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How do you figure out how much you are going to need to spend on golf equipment? What kind and type should you purchase?

To make it easier for you to figure that out, here are some questions and tips you should ask yourself and keep in mind when you're shopping for your first set of golf clubs, golf balls, etc.

Why are you playing golf?

Look deep inside you and find out.

Is it because you want to play a couple of times a year with your business partners?

Or are you sincerely interested in taking up golf for the challenge, exercise and fun of it?

Only you know the answer, but it's possible that you will change your mind once you've started playing, regardless of what your intentions were, so be flexible in your approach. You may fall in love with the game immediately, or you may absolutely hate it.

If your budget is limited, but golf is the sport you're detemined to master, then you have lots of options starting with  purchasing pre-owned golf equipment. These range from slightly worn items to golf carts no longer needed by a fellow golfer, so you have many ways to be the owner of high quality, but low priced golf items. The golf clubs you use become an intimate part of your golf game. Finding a suitable set of used golf clubs may be a bit tricky, but definitely not impossible. If you've got a good idea what type of golf clubs you want, there are resale shops that should be able to help you acquire a good set of golf clubs to get you started. Even if you're looking for left-handed clubs or some other unique feature, you'll be surprised how easy it is to find used clubs for whatever your needs may be. Slightly worn golf shoes are commonly available, whether you find them at a yard sale, thrift store or a pre-owned golf accessory store, name brands area easy to find. There is an old saying among resale shop patrons -- "If you're looking for something specific, the odds are you won't find what you're looking for until you've bought it new." Used golf balls are probably the easist to find and can often be purchased by the bag at yard sales or thrift stores. These balls are smart to purchase because they allow you to practice your golf swing without worrying about losing expensive balls. Used golf balls are often ones that have been recovered from water hazards, or simply balls lost in the trees, so the quality will vary. You can find bags of tees for minimal cost also as well as ball washers, golf towels, and cleat wrench kits. Golf club covers and other accessories are often available at yard sales and in resale shops. Golf carts can also be purchased used if you prefer riding the course rather than walking. Manual push or pull carts are an alternative to a golf cart and are quite inexpensive when compared to a cart. There are websites that make it easy to find replacement parts for motorized golf carts if you decide to get one. In the long run, owning your cart may be more cost effective then renting one each time you play a round if you really get into the game and start playing regularly. Purchasing pre-owned golf equipment is definitely going to save money and most times you'll find they perform just as well as new equipment. Pre-owned and gently used equipment including accessories and golf clubs is certainly worth considering when starting out. Many golfers start out with used clubs, and then gradually build up their set by purchasing a new driver, and then adding new specialty clubs, pitching wedges and special drivers as they go along. So, it's up to you, however, until you're absolutely sure you're going to play regularly, the safest bet is to rent equipment or purchase low cost, but good quality used equipment until you're ready to step up to the big leagues.

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