I’ve been golfing since I was around 6. I’m not claiming to be great, but I was on the high school golf team and used to shoot below 90. Recently, I got back into the game after a 7-year break. My brother-in-law gave me a set of clubs from his neighbor, and while I’ve rekindled my love for golf, my scores are now barely breaking 100. My consistency is all over the place. I’m wondering if this is due to not golfing or practicing for almost a decade, or if the clubs might be the wrong length.
I’ve always believed it’s more about the golfer than the equipment. Still, could having clubs of the wrong length be affecting my performance?
Interestingly, when I was younger, I used my late father’s clubs, which were never customized for me but seemed to fit well. They were Titleist DTRs, and I especially enjoyed the Big Bertha woods.
Unless your brother-in-law’s neighbor gave you kids’ clubs or some heavily customized ones, it’s almost certainly due to the fact that you didn’t golf for 7 years.
Isan said:
Unless your brother-in-law’s neighbor gave you kids’ clubs or some heavily customized ones, it’s almost certainly due to the fact that you didn’t golf for 7 years.
That’s what I was thinking. I plan to take a lesson with a professional. Since winter is approaching, it’s going to be all range practice for now.
I had a similar experience. My handicap went from 8 to 118 after a 15-year break. Watching BD shoot par with a set from Walmart makes it clear—it’s the swing, not the clubs.
Bowie said:
I had a similar experience. My handicap went from 8 to 118 after a 15-year break. Watching BD shoot par with a set from Walmart makes it clear—it’s the swing, not the clubs.
Makes sense. Just want to rule out all possible issues. Time for a lesson!
Bowie said:
I had a similar experience. My handicap went from 8 to 118 after a 15-year break. Watching BD shoot par with a set from Walmart makes it clear—it’s the swing, not the clubs.
True, but with his own clubs and treating it like a tournament, he’d probably shoot around -3 on a regular day. Shows how much clubs can limit performance in certain cases.
Reese said:
Most clubs are likely standard length.
True, but standard length may have changed over time. Titleist DTRs, for example, were from 1988. The important part is finding the right 9 iron or PW length and building from there.
Golf isn’t a skill like riding a bike; it needs maintenance. Club length might matter, but technique is key. Consider a few lessons to speed up the process.
Ren said:
Golf isn’t a skill like riding a bike; it needs maintenance. Club length might matter, but technique is key. Consider a few lessons to speed up the process.
