Check your grip. Beginning golfers have no chance with an improper grip. You could be too strong, which can do two things: 1. Close down your clubface, which is why the longer clubs don't get any loft and go left, and 2. turning your hands too quickly at impact which promotes a wild hook. Check this out for a good start. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmK07gRcVo0