DzrtRatGolfer

Those wedges you have are AKA: Gap wedge (52), Sand wedge (56), and both the 60 & 64 would be considered as Lob wedges. My two cents worth is: If it were me... I'd pull the 64 Lob out of bag & find another 4 hybrid to put in bag. A 64 is traditionally hard to hit & isn't gonna make a big difference from the 60. A 4 hybrid is fantastic out of deep grass along sides of the fairway! In deep grass w/hybrid... Use a full swing & be sure to swing arms like a pendulum across the grass without taking a divot and hit ball in middle with "sweet spot" of club and full follow through on the swing and you'll give that ball a ride! You should get about same distance with 4 hybrid out of deep grass hit correctly as you would if you used a 5 wood from middle of fairway! Just be sure to aim the hybrid's face the right direction (to hit them straight it will have an odd feel in your hands... Liked your hands are turned too much but it's when it feels odd that the face of hybrid is straight). I have a matching set of hardly used at all men's hybrids (A 3 and a 4) I will give you a GREAT deal on... And I mean GREAT deal...!! Let me know if interested... Oh, BTW, in the event you're interested... I have an entire full set of men's PowerBilt Grand Slam clubs that have been played maybe 10 times (if that) I'd be happy to sell!! Once again... I'll give you a fantastic deal on those as well!! I need the room in my spare bedroom!! Just let me know...

For what it's worth... Here's my two cents worth... In central NH... Specifically in Loudon... North of Concord, South of Lake Winnipesaukee, and basically a straight shot 1 hour West of Portsmouth. Located about 1 mile from NH Motor Speedway (Annual NASCAR racetrack) is Loudon Country Club. It's rated as #16 (of 600) Best Courses in New England. It's a par 72, 18 hole course. A bit hilly but nothing major. It is a challenging course but not to the point of impossible to play for an average golfer. I believe it's a bit over 6000 yds total. Lots of variation on the course (some uphill, some downhill, some with water hazards to navigate over, etc...) but all fairways very well defined (not a wide open, flat, links type course) with very well maintained, fast greens. Their pricing is VERY reasonable (probably cheapest in central NH!) especially on weekdays! It's family owned & operated with owners on site daily (a man & his son) who are down to earth, very friendly, helpful folks who are attentive to customer needs/concerns! Both are fantastic golfers as well! At Loudon Country Club one is NOT treated in a stand-offish, cold manner which is often the case at courses owned by a large corporation operating numerous courses. The parking lot is huge (plenty of room for a large RV). Finally, the clubhouse has an outdoor deck w/tables to sit & eat or have drinks. The food is excellent, always cooked to order, everything made in house from owner's recipes, large serving sizes, & is reasonably priced! Give it a try on your way through NH... I don't think you'll be disappointed!

JerryB: I saw your post w/all your questions & felt compelled to respond. 1st a little about me... I'm a fairly small woman in my mid 50's & this year (2021) is my 3rd season playing as I began in Spring of 2019. I have an active GHIN & my handicap is 26 currently. I've learned to hit pretty well as my drive now averages about 175 yrds & is usually straight. I live close to a nice course (par 72) & golf every chance I get due to being a member at said course (course is semi-private). Membership cost is kind of expensive all at once but most courses do payment plans. The biggest perk of being a member is: unlimited play all season! So, if you have time to play often... A membership is truly cost effective over an entire season! Getting out there & playing as much as you can is what's going to improve your game! But, go to the range & hit a lot of balls! Use every club in your bag so you will know what kind of distance you get on average out of each club. That way on course, you'll have a good idea of distance you get from each club, & what club to hit on a given shot based on where you want ball to come to rest (aiming for green, want to lay-up before a hazard, etc...) ultimately increasing pace of play. Just remember "club up" going uphill... I.E. If you'd use a 6 iron for 150 yrds on flat fairway but green is 150 yrds uphill from your lie... Use a 5 iron in lieu of 6 to reach green ("clubbing up"). Find a good instructor (a PGA Pro preferably) & take a few lessons. A good Pro instructor can immediately spot "bad habits" you may have developed, help you break them, & can instruct you on proper fundamentals of your swing. Greater distance comes with time but focus on consistency 1st! It's better to hit ball 100 yrds straight down the middle than 200 yrds so far into woods ball will never be seen again! Do a Google search in your area for "beginner golf instructors" as many don't work at a specific course. If several choices come up on search... Take the time to read about him/her... Years of teaching experience, credentials/qualifications, services offered (private, group, course mgt, clinics, etc...), & prices. Find a couple/few instructors & set up an "Intro lesson" with him/her & see how it goes. They should NOT be the authoritarian type! They should NOT be intimidating! They should be patient, able to explain proper techniques & exactly the changes (however slight) you personally can make. They should be able to explain exactly how & when to properly use each club (driver, hybrids, irons, wedges, putter) in your bag. When you find one you're comfortable with... Take at least a couple/few 1 hour lessons with him/her. It will do wonders for your game & you'll notice instantly on course if you employ said instuctor's advice! Avoid listening to friends (they'll all say something different & only confuse you), your Grandfather who's clubs are the same one's he bought in 1962 because equipment now is NOT the same, or some... who knows who... on The Internet that has a handicap of 42! Listen to a Pro Instructor that is a "scratch" golfer! Oh, FYI... There is a great video series called "The Skill Code" that has a slew of great, informative info! I know it's available on Amazon Prime to stream. As for gloves... Mine last me on average about 40+ rounds. I use cabretta leather gloves. I usually get them in packs of 6. I use a brand called "SG" & they're available on Ebay for about $30 for 6 gloves. The rules of the game... A lot of recent changes went into effect per The USGA who are the official rule writers. You can access the official rules (full version & player's version) at USGA.org or The USGA has an App for Apple & Android. It's a good idea to know them! If you ever play on a league at a course you'll need to know rules because on most leagues they are adhered to & handicap is used (determines number of strokes you're either getting or giving). Golf etiquette is usually practiced by most players & a lot of players will get upset if not adhered to (pace of play, not letting group behind you play through if your group is slow, replacing turf into a deep divot, jumping holes, etc...). It's best to adhere & practice proper etiquette. Most importantly... Have fun!! It is a lot of fun & can become addictive! The more you play, the better you'll get & the better you get the more you'll want to play! Also, remember the only shot you need to worry about is your next one because you can't change your last one! It's anything but monotonous... You can birdie a hole one day & hit a quad bogey on it the next... That's golf! Just enjoy yourself & have fun 1st & foremost! Grip it & Rip it!