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Cheap Golf Clubs
By: Brent Walter

Cheap golf clubs are great for beginners and casual players. They can be a good alternative to investing a lot of money into pricy, new clubs if you are just trying out the game or play infrequently. However, just because you want cheap golf clubs doesn't mean you don’t want good value for your money. This information will tell you how to get the most for your money when buying cheap golf clubs.

Where to Look for Cheap Golf Clubs

There is no one best source for cheap golf clubs. Finding a good deal requires some searching. However, there are some places you should definitely check:

Garages sales are a great place to find cheap golf clubs. The owners usually just want to get them out of their houses, so they are willing to give you a great deal. Check newspaper listings for local garage sales. If a phone number is listed, call ahead to see if they have any clubs. It will save you a lot of driving.

Check the classified section of your local newspaper. Often, you can find new or slightly used iron sets, drivers, putters and much more at reduced prices.

Search online auctions. Although you will have to sort through a lot of listings, if you are diligent you can find some good deals. With auctions, timing is key. Scout out several items you are interested in and monitor the bidding. If the price of one of the items remains low, make your bid with only minutes remaining. That will prevent the price from being driven up.

Ask your friends if they know of anyone selling golf clubs. You'd be surprised how often a friend of a friend just bought new clubs and is looking to sell old ones. Because you are buying from a friend or a friend’s friend, they will probably give you a good deal.

Call your local golf club or driving range to see if any of their patrons are selling golf clubs. There are sometimes posting boards with fliers advertising clubs at reduced prices at those locations.

Clearance sections of sporting goods stores, golf stores and online retailers often have reduced prices for golf clubs. If you browse several Web sites and call a few local stores, you’ll uncover some good deals.

A Good Price for Cheap Golf Clubs

       To find the best deals on cheap golf clubs you need to do some work. Don't just leap on the first deal you see. It may not be as good as it seems. For information about fair prices for used golf clubs, visit the PGA Value Guide (http://valueguide.pga.com/index.php). In collaboration with Ebay.com and 3balls.com, the PGA Value Guide provides "industry value standards" for the buying and selling prices of used golf clubs (Pga.com). You should use the Value Guide as a reference to make sure you are really getting a good deal when you buy used golf clubs.
    To find out about reasonable prices for new cheap golf clubs, the best way is to compare several companies' prices online. There are numerous Web sites that sell golf clubs, and a quick search can reveal slight price discrepancies. Comparing prices will give you an idea of what is and isn't a good deal. If you put in the work, you will make the most of your money.
    Just because you don't want to spend a lot of money on golf clubs doesn't mean you have to play with bad clubs. Cheap golf clubs can have good value if you find clubs at the right price. With a bit of searching and a little patience, you can find good clubs for a great deal.