Which gold club set is the most bang for the buck?

I’m just starting to get into golfing and love it. All my other golfin buddies have their club sets and do-dads but me……I’m stuck renting a set everywhere I go. So my question is what golf club set should I get under a $300 (maybe $350) budget? I’ve already gone online and mostly see Golden Bear and Ram sets for under $300 (good brands?). My other question is should I get the set with the bag? Or get a set and get my own cheaper bag to hold my clubs later? Anything will help, Thanks

Herman