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10 Best Places to Buy Used Golf Clubs in Australia (2026 Guide)
A full premium set bought new in Australia routinely costs $3,000–$5,000. The driver alone can lose a large slice of that value the moment the next model drops. Buy the same gear a year or two old, pre-owned, and you often pay 40–60% less for clubs that still perform almost identically.
That gap is why most golfers who upgrade smartly buy used. But where you buy matters as much as what you buy. The wrong source can cost you a mis-graded club, a counterfeit, or a returns headache.
Published: August 2026
This guide compares 10 real Australian options - dedicated specialists, national retailers, marketplaces and classifieds - and shows how to match the source to how you actually shop. Prefer to start with which brands and models hold value best? See our companion piece: Best Used Golf Clubs in Australia: Premium Brands, Smarter Prices.
What to check before you buy any used golf club
A good used club has already been inspected honestly for you. Before you buy anywhere, look for:
- Real photos of the actual club (not stock images)
- An honest, specific condition grade
- Exact shaft, flex, loft and (ideally) length
- Groove wear on wedges and face/crown condition on drivers
- Authenticity signals on high-value pieces (Scotty Cameron putters, current flagship drivers)
The safest purchases come with clear grading, real photos, an authenticity stance, tracked insured shipping and a returns window. That layer separates a curated store from a classifieds listing.
How we made this list
We weighted five practical factors: curation and grading honesty, authenticity protection, range and sourcing, Australia-wide shipping, and overall value. Every option below was an operating Australian business at the time of writing (August 2026). Marketplaces are included honestly - they offer the cheapest deals and the highest risk. Pricing is indicative from public information and should be confirmed with each seller.
The 10 best places to buy used golf clubs in Australia
1. Rising Sun Clubs
Best for: golfers who want premium, Japan-sourced clubs that are honestly graded and shipped anywhere in Australia
We specialise in premium pre-owned clubs sourced on regular buying trips to Osaka - still the world’s largest and best-maintained used-golf market. Many pieces arrive with high-end Japanese graphite shafts fitted as standard, at prices well below equivalent local stock. Every club is one-of-one, photographed as the actual item, and graded in plain English (Excellent/New, Great, Good, Average, Poor). We ship Australia-wide from Adelaide with free shipping over $500. The trade-off is deliberate: inventory is curated and limited, so the best pieces move quickly. New customers can use code THREEPUTT for 5% off a first order. Start with iron sets, drivers or putters.
2. The Golf Club Exchange
Best for: buyers who want a large dedicated used range with quality checks and a rewards program
Western Australian specialist focused entirely on buying and selling pre-owned clubs. Stock is quality-checked, individually photographed, and shipped Australia-wide. A loyalty points program turns purchases into future credit. Strong all-round option when you want breadth across the major brands from a dedicated used retailer.
3. Golf Clearance
Best for: ex-demo and one-off clearance bargains from pro-shop and PGA channels
Sources ex-demo, pre-owned and clearance clubs through Australian pro shops and PGA networks. Most items are genuine one-offs - once sold, they’re gone. Listings carry condition notes and photos, with nationwide shipping. Ideal when you want near-new gear at clearance pricing rather than deep second-hand discounts.
4. Golf Traders
Best for: Sydney locals who want to trade in, get fitted, and inspect in person
Long-running second-hand specialist in Stanmore, Sydney. They buy, sell, swap and trade, offer in-store fitting and re-grip/re-shaft services, and appraise trade-ins against your next purchase. The right call if you value putting hands on a club and having a workshop on site.
5. Drummond Golf
Best for: buyers who want a big national retailer with in-store trade-ins and clearance
Australia’s largest golf retailer (50-plus stores) with free custom fitting. Most stock is new, but clearance ranges and in-store trade-in programs regularly surface pre-owned and ex-demo gear. The used side is weighted toward store-level trade-ins and clearance rather than a deep, browseable online pre-owned catalogue.
6. Golf World
Best for: browsing ex-demo and second-hand alongside new stock in one place
National online retailer with an ex-demo and second-hand section covering major brands. Condition is labelled and priced accordingly, with Afterpay available. Convenient if you want to compare a used option directly against the current new model.
7. Go Golfer
Best for: buyers comfortable with a marketplace who want more seller vetting than open classifieds
Dedicated Australian marketplace for second-hand clubs, apparel and accessories from verified sellers. You get marketplace breadth and pricing with more structure than Facebook or Gumtree. As with any marketplace, grading and photos still vary by individual seller - read each listing on its merits.
8. Sunday Sticks
Best for: value buyers hunting single irons, replacements or ready-to-play used clubs
Specialist in quality pre-owned equipment with particular strength in single irons (useful for replacing a lost or damaged club). Clubs are cleaned and listed with clear condition notes. A practical option for golfers building or topping up a set without paying full retail.
9. eBay Australia
Best for: the widest possible selection - if you’re happy to vet listings yourself
Unmatched range, including international sellers and gear that rarely appears locally. Buyer protection provides a safety net. The catch: grading, authenticity and photos are entirely down to the individual seller, and overseas purchases can involve import delays or duties. Excellent when you know the exact specification you want and can read a listing critically; riskier if you can’t.
