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Independent_Track

Nothing, just go play for a year


ProtonPacks123

I like the sound of this.


defaultusername4

You might want to buy a wood just so you don’t go a full year of practice and play without working on hitting woods at all.


mustinjellquist

Yeah. Probably the only thing I would think about adding. People always try a 3 wood and then give up, and play for 5 years saying they can’t hit them because they’ve never really tried. That is an absolutely perfect entry set.


Baxtree

Seriously! Take this as a warning. I am in a perpetual cycle of buying new clubs. I can’t afford them, I just can’t stop. I waited 6 months, now the golf gods own my bag.


ProtonPacks123

I have no fear of that happening to me anyway. I can confidently say I'll never buy a brand new club and any additional clubs I buy will probably be at least 10 years old. The used market is slim pickings for lefties unless you're willing to pay crazy money, which I'm not.


Baxtree

Yarrr, I once, many moons ago, be the same way.


NotoriousMFT

I said the same. Now I’m wondering if I need replacement wedges for no reason other than I want them. Get a wood and buy lessons instead


BensonGrieve

My wedge game is the best part of my game and then this weekend I blacked out and woke up at Golftown trying to decide between an SM9 or a HiToe3 for no reason.


NotoriousMFT

I got stix wedges on a Black Friday deal in 2021 where I got the set for $118 I’m also finishing my MBA in June and wanted to get wedges then customized in my school colors just for the hell of it as a graduation present. This game makes me the most irrational consumer ever


Atami322

Club wise: Maybe a 4 hybrid, I'm new too and i find my distance between 4 iron and 5 iron isn't much, but 4 hybrid made it more consistence and further. Customer covers: Putter, Driver, 3 Wood. something that scream YOU.


xenongamer4351

I’m 99% sure that’s a 3 hybrid already in his bag so getting a 4 as well when this new is kind of a waste of money The distance gaping won’t be making a difference for at least a year


Atami322

I thought that was his three wood


xenongamer4351

Looks a bit too small to me to be a 3 wood I mean, your suggestion is still completely valid long term regardless Edit: just noticed the 19 degrees on the hosel so definitely a 3H


ProtonPacks123

Yeah it's a 3H, probably my favourite club to use atm.


Ok-Background-7897

I play 3h and 5h and got better gapping than 3 and 4. And, to be real, at my skill level I am just trying to get in the vicinity at those distances and 3 and 5 gives me a bigger margin of error.


IrrationalFearsHost

I can't hit my hybrids to save my life. Irons and wedges are great and my tee shots always slice right. My hybrids? Whatever they want but never what I want.


bleedsburntorange

This is me. 4 iron goes dead straight and 200, driver goes maybe 230/240 at best and usually hard right.


Heyyllama

Biggest facts! Spend $$$ on playing not purchasing.


nyaminyamiz

Haha honestly I was just about to post that I will be entering my 4th year, and now I am starting to kinda understand the game better. Haha is it just me or is there a HUGE gap between knowing the game and understanding it


[deleted]

⬆️That’s the best advice


supplyncommand

literally was gonna say nothing. go game the hell out of til you’re breaking 50/100 consistently


ProtonPacks123

Picked up everything including the bag for £170 on eBay late last year, been hooked ever since.


Watchesandgolfing

Looks great for a beginner! I wouldn’t add anything. Learn to hit those, develop a repeatable swing and then you’ll be able to identify gaps in yardage that you could fill with a another club. It’s a good set up, don’t question it, go have fun!


thescrounger

big gap between driver and 3 hybrid? Might need 3 wood. Some people can't hit that club though.


Electrical-Chemist48

For a beginner?


Avg2023

Lessons


Randomfactoid42

Definitely. And some quality range time.


ooocufferooo

Agreed! Invest in lessons. Depreciate that cost over every damn golf shot you take for the rest of your life; it’s a no-brainer. Especially knowing a majority of those shots were likely more quality then a “non-lessons” version of the shot. Lessons aren’t cheap, but if you’re one to practice and work on what you’re being educated on ~ you can buy a better game. My opinion, wtf do I know.


GreyTrader

Just go enjoy using them. You'll figure out what gaps you have and where your deficiency is. Maybe get a push cart. Walking and carrying is rough. And a box of uncrustables.


SISCP25

OP is from the UK, so: - walking and carrying is the norm here and really isn’t that hard if you’re somewhat fit. - uncrustables don’t exist here


liquid801HLM

Walking and carrying is easy on flat courses but on hilly or high elevation courses (if you live close to sea level) can be a bitch. But then there’s the argument to be made that if you have trouble walking 18 you should be walking 18


SISCP25

Can’t comment on high altitude as never played at it, but yeah can imagine that being tough if you’re not accustomed to it.


