How to Build a Complete Golf Set on a Budget

Smart tips for getting everything you need—without overspending.

Golf can get expensive fast, but the truth is you don’t need brand-new gear to play great golf. With a smart plan (and the right used clubs), you can build a full, high-quality set for a fraction of the price. Here’s how to do it.

Why Buy Used?

1. You save hundreds — Clubs just a few years old often cost 50–70% less.

2. Performance is basically the same — Tech improvements year-to-year are small and keep in mind your ability to see the improvements!

3. You get better brands for your money — Ping, TaylorMade, Callaway, Cobra… for the price of cheap new sets.

The Essentials (What You Actually Need)

A functional golf set includes:

• Driver

• Fairway wood

• Hybrid

• Irons (5–PW)

• 1 Wedge (to start)

• Putter

• Bag

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Good news: You don’t need to buy everything at once.

Best Budget-Friendly Setup

Driver

Buy a model that’s 2–5 years old.

Great value picks: Ping G400, TaylorMade SIM, Callaway Rogue.Budget: $150–$450

*Although at the time of this blog post we have excellent NEW old stock from TaylorMade, Cleveland and Srixon for under $200!

Fairway Wood

Start with just one—3-wood or 5-wood.Budget: $80–$180

Hybrid

A must-have for beginners; replaces hard-to-hit long irons.Budget: $80–$160

Irons (5–PW)

Your biggest savings. Best value: Ping G-series, TaylorMade M2/M4, Callaway X-Hot/Rogue. Budget: $250–$550

Wedge

Just one to start: 54° or 56°. Budget: $50–$120

Putter

Go with what feels right—not the price tag. Budget: $60–$180

Bag

Used or new—either is fine.Budget: $50–$150

Example Total Budget

Complete used set: $700–$1,000 - That’s often less than the cost of a single new driver.

Where to Buy Smart

At The Golf Club Exchange (www.thegolfclubexchange.com.au), you’ll find hand-checked, high-quality used clubs at great prices—perfect for building a full set on a budget.

What's better? We now offer FREE shipping on all orders over $495 Australia wide!