A few major manufacturers won't allow retailers to post prices. They must instead list a phone number to call for quotes. Plus, you may have more access online to rare clubs. In some cases, shipping is free, too. And like ordering over the phone, you can receive most online orders overnight by paying extra.
Most sites use standard FedEx-type freight carriers.
You'll also get devoted, individual service from retailers like Schofman, who take pride on quickly answering E-mail requests. The return policy of many online golf shops is the same as real stores. Although specifics differ from one site to the next, many request that consumers ship back a club in excellent condition for a full refund. If online club sales continue to rise, as anticipated, expect an uproar from traditional store owners who fear extinction, particularly if aggressive Cyber-pricing becomes a factor. Manufacturers are caught between rewarding existing distributors and jumping into the technological fray of the 21st century.