Golf Shoes or Clubs?

[MichaelScarn]

Hi there,

I'm wondering if I should invest in a new pair of golf shoes or some used clubs. I've been golfing for the past three years pretty inconsistently. I really only play during the summer when I come back from school. Although i don't tend to play during the fall winter and spring i get on the course once every week and a half to two weeks during the summer.

Since I've started playing I've always used the same clubs. They are all hand me downs and used golf clubs that are at least 15 to 20 years old except for my dad's Ping G10 driver which he won in promotion.(This club always looks extremely out of place in my bag).

The clubs I'm using are pretty old and worn down, mostly the sand wedge which has lost any indication of having grooves. The clubs I would consider replacing are my triumph irons ranging from 3-9, my tony lema golden gate sand wedge, and my checkmate 50 degree wedge. If I decided to buy clubs I would buy used from my local pro shop and would try to stay below a total of $100.

I have never worn a pair of golf shoes but always wondered if they are really that beneficial. If I decided to buy golf shoes I would try to spend no more than $80.

So I guess the final question is which would be the smarter investment a pair of golf shoes or some clubs?

Thanks

[TidePride50]

I would for sure go with a used set of irons before buying shoes. Shoes help in the mornings when there is dew on the ground or any other wet conditions, but you can get by without them. You could get a nice set of used irons for around $100, I'd also check eBay. If you still can't find a set for $100 get back at me. I got an older set of Adams Tight Lies in really good shape I'll let go.

[darkhunter139]

Yeah I would go for new clubs as well.  I don't have any problem playing in regular shoes.

[Bogeyondown]

I am a player like you who sometimes dabbles during the summer. I agree that it sounds like you need new clubs, but I bought a pair of shoes and I find them to be pretty helpful. I can feel a balanced stance better and think they help a little on setting my feet for swinging hard on drives. Just saying if you ever get the chance to buy both, I found the shoes worthwhile. (PS I bought my shoes for $60 at Dick's).

[ks8829]

Clubs since you can play in tennis shoes and work on your balance.

[newtogolf]

The clubs sounds like they are in need of replacement, so I'd also vote clubs, but don't minimize value of shoes. The course you play may not be hilly so sneakers will work, but on hilly course golf shoes are critical to maintain balance.