Buying new golf equipment can be expensive but there are great deals available on all clubs when buying online on in golf shops. If you want to buy equipment for a beginner, top brand name clubs for an experienced golfer, or find the best deals for second hand irons and drivers check the local golf club shop first then look online.
Buy Cheap Golf Equipment at the Local Golf Shop
Most golfers automatically assume that the best deals for golf equipment will be found in online golf shops, but that is not always the case. Many local golf shops at golf clubs have unbeatable deals on irons, drivers and putters and a golfer can normally try before they buy. There are usually great deals on junior and ladies clubs.
At the local golf shop there is normally a second hand section where the customers are encouraged to hit the irons or drivers on the range. This is very useful as cheap golf clubs online do not always suit a golfer's swing.
If a golfer finds a club they like, but the price is too expensive, they can always look up the club online to find it cheaper. It is usually worth asking if the pro would do a deal as local golf shops are looking to turn over equipment quickly so they can reinvest.
Save Money Buying Golf Clubs Online
- Most current models of irons and golf drivers are nearly as expensive online as they would be if purchased at a local golf store. However, last year's model will be cheaper for both ladies and men.
- Golf manufacturers often offer last year's model to buying groups or online stores before current models are available and these are bought in bulk, which reduces the price.
- There is often hardly any physical difference between new and old models so buying last year's golf clubs can save much money.
- If a golfer needs specially customised clubs, because they are tall or short, these can often be found in the second hand section.
- Customised clubs do not have the same second hand trade in value as standard clubs so great deals can often be found on second hand upright or flat sets of irons.
Buying Cheap Golf Drivers
- Buying irons online is easier than buying a driver. A golfer can easily adapt to the design of a new set of irons but the driver needs to be accurately matched to the golfer's swing.
- The key is in the loft and shaft of the driver. Buy a driver online with too little loft and the wrong shaft and even though it may be the best deal available it will be of little use.
- It is crucial to know the loft of a driver that suits a golfers swing and therefore it is important to try various drivers before buying online.
- Golf clubs often hold demo evenings of brand named clubs where a golfer can try irons and woods with an array of steel and graphite shafts. Not only is this a great way to investigate which driver suits a swing, but also pros offer great deals on the night.
- Many golfers try to trade in their current models at these evenings and good deals on second hand equipment are normally available.
Buy Budget Golf Clubs Online and in Golf Shops
The advantage of buying golf equipment online, particularly from online stores run by top PGA professionals such as the Wexham Park online shop, ( fast becoming one of the most trustworthy online golf stores in Europe), is that it will probably be cheaper.
Visit various online shops to see which deals are available and be willing to spend some time comparing prices. However, if a golfer is not sure which clubs suits them best, it is better to investigate the second hand section at the local golf store. If a golfer does buy online they should choose a site that allows a trial period of the clubs and allow returns if not satisfied.
John Hoskison - John is a class 'A' member of the British PGA and author of the acclaimed book 'Inside - One Man's Experience of Prison'.
