How to Buy Golf Clubs

Tips for Buying Golf Clubs

1. You should begin by borrowing and testing out clubs from friends or fellow golfers before buying your own set. This way you can get a feel for what does and doesn’t work for you. Also ask these people for recommendations and advice on club selection and purchase. If you don’t know anyone with clubs, rent some from a sporting goods or golf specialty store and take them for test swings!
2. Avoid purchasing a super high-end and expensive set of golf clubs until your game has vastly improved. For most beginners, a set of basic perimeter-weighted clubs will do just fine. Perimeter-weighted clubs have a wider hitting area, which means you’ll have an easier time sending the ball out on to the green.
3. Know that a basic set of clubs will consist of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 iron clubs, plus a putter. You should try not to spend more than 250 dollars on a set of basic beginner clubs.
4. Have a salesperson help you determine what the length of the shafts on your clubs should be. This all depends on your height, so if possible, go into the store knowing what your height is. Most knowledgeable employees will be able to guesstimate what will work for you by simply sizing you up, though.
5. While you can find great deals on clubs online, you should always test clubs out at your nearest sporting goods or golf specialty store. It’s important that you get a tangible feel for the golf clubs you’re considering purchasing before buying them online.

More Golf Gear

Keep in mind that your golf playing expenses won’t end once you purchase clubs; you will need accessories such as a carrying bag for your clubs. Of course, you will also need golf shoes.

In addition, you will find you need golf balls and tees and may want golf towels, club covers and special golf clothing. All of these rack up the cost even before you factor in club or green fees.

Where to Buy Golf Clubs

Below are some recommended online shops for purchasing golf clubs, as well as various other pieces of golfing equipment.

Golfsmith is “the leading retailer” for all things golf, offering sales of clubs, clothing, balls, grips, shoes and even personalized gear. You can search their selection of clubs by such criteria as player, brand, price and hand. Place orders online or by phone.

Amazon.com offers golf lovers the chance to make purchases on clubs by such popular makers as Wilson, Mizuno, Ping and Adams. You can also shop for carts, bags, balls, grips, head covers, tees and ball markers.

Dick’s Sporting Goods has an assortment of regular and hybrid clubs for sale that can be sorted according to gender, price and brand. Also find sales of instructional books and videos, drivers, bags, balls, carts, putters and training aids. Be sure to check out the golf outlet for amazing sales.