Grupo Mayan Resorts: Buying Used
The Grupo Mayan resort golf pros say that the beginning golfer does not need to rush out and spend hundreds of dollars on new clubs. This would be a huge financial mistake if you decided that golf was not the sport for you. Here are some tips for the new golfer from the Grupo Mayan pros.
The beginning golfer will want to learn about his style of golf before investing in golf clubs. How do you do this? The Grupo Mayan pros have a one-word answer: practice! Once a new golfer becomes familiar with the sport and his golf style he will be better able to determine the type of clubs that suit his needs.
If you are new to the golf game you might consider renting golf clubs, say the Grupo Mayan pros. Many clubs and courses have rental clubs available for golfers as a minimal fee. These clubs are the best way for the beginning golfer to get a feel for the game. Friends and family members may also have clubs they can loan so don´t be afraid to ask.
They will probably be overjoyed that you want to play the game.
If you choose, say the Grupo Mayan pros, you can buy a used set of golf clubs. The best place to purchase used clubs is at a pro shop. The clerk will be able to give you specific advice about the style of clubs and help you determine your needs. If you are buying at a yard sale or from friends remember that what works for them may not work for you but thank them for their advice.
The Grupo Mayan pros tell us that all new golfers should use what is called a one half set of golf clubs. The one half set will have only the most basic of clubs and give the new golfer the ability to fine tune his game using these all around clubs before moving on to specialty clubs. The Grupo Mayan staff advices that if you are happy with your one half set you can complete the set after you feel more confident with your game and not have to repurchase the clubs from your one half set.
The best way to purchase a used golf clubs is to actually hold them in your hand and swing them to get a feel for what you want. The feel of a golf club clearly seems to be all-important. But, what is ‘feel’? There is no scientific formula that defines it. In general, feel can be described as the way a golfer feels a club when he or she swings it depends on its swing weight and the flexibility of its shaft.
There are more things the new golfer should consider when buying clubs, but the advice above is a great place to start. On your next Grupo Mayan vacation our golf pros will work with you to help you make a good decision on the purchase of your clubs.