I gotta buy golf clubs...

[Chainsaw13]

There is something to be said though about buying a decent set to begin with. Just like when i was shopping for a guitar, if it was cheap and played like sh*t, it wouldn't do me any good to buy it, so I spent a bit more than I wanted but got a very nice guitar and it still didn't break the bank. Golf clubs are the same way. I'm not sure how far beginner club sets have come but i remember them being very low quality. If you're going to save $50-100 but can't hit the ball long or straight, it won't make the game much fun.

Scott, can your neighbor go with you to look at the set? If he's that hardcore, he can tell if it's a good set for you. Also, if there's a range close by, maybe you can arrange to go hit a small bucket. Feel's a very important part of the game and if you don't like the way the club feels you'll regret buying the set.