looking for golf club advice

[Marthe48]

Hello, Just wondering if anyone can point me to someone who knows about golf clubs? My husband bought a golf bag full about 7 years ago. They were stored. I have them out and see there are several brands, some a Citation, some Wilson and Wilson Shaft, and PGA and the bag is a Tufhorse by PGA.

I'd like to know about the Ben Hogan clubs in the bag. There are 4 woods, numbered 1, 3, 4 and 5. The heads look like they really are made of wood. There are 9 wedges, numbered 2,3,4,5,6,7,8, and 9 and one isn't numbered. All of the Ben Hogan clubs have a red paper label that says Ben Hogan Apex with a 3. The wedges have a black plastic band just above the head with J07923 stamped in. I don't know what to do with all of those clues. I've been googling but not finding what I want. Since I don't know about golf, I had to look for what the clubs are called, how many in a set, is there a 1 iron? A 2 wood? and things like that.

If anyone knows a good site that will help me understand what I have and maybe an idea of value, I sure appreciate any help. Many thanks!

[dem4decades]

1. My suggestion, go to ebay and see what you have, The 2 through 9 are irons, usually there's a

a pitching wedge (p) on it, or sand wedge (s) or gap wedge (g or u). Sometimes the wedges have numbers 56, 58, 60, 64. and a putter.

It looks as if you have a full set, these days there's usually 3 woods , 1,3.5. You actually have woods, they're usually not played anymore, but who knows, someone might want to.

I had a beautiful 3 wood that a friend cut off the shaft and made a bottle opener out of it. For a golfer it would be a beautiful gift.

Another suggestion google used golf clubs and see if there's a dealer near you and ask for them to give you a price for them.

[Marthe48]

2. Thank you!

I think these might be from the 1970s, but haven't pinned down a date. From what I'm reading, the clubs and sets change over the years. I just noticed the club that isn't numbered has Equalizer stamped in script across the bottom of the iron.

I also just found a 4 iron, Ben Hogan Medallion AMF, but the handle is only about 10" long. It isn't broken. I wonder if it were an award, or a salesmen sample?

[dem4decades]

8. LOL, when I was a kid my neighbor gave me an Equalizer, I thought it was a cool club.

I didn't know it was a Ben Hogan.

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3. The Wilson Staff and Hogan brands are good. Citation is an off brand.

Any wooden headed clubs are vintage and of collector value only. Advances in golf club design happen yearly, and it's planned, sort of like automobiles so they depreciate in value every year...and the new tech improvements encourage golfers, looking for every advantage, to buy the latest clubs.

The best brands are Callaway, Misuno, TaylorMade, Nike, Ping, Titleist, Cleveland, Cobra, Srixon and a few others. Some like Cleveland specialize in irons.

There are 14 clubs in a full set, preferably matched clubs...from the 1 (driver) a 3 wood, maybe a 5 wood, Irons 3-9, a couple of high degree wedges for lofted shots off the green, a sand wedge and a putter.

Hybrid clubs in the last 20 years or so have become popular to take the place of long irons as they are easier to hit. Since you didn't mention any hybrids it indicates the clubs are older.

The golf bag brand is not familiar to me as the top brands also make bags.

Sorry to say that the value is not very high. Your best bets are to try to sell them in a garage sale for 2 or 3 dollars a club for irons and 5 to 8 bucks for the woods. Or some cities have used club shops that might take them.

[Marthe48]

5. Thank you so much

I appreciate you took the time to type in so much information. It'll help. I think the clubs match. They all have black grips and steel shafts. The number stamped into the plastic on the irons is the same on each one. The woods don't have that id number.


I bought a hickory shafted mashie years ago and still have it. I only know what is is because it is well marked

My husband got the whole bag and probably 30 clubs very cheaply at a garage sale. But I'll be happy if I sell it and get some space.

Thank you!

[dixiechiken1]

4. I'm not sure if this is helpful or not...

But there are a few golf club trade-in websites that might give you an idea of the value:

https://valueguide.pga.com/

https://www.golfavenue.com/us/trade-sell-golf-clubs

https://www.rockbottomgolf.com/pd-template.html


Also, maybe find a locally owned golf store near you. If it's independently owned, (versus a chain store), they might be more willing and/or able to take a look and tell you what you've got. If it turns out that it's more trouble than it's worth to try and sell them, you might consider donating them to a municipal course near you. They usually have youth programs of some sort where someone else's used clubs are put to good use. (Good for a tax write-off, too!)

I'm sorry I can't be of more assistance. I'm afraid Mr Dixie is the golfer in our family, not me. Hope this helps!

[Marthe48]

6. Thank you!

I'll check the sites you sent. I found a site called Ben Hogan and it has vintage clubs for sale, very inexpensive

We don't have a municipal golf course here, but I like the idea of donating them.

[cloudbase]

7. Not a whole lot of value.

Perhaps there is an organization that takes donations of clubs and gives them to young people who are interested in taking up the game.

[PJMcK]

9. Sorry but you won't like my reply

Golfers are always looking for the new club that will fix their problems on the course. They never want the older clubs. Sorry.

I suggest you donate the clubs to a local course that supports the First Tee program which helps young people, particularly minorities, to get into the game. You’ll do something good and you can take a legitimate tax deduction to boot.

Just my bogey thoughts!

[Marthe48]

10. Thank you for telling me about the First Tee program

I'll see if any local groups support it.

I don't mind the answers about value. My husband paid very little for all of the clubs and the bag. I'm having a yard sale, trying to downsize. I didn't want to put the golf clubs in if they were worth a ton. Looks like I'm good to go

Thanks!