Free club advice for UK golfers
Affordable golf clubs, picked for your game
Cheap golf clubs are easy to find. The right ones for your swing and budget are not. Answer ten quick questions and get a full bag, new or used, with a plain reason for every pick.
- Free, no sign-up
- New and used
- A reason for every pick
Example pick
Driver with draw bias
Because you said you slice. It helps the ball start straighter.
What is your budget?
For a full set of clubs. Pick one to start the questions.
Start where you are
Who are you buying for?
- My first setWhat to buy, what to skip and how much to spend.
- Improving my gameKeep the clubs you like and see what to upgrade, and why.
- A juniorThe right size set for their age and height.
- Women golfersLighter, better fitting clubs that suit your swing.
- Left-handedOptions that are hard to find in shops.
- Happy with usedGood used clubs stretch a budget a long way.
How it works
A full bag in three steps
- 1
Tell us about your game
How long you have played, roughly what you score, your height and your budget.
- 2
Get a full bag
Driver to putter, new or used, with the reason for every pick.
- 3
Buy with confidence
See where each club is sold. Buy it all at once, or a few clubs at a time.
Example bag
Beginner who slices, £200 to £400
Driver · High loft, draw bias
Helps straighten a slice and gets the ball up.
5 wood and hybrid · In place of long irons
Easier to hit than a 4 or 5 iron.
Irons 6 to PW · Forgiving, wide sole
Kinder on mishits while you learn.
Sand wedge · 56 degrees
Gets you out of bunkers and around the green.
Putter · Mallet
More forgiving when you miss the centre of the face.
Fitting starting guide: regular flex, standard length. Spending more than about £500? Book a fitting first.
What you get
Not just a list of clubs. A reason for each one.
A list of popular clubs cannot know your swing. We start from your game: how far you hit a 7 iron, the shot that goes wrong most often, your height and your budget. Then we explain each pick in plain English.
- A complete bag, or a half set when that is the smarter buy
- New, used or a mix, to make your budget go further
- A suggested shaft flex and club length to start from
- A link you can share or come back to
Spend less, play better
How to buy affordable golf clubs without buying the wrong ones
Buy used or last season
A good used set or last season's model often does the same job for much less than this year's launch.
Start with a half set
A wood, a hybrid, a couple of irons, a sand wedge and a putter covers every shot while you learn.
Look at package sets
For beginners, a complete set with a bag is often better value than buying clubs one by one.
Spend where it counts
Forgiving irons and a putter you like matter more than the newest driver.
Buying guides
Straight answers before you spend
- Beginners
Golf Clubs for Beginners: How to Choose Your First Set
The best golf clubs for beginners are forgiving: a high-launch driver, hybrids in place of long irons, cavity-back...
- Juniors
Kids Golf Clubs: How to Choose a Junior Set by Age and Size
Choose kids golf clubs by your child's height first, then age, then budget. Each maker we compared gives a height range...
- Budgets
How much do golf clubs cost? A UK beginner's price guide
How much do golf clubs cost? From about RRP £160 for a beginner half set to RRP £565 for a full package set with a bag...
- Sets
Golf Club Sets: Types, Budgets and What to Check (UK)
Golf club sets put several clubs, usually with a bag, into one purchase. Half sets suit new golfers starting small,...
- Sizing
Childrens golf club sizes: a height-first guide for parents
For childrens golf club sizes, go by the maker's own child height range and treat age as a rough guide. Measure your...
- Used
Second Hand Golf Clubs: Where to Buy and What to Check
Second hand golf clubs are usually worth buying if you check them first. Used clubs usually cost less than new, and...
Why trust us
Honest advice is the whole point
Picks come from rules, not commissions
Every suggestion comes from what you tell us and published club specs. Who pays us never changes the order.
We tell you how we make money
If you buy through one of our links, the retailer pays us a commission. We say so before the first link on every page that has them.
We say when to get fitted
Our flex and length tips are a starting guide. Spending more than about £500? Book a fitting first.
Common questions
Where can I buy affordable golf clubs in the UK?
Golf retailers, used-club specialists and big online marketplaces all sell budget clubs. The cheapest option is not always the best value: Build your bag picks clubs that suit your game first, then shows where they are sold, new or used.
Are cheap golf clubs worth it?
They can be, if they suit you. A forgiving package set or a good used set from a few seasons ago will help a beginner more than an expensive club built for a low handicapper. What matters is forgiveness, the right shaft flex and the right length.
Should I buy new or used golf clubs?
Either can be the right call. Used clubs cost less for the same model, and new clubs come with a warranty. The tool lets you choose new only, used only or a mix of both.
Do I need a full set to start?
No. You can start with a half set: a wood, a hybrid, a couple of irons, a sand wedge and a putter. The tool suggests one when your budget is under £200.
Is your advice the same as a club fitting?
No. Our flex and length suggestions are a starting guide. If you plan to spend more than about £500, a fitting with a golf professional or club fitter is worth booking first.
Ready to build your bag?
Answer a few questions about your game and budget, and get a full set of clubs with the reason for each pick.
Start the questions