Start golf
for £246.
Everything you need for your first round, at today’s lowest UK prices. Plus the five steps from the driving range to a proper round with your mates. No jargon, no £1,000 driver.
Prices checked every 6 hours across multiple UK retailers. Last updated 8 November 2026. Prices can change on the retailer’s site.
- Package set with bagBen Sayers M8 7-Piece Package Set · everything a beginner needs£179.00
- Golf shoesNew Balance Fresh Foam ROAV Golf Shoes · in stock in sizes 8 to 10£49.87
- A dozen ballsMasters 30 Distance Golf Balls · you will lose some£9.99
- A gloveBen Sayers All Weather Glove · for your top hand£4.99
- TeesMasters Golf Bamboo Tees 2 3/4" White Bag 20 Qty · a bag of them£1.49
- Package set with bagPowerbilt GSX 14-Piece Package Set · a good price right now£199.00
- Golf shoesNew Balance Fresh Foam ROAV Golf Shoes · in stock in sizes 8 to 10£49.87
- A dozen ballsBridgestone e6 Soft Golf Balls · softer feel, still sensible money£18.95
- A gloveBen Sayers All Weather Glove · for your top hand£4.99
- TeesMasters Golf Bamboo Tees 2 3/4" White Bag 20 Qty · a bag of them£1.49
From the range to your first round: five steps
Most beginners get there in a couple of months- 1
Hit the range
A bucket of balls at a driving range. Borrow a club or two first: no kit needed yet.
- 2
Book a few lessons
A handful of lessons with a PGA professional saves years of bad habits. Ask about beginner groups.
- 3
Get your kit
The list above. A package set does everything a beginner needs. Upgrade once you’re hooked.
- 4
Play a par 3 or nine holes
Shorter courses are cheaper, quicker and kinder. Find courses near you →
- 5
Get a handicap, join a society
Regular golf with a friendly crowd, no club membership needed. Find a Society →
A 7-piece set covers everything. Fewer clubs means fewer decisions, and that’s half the battle.
Tour balls won’t help yet, and you’ll lose a few. Save the premium ones for when they stay on the fairway.
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Find my fit →Starting golf: questions
How much does it cost to start golf in the UK?
The kit for your first round costs around £246 at today's lowest UK prices: a package set with a bag, golf shoes, a dozen balls, a glove and tees. On top of that, a bucket of balls at a driving range and a few lessons with a PGA professional are the best money a beginner spends.
Do I need a full set of clubs?
No. A 7-piece package set covers everything a beginner needs: a driver, a wood or hybrid, a few irons, a wedge and a putter. Fewer clubs means fewer decisions on the course. Move up to a full set once you're playing regularly.
Can I play golf without joining a golf club?
Yes. Driving ranges, par 3 courses and pay-and-play courses welcome beginners, and many golf societies play regularly without anyone being a club member. A society is also the easiest way to make golfing friends.
What should a beginner look for in golf balls?
Cheap, durable balls in quantity. Expensive tour balls won't help while you're learning, and you'll lose a few. Save the premium balls for when you're keeping them on the fairway.
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