Can't tell about the problems you describe. You might want to send an error report from the gam client (right click etc.)
IMHO, the EZ SWING clubs are the main problem. They may be a nice feature for the very first steps in the game, but when it comes to serious playing, they are nothing good at all.
My 2 Pfennig. Get rid of them, replace them by the other Starter set in your inventory. You might need some time to adjust to the "ding" meter, but this is the path to enjoyment.