Golf is the language of the entrepreneur, the athlete, and the gentleman, so it should be no surprise to learn there are a number of golf shops servicing Sydney’s golfing community.
A sport steeped in history, the modern game was allegedly dreamed up by Scottish aristocrats in the fifteenth century and spent several hundred years creeping across the globe to the Southern Hemisphere.
Fast forward to 2022, and our sunny climate and national love for the great outdoors has inevitably made golf the most popular club sport for adults across Australia. No other sport offers such versatility, whether it be a leisurely game to compliment a warm summer afternoon or a high-stakes business negotiation under the guise of a challenging 18 hole round.
Golf is more than just a sport, it’s an art, and all artists need quality tools to produce their best work. With this in mind, seasoned sportsmen need to source golfing equipment from businesses that they can trust, which is where this guide comes in.
We’ve rounded up the most reputable names on the Sydney golf shop scene, compiling a list of golf stores that bleed integrity and prestige. Whether you’re looking for a bargain on putters or preparing to splurge on your own caddy, we’ll take you through the hotspots for all budgets.
Pureform Golf
1/7
Pros
- 10% off the first fitting when you sign up
- Experienced brand established in 2014
- You can easily book a fitting in the nearest city through the website
- It uses simulation technology to find the best fitting
Cons
- The kits may become a bit expensive
62 O’Riordan St, Alexandria, 2015
As featured on Fox Sports, the objective at Pureform Golf is to offer the average Sydney-based golf enthusiast a club fitting service worthy of a touring professional golfer. Using simulation technology, the in-store experts combine advanced fitting software and high-speed cameras to select clubs which will compliment your swing.
When you get the pro treatment at Pureform Golf, you can be confident that you’ll be walking out of the door with kit that’s guaranteed to do your opponents some serious damage on the green.
Pureform Golf is a Sydney golf shop made for the best.
Golf Performance Store
2/7
Pros
- Great for golfers who want to improve their performance
- There are PGA professionals who choose each product
- You can reach out to them via phone, email, or their live chat
- You get free shipping for orders over $50
Cons
- The shop doesn’t do exchanges
Online Service
With global shipping, Sydney’s Golf Performance Store brings top-notch golfing gear from its HQ to the world. Their mission: to provide training aids which will improve your performance on the course. Whether you are a coach, touring professional or just a social golfer, these guys will be able to fix you up.
Each product is hand-selected by a PGA professional, guaranteeing sterling quality products which can be ordered direct from the store. But the stellar service doesn’t end with the dazzling selection of stock, the knowledgeable golfing experts are always on-hand to offer professional advice on which products will best compliment your game.
Golf World/Golf Mart
3/7
Pros
- You get a coupon or $10 off your first order over $100 when signing up
- They offer a wide range of golf equipment like clothing, footwear, balls, clubs, and more
- Their prices are lower than most similar shops
- You get access to accessories from big-name brands
Cons
- Not all items can be returned or refunded
271 Milperra Rd, Revesby, 2212; 373 Pacific Highway, Artarmon, 2064
Budget-conscious Sydney golfers rejoice! Golf World has your back. This behemoth of a golf shop stocks clubs used by the likes of Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson at ridiculously decent prices. And they don’t stop with the clubs,
Golf World offers a huge range of stylish yet practical footwear, clothing and accessories to rock on the course, including big-name brands from Adidas golf to Slotline. Tech geeks will love the variety of GPS and Rangefinder products, too, propelling your evening round into the 22nd century.
Golf Traders
4/7
Pros
- They offer sustainable golfing options, providing second-hand clubs, too
- You can use your old clubs as credit against a new purchase
- They have a wide range of products suited to all types of golf players
Cons
- Some of the equipment can reach very high prices
11/29 Bridge Rd, Stanmore, 2048
Golf Traders golf shop in Stanmore is sure to raise the pulse of any Sydney golfing enthusiast, and not just because of the extensive on-site parking! Two levels of quality products plus an indoor practice facility so you can try out your new weapons before unleashing them on the course, need we say more?
If that’s not enough to entice you through the doors, they are also pioneers of sustainable golfing! Specialising in second-hand clubs, Golf Traders golf shop will repair your well-worn favourites as well as buying back and re-selling your pre-loved golf putters for you. And no need to venture elsewhere for new grips, you can get them fitted onsite!
Balmain Golf
Pros
- They offer clubs from popular brands like Nike Golf, Cobra Golf, Ping Golf, and many others
- Brand with over 50 years of experience
- The products are more affordable, making them accessible to more people
Cons
- Despite their experience, their website is not the best designed one
116 Victoria Rd, Rozelle, 2039
Balmain Golf Shop has been operating since 1968, and with over 50 years of trading comes experience and expertise that cannot be rivalled. As Sydney’s largest used golf club retailer, their aim is to offer equipment which will take strokes off your score, without the heavy price tag attached to brand new clubs. They can also kit you out with swish accessories for the green, including shoes, balls, and bags.
Sydney Golf House
Pros
- A large variety of products suitable for professional sportsmen
- Each piece of equipment is sturdy and durable
- They offer golf buggy servicing, shaft repair, and grip changes in case of accidents
Cons
- Their product range is quite expensive
Suite 605, 7 Railway St, Chatswood, NSW 2067
Professional sportsmen and lovers of luxury will be enchanted by this bouji golfing heaven. Stocking brands such as XXIO and Callaway, some of these club sets will cost you north of $2000! But for a graphite shaft, titanium face, and Speed Groove technology, the improvements you’ll see in your swing will be worth every dollar. Sydney Golf House will also take care of any casualties on the course, offering services including grip changes, shaft repair and golf buggy servicing.
Drummond Golf
7/7
Pros
- It offers products from leading golf brands of the world
- Its product selection has items for players of all ages and experiences
- You only need to spend $25 to have access to free shipping
- It offers both physical gift cards and e-cards
Cons
- Some products are on the pricier side
68 Parramatta Rd, Stanmore, NSW 2048
Who says size doesn’t matter? A household name amongst golfing families, Drummond Golf Shop has refused to allow their expansion from an independent store in Bendigo to a nationwide chain to compromise their equality of service. We’ve picked out the Stanmore store due to its proximity to Sydney CBD, but there are five other stores in Sydney, catering to Western, Northern and Southern areas.
For over 40 years, Drummond has been stocking the largest range of the world’s leading golf brands to sportsmen of all abilities and ages, solidifying their reputation as a trustworthy retailer for golfers everywhere.
Proving that an old dog can indeed master new tricks, Drummond is also leading the way with technology-assisted club fitting programs, such as MiMatch, the most advanced system for fitting clubs in the golfing world!