The best American Golf deals helping beginners get into golf for less

With the sun shining across (most of) the UK and a heat wave on the way, this is prime time for beginner golfers taking up the game in force once more.

As such, it's also a time where new golfer spend disproportionate amounts of money in the misguided belief that they need all the most advanced new gear to hit the course.

"People think that golf is an elite sport, needing at least £1,000 just to get going," Lewis Baker, Custom Fitting Manager at American Golf. "But the truth is, most beginners can get absolutely everything they need for much less."

"When you’re starting out, you don’t need the most advanced club available," he says. "You need something that helps you build confidence."

Little do most golfers know that in many cases, the most basic starter equipment actually makes it easier and more accessible to get into the game. A good package set has all the clubs you need to get around the course, along with the right type of clubs to help you get the ball up in the air and shoot lower scores, faster.

"To get started on the course, keep it straightforward. A package set, a glove, comfortable shoes, a few balls and some tees are ideal. Most courses have relaxed their clothing rules, so you don’t need to get something smart and expensive to wear - just the essentials."

To celebrate the return of beginner season, American Golf has put together some top-notch deals on expert-approved clubs and equipment for beginners, allowing you to get the most out of your early rounds and learn the game for less. Check out our favourites below.

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The best men's package set deal: Benross XT-1 11-Piece Package Set

Price: £589 £429

Benross make some of the best affordable package sets around, and this deal is making it easier than ever before to get into the game with all the tools you need to hit any course. Available for both left and right-handers, the set comes with a well-made hybrid stand bag, forgiving irons with steel shafts, a mallet putter and three high-quality woods.

The best ladies package set deal: Fazer Ladies CTRX Graphite 10-Piece Package Set

Price: £429 £349

The easiest and cheapest entry to the game for ladies this summer is Fazer's 10-piece package set, which comes with a bag, a full suite of clubs and high-quality graphite shafts to help with easy launch and ball speed. And all this for under £350.

The best beginner golf gloves deal: Cobra Microflex Cell Glove (pack of 2) 

Price: £32 £11

Beginners tend to get through gloves pretty quickly, so getting a multi-pack of high-quality gloves can save serious dollars in the long run. Cobra's Microflex gloves have a sturdy synthetic build with genuine sheep leather on the thumb and palm for durability and a a tour-level touch.

The best mens beginner golf shoes deal: Greg Norman Bandit Waterproof

Price: £79.99 £49.99

Stylish and simple, Greg Norman's Bandit shoes channel sneaker-inspired look for a shoe that transitions seamlessly from course to clubhouse. The upper is entirely waterproof for durability and practicality, while the spikeless outsole delivers plenty of traction for casual rounds.

The best ladies beginner golf shoes deal: Sketchers Go Golf Max Fairway 4

Price: £80 £54.99

Skechers have grown rapidly in the game of golf, bringing their accessible designs and easy-walking comfort to the fairways for both men and women. The Go Golf Max Fairway 4 is affordable and comfortable, with an aggressive spikeless outsole for traction, a fully water-resistant upper and lightweight Ultra Flight foam in the midsole for all-day comfort on walking rounds.

The best beginner golf balls deal: Srixon AD333

Price: £21.99

A common pick among the best beginner golf balls you can buy, the Srixon AD333 is an enduring all-rounder for all kinds of beginner player. Affordable and accessible, this two-piece model has a FastLayer core to aid speed, great balance of compression for both faster and slower-swinging beginners, and an additional SpinSkin coating on the outer layer help with stopping power around the greens.