I’m still using my first set of clubs – a “starter” set my husband bought for me for Christmas. Naturally, the set included the three woods – driver, 3 and 5 wood, along with a set of irons, a sand wedge, and a putter.

After golfing for a while, I’ve noticed I don’t have the clubs that a lot of golfers have – a gap wedge, a lob wedge, a 7-wood, of a 3-iron. So, I set about rectifying that situation.

Trying to figure out which club I needed the most was my first dilemna. In other words, which part of my game needed the most help? I settled for the 7-wood because it has more loft, and I tend to end up in the rough somewhere along the way on a long par 4 or par 5. I’ve used my husband’s 7-wood, but frankly it’s too heavy for me. I like using a man’s club, but needed something lighter. I found a Wilson Fatboy – it’s got a larger head and is amazingly light (very similar to my oversized driver, which I love!). Plus, it was on sale and I saved $20.

I came home with my new club, which I’m just sure will turn my game around, and everyone I talk to has a piece of advice about purchasing clubs – you could have gotten it cheaper, you should have your clubs custom made, etc. The one piece of advice I got that I intend to take advantage of is looking for clubs online. A friend told me she gets most of her golf equipment and supplies through Overstock.com. I checked it out, and they do have a wide variety of clubs, mostly for men, along with an assortment of balls and accessories.

I found a putter online, and decided to go shopping to compare the prices. I tried my putter of choice in the store and saw the price, then came home and ordered it. The cost was 50% less through Overstock. I thought I’d share the info with everyone. If you find a similar site, let me know too!