If you're thinking about playing golf and stepping onto the golf course for the first time, you're probably thinking about which golf club set will be best for you.
Depending on your budget you might not be looking for a complete set of premium clubs just yet. In fact, given that some clubs are designed for skilled players, you should go with a beginner set when you start playing golf, until you improve.
Here are our suggestions for the best beginner golf clubs.
What to look for in beginner golf club sets
When looking for a set of beginner golf clubs we recommend you look at four key things:
- Brand
- Price
- Materials
- Skill level
Brand
When it comes to buying golf clubs, it's always best to start with an established, respected name. That way, you can avoid starting with clubs that are less than suitable and could do your game more harm than good.
Price Point
It works the same way on the price point. While you don't want to shell out thousands on your first set, as the adage goes, you get what you pay for.
The more money you're willing to invest in the right golf clubs for beginners, the better set of clubs you'll get. You won't need a complete golf set, though. We'd say a fair price for a golf set for a beginner set is anywhere between £200 and £800.
Materials
In terms of materials, as a beginner golfer, you're usually advised to start with graphite golf club sets, because they're lighter and not as intimidating to swing. But there's no reason you can't start with steel golf club sets and get used to the added weight early on.
Try both and see which feels best to you.
Skill level
Your skill level is probably the most critical issue - the best golf clubs for beginners aren't the ones that are designed for far more experienced players. You should start with cheaper, smaller sets as you work on your golf swing.
Not only are premium sets usually much more expensive, but they'll present you with golf technology that beginners simply aren't ready to grasp. For example, all the clubs that feature shiftable weights are best reserved for players who are already very familiar with the feel of a club.
Best golf club sets for beginners
- MacGregor CG3000 Steel Golf Package Set
- Wilson Profile XD Graphite Golf Package Set
- Cobra Fly XL 11 Piece Mens Golf Stand Set
Lynx Ready to Play Mens Golf Package Set
What’s in the bag?
- Driver
- 3 wood
- 4 hybrid
- 5-SW Irons
- Putter
Material:
- Graphite and steel combo
What makes this a great beginner golf set?
- Simple yet impressive clubs
- Good club selection (not too large)
- Great price point
Price
- £299.99
The Lynx Ready to Play Mens Golf Package Set is a golf set for a beginner golfer that's ready to play their first few games. Simplicity is the name of the game here.
It's not a complete golf set, but all your essential clubs are covered - driver, 3-wood, 4-hybrid, and your irons through the 5-iron to your sand wedge. Along with your putter, of course. These clubs give new players a grounded start so they can focus on more difficult clubs, like long irons, as they progress.
The driver head is made from titanium for a lightweight feel that'll deliver long drives, decent club speed and a pleasant feel off the tee.
The wood and hybrid are the perfect choices for players to learn more about hitting powerful shots off the fairway or to get out of sticky situations with some force in the light rough.
But while the driver, wood and hybrid clubs are all made from graphite, the irons are made from steel shafts. The added weight from the steel naturally creates extra power without the player swinging faster. This allows you to focus more on technique without losing out on yards
It also offers a good mix, so you can gain experience in using both steel and graphite shafts. Something that'll help you pick your preferred material of choice as you try more clubs.
And with a simple, easy-to-line-up putter and a slim stand bag that's not oversized, beginner players will have no problem learning the short game and carrying these clubs around the golf course. Some of the best beginner golf clubs at a price point too good to ignore.
MacGregor CG3000 Steel Golf Package Set
What’s in the bag?
- Driver
- Hybrid
- Fairway wood
- 6-SW (Irons)
- Putter
Material:
- Graphite and steel combo
What makes this a great beginner golf set?
- Driver and irons are very impressive for beginner clubs
- Plenty of club choice
- Excellent value for money
Price
- £329.99
The MacGregor CG3000 Steel Golf Package Set offers the look and feel of a premium set without the high price point.
With a driver, fairway wood, hybrid, Irons (6 to sand wedge) and a putter, you'll have plenty to play golf for the first time.
At 13 degrees, the driver has plenty of loft to help beginner golfers strike the golf ball off the tee with height and a great ball flight, with enough forgiveness to help iron out the slices that plague a lot of new starters.
As far as fairway woods go, this fairway wood and hybrid are balanced well in weight to help players get used to hitting longer shots that aren't exclusive to the driver. Whether it's off the fairway or out of the rough, these clubs are a joy to hit.
The hollow-back irons also help you hit shots that feel great and give a good degree of forgiveness and accuracy, even if your form isn't spot on. The slightly thicker-than-average top line encourages good wrist rotation through the shot, helping bring those pesky slices back in line.
The putter is also a highlight, with easy-to-follow alignment lines, so you can follow the path of the golf ball to the hole.
Plus, the headcovers MacGregor throws in with this golf bag add a feeling of luxury you wouldn't always expect from beginner sets. They'll help keep your clubs safe and dry, too. A set of great golf clubs for beginners.
Wilson Profile XD Graphite Golf Package Set
What’s in the bag?
- Driver
- 5 Hybrid
- 3 Fairway wood
- 6, 7, 8, 9, PW, SW (Irons)
- Putter
Material:
- Graphite and steel combo
What makes this a great beginner golf set?
