Budget Beater: You Bought Clubs At Goodwill?

So, how much does that new Bettinardi putter cost? $300? $400? Yeah, that’s not going to happen for me either, but with a little luck, you might still be able to play one. That’s right, in my budget finding ways, I managed to land myself one of the earlier ‘bulk’ Bettinardi model putters, the A01. This precision milled putter that was marketed under the Mizuno brand has a 3° loft and a nice upright 71° lie angle. The head, milled from 6061T6 aluminum features a low CG and Bettinardi’s patented honeycomb face for a clean roll every time.

Now, this was a bulk production putter, but it’s still from two of the biggest names in golf, so the quality will still be there in the end. It also can be bent and gripped to fit most golfers of any ability for a very small cost. Here’s the kicker though, it was on the shelf for just $4.99, including the mint condition head cover. Now, people may make fun of golfers who shop for clubs at Goodwill, but if you are on a budget and really want to get a great setup, you can start piecing it together at your local thrift store without spending too much out of pocket.

Some examples of great deals on clubs that I have personally found at my local thrift stores are: Taylor Made Burner Driver 10.5° with regular graphite shaft – $5.99, Callaway i-TRAX Putter with alignment bars – $9.99, Cleveland Launcher: 5-PW – $2.99 per club, MacGregor VIP Forged Irons: 3-9 – $3.99 per club and why not round out the setup with a sweet Cleveland Tour Action 56° sand wedge for $3.99. These are just a few of the many deals and steals that I have seen in my local stores. I bet your store will have just as many good ones. So remember to stop by when ever you can to see what deals you may find for your bag, or that spare set for a friend that wants to start.