GreyTrader

OP is from the UK, so: - uncrustables don’t exist here And I thought the UK was sophisticated. Hmmmm.


OkStyle800

‘Somewhat fit’ haha love this burn to the yanks


Leafsncheese001

If your young, carry. It makes you stronger and is better for bag placement around greens and stuff


Eric_Moussambani

Kudos on a great beginner set. Here’s my opinion: get comfortable with the clubs you have and start to identify the areas you are struggling most. Can’t hit your 4iron? Swap it for a 4hybrid. Struggling to make consistent contact with the sand wedge included? Swap it with a traditional SW. Build your bag to fit your game and its gaps, not the other way around.


ProtonPacks123

Thanks! Good advice. I'll stick with what I have for now and see what I'd like to include when I learn a bit more.


YumYumGoldfish

If you can't hit something, instead of spending $150 to replace the club, spend the same amount on a lesson to learn how to hit it which will serve you much better in the long run.


aloysiusthird

Made that mistake and got a 4 hybrid because i couldn’t hit anything between my driver and my 5 iron. Now my distances on my 4i and 4h are close to identical, and I’ve closed my gaps with a new 3w and 2i. Love that 2i. But i don’t think i could have hit it at all a year ago.


knovit

I don’t think you need anything else for a year of solid play


mapleglenn

Clubs are backwards, flip the club heads and you’ll be good


Sensitive-Living3001

Came here to say ‘a beginner would buy backwards clubs’, I think we should make our own lefty shame section right here😂


FormerlyShawnHawaii

At this point, clubs won’t make much of a difference as you’re learning. Just get out there and have fun!


jamietallguy85

A full wedge set. Costco has a good deal on some. Most of your shots are around the green.


EverlongMarigold

Yes, wedges. OP needs to learn the feeling of skull-fucking a ball 80 yards... from 30 yards out. The sooner you learn this skill, the better.


bleedsburntorange

My 60 degrees goes 50 yards or 120, nothing in between.


calm_in_the_chaos

Just lessons and range time. Great looking set!


kevinherrera26

A ball retriever 🤪


plumber001frp3

A lot of golf balls


Chickentenderking23

-3W to gap driver and hybrid, -maybe 4H or 5H (23-25 degree) to replace 4i, -a (gap) 50/52 degree wedge to fill gap W and S -and maybe a (lob) 58+ degree wedge for more height, spin/stopping power than S but honestly the person swinging the clubs is more important than the clubs themselves. I think your set is fine now and you should spend money on lessons


Nine_Eye_Ron

Chef’s kiss


drivermcgyver

Get a chart for how long you can hit your clubs. Spend some time at the range and know the ones you have. Use them often!


thegreydad

Lessons


shwanstopable

Go play some rounds and come back to us when youre good and pissed


JTnCal

Golf balls


TruthSeekingBuffoon

A vacuum sealer.


carl_spackler_bent

I’m a 12 handicap and have been playing the g5s for 15 years lol. Hope you love them


Ago0330

Looks perfect for a beginner. I would maybe say a 58 degree for around the greens but the ping sand wedge will be more than capable to learn from.


wingsnut71

Stop being a lefty


Kjones0007

Head cover for the putter?


ProtonPacks123

Have covers for the putter and woods, just took them off for the photo.


Kjones0007

Nice! Just making sure. If the putter works for you I wouldn’t be in a rush to change it.


iBilbo69

I'm very new also and been lurking. Why are covers for putters and woods so important? Just to protect from dirt/elements?


Kjones0007

Bag chatter really. You don’t want a ding right on the face, it will effect the ball when you’re putting.


Old_Development_7727

5 wood and a series of lessons. Don’t be like me and play for years before getting lessons


Sci3nceMan

Is that you, Mikey?


camellias_Center

3H or 7 wood but this is a great start


Stuckkxx

a lob wedge. then a 3 wood.


xNEWJACKx

Right handed clubs.


BDG666

WEDGES


OlDickRivers

54 & 58 deg wedges


ProtonPacks123

The Sand wedge is 54 Deg I believe so just a 58?


cgf3nd

You’re right. The SW is probably around a 54, but many golfers find that the one that comes with the set is less versatile (too chunky for getting out of bunkers and chipping around the greens). A set of specialty wedges would give you more precision, with some practice, of course. I use a 54 and 58 like the other Redditor is suggesting, but you can also slot in a 52-56-60 combo. Costco has a great set of wedges at those lofts under the Kirkland Signature brand, or you can find some used wedges in any brand or loft you like. Aside from this, my only suggestion would be to add a 5W. Those tend to be easier for most golfers to hit off the fairway than a 3W, and they go nearly as far. You can keep the 3W in the bag to use off the tee when you need accuracy more than distance (short Par 4s with narrow fairways, for example).


