What is a good set of golf clubs for an intermediate golfer?

Your game has come on in leaps and bounds, and your handicap is decreasing. Pat yourself on the back for a job well done. You have reached an intermediate level and owe yourself a new set of clubs. A couple of woods, irons, and a putter no longer cut it. This guide looks at the best golf club set for intermediate players in 2022.

The clubs I have selected offer a combination of forgiveness, distance, and accuracy. They deliver additional yards without sacrificing leniency. Therefore, you enjoy the best of both worlds.

Budget

The cost of golf sets varies depending on the brand, the number of clubs, and the composition. When you draw up your budget, consider how frequently you will tee off. If you intend on playing regularly, such as once a week, consider a quality set that will last, and see you through to a lower handicap.

Conversely, those who play infrequently and only need a standard set can look at an entry-level alternative. Golf sets for intermediates range from a few hundred dollars to over $1000. A budget will prevent you from wasting time researching sets you do not intend to acquire.

Set Composition

Composing your set is always a challenge. You can only fit 14 clubs in your bag, and a putter and driver are a given. That leaves you with 12 clubs to choose from. On top of your driver and putter, complete sets generally include a fairway wood, hybrid, four irons, and two wedges.

When you acquire a set, think about the clubs included and whether they work for your game. The majority of golf sets only come with 9 or 10 clubs, giving you the option to add more over time.

Many golf sets only include a pitching wedge. As an intermediate, that will not cut it because you need a sand wedge. However, if the set is affordable enough, you could also purchase a second wedge separately.

Furthermore, hybrids tend to replace long irons in these golf sets. That makes it easier for you to get your ball airborne. Players who prefer long irons must ensure their set substitutes them for hybrids.

Gapping

Gapping helps guide you on your set composition. Golfers with access to a launch monitor can use historical data to gain insight into gapping challenges. Gapping refers to the distance gaps in your bag. For example, if you smash a driver 250-yards but a 3-wood 225-yards, there is a 25-yard distance gap in your game.

Furthermore, if you hit a 3-wood 225-yards but a 3-hybrid 200-yards, there is another 25-yard gap in your bag.

A final example occurs with your wedges. Maybe you send a pitching wedge 100-yards and a sand wedge 70-yards, which leaves you with 30-yards between clubs.

Therefore, if you are 80-yards out, your options are a forced sand wedge or a ¾ pitching wedge. Neither of these shots is ideal, and they could produce poor distance control and accuracy.

Hybrids Or Long Irons?

I mentioned earlier that golf sets tend to include hybrids over long irons. Casual golfers often find that hybrids offer superior turf interaction and are easy to launch and send your ball straight. That is why they are the preferred option over long irons.

However, I enjoy the acoustics and feel of a crisp iron shot. If you share these sentiments, you might consider purchasing long irons separately.