Our top tips for playing golf on a budget
The cost-of-living crisis is squeezing household budgets like never before, and people are having to make sacrifices in order to navigate the ongoing, stressful challenges that this continues to present. Rising food and energy bills are becoming ever harder to meet, with average salaries not increasing at the same rate.
At golfclubs4cash, we firmly believe that golfing is for everyone, and we’re here to show you that you don’t need to sacrifice your golf when times get tight. There’s a common misconception that golf is expensive, but we’re here to tell you otherwise. You already know that we’re Europe’s biggest retailer of second hand golf clubs and accessories, and buying your used golf clubs here will save you bucket-loads of cash (and help the planet, too). So, here are some more tips and tricks for golfing on a budget. What other hacks can you share with us?
Use the power of technology to your advantage
Technology can be your best friend when it comes to improving your game, and a quick scan of your app library will show up plenty of apps that can be downloaded either for free or for a small cost. Whether it’s finding online golf tuition or discounted tee times, they’re a great way to access loads of golf resources from your smartphone. (And obviously you’ve already downloaded the golfclubs4cash app for instant, 24/7 access to our latest deals and very best prices).
Play at different times of day
Tee times can often fluctuate in price, coming in cheaper at times when the course is less busy. Perhaps your local golf club offers off-peak prices, or maybe deals on ‘twilight rounds’ when the daylight may not be at its peak. Some golf courses even offer free green fees at certain points of the day. Speak to your local golf club and find out what discounts and deals they might be running. And another bonus top tip? Keep your eye out for lost balls throughout your game!
Cut down on the excess spending around golf
While some costs are inevitable when you’re playing golf, others are completely avoidable. Often, the price of a round can double or triple once you’ve landed at the clubhouse and buy a meal and perhaps a round of drinks. Getting organised before you leave the house by packing some lunch, snacks and a drink will save you loads of money. You could consider lift-sharing to and from the golf course to reduce your fuel costs, too. And walking the course with one of our preloved golf bags, rather than renting a buggy will save you cash, and keep you fitter too.
Shop around for golf gear
Impulse buying is a common issue with golfers who are obsessed with getting their hands on the newest ‘shiny thing’ (which we’ve *definitely* never done ourselves… cough…). While we can totally understand the urge to treat yourself to a new golf club, remember that buying second hand golf clubs saves you a considerable amount of money, and often they’re still in brand-new condition. The same goes for used golf bags, rangefinders and other golf accessories. Keep an eye on our golf club sale page for the best deals of the day.
Practise at home and at the driving range
You only need a small amount of space to set up your own practice putting green at home. All you’ll need is some artificial turf or a practice mat to get started. You could even set up a hitting net so you can practise your swing, too - or you’ll find that booking a slot at your local driving range doesn’t hit the pocket too hard either.
There are plenty of ways to reduce the cost of golf, and we’re committed to removing as many barriers to golf as possible. Whether you’re getting into golf for the first time and need our advice on sourcing a budget-friendly driver, iron, wedge or putter, or you’re looking to upgrade an existing set of clubs, you’ll find a huge range of used golf clubs at the best prices at golfclubs4cash. Get in touch if you’d like some friendly advice from our golf experts.