Golf has become hugely popular over the last couple of years, with literally millions taking up the game. As a result of the increase in participation, the need for equipment has sky-rocketed and, with that in mind, getting one of the best golf clubs sets is a great route to go down because it is a very cost-effective way to take up the game of golf.
Featuring the basics like a driver, fairway wood, irons, wedges and a putter, from our testing it is clear there are some cracking sets out there and you can occasionally find yourself a deal, further enhancing the value. It is worth acknowledging that this piece revolves around Black Friday which is on the 29th November.
For now though, there are still deals worth shouting about and, in this piece, we have collated them below. For example some of the best golf club sets for beginners are currently on offer, with prices ranging from as low as $299 all the way up to more premium $1000 offerings. If you're interested in these discounts then chances are you'll also be interested in our best Black Friday golf deals to see all of the biggest savings across different categories. For now, though, let's get to the package sets!
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- PGA TOUR Superstore: As much as 51% off on all golf equipment
- Carls Golfland: Clearances on clubs as well as 2-day free shipping on select deals
- Scottsdale Golf: Over 700 products with big savings
- Clubhouse Golf: Up to 70% off select products
- adidas: Buy 2, get 30% off with exclusive code
- Rock Bottom Golf: 25% clearance sale
- Nike: Up to 34% off Nike Golf clothing and shoes
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Why should you buy a golf club set during Black Friday?
Black Friday brings plenty of opportunities for beginner golfers and those new to the sport to grab themselves an excellent bargain on a set of new golf clubs. And if you were pondering whether to grab yourself a full set, then there is no better chance to do so later this year on November 24th and then Cyber Monday on the 27th. (Of course some deals have already gone live hence why we have collated our top picks above).
Golf clubs don't come cheap and buying clubs individually can set you back a lot, and may not always be worth it if you've just got into the sport. For that reason, manufacturers offer new players a great way to secure themselves a bag of top quality and forgiving clubs, in the form of a golf package set.
These package sets are significantly cheaper and save your budget for when/if you continue playing and upgrade to some of the best golf drivers, best golf irons, best golf wedges and best putters. From our testing, we've found that the majority of package sets offer a decent amount of performance in the sense that you'll be able to get the ball in the air and hit some good shots. If you want to go towards the premium end, like the TaylorMade RBZ SpeedLite set, then you'll likely get a set of 12 clubs of high quality that can last you a good number of years. Another key thing to consider is do you want your set to come with a stand bag or cart bag. Stand bags are versatile as they can be carried and used on a trolley/cart, whereas cart bags do not really have carry functions, so you would need to buy one of the best golf carts (or check our best golf trolley deals) to help you wheel it around the course.
How to choose a golf set
New to the game and looking to get yourself a set of golf clubs? Here are several factors you might want to consider before picking up a set.
What comes in the set
The great thing about golf is if you want to buy single golf clubs for your bag you can, but you can also get entire sets with one purchase too. When doing the latter, it is worth checking which clubs come as part of the set to make sure you have all bases covered, and it is also worth getting a bag with the set too.
Quality
A common problem for beginner sets can be quality. Unlike the models we picked above, many can be poorly made and have issues with the head, shaft or grip, or even all three. Therefore it is definitely worth going for brands that are well-respected in the game of golf because the products will have been made properly and would've been designed to give as much help to beginners as possible. The prevalence of Wilson and Callaway in this area is a case in point.
Forgiveness
The main factor when specifically looking at the clubs themselves is forgiveness. The most common problem for beginner players is mishit shots which limits distance and hinders accuracy. Beginner golf clubs are designed to have larger heads and sweet spots, and therefore more forgiveness to help players still make solid contact with the golf ball.
Budget
Obviously there are different sets at different price points so it is worth thinking about whether you want to spend more or less here. This point also links with what comes in the set because the sets that come with bags, headcovers and so on, usually come with a higher price.
Where to get the best deals
In the US, some of the best golf retailers include PGA Tour Superstore, Rock Bottom Golf, Walmart and, of course, Amazon. In the UK, the best golf retailers include Scottsdale Golf, American Golf, Sports Direct and Amazon. Amazon can be tricky to navigate (check out our best Amazon Black Friday golf deals) but they're a fantastic retailer for golf watches, lasers and balls in particular.
Other retailers to keep an eye on are the brands themselves so Nike, adidas, Puma and Under Armour.
