If your course has a storage room full of tired range clubs, rental sets nobody asks for anymore, last season's demo heads or new clubs that never sold, the simplest way to clear them out is to sell them in bulk to a golf club buyer like GolfRoots. One conversation, one pickup or shipment, and the room is empty. GolfRoots buys unsold new stock, closeouts, demo clubs and used range and rental clubs from golf courses in bulk and pays in cash. We also sell used clubs in bulk and as rental sets if you need to restock.
Who is this for?
General managers, head pros, range operators and anyone else at a course or practice facility who has been told to "do something about those old clubs." It applies to private clubs, daily-fee and municipal courses, standalone ranges and resorts.
What kinds of clubs can a course sell in bulk?
- Unsold new stock and closeouts. New clubs from the golf shop that didn't sell, including closeout models.
- Range clubs. The loose irons, drivers and wedges kept at the range for members and guests.
- Rental sets. Full sets that have been through a few seasons of rounds and are ready to be replaced.
- Demo clubs. Heads and shafts from past fitting days or demo carts that are now a model year or two behind.
You don't need everything to be in great shape. Worn clubs are part of the job for range and rental gear, and that's expected. It just needs to be described honestly so the offer is accurate.
What should I gather before I call?
You'll get a faster and more useful answer if you have a rough picture of what's in the room. It doesn't need to be a perfect inventory.
- Rough counts by club type. About how many drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges and putters, and how many complete rental sets.
- Brands and models where you know them. "Mostly Callaway and TaylorMade irons, a few Ping" is plenty to start.
- Right and left handed. Note any lefty clubs separately.
- General condition. Grips, faces, shafts and any obvious damage. If you want a framework, our guide on how to judge the condition of used golf clubs covers what buyers look at.
- Photos. A few wide shots of the whole lot plus a handful of close-ups of typical clubs. Phone photos are fine.
Why sell in bulk instead of piece by piece?
Selling range and rental clubs one at a time sounds like it should bring in more money, but it rarely works out that way for a course.
- Staff time. Someone has to photograph, list, answer questions, pack and ship every club. That's time your shop staff could spend on members and guests.
- Slow sellers. The best clubs go quickly and the rest sit. You end up with a smaller, harder-to-sell pile that still takes up space.
- Space. Storage at most courses is tight. Clearing everything at once frees the room in one step.
- One clean transaction. A single sale is easier to account for than dozens of small ones.
How does this fit with replacing a rental fleet?
A lot of courses retire their rental sets because they want to replace them, not just get rid of them. GolfRoots sells used clubs in bulk, wholesale and as rental sets for courses, ranges and simulator venues, so you can talk to one company about both sides: what you're selling and what you need to buy. Used rental sets are a practical option when you want playable, recognizable clubs without paying new prices for gear that will see heavy use.
What about members and customers who want to trade their own clubs?
That's a separate program from a bulk sale of the course's own clubs. Private clubs can host a GolfRoots Trade-In Event, where our team comes on site for about four hours and members trade in their clubs, with the credit going to the club's golf shop. Our guide on how to host a golf club trade-in event walks through it. Public courses and ranges can help golfers with one-off trade-ins year round through our Pro Portal, and this post explains how pro shops use it.
Common questions
Does GolfRoots have a buyback program for golf courses?
Yes. We buy unsold new stock, closeouts, demo clubs and used range and rental clubs from golf courses and golf shops in bulk, and we pay in cash. It costs nothing to work with us. Call 214-302-7440 or email [email protected].
Do you pay cash?
Yes. GolfRoots pays courses and shops in cash.
Does it cost anything?
No. It costs nothing to sell to GolfRoots or to join any of our partner programs.
Do you buy unsold new clubs and closeouts?
Yes. Along with used range, rental and demo clubs, we buy unsold new stock and closeouts from golf courses and golf shops.
Do you buy clubs that are heavily worn?
Range and rental clubs are expected to show wear. Tell us honestly what condition they're in and send photos, and we'll talk through what makes sense for the lot.
Do I need an exact count before reaching out?
No. Rough numbers by club type, the main brands and some photos are enough to start the conversation.
Can I sell old clubs and buy replacement rental sets at the same time?
Yes. We buy used clubs from courses in bulk and also sell used clubs in bulk and as rental sets, so both can be handled in one conversation.
Is GolfRoots local to Dallas?
Our shop is at 13260 Josey Ln, Suite 106, Farmers Branch, TX 75234, open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. We work with courses outside Dallas-Fort Worth too.
How do I get started?
Call 214-302-7440 or email [email protected] with your rough counts, brands, condition notes and photos. You can see every way we work with courses, ranges and golf businesses on our partner programs page.
