| Let me tell you something you already know. Golf | | | | swing just because you find a great deal. In the |
| is an expensive game. At a minimum to hit the | | | | long run it probably will not pay off. |
| links you need a driver, set of irons, putter, | | | | Where do I find these fantastic deals you ask. For |
| fairway wood, golf bag, shoes, and golf balls. | | | | the best selection and price I recommend you |
| Wow. And that's before green fees. So if you are | | | | buy online. If you need to see it and feel it in |
| on a budget, but still want to play with the top | | | | person, then take a trip to your local retailer. |
| brands (Callaway, TaylorMade, Ping, Titleist, etc.) | | | | Figure out the club you want and then back to |
| then read on. | | | | your computer. Most online retailers have what |
| First let's go over what you will or will not find | | | | are called clearance or outlet sections. This is |
| discounted and then we will explore where they | | | | where the gold mine is. You can quite often find |
| can be found . You will not find the latest and | | | | discounts up to 70% in some of them. The |
| greatest at a discount. The manufacturer puts | | | | inventories in these sections change constantly, so |
| restrictions on retailers as to whether an item can | | | | if you are looking for a specific club then check |
| be discounted or not. Once a model has been in | | | | back often. |
| the market for awhile and a newer model is out | | | | From time to time most online retailers will have |
| then discounts typically begin. Here is the great | | | | short run sales (5 to 7 days) with discounts from |
| news for you. This is still fantastic equipment. The | | | | 10% to 20%. These will typically have exclusions |
| average golfer will find plenty of game | | | | but good deals can still be found. |
| improvement in last years models. | | | | Your first step is to determine what your |
| An important point to remember is that the older | | | | equipment needs are. Check it out locally or |
| a product is the less options are available. This can | | | | research it online. Start your search in the |
| include but may not be limited to the shaft flex | | | | clearance sections. This will all require some |
| and degree of lie. The good news - the price will | | | | legwork, but the payoff can possibly save you |
| come down as the manufacturers and retailers | | | | many hundreds of dollars. Good luck in your |
| clear out their inventory. Note: I don't recommend | | | | search. |
| buying a club with the wrong shaft flex for your | | | | |