Like any sport, golf comes with its own specialized equipment, the most important of which are the golf clubs. A serious player of the game is going to want to own their own set of clubs. However, if you're a new player, just beginning to learn the game, you won't want to spend a large amount of money for a full set of clubs just yet. It is definitely important that you purchase your own clubs, both for practice and to improve your technique. Before you invest in a full set of golf clubs, which can be quite an investment indeed, you may want to avoid buying expensive clubs since at this point you only need to use them for learning and practice.

The technology of the game is ever-changing and ever-improving, and as such, many experienced professional golfers will dispose of older, less technologically advanced clubs in lieu of newer models which will help them improve their game. Their insistence upon having the best and the latest gear can be an advantage to you, as it leaves many quality and unused sets of golf clubs without a home, going to waste. Some companies catering to the sport have even created services to sell, at a discount, previously owned golf clubs.

One of the best places to look for affordable golf clubs, both new and pre-owned, is the internet. From the convenience of your own home, you can compare prices and reviews of all kinds of clubs, not to mention start planning how much you might be willing to spend on your very first set of clubs. Don't settle for the first club you come across, check out the multitude of sites available and weigh your options. Many sites will display actual photos of available club, along with important information about their properties and qualities. Of course eBay, while not a specialty golf store, is another place you can look for clubs and essential accessories, often at deep discounts.

Another resource, oft neglected in the days of high-speed internet, is your local newspaper. The classified ads hold a wealth of items that may suit your needs, and it's quite likely that someone may be selling off single clubs, or even an entire set, within their pages. An advantage of checking out clubs via the classifieds is that you may even be able to check out the condition of the clubs in person before you purchase them. The owner who is trying to sell them may even let you test them out to see if you're comfortable with them. Getting a feel for your clubs before you buy them can be very advantageous, both in helping you figure out what you really want, as well as making sure that what you're buying isn't a worthless piece of scrap metal. Just because it's cheap doesn't mean it's going to be good, so buyer beware.

A great place to check out is a local sporting goods or golf specialty store. Unlike €big box€ stores and national chains, these local stores may have clubs that they've accepted as €trade-ins€ from customers looking to upgrade their old club sets. As before, someone's insistence on upgrading can be to your advantage, as you may be able to find quality pre-owned clubs at affordable prices. Some specialty stores may even have an indoor green or driving area, where you can test out the clubs before you purchase them, to make sure they are a good fit for you. Local driving ranges and golf course pro-shops are another place that might be good to look, for the same reasons.

Last, but not least, it also does no harm to check with friends, relatives, co-workers, or any contact of yours to see if they are willing to sell any used single golf clubs. Since golf is such a loved sport by millions of people, you would be surprised to see who plays golf around you. If they have been playing for a while, chances are that they may have an unused set of golf clubs lying around the house. They might even let you try them out for free, to see if you like the game.