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Hickory Golf Starter Sets

If you've been curious about hickory golf but aren't sure where to begin, a hickory golf starter set is the easiest way to get on the course. These beginner hickory clubs are put together based on the Society of Hickory Golfers' recommended six club setup, which covers every shot you'll need for a full round. Each set includes a brassie (fairway wood), mid-iron (2 iron equivalent), mashie (5 iron), mashie niblick (7 iron), niblick (wedge), and a putter. That's the sweet spot for playability without overloading your bag.

Every club in these sets has been individually restored in my shop. I match them for feel and condition so they play well together, not just look good sitting in a bag. The shafts are sound, the heads are tight, and the grips are fresh. I coach golfers of all levels, and I've seen plenty of people pick up a hickory set and fall in love with the game all over again. There's a simplicity to playing with six clubs that strips away the overthinking and gets you back to just hitting the ball. Most players are surprised how quickly they adjust, and how satisfying it feels to work the ball with clubs that were built over a hundred years ago.

Starter sets typically run between $300 and $600 depending on the quality and rarity of the individual clubs. If you'd rather build your own set piece by piece, you can shop our hickory irons, woods, and putters individually. Not sure which club does what? I put together a club types guide on the blog that breaks down every hickory club category with modern equivalents. And if you're brand new to playing with hickory, check out our post on how to start playing hickory golf.

Pair your set with a vintage golf bag and you're ready to go. Every starter set ships with care, and I'm always available to help you pick the right one for your game. If you're looking for a hickory golf set for beginners, this is your first hickory set. Grab one and see what all the fuss is about.

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Looking for a complete hickory golf set in one purchase? This collection carries the Tad Moore OA complete hickory set, a matched set of tournament-ready clubs built to play together, so you are not piecing a bag together one club at a time. It is a premium complete set at $2,000, made for players who want an authentic hickory round without hunting down individual clubs.

A matched set means the clubs share feel and balance across the woods, irons, and putter, which is harder to get when you assemble singles from different makers and eras. If you would rather build a bag piece by piece, shop the woods and irons collections for singles, or check the playable hickory clubs collection for individual clubs that are ready to play.

A complete hickory set typically covers a driving wood, a spread of irons across your yardages, and a putter, enough for a full round under Society of Hickory Golfers guidelines. See the glossary of hickory club terms for the club names, or use the club builder if you want a custom set assembled to your specs.

What comes in a complete hickory golf set?

A complete hickory set covers the clubs you need for a full round, a driving wood, a spread of irons across your yardages, and a putter. The Tad Moore OA set in this Old World Hickory Golf collection is a matched, tournament-ready example.

Is a hickory set a good way to start?

A matched set is the simplest way to start, because the clubs are chosen to play together and you are ready for a round out of the box. It is a premium purchase rather than a budget one. To start at a lower cost, buy a single wood and a couple of irons from the woods and irons collections.

Can I play a hickory set in a tournament?

Yes. A matched hickory set like this one is built for play under Society of Hickory Golfers guidelines, which call for clubs consistent with play before 1935. Confirm the specific event rules before you enter.

How much does a complete hickory set cost?

The complete matched set in this collection is $2,000. Building a bag from singles costs less up front, but you give up the matched feel across the clubs. Shop the playable hickory clubs collection to price out individual clubs.

Should I buy a set or build my own?

Buy a matched set if you want one purchase and consistent feel across the bag. Build your own if you want to choose each club or spread the cost over time. The club builder can also assemble a custom set to your specs.

Want something built to your specs? Build your own hickory set and Brad will assemble it for you, or order the parts kit and do it yourself.