What To Do With Old Golf Clubs? 4 Cool Ideas And More!

Do you have any old golf clubs that you no longer use? If so, then you are probably wondering what to do with the old ones. No worries, this is what we will cover in today’s article.

Okay, let’s get into it.

What To Do With Old Golf Clubs?

First of all, it is not wise to let your old ones sit and collect dust. Instead, you can trade or sell old golf clubs, donate them to a charity organization, or you may clean and use them again for a few months.

So, here is a list we can make.

1. Trading
2. Selling
3. Donating
4. Cleaning and reusing 

Now, let us discuss each way in detail.

1. Trade Your Old Golf Clubs

Golf is fun to play, but it can be expensive, especially if you play the game quite often. The truth is, you need to upgrade your golf equipment every few years.

Well, when it comes to increasing the value of your new purchase, you can simply opt for a trade-in. By trading your used golf clubs, you will be able to buy a new set of clubs at an affordable price!

Things To Know Before Trading

• To determine the value of a trade, the condition of your used golf club is crucial. Generally speaking, the better the item’s condition, the higher its value.
  
• The values of golf clubs vary, and in some cases, few models cannot be assigned a market value. These items are usually rare, antique, or limited-production.
  
• The terms and conditions of the trade-in program differ from brand to brand. So, be sure to understand the process thoroughly before you begin.

Reasons To Trade Your Clubs

• Trading in your used clubs towards other purchases gives you a better return.
• This is a fast and straightforward process to upgrade your golf clubs.
• You can also use your points or eGift Card to buy other golf equipment.
• In a nutshell, trading saves money and space for your closet or trunk.

Where To Trade Old Golf Clubs?

Many retailers and club manufacturers, including Callaway, TaylorMade, and 2nd Swing, will credit your used clubs to purchase a new set.

Here are the details about trading your old golf clubs.

Callaway Pre Owned:

They have a Trade-In Trade-Up program that works in a simple three-step process. In this case, the advantage is that you can also trade clubs from other major brands besides Callaway.

• Firstly, add used clubs to the cart, then choose your trade-in clubs to see how much money they are worth.
• Secondly, pack up your clubs and send those to Callaway for processing.
• Finally, payment will be issued within ten days once your trade items have been received.

TaylorMade:

You can also check out TaylorMade. They accept clubs from more than 40 manufacturers, and their trading system is also simple.

• First, check the trade-in values of your used golf clubs on their official website.
• Once you have placed your order, you will receive an email confirmation with a shipping label and packing label for your used golf clubs.
• Send your trade-in clubs to them within 30 days. 
• The company will issue a credit for you within fifteen business days after receiving and evaluating your used golf clubs.

2nd Swing:

2nd Swing Golf is a great alternative to trading in your old clubs, and it is super easy to do. In addition to old clubs, they also accept Rangefinders & Golf GPS units. 

• Visit their website and check the values of your clubs. They will give you a price range.
• If you are okay with it, ship them your clubs.
• During the last step, their knowledgeable staff will evaluate the condition of your item, and you will be given an accurate price.

Since golf clubs are so expensive nowadays, make sure they are maintained properly. Because a used golf club’s condition has the biggest impact on its value. If you want to maximize its value, your old golf club must be in good shape.

2. Sell your Old Golf Clubs

When you’re seeking cash, selling the old golf clubs is a good idea, either individually or as a set. Since there are so many alternatives, the process is pretty simple. Below we will be sharing some of those ways.

Things to know before selling

• Please highlight the actual conditions of your products and try to write a complete overview. Your clubs should be described as they are in reality.
  
• Often buyers do not offer good prices due to the poor conditions of the grip. Spending some money to change the grips before selling might be worth it if you can do it yourself.
  
• When planning to sell online, make sure the site is reputable. You can do some research on your own, as many golf forums are available where golfers share their experiences with a specific platform.

Reasons to sell Your Clubs

• Since you can deal directly with a buyer, you could potentially get more money.
• It’s not necessary to sell a complete set. If you want, you can get rid of unwanted clubs while keeping your favorite long irons in the bag.
• You will get cash and spend the money on anything you want.

Where to sell Old Golf Clubs?

You have plenty of options available to sell your old golf clubs if you decide to do so.

eBay:

Have you ever thought of selling a golf club on eBay? Well, most golfers would agree that eBay is one of the easiest platforms to sell golf clubs online. Over the years, it has grown in popularity among buyers and sellers. In addition, eBay owns PayPal, so it makes it easy and safe to sell your stuff. 

How to sell old golf clubs on eBay:

• Log into your eBay account and click the Sell Your Item button.
• Now, select the item category or type the item name.
• Then, enter the selling and shipping details to create a new listing.
• You can add up to 12 photos to your listing without paying any additional fees.
• You may choose from two pricing options, either go for an Auction by placing a starting bid or select Buy It Now.
• Then wait for buyers, contact them, and finally ship the item.
• When your transaction is complete, provide feedback for the buyer.

Cons of selling on eBay:

• While listing items costs a small amount, the commissions take a big bite out of your profits.
• You should also consider the fluctuation of commission rates when selling. 
• It is your responsibility to ship the items, and shipping windows are usually short.

Craigslist:

In most cases, people think of Craigslist when selling items online. However, it can be a bit confusing at first glance. But when you know the process, you can sell almost anything on the site.

Craigslist is free to list and doesn’t charge a commission, unlike other websites. 

How to sell old golf clubs on Craiglist:

• Head to Craigslist.com and create a posting. 
• First, select the location that suits you best and then choose ‘for sale by owner.’
• Now, add the price, photos, and other necessary information. 
• Craigslist will send you an email to confirm your listing. 
• Upon confirmation, your listing becomes live. Now, buyers contact you through your email address.