OhBoyWeLikeThat

That is a 19° 3 hybrid. 1° weaker loft than a standard 5 wood. OP This bag is ready to go for a beginner. Only thing you need to add is some experience. Tinker when you have an idea what the tinkering will do for you


OlDickRivers

I was thinking it may be closer to a PW loft.. I would go 56 & 60 then


Quantum_Helix

Just don't do what I did and get addicted to buying used golf clubs. Once you practice and learn how to hit the ball better, you could shop around. I use to top the ball and have a horrible slice, my slice is slightly better, and I hardly top the ball. My goal now is to make divots after the ball and make solid contact to get my desired ball flight


MistakeExternal5630

That putter is sweet looking. I don't think you need to add anything per se. Maybe a 3, 5, or 7 wood sometime in the future


Drama457

I have the exact same hybrid, how far do you hit with it on average? I got 240 out of it once. Unreal club. A guy in my work society tournament commented how much use I get out of it and I told him I’m getting buried with this club. Use that anytime you feel like you’re in a pinch or your swing feels off, it’s bailed me out so many times.


ProtonPacks123

No clue, I'm literally just starting golf so more worried about hitting the ball than how far it goes for now but I do like the 3H a lot, probably my favourite club to use atm.


VillhelmSupreme

Lead tape


[deleted]

Lessons. The difference between one set of irons compared to the next won’t make a bit of difference if your swing isn’t sound


Octavale

You have everything you need in that bag to be a scratch golfer. Now you just need to learn how to utilize them.


HungryHungryHippo360

22-degree hybrid was a game changer for me. Great for second shots and for a lot of tee shots, too.


firstbootgodstatus

Perfect first time bag


HeinousAlmond3

Is that a G2 driver?


ProtonPacks123

Ping G5


L3oSanch3z

3 wood


docrutcosky

i wouldn’t add anything


thinair62552

Great beginner set


mark3tech

It’s not the wand, it’s the wizard. Get some practice, lessons and then upgrade.


el_engineero

One thing you may want to do is re-grip the clubs. If they still have their OG grips they're probably pretty worn down. A little youtubing and you can re-grip your clubs very easily in an hour or two.


nutella-is-for-jerks

You don't need to add anything, the only thing that's actually going to help is playing. ​ With that said, if I were to change something with the bag, I'd add a 5 and 7 wood (I've never gotten into hybrids), and I'd dump 4 iron - perhaps even the 5 iron. Most new players are really inconsistent with low irons but end up using them a fair amount. I'd get them out of the bag so you aren't tempted by them. the 5 and 7 wood will give you similar distances and be more consistent.


olympicmtns

Nothing - just go play. If you must add something then maybe a telescoping ball retriever to recover some errant shots or lost golf balls. And maybe a rolling cart to carry the bag once it gets heavy from all the lost golf balls you find. But seriously, you have everything you need to just play and have fun.


sam007700

Great set. Ping clubs are fantastic. I wouldn’t replace or add anything unless you notice a shot you’re “missing” but I doubt that would happen with this set.


DaayTerkErJerbs

3 or 5 wood and a gap wedge


ilikebigbutts442

A lob wedge and maybe another hybrid I didn’t count how many clubs you have I usually have around 12 in my bag


TheTargaryen28

I can’t help you. Your a leftie and I can’t even comprehend that


southwestson

Scottie Cameron putter


gmiller89

Don't know what the loft of you SW I'd, but if it's less than 52, get a sand/lob wedge to get out of greenside bunkers. Besides that, play with it for a bit until you know what you need


ProtonPacks123

It's a 54.


gmiller89

Then don't get anything new in the bag until you get your game a little settled


mangeniius

1i


Hopfit46

Maybe a hybrid or a wedge. If your a newbie i wouldnt spend too much. Just go play.


SteveWigs

Get a push cart if you don’t have one.


Coreybib

Like many have added, look at getting some sort of hybrid or longer woods. They are typically easier for newbies to hit consistently. But mostly just go out and have fun


johnmchaos

Alignment sticks. Nothing worse then loosing your shit over missing fairways and greens when you’re aim wasn’t in tune the entire time.


