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Conference 7.286::golf

Title:	Welcome to the Golf Notes Conference!
Notice:	FOR SALE notes in Note 69 please! Intros in note 863 or 61.
Moderator:	FUNYET::ANDERSON

Created:	Tue Feb 15 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2129
Total number of notes:	21499

1176.0. "STARTER SET FOR 5 YEAR OLD??" by RATTLE::MAKI () Wed Mar 06 1991 14:23

    I have a five year old boy who would love to have a starter set of
    clubs, so he can to to the "BIG" course with his Dad.  He is right
    handed, and stands a whopping 40" tall.
    
    Does anyone have or know where I might lay my hands on a set of clubs
    that will serve this purpose.  Obviously it does not have to be a full
    set, basically anything that has been cut-down will do.  I dont' want
    to spend a lot of money, so any help would be appreciated.
    
    You can send me mail or call me at DTN:264-6840 if you come across any.
    
    Thanks so much.
    
    Neil

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1176.1	Try Spags in Shrewsbury	MILRAT::LIPTAK		`Thu Mar 07 1991 09:29`	19
	Neil- Junior sets come in 2 sizes - Age 5-9 and 10-14. I purchased the 5-9 version for my son a number of yrs ago at Spags in Shrewsbury. This past Christmas, I picked up a similar set for a friend at Spags and shipped it off to Philadelphia. Cost was $69 and include a 2 wood (metal), 5, 7 and 9 iron plus a putter. It also comes with a small bag which is perfectly functional. Northwestern brand. My son is turning 10 this year so I've purchased the the larger size from a catalog- Golfsmith out of Texas. The reason I used the catalog this time around is that I wnated a little better quality although Spags offered some clubs in the larger junior size. I can't remember if Golfsmith had a set in the 5-9 age group. I can check if you'd like. By the way....my son wore out that first set of clubs. He used them so much, esp in the back yard. Well worth the $69! He doesn't know yet that he's graduating to the next size. I got the set from Golfsmith hidden and plan to give them to him for his birthday in early May! Regards, Denis
1176.2	Clubs for Kids	MRKTNG::LUCIANO	RICH LUCIANO @TTB	`Thu Mar 07 1991 09:55`	6
	What I did with my son is that I ordered a set of starter set components and he and I built his set of clubs. It's relatively inexpensive and is a great way to get him really involved in the game. Try calling Dynacraft at 800 321 4833.
1176.3	Watch the "plane"..	FDCV07::VOUTSELAS		`Thu Mar 07 1991 16:39`	16
	Neil, just be aware of what actually happens to a boy's golf swing during the "growth" years. I introduced mine at 12, and during the "13 to 15" stage his swing went "sour". We could not figure it out, other than his plane changed so much while growing that he sliced everything. Sour for him at that time was 94 on South at Stow Acres. He's now a strong 6 at 18. fyi, Ang
1176.4	My 2 cents worth	CHET::FILIAU		`Fri Mar 15 1991 13:21`	9
	I don't think that cutting down a set of clubs intended for adults is your best alternative. Youth clubs have heads that are smaller and weigh less. It might be asking to much of your 5 year old to swing cut down adult clubs. I too purchased a set of youth clubs from Spag's for my son. I've also seen them at Nevada Bob's and K-Mart. Got the best buy ($75) for a youth ( Ages 10-15??) set that contained: 1 & 3 woods plus 3, 5, 7, 9 irons and a putter. Lessons this May for his birthday, gave him the clubs last year. Maybe some one has a used set that is ready to sell them?? Good luck.