Brick-and-mortar stores:

Brick-and-mortar stores can be a good choice for you. These are the physical outlets where you can buy or sell golfing equipment, for example, a local golf trading shop or second-hand store.

It will be easier to sell used clubs to a brick-and-mortar store instead of boxing and sending those to the new owner via courier.

Social Media Platforms:

What if you could start selling your golf clubs on social media? If you’re not sure how to sell, continue reading and get the insight needed to make it happen.

You’ve probably seen a few ads for used golf clubs on Facebook or Instagram. This means that there is an increasing interest in buying and selling old clubs.

Here are some tips to maximize your social media efforts.

• To begin with, take some good pictures of your clubs and write an attractive description.  
• You can use Facebook’s Marketplace feature.
• Sign in to your Facebook account and go to the Marketplace.
• Click on Create New listing and choose listing type. Then, add photos, titles, prices, categories, and descriptions.
• You are set to go! Once you publish your listing, it will go live immediately.
• If you want, you can share that link via Facebook Messenger.
• There are many Buy & Sell groups on Facebook, you can also sell your old golf clubs there.
• Honestly, you can sell golf clubs on Instagram or other social media platforms as well.

3. Donate Your Old Golf Clubs

So far, we have discussed trading and selling used golf clubs. But what else can you do with your old golf clubs? As we mentioned earlier, you can also donate the old ones. Just make sure they aren’t from your grandfather’s time!

Putting jokes aside, if you have a collection of old golf clubs, why not donate them to someone who can make use of them? For this reason, many golfers donate their old equipment to schools around the world. 

In this way, your donations will be put to good use. So, as long as the clubs are in good condition, they can be donated to a local school or club.

The best part about donating old golf clubs is that they don’t cost anything to ship. If you have a bunch of clubs, the shipping fees will be minimal at most.

Reasons To Donate Golf Clubs

One of the best ways to ensure that a child gets an early start on enjoying golf is to get them into the game at a young age. You will be able to offer your used clubs to a beginner or junior golfer.

Where To Donate Old Golf Clubs

You can donate your old golf clubs to any Charity Platform or to a Youth organization.

In many golf courses, used golf clubs are provided to young golfers as part of the teaching sessions and summer camps. So, you may contact them to donate your old clubs.

First Tee:

First Tee collaborates with the 2nd Swing Club Donation Program. Through this process, First Tee receives the cash value of your old or used golf equipment and clubs. These clubs can be either new or used from any of the following brands.

‘Adams, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Mizuno, Nike, Odyssey, Ping, PXG, Scotty Cameron, TaylorMade, Titleist, Tour Edge, and Wilson.’

If you would like to donate golf equipment, here are some guidelines:

• Go to firsttee.org and fill up the donation form.
• Make sure to enter the chapter name on the donation form so that the donation is directed to the appropriate chapter.
• Since there are over 165 chapters, enter the name with care!
• Additionally, you can donate golf balls, golf bags, rangefinders, and apparel if you want.
• In that case, upon receiving the items, a member of the 2nd Swing staff will evaluate the donation value.
• Remember to print your FREE shipping labels and put a copy of your donation summary in each box you ship to 2nd Swing.
• You can print out your donation summary directly from their website or from the email confirmation.
• Within 3-4 weeks of receiving your donation, you will receive a receipt.

Tee It Up For Troops

Tee It Up for the Troops is also partnering with 2nd Swing, allowing you to donate your old golf clubs. The process of getting started is fairly straightforward.

You just need to ship your old clubs to 2nd Swing. Upon receiving your donation, 2nd Swing will assess its value and send Tee It Up for the Troops a check for the amount.

In case you need details, here are the steps.

• First, go to the 2nd Swing Value Guide and enter the clubs you wish to donate to.
• Then, proceed through the checkout process.
• You will get an estimated value for your clubs as well as a shipping label.
• Using the shipping label, package up your golf clubs.
• Drop off your parcel at your local FedEx pickup location.
• You will receive a donation receipt within 6-8 weeks after you drop off your package at the nearest FedEx location.

So, there are many ways to donate old golf clubs to someone who can use them. If you are looking for more donating platforms, you can search online.

4. Clean Your Old Golf Clubs

Cleaning and reusing old golf clubs is not a terrible idea, is it? Of course, you can buy new clubs every season if you have a lot of cash! But in case you’re someone like us, watch the following video to learn how to clean golf clubs.

This post would be too long if we explained every step in detail, and we don’t want you to get bored! So, we may write a separate post about cleaning golf clubs in the future.

5. More Things To Do With Your Old Golf Clubs

Now that we have shared four cool ideas, we will be adding some more. Let’s see what else you can do with your old golf clubs.

• If you no longer need your old golf clubs, you can give them to a family member, or friend.
• A golf club can be useful for cleaning under furniture or finding lost items.
• Alternatively, golf clubs can also be used to clear dust from high places. Just wrap them with some rags.
• You can also do some crazy stuff with your old golf club. One of our friends used his club as a shower curtain rod and another one made a towel rod using his old club.
• Making coat hooks from old golf clubs is a creative way to recycle them. If you are confused, Check out YouTube for some DIY tips.
• In addition, you may use your old golf clubs for artistic and decorative purposes.

Final Thoughts On Old Golf Clubs

The last option is to not do anything new with the old golf club. Instead, keep them safe as mementos. Maybe one summer afternoon, someone will tell you a story about your old golf clubs.