10. Facebook Marketplace & Gumtree
Best for: the cheapest local pickup deals, if you know exactly what you’re inspecting
Peer-to-peer classifieds deliver the lowest prices and zero middleman margin. They are also the highest-risk end of the market: no standardised grading, no authenticity guarantee, no returns, and counterfeit premium clubs do appear. Useful only if you can inspect the club in person and know a genuine piece from a fake. Not the place for a high-value driver or putter sight-unseen.
Quick comparison
| Source | Best for | Grading / photos | Risk level | Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun Clubs | Premium Japan-sourced, graded one-of-ones | Strong | Low | Australia-wide |
| The Golf Club Exchange | Breadth + rewards | Strong | Low | Australia-wide |
| Golf Clearance | Ex-demo / clearance | Good | Low–medium | Australia-wide |
| Golf Traders | In-person + trade-in (Sydney) | In-store | Low | Local + online |
| Drummond / Golf World | Retail convenience | Varies | Low–medium | National |
| Go Golfer | Marketplace with some vetting | Seller-dependent | Medium | Varies |
| eBay / Classifieds | Lowest price / widest range | Seller-dependent | Higher | Often local only |
How to choose: a five-question framework
- Curated and graded, or raw marketplace? If you can’t inspect in person, honest grading and real photos of the actual club matter more than the absolute lowest price.
- Do you already know the exact spec? Marketplaces reward buyers who already know shaft, flex and loft. Curated stores do that filtering for you.
- Ex-demo or genuinely pre-owned? Ex-demo is nearly new at a modest discount. True pre-owned (especially last-generation flagships) is where the deeper value sits.
- Is authenticity important? For high-value clubs, buy from sourced, guaranteed channels rather than open classifieds.
- What do shipping and returns look like? Tracked, insured, Australia-wide delivery with a returns window beats “local pickup only” unless you live next door.
What you should expect to pay in 2026
Indicative Australian pricing for quality pre-owned clubs (current at time of writing):
- Drivers: ~$150–$500 (last-generation flagships toward the top end)
- Iron sets: ~$400–$1,200 (forged Japanese and players’ sets higher)
- Fairway woods & hybrids: ~$100–$300
- Wedges: ~$80–$200 (check groove wear closely)
- Putters: ~$100–$400; premium Japanese models and Scotty Cameron often $300–$800+
Rules of thumb: a used club priced like new isn’t a deal. A premium club priced suspiciously low on a marketplace deserves an authenticity check before anything else.
FAQ
Where is the best place to buy used golf clubs in Australia?
It depends how you shop. For curated, honestly graded premium clubs shipped anywhere in the country, a dedicated online specialist (Rising Sun Clubs or The Golf Club Exchange) is usually the safest route. For in-person inspection and trade-ins, Golf Traders or a Drummond Golf store. For maximum selection at your own risk, eBay and the classifieds.
Is it worth buying second-hand golf clubs?
Usually yes. Premium clubs depreciate fastest in their first 12–18 months, so last season’s flagship pre-owned can save 40–60% while performing almost identically to new. What you’re really paying for when you buy well is honest grading and authenticity, not brand-new condition.
How do I know used golf clubs aren’t fake?
Buy from sourced, guaranteed channels for anything high-value. Counterfeit Scotty Cameron putters and big-brand drivers circulate on open marketplaces. Real photos of the actual club, a stated grade, verifiable serial numbers where available, and a seller who stands behind authenticity are your best protections.
What’s the difference between ex-demo and used golf clubs?
Ex-demo clubs have been used for in-store fitting or display - essentially nearly new, at a modest discount. Genuinely pre-owned clubs have been played and typically sit at a deeper discount. Ex-demo is lowest-risk; true pre-owned is where the biggest savings usually sit.
Are Japanese used golf clubs better?
Japan has the largest and best-maintained used-golf market in the world. Clubs there are frequently sold with premium graphite shafts fitted as standard, so Japan-sourced pieces often deliver a better specification for the money than locally traded equivalents. That’s why we source ours there. More detail in our guide to buying used Japanese golf clubs.
Do used golf clubs come with a warranty or returns?
It varies by seller. Dedicated online stores usually offer a returns window and stand behind their grading. Private classifieds sales are typically final and as-is. Always check the returns policy before you buy, especially if you can’t inspect the club in person.
How much should I spend on used golf clubs?
As a guide: $150–$500 for a driver, $400–$1,200 for an iron set, $100–$400 for most putters (more for premium models), and $80–$200 for wedges. Spend where it changes your game most - for most golfers that’s a well-fitted iron set before a new driver.
Can you ship used golf clubs across Australia?
Yes. Rising Sun Clubs ships Australia-wide from Adelaide with free shipping over $600. Most dedicated online used-golf retailers deliver nationwide. Classifieds and many marketplace listings are often local pickup only, so check before you commit.
About Rising Sun Clubs
Rising Sun Clubs is an Adelaide-based online store specialising in premium pre-owned Japanese golf clubs, sourced on bi-monthly buying trips to Osaka and shipped Australia-wide. Every club is one-of-one, photographed as the exact item you’ll receive, and graded in plain English - Excellent/New, Great, Good, Average, Poor. Sourced in Japan. Stored in Adelaide. Shipped Australia-wide. New customers can use THREEPUTT for 5% off a first order.
We review and update this guide periodically. At the time of writing (August 2026) all information was current. Store details and pricing are indicative and should be confirmed directly with each seller. Because used stock is one-of-one, availability changes constantly.