We all know that the first rule of amateur golfing is that all bad shots can be blamed on the golfing clubs. The second rule is that the fastest way to enhance your game is buy new golfing clubs. OK perhaps we all know this is not a really rational approach to improving our game but just about everyone are on the lookout for that next great driver or putter to put us ott right?
But men’s golfing clubs can get pretty pricy. Is there a technique to get a deal on these things? Naturally there is.
The best deals on golf clubs happen when a new model is announced. Not like the car industry, club manufacturers update their clubs frequently. When the newest and best model is announced, that club you had your eyes on now becomes overstocked inventory. It’s possible to get it for a 3rd off, or if you can wait 2 months, it is easy to get it for up to 66% off.
If you do not mind used clubs, and while they are in good condition why would you, there are some total steals available. The least expensive place to get used clubs is at a yard sale. Real life story. I got a hardly used Callaway Huge Bertha II with head cover for $10 at a yard sale. Why the low price? Because I bought it from the other half. The husband was out playing golf and left the sale to his partner.
Yes this takes some time but there are real diamonds in the rough to be found if you work at it. Take a look at your local paper or online classifieds like Craig’s list for times and locations.
Another trustworthy source for used clubs can be found online at the larger club manufacturer and retail sites. Manufacturers will have “demo” clubs for sale and the retail sites frequently take trade-ins when they sell new clubs. These sites are often a source of wonderful buys and have the additional value of coming with customer service which of course the yard sale does not.
Don’t thumb your nose at the gigantic box stores. You won’t find top of the line clubs there but frequently time’s you’ll find lower end clubs that are either unique ( like my $40 Dunlop nine wood from Target that I would not sell for $400 ) or merely incredibly priced.
If you know precisely what you need and you’ve got some patience, you can get a heck of a deal on men’s golf clubs.