- Solid-feeling steel irons
- Protective head covers
- Premium stand bag
Price
- £425.00
The perfect choice for beginner players who want to start with clubs that are as lightweight as possible, the Wilson Profile XD Graphite Golf Package Set delivers exactly what you'd expect - A set of lightweight yet durable graphite clubs that make an excellent entry-point to the golf game.
The 460cc driver is the star of the show, though. With a large titanium head and graphite shaft, the driver will give you exceptional distance and ball speed as you're finding your feet on the tee, so you can still deliver impressive yardages as you learn.
The fairway wood and hybrid clubs have a similar look and feel to the driver, despite being very different in size. But you'll find the similarities between them comforting as you develop confidence shooting off the fairway or the tee.
You can tell Wilson put a lot of time and effort into the cavity-back irons, which deliver a solid striking feel and a surprising amount of forgiveness.
You'll also find learning to use the pitching and sand wedge a breeze, as this wedge comes with Wilson's easy-launch technology, designed to give you maximum loft and distance control as you're approaching the hole.
And the standard Wilson blade putter is an ideal choice for players who don't want too much of a challenge as they learn to putt, but still want a club that'll deliver great accuracy around the green. The best golf clubs for beginners who want a light and relaxed swing experience.
Cobra Fly XL 11 Piece Mens Golf Stand Set
What’s in the bag?
- Driver
- 5 Hybrid
- Fairway wood
- 6 - SW (Irons)
- Putter
Material:
- Graphite and steel combo
What makes this a great beginner golf set?
- Forgiving and powerful driver
- Fast-feeling irons
- Accurate putter
Price
- £569.00
For beginner golfers who want a little more of a challenge in their club choice, the Cobra Fly XL 11 Piece Mens Golf Stand Set offers a mixture of steel and graphite, with clubs that both beginners and more advanced players would enjoy using.
Cobra's 10.5-degree driver comes with an expanded sweet spot and a high MOI (moment of inertia) design for maximum distance. You'll feel as if you're striking with the power of a seasoned pro thanks to the exceptional feel and high launches. There's also plenty of forgiveness if you catch the ball slightly off-centre.
Both the fairway wood and hybrid club are built to offer enough forgiveness to help shots stay on target, even when playing from the rough, as to not discourage beginners who may struggle with these types of shots.
The mid irons come with a slight cavity at the back, which encourages higher launches and swing speed, as well as reasonable weight distribution to help you sit down on your iron shots. The grooves in the face also help players develop spin on the ball, helping the ball stay put once it's landed on the green.
Cobra has also included a putter with a machined face, for ball contact that discourages unwanted bounces on impact and helps keep the ball straight with your target.
Best women’s golf club set for beginners
MacGregor CG3000 Ladies Golf ½ Package Set
What’s in the bag?
- Fairway wood
- Hybrid
- 6 Iron
- 8 Iron
- Sand wedge
- Putter
Material:
- Graphite
What makes this a great beginner golf set?
- Ultra lightweight
- Fewer clubs means reduced choice pressure
- Stylish bag
Price
- £229.00
The MacGregor CG3000 Ladies Golf ½ Package Set comes with the same quality of clubs as in our previous MacGregor entry, just minimized.
This half-set is a scaled-down version of a full golf set, offering women golfers a super lightweight option for easier rounds and less decision-making, which can help take some of the pressure off beginners.
But the set still comes with enough clubs to get around the course in good time - A fairway wood, a hybrid, 6-iron, 8-iron, sand wedge and a putter.
The stand bag is also a stylish choice if you want to stand out on the course.
Best juniors golf club set for beginners
Lynx Junior AI Ready to Play Half Golf Set
What’s in the bag?
- Driver
- 4 Hybrid
- 7 Iron
- 9 Iron
- Sand wedge
- Putter
Material:
- Graphite
What makes this a great beginner golf set?
- Focus on the most used clubs
- Easy to carry bag
- Soft grip
Price
- £299.00
A great way for younger players to get settled in the game, the Lynx Junior AI Ready to Play Half Golf Set features lightweight clubs that any youngster would be happy to take with them as they take their first steps into golf.
Featuring a driver, 4-Hybrid, 7-iron, 9-irons, sand wedge and putter, there’s enough variety to get used to before your young players branch out into larger sets.
The soft grips allow beginner youngsters to cement their grip early, so they’re not saddled with grip tweaks later down the line.
Plus, the slim golf bag has plenty of storage space for the clubs, as well as a few golf balls, tees and accessories, so young players can get used to carrying everything they need.
Grab a new beginner golf club set at Clarkes Golf
If you’re new to the game and looking for beginner golf sets, or if you’re still a beginner golfer and feel like an upgrade, Clarkes Golf is home to a huge selection of clubs from the biggest club manufacturers on the planet.
Whether you're looking for full golf club sets or single clubs like a driver, putter, sand wedge or pitching wedge, we have all the clubs you need to start to play golf the right way.
Feel free to explore our full range of club sets here.
Or head to our golf shop in Rainford, so you can see our clubs in person.
You can find us at Mill Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8LN.
