To Fit or Not To Fit the Beginner?
Don Bonrud November 30th, 2011
“Nothing can help my game.” “I’m such a bad golfer that it doesn’t matter if I get custom fit golf clubs.” In some respects what they are saying is true. Without a golf swing that is consistent and repeating, it is difficult to fit some of the finer golf club details. Having said that, there are some areas that can and should be addressed.
Driver and fairway woods need to be the correct length. Hitting a driver that is the proper length will increase the percentage of on center or at least near center hits on the club face. The goal should be to swing the longest club length that can be controlled. Driver loft is another area to focus on. A higher loft in the longer clubs such as the driver makes them easier to hit.
Having the right golf club set is a very important area to be addressed. This is true for all golfers but especially for beginners. The beginning golfer should not hit an iron longer than a 5 iron and even that could be replaced by a much easier to hit hybrid club. A suggested set could be a 3 and 4 hybrid, irons 5 through PW, driver and possibly a fairway wood such as a 5 wood.
Golf club weight is an area to focus on too. Lighter, flexible shafts make it easier to hit and control the golf club.
Grips that are sized correctly and are comfortable make a difference as well.
