On Amazon, you’ll find clubs used by the pros, like the Callaway Elyte driver or the PXG Gen7 irons. You can buy a Taylormade Spider putter, the same putter used by Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the top two players in the world, respectively. If you’re not ready to splash that much cash, you can still find great value on Amazon from brands like Stix Golf, Callaway, and more.
What to Consider
Seller Reputation and Product Authenticity
This is a consideration that is unique to Amazon. You’ll want to look for the “Ships from and sold by Amazon.com” designation or an authorized retailer on the product page to ensure you get an authentic club that the brand actually made. There are a lot of reputable sellers on Amazon, including Amazon itself, but it’s also easy to find clubs that cannot be verified as authentic, so be sure you keep a close eye on where the club is coming from.
Know Your Specifications
Unlike at your local Dick’s Sporting Goods or golf course pro shop, on Amazon, you can’t try before you buy. You’ll want to ensure you know your skill level and preferred specs, like shaft flex, materials, or length. These seem like small factors but choosing the correct specs for your club(s) can make or break your golf experience.
Understand the Return Policy
This seems like a no-brainer on Amazon—you can return anything, right? Well, since Amazon has so many sellers, you need to make sure you’re looking at clubs that come from a retailer who allows you to make a return if it doesn’t work out. This, along with choosing a reputable seller and knowing your specs, will prevent unnecessary returns.
How We Selected
As a lifelong golfer, I’ve played with dozens of different clubs and club brands over the years, from hand-me-down vintage sets to brand new players’ irons and top-of-the-line drivers. I’ve played rounds at some of the best courses in North America, including Cabot Cape Breton and the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island in South Carolina, and maintain a handicap in the mid-teens (though I wish it were lower). In the past few years alone, I’ve tested clubs from some of the biggest brands in the game, including Titleist, Callaway, Taylormade, Takomo, PXG, LA Golf, L.A.B. Golf, Wilson, Stix, and others.
To make our choices for this guide, I consulted with Senior Gear and Commerce Editor Ryan Brower (a mid-handicaper himself) to determine which clubs available on Amazon were truly worthwhile. The result was a well-rounded lineup of options ranging from PGA Pro-trusted clubs like the Callaway Elyte to affordable club sets from Stix that outfit you from driver to putter in one fell swoop.
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Best Set for Beginners
Callaway XR Complete Set
Pros
- Each club in the set prioritizes forgiveness
- Callaway is an excellent brand
- These will grow with you as you improve
Cons
- It’s a lot to pay if you’re not sure you want to actually spend time on the golf course
In the world of golf, few brands can claim proficiency across all categories, but Callaway is one of them. Known for its premium golf balls, exceptional putters, professional-grade irons, and powerful drivers, Callaway excels in producing high-quality equipment suitable for beginners.
The mallet putter is made by Odyssey and fashioned in its iconic #7 shape, which is ultra-forgiving and provides an excellent touch—two elements you’ll rarely find in an entry-level putter. The irons are classics, based on decades of stellar game-improvement technology, while the hybrids, 3-wood, and driver are modeled after one of golf’s most well-loved drivers, the Paradym.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are These Clubs Authentic/Genuine and Are They New or Used?
To ensure that you get authentic clubs, we recommend that you prioritize buying from Amazon directly or official brand stores within Amazon. For third-party sellers, do your due diligence on their reputation. Always read the full product description for details on condition, making note of the fine print and giving the reviews a once-over before pulling the trigger on a purchase.
How Do I Find the Right Size?
The main measurement you want to get right when buying is proper club length (not too tall or too short). The good news is that most of these clubs will have a solid fit for just about anyone from the start. The only initial adjustment you need to make as a beginner is to compensate for your height. If you are over 6’2″, consider sizing a half-inch or more length adjustment on your clubs. If you are under 5’5″, you’ll likely want a half-inch decrease in length adjustment. If you like to go by feel, swinging your friends’ clubs or talking to a pro at your local course will help confirm the sizing you need. As you progress in your game, sizing can be pinpointed further to personalized club sizing, if you choose.
Will Porter is an LA-based freelance writer covering golf, tech, and travel. In addition to Men’s Health, his work has been published in GQ, Gear Patrol, The Strategist, and others. When he’s not writing, you’ll find him running the trails at Griffith Park or trying to catch every new movie in IMAX at the local movie theater.
Ryan Brower is the Senior Gear and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health, where he tests the best products in outdoor gear and tech. Baseball, surfing, and camping occupied most of his time growing up.
He also trained in martial arts for 12 years and holds a third degree black belt. He has written about the outdoors for nearly two decades and was previously the Managing Editor, Content Performance at Gear Patrol. He is also a Certified Beer Server and previously covered the craft beer industry. Ryan currently lives on the water in New Jersey with his wife and their dog.
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