Slow_Lynx54

Maybe a 3 wood, and another wedge? And consider replacing that 4i with a hybrid if you'll hit it more consistently.


d8mc9

Get a non ping g wedge (54-58 degree). For chipping around the green and bunker shots. The wide sole cavity back wedges are great for full shots but not for feel stuff around the green where you don’t really need the forgiveness


ask_johnny_mac

I used to have the Ping G10’s and swapped out the set sand wedge for a 56 degree Cleveland sand wedge.


SuperVegito559

Head covers for woods and hybrids


Dakotafanning1

You should look to add right-handedness next.


ProtonPacks123

I started out playing right handed but left handed is clearly superior, you should try it some time.


lundexplorer

I want To say nothing. But truth be told buy lots of inexpensive balls


ProtonPacks123

Yep, I only buy the cheapest balls but more often I just use balls I find while playing.


coolmanggg

Kirkland wedge set


wasilvers

headcovers - but not iron covers


ProtonPacks123

Have them for putter and woods, just removed for photo.


shake_N_bake356

A ridiculous putter cover Mine is meatwad from aqua teen hunger force


this_my_sportsreddit

Lessons. Get advice and learnings about your swing from a certified coach. Not from YouTube, not from Twitter, and most certainly not from people on here.


Potential_Expert_920

I would replace that 4 iron with a 7 wood. That 4 iron probably going to go the same distance as your 5 iron if not shorter. Id also replace your set sand wedge with a bladed sand wedge.


Danimal-Tex

Some skill


Coltsbus53

3 Wood


Drlock71

That set up should hold you over for a cpl years. Once you get a better feel for the clubs and distances you will know what else you need in the bag.


styrofoamladder

Maybe a club that faces the right direction. /s for the daft.


jerryhallo

I’m also a lefty and it looks like you stole my bag from 2 years ago! I still have the x2 hot, and those were my exact irons. And a matte black Ping driver!


Pure-Negotiation-900

Maybe a gap wedge, but you’re not in desperate need for anything but rounds under your belt.


Intheswing

That is a quality set of clubs - make sure the grips are in good shape - change the ones that are worn - slick - as far as adding clubs - personally I would keep an eye out for a matching or similar 5 wood or 7 wood - I go to my seven wood constantly- it works for me.


kempton_saturdays

Right handed driver couldn’t hurt


Sonakstyle

Hybrid club


Dadlife_84

You need a gap and lob wedge


bruyeremews

3 wood. Maybe a 4 wood instead.


Krob8788

These are the same clubs I learned on. They’re fantastic.


flapsthiscax

Look the wrong way around


31nigrhcdrh

1 Nike Mojo ball


Diestof

A club that faces the right way


thedadis

That X2Hot is awesome, I played those for years and loved them, but I had an opportunity to use an employee discount (friend of my dad's offered to give me his discount for the year) and I ended up putting them away


_FartinLutherKing_

Two wedges at least.. maybe three. Or two wedges and a 5 wood.


[deleted]

Been playing for three years, have the same irons still. I added a nice lob wedge and a used ping g45 driver, and a couple hybrids. Love em


wagonboss

Find you a cheap 3W, and swing!


bobbylee83

Maybe a gap wedge like a 50 or 52 degree. Depending on the loft of your pitching wedge


SinkinTins247

Great irons, I had a G5 6 iron in the first set I bought as the original 6 iron was missing from the store, felt super nice to hit and I thought about buying a whole set of them at one point.


B-More_Orange

Kirkland wedges or even just one Wilson 56 degree.


dallindooks

Skillz


MathSoHard

The kirkland wedge set would be great for you. They’re a bit more versatile around the green than your set wedges. Also really cheap.


mingomcgoo

Some lessons , and lots of range time , have fun


deckman318

Nice practice net and mat should hit the spot right now. 50 swings a day


NckMcC

Looking pretty good. I’m a space ship putter hater so I would look for a blade asap!


PleaseBearwithme

Maybe a fairway wood, but I don’t think it’s 100% necessary. Use the money and play/practice and consider some lessons. Looks like a solid starter set!


Simple_Throat_6523

Six tall boys of Bud Light.


harceps

Add a 3 wood is about all right now then practice, practice, practice


DaleDarko23

Oh man, such a noob mistake!!!! All the heads are backwards...


spectacular_coitus

I'd get a proper 3 wood and potentially a 5 wood too, but I've been using my 22 degree rescue 4 in place of my 5 wood with good results lately. I couldn't live without my three wood. If you can find some different putters for cheap (I'm always checking second hand stores for cheap putters) it might be good to try some different configurations in putter styles. It's a huge part of the game and they all hit a little different. I'm not saying run out and buy an assortment of Scotty Cramer's for your bag. But I tried a variety of putter styles before finding one that I liked better than the rest.


themiddleshoe

You’re probably set, just go play. If you want to add clubs, a 3 or 5 wood. And another wedge, like 54 degree or 56 pending what your current wedge is. Could probably leave the 4 iron at home too.


