How much does golf cost?
$288 buys all 4 essentials. $126 of that is the half that has to fit you, and the rest can wait.
4 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission
Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick
$288
4 items, nothing rented
Cheapest real way in
$126
The half that has to fit you. Borrow or rent the rest.
Against 247 hobbies
Above median
Dearer than 78% of them. Median hobby: $84.
What each thing costs
Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.
Buy this first
$126The cheap half of the kit, and the half that has to fit you. You keep all of it whatever you decide about the rest, so this is where the first money should go.
The main buy
$162The expensive part, and the part worth deferring. Rent, borrow or buy used until you have done golf enough times to know you are staying.
Later, if you stay
Not needed to start. These are the upgrades that matter once the habit has stuck.
Golf costs more to start than 78% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.
Cost questions
How much does Golf cost to start?
About $288 for the 4 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each. $126 of that is the cheap half, and the remaining $162 can wait until you know you are staying.
What does each thing cost for Golf?
Golf Club Set: from $162. Golf Bag: from $100. Golf Balls: from $13. Golf Glove: from $13.
Is Golf an expensive hobby?
Golf costs about $206 to start, dearer than 78% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this is one of the pricier ones to get into.
What should I buy first for Golf?
golf balls, golf glove, golf bag — $126 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.
Hobbies that cost about the same
The 6 nearest to golf by startup cost, out of 247.