 8th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
10 On June 11th, 2009, Matthew J said:
i know this sounds cheap but at wal mart they sell full sets for about 140$

posted on June 11th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
11 On June 13th, 2009, Steveh said:
Some Golf Clubs now and again do Special Vouchers for you to try and paly the Courses. why not try one of these and then play the course but don’t join.

posted on June 13th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
12 On June 14th, 2009, ian p said:
either borrow some off a friend have a few rounds then see. or go to either your local club shop or american golf and see what clubs they have second hand. there’s some great deals out there at the moment.. or lastly try jjb cheap enough for starter kits. depends on budget

posted on June 14th, 2009 at 3:31 pm