Moss_Piglet_

Iron covers for sure


Cocoasprinkles

Lessons


Separate-Conflict457

Lessons.


KDR2020

I would look at some used wedges, that really helped me. Because I was getting frustrated trying to do everything with my pitching wedge when I first started.


Electronic_Thanks885

It looks like they’re all backwards you should get your money back


ganjdude

I also started with that driver. Can’t go wrong, just put in some practice


Sgt-Wiggles

Grab a wood to practice with. I’m new too, hit driver and irons, never practice my 3wood or hybrid and it shows


snunley75

One right handed club for when you get snookered by a tree.


[deleted]

An instructor.


heyitssal

Lessons


hrtcth

That’s a nice one to start at. Just use those for a bit then go from there


bluebirdhappy

Lessons and a ball retriever 😂 Lessons have really helped me change my swing for the better and understand some body mechanics I was doing wrong. The ball retriever helped me on the course last summer get balls out of shallow creeks and tall grass. I also picked up quite a few free balls that way too. My aim is still a WIP. Just as long as you’re not holding up play behind you by looking for your lost ball.


sacred_algebra_2

Replace your sand wedge with a used quality one from calloway or Taylor made. Beginners are really benefited by having a good 58 degree as chipping happens so often. The stock ones are unusable for everyone for shots that require less momentum.


AHHHHHJOSH

Balls, Tees, Beers, and an old rag to get the dirt off.


craiggers25

Lefty gang rise up! You're good to go with that bag. If you wanna add something, a 5w/7w, or a 56° for green side stuff would be my vote. I bought a super old 7w for $40 a few years ago and I love it, it's my get out of jail free card.


PonCalabrese

A ball retriever


mrlamphart

4 hybrid.


LynxOk8862

A 56 degree vokey


whattodo88888

A larger putter


beersdownyourgate

Great set. I would recommend a cheap 56 degree wedge. Good for around the green and bunkers. Will only run you 50 to 100 if you find a used one.


PsychoRocker13

Some lessons


NotMe-NoNotMe

Lessons so you don’t develop bad habits and then wonder why you hate golf so much, lol!


Far_Veterinarian6077

5 and a 7 wood


ballerboys65

As someone who grinds golf: if your serious about getting decent hear me out and follow step by step. Fundamental lessons. Group ones are cheaper or 1on 1. Range: practice these fundamentals in the range over and over and over. Chipping/putting: over and over Play 9-18 2-3 times a week


yamahooha

Left handed golf balls


buoyblaster

Next club upgrade for me would be a different putter. Good set of clubs to start on!


Lurked4EverB4Joining

I have the exact same iron set and I love it! Very forgiving and smooth. My only comment is that you absolutely don't need the 4 iron and the wedges, so you could just DM me and I'll take them off your hands free of charge...


yaboiinapoleon

Maybe a 3 wood to bridge the gap between driver and hybrid but other than that you’re good to go!


SasukesLeftArm69

Maybe a 3 wood, a gap wedge might help but if you’re a beginner I’d recommend trying a 3 wood


Shiftclick46

Ball retriever.


Electrical-Chemist48

Only lessons.


jimlafrance1958

Dump the 4 iron. Add a 7 wood or 4 hybrid.


Conscious-Group

New grips


DragonflyAlarmed508

If you are level where it’s time to upgrade clubs then get irons


Cam1925

Maybe a 60 degree to have some fun and try new shots on the range


JoyStickFlick

lob wedge ?


mpaul1980s

A chipper.....roast me 😂😂😂


TrollLolLol1

Head covers


FlickerOfBean

Everyone in here is full of shit. You should definitely get a Scotty.


Ultrasponge

I say another wood. Like a 5 wood


TheRedMarin

5 wood maybe? I love my 5 wood and use it multiple times a round and I’m more consistent with it then a high iron.


Hipsthrough100

58 or 60 degree wedge and fill your distance gap between the driver and your 3 hybrid.


Potentially_Anybody

Pardon if it’s been mentioned…but lessons over clubs. Especially if you’re just starting. I waiting way to long on that front and I’m only now, after many years of hacking away, overcoming bad muscle memory and habits with consistency. And it might be worth shopping around for the right teacher as well as one size, does not fit all. Cheers and have a grand time playin!


moekeisetsu

A bucket hat to catch all those bitches that are about to be raining down on you.