since you are 5'10 and athletic, then I agree, use Mens clubs A "Great set" would be a cheap set, until you know you will like golf and want to invest a lot of money into it, then you want to pay as little as possible, Get a Drive, 3 and 5 wood and 3...
I love playing golf. But it's really hard to learn. So I'm imressed by the guys who play well. And another thing: golf-is a sport of rich people!
You will be safe at any course with a collared shirt and non-denim pants or shorts. No cutoffs. Some sort of footwear will be required as well, but you can probably play without golf shoes, so if you don't own any, you won't have to buy them. Sneaker...