Is golden bear golf clubs OK for a non-serious golfer?

Question

I went to Golfer's Wearhouse, in order to get a starters box set because my Mom was not going to pay 400 for an iron set and 200 for a driver. I am trying out for golf team, and i plan on golfing occasionally. They were 300 dollars, and they seem to be endorsed by Jack Nicklaus. They have 19 clubs in them.

What I am asking is, will this be all right? I am a left handed golfer so these were basically all that was available.

Answer 1

If I had to do this all over again, I would have purchased a "Very Good Used Set" for the same price of a "New" Average set...I say this because even a set that is 10-15 years old, and made by a sought out brand, will retain its resale value when you decided to upgrade, and the quality is still there to begin with.  

Sure, you will have to compromise with the scratches and being in used condition,  but, you have an advantage...your a lefty...gear is cheaper.

What you can get even for $50.00 on Ebay, you can get a frekkin Titleist 983K that will out do a Golden bear any day of the week, including weekends and holidays...

If there is anything that a person such as yourself can do, is to look at golf gear in a overall picture...Is to think along the lines of Used Better Quality...

Answer 2

Golden Bear clubs are fine for you.  These club sets are made to offer an average player a good experience on the links.  Without knowing the exact line you're looking at, its hard to make specific comments.  Generally, however, these sets have a titanium matrix driver, steel fairway woods and irons on graphite or steel shafts.  It is a matched set that ought to play well together while you get your swing together.

Until your game is a little more refined, there is no need spend more for a set.  My brother and I started at the same time and he went with a GB set (I started with a set of pinemeadowgolf.com ACER clones for the same money).  He now plays with a 12 handicap and still plays with the GB irons (He did move to a more responsive driver/wood combo when his swing came around).

More importantly,  take any extra money that you might have tried to talk your mom into spending and get some professional lessons.  If you make the team, your coach will be helpful, but instruction from your local PGA instructors will help you get your mechanics together.