Lee Reynolds
Listen to this man he talks sense.

Dont go for high end lake balls, get ones designed for slower swing speeds and low spin rate as this is what you want when starting out, a little time spent reading up will tell you quite alot.

Lessons are the best thing you can spend money when starting out. Stops you getting into bad habits straight away.

I was lucky as my Old man is a very good golfer and showed me how to play the game. Even though i am off a lower handicap than him now he is still the one i turn to when something isnt right, he can spot whats wrong within a couple of swings. I cant wait to play more this year my aim is to get down to 5-6.

One for the better players never buy Pro V1's as lake balls, my mate whos a Pro told me at Xmas that they absorb water is sat in it for any length of time.

Most important thing to remember is Have fun, if you no longer enjoy it then take time out from it.