my husband is thinking of taking up golfing. Im wondering what clubs are good for a reasonable price. Like a couple hundred or less. Who knows how much he will actaully golf so i dont want to have to spend hundreds of dollars on clubs. Just looking for opinions on what clubs others like. Brand? Quality? Etc.?
thanks!
I do know golf is very expensive. my dad golfs and i know GOOD clubs are very expensive. We can get the GOOD ones over time if he really likes it. I just want to get a variety of opinions on the cheaper clubs for just starting out. He is left handed and yes i know he needs to get fitted. i know there is a lot to consider with golf. just looking for opinions on brands. Like top flite? precise? anything resonable. reviews basically on different brands. He knows about golf a little just not about the different brands. Im not looking for adivce on the came just reviews on brands. what ones have you liked or not liked? have any been really cheap and broke right away, that type of thing? oh and i already have a very nice bag we found at a garage sale for 5.00. just need to get a few clubs to get started.
If he's just starting, don't even buy a full set. Buy them used and cheap (check with someone at a golf shop) so he can get a feel for it. Then, HE can figure out what he wants and needs.
He should talk to the pro at the range or course where he's planning to play. He needs to be fitted, they aren't one size fits all. Once he knows what he needs I would suggested looking on craigslist or placing a posting at the golf course as I'm pretty sure a new set of clubs and a bag will run several hundred dollars.
Golf is expen$ive!
I'm pretty sure my husband is using Pings right now.
A good (new) driver alone can be $200-400.
Your best bet is to find a set of secondhand clubs that "fit" him correctly for now.
I'd check Craigslist.
My suggestion, if he has never golfed, is to pick up some cheap used ones at a Play it Again Sports type place. To see if it is something he will want to do long term.
Like a lot of things, technology changes SO FAST with the way they make the clubs that a "golfer" is NEVER going to stop wanting new clubs.
My husband started with a used set from a Proshop, that had been the owner's who had just bought a new set. He has bought Adams hybrid clubs online for a few hundred and been happy with them for awhile. Then he moved on to the next set with newer tech.. He currently is using a set of Calloways. With the odd TaylorMade driver or two thrown in. LOL
Is this going to be a surprise gift type thing? If not, then let him go to some golf shops and swing a few clubs in their "practice swing room" things. (like virtual golf games, so they can try out a club before buying). There are just so many variables. My husband works out (a lot) and is very strong, so he prefers/needs a stiff shaft on his drivers. He is also left-handed, so we have to shop for that too (not a big deal, just something to keep in mind... they are NOT universal! LOL).
My husband averages golfing about 3-4 times a month. He loves it, but just doesn't have time/money to go more. Greens fees add up.
And remember, that most club sets, don't come with everything he'll need. There are a standard number of clubs and then people tend to buy the "extra" pieces... drives, putters, wedges, etc.
It can get very confusing... and it's best to let HIM choose after trying things out. I would NEVER go buy a club of any kind for my husband, without him telling me EXACTLY what he wanted.
But you can get a decent "set" for maybe $300. Plus a driver. Then you have to get a bag, towels, tees, a glove, ball markers (I suggest a clip on one for a hat), balls, shoes, etc...
So start small and see if he actually likes it. My husband didn't when he was college age. But when he his mid-thirties, he tried it again and he loved it.
Good luck.
Golf Shack has used sets of brand name clubs.
ETA: If you already knew, I don't understand why you asked. Your question before your ETA made it sound like you were looking for cheap clubs which you can find, however, the answers you received also made sure you were aware of the extra costs involved. Golf is not just having golf clubs, cheap or not. Best of luck.
If you have a PGA store in your area, you might chat with them regarding beginner clubs, have them explain different grips, shafts, etc to get the basics and let him hit with different clubs to see what he likes. THey can also analyze his swing to see what type of cllub might be best for him. He can also go through this process at a local public golf course pro shop.
After that, if there was a specific brand he liked when he was hitting, then look at Craigslist to see if some might be for sale in that brand. The golf pros should also know if someone is looking to sell their clubs in order to upgrade. Golfers upgrade their clubs a lot.
You can probably get a decent set around $500 for a beginner unless you really luck out on CL, a golf shop or a used equipment store. Now, on top of that will be the balls ( there is a big difference with them... my hubby's favorites are $60 a dozen). You don't want to start with the most expensive balls because you will lose some on the course, water, etc. until you get the gist and learn the game. Also count on a good pair of golf shoes.
Think about range practice as well.. I don't know the going price for range practice because our range practice is included with our golf club membership.
When he goes to play golf, he will have green fees and golf cart fees (fees vary according to the course, public/private, etc). At our private club, when hubby plays golf with a guest, he spends about $200 which includes the green fees and golf cart fee. You can find public courses that are more reasonable.
Golfing is expensive. If he gets the hang of it and loves it he'll want to upgrade. My hubby had the option to go pro and chose a different career path instead. He is quite good and plays in some local tournaments. His driver which is the most popular on the tour right now is a $400 club, 1 club... but very nice and they are made to fit the golfer. Our club has personal club fitters that tailor the clubs for the golfer.
So, I am sorry for taking so long but bottom line, plan on an initial investment of close to $1000 to get started... (this includes... clubs, balls, glove, shoes, a couple of green fees, cart fees and range ball practice)
Brands that are good... Titliest, Adams, Ping, Calloway, Nike
Good luck.
