MN Rube Chat

I'm finally thinking about getting into golf and joining my buddies on the links every once in a while.

I'm looking at one of those "complete sets" to get started with. Nothing too expensive until I figure out what I'm doing as I have maybe golfed 2-3 times in 10 years. This set has a driver, 3w, 5h, 6-w, and putter. Obviously comes with a bag and clubcovers.

As I get better and golf more, Ill probably start adding and upgrading the clubs as I go.

Besides balls and tees, what else will I need as a beginner? Can I forget the shoes, gloves, and whatever else for now? Do I need a sandwich? (Sand Wedge)

The shoes will help you establish your swing IMO. The glove? 50/50.

I have a sand wedge and never use it in the sand. I use it as my 80 yard club.

Go to the range and hit golf balls. Everyone will give you different advice. Dont worry about how far you hit the ball, learn how to hit the ball square. I watched a guy give lessons the range one day. New golfer. Had the guy hitting a 7 iron. At first he had the guy using half swings. Learning the feel of the club and his swing. Slowly had him increase the swing.