Before the dawn of online retailing the pro shop, franchised high street store and direct mail organisations held the monopoly on ‘expensive’ golf equipment. Ever increasing overheads were inherent to such retail outlets – with margins especially tight on top branded golf equipment – retailers were faced with two options; absorbing (to a point) all overheads or increasing their prices.

As a beginner you’ll most likely be looking to invest in a beginner’s set of clubs. If like so many of us you’ve tried out the local driving range with a selection of used golf clubs – you’ll probably have noticed a pro-shop within the club house. If you take a look at the price of an average golf club set, you’ll notice that the price will most likely be over your budget; the same is also true for other items of golf equipment including golf shoes and balls.

A Saturday morning trip to your local shopping centre can also provide an opportunity to find new golf equipment – large high street chains like JJB and Sports Soccer both stock a limited range of equipment for the beginner. Prices can appear on the surface to offer exceptional value; golf sets from £99.99 for example. Unfortunately, like all ‘high-street’ retailers - the price will reflect the enormous overheads of retailing offline. Choice is another factor often missing in the high street; these stores are limited to the number of lines they can carry for one sport – ‘one-size-fits-all’ is common-place in the high street.

The Internet on the other hand offers a wealth of discount golf equipment. The Sports HQ (www.thesporthsq.com) for example offers the complete package for golfers – stocking hundreds of lines from well-known manufacturers and offering exceptional discounts on its exclusive range of golf brands including Confidence, Prosimmon, Texan Classics and Chicago Golf. These brands are produced exclusively for The Sports HQ – shipped direct from the manufacturer and supplied through one of the many websites operated by the group including: TheSportsHQ.com, Golfballs.co.uk, GolfGear.co.uk and JuniorGolf.co.uk

From a beginner’s perspective an online store like The Sports HQ can provide the complete golfing outfit within budget and delivered the same week. Like many of us feeling the squeeze in the current economic climate – purchasing a complete golfing outfit for the beginner – on a budget, is a tall order. It can often prove more expensive purchasing individual items of golf equipment in the long term instead of purchasing the entire outfit from the start.

Online retailers can pass on incredible savings to the customer through low overheads, stocking more lines and supplying golf equipment direct from the manufacturer. A beginner’s set of clubs for example can be purchased for less than fifty pounds – including a stand bag; again, the benefits of retailing online become apparent – the golf set in question can be purchased in men’s, ladies and left-handed editions. If you’re searching for a perfect gift at Christmas for a junior golfer – golf sets can be purchased at JuniorGolf.co.uk from £29.99 – the new junior golf equipment website from Sports PLC.

Any newcomer to the game on his or her first experience of a golf course will find themselves having to invest in a pair of waterproof golf shoes and a plentiful supply of golf balls. A quick browse of The Sports HQ website reveals enormous savings on both items of golf equipment – two pairs of leather (waterproof) golf shoes for under thirty pounds; 2-dozen lake balls (perfect for any beginner prone to losing balls) from £4.99.

Suddenly the reality of purchasing an entire golf outfit on a budget is a reality – most online shops will offer one shipping charge when multiple items are purchased at the same time – items can also be delivered the next working day at a small additional cost.

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There are a large number of brands and types of golf accessories on the market – some more important than others for actually improving a players game.

Some golf accessories like golf equipment organisers for the garage and golf practice aids can prove more difficult to source. Historically, the local pro-shop, catalogue retailer or large franchised golf store supplied the most extensive range of golf accessories and charged a premium to cover its retail overheads.

In today’s world of e-commerce the Internet has revolutionised the retail experience – in the context of golf equipment and accessories there is a greater supply of products now available from a large number of online golf stores. Many retail stores offer a wider selection of golf accessories on their website – although physical restrictions still apply to the amount of stock which can be stored.

A dedicated online retailer can provide the greatest selection and lowest prices on golf accessories. The Sports HQ for example sources direct from the manufacturer which can lead to savings of up to 85% for the customer – compared to traditional retailers. In addition to an e-commerce website - online golf shops can also advertise their products on Ebay and Amazon Marketplace. Ebay for example offers an excellent opportunity for suppliers to clear excess or returned stock at heavily discounted prices. Amazon Marketplace works in a similar fashion to a retailers own e-commerce website.

The growing popularity and presence of shopping comparison channels on the Internet can provide the easiest way to filter prices and brands of golf accessories from a large number of online retailers. This provides a convenient way to find the lowest price and location of a golf accessory for sale on the Internet. A greater number of shopping sites are now offering a way to leave feedback on the shopping experience – including a product review. Almost all golf accessories are produced by more than one manufacturer and sold by a countless number of online retailers; a shopping comparison website can provide a holistic approach to sourcing the best all-round product at the lowest online price.

The ability of the Internet to broadcast consumer information in an instant has lead to a revolution of websites detailing the latest product promotions, discounts and sales. These websites allow visitors to register an email address to receive immediate notification of the latest promotions in a relevant industry such as Golf. With Christmas fast approaching and the increasing likelihood of a global recession on the cards, the number of promotions and discounts being offered by online retailers is sure to increase exponentially over the course of the next 6-12 months. Golf accessories make excellent gift ideas for Christmas – therefore expect many promotions from online retailers such as buy 1 get 1 free and free shipping on orders over a predefined amount.

Online golf retailers like The Sports HQ offer the lowest prices on golf accessories including personalised golf towels, airflow practice balls, golf bag organisers and golf tees. In addition to accessories a number of golf practice aids are available including: practice putting mats, practice nets and chipping net practice aids.

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