Welcome to Aladdin's Cave...

Join us on our voyage of discovery to the vast stock room of Europe's largest second-hand club store...

- ANDY WRIGHT

With golf’s rising popularity coinciding with the cost-of-living crisis, more and more people are turning to the second-hand market to fulfil their needs. Whether it’s beginners keen to get into the game or people returning from a prolonged absence, golf is booming, but putting together a set of brand new clubs has arguably never been more challenging.

With that in mind, I took a trip with two colleagues to what can only be described as a golfing haven; an Aladdin’s Cave of golf equipment that would be enough to re-inspire even those who have fallen completely out of love with the game. That place was GolfClubs4Cash, Europe’s largest supplier of second-hand clubs, with some 25,000 items available in-store and online...

First impressions

As soon as you set foot through the doors it’s hard not to be blown away by the scale of the operation just outside Edinburgh. It may have started small, but GolfClubs4Cash has grown exponentially. I remember visiting five years ago and what I see this time round compared to last time is almost unfathomable.

On the shop floor, which houses more clubs than most major retailers, is an endless stream of shelves, all packed to the rafters. From drivers down through the bag to putters, it’s hard to even hazard a guess how many sets could be put together from what is just a fraction of the stockpile.

All the major brands are here, with some of 2022’s latest models even taking pride of place alongside their predecessors. But there are also a few surprising inclusions. Despite the name, selections of new shoes, clothes, bags and trolleys sit in the middle of the store.