The most expensive golf clubs you can buy new are Honma Beres 5-Star models. The most expensive club ever sold is Tiger Woods' backup Scotty Cameron putter, which went for $393,300 at auction in 2021. In between you'll find hand-finished Japanese drivers, tour-only putters and five-figure sets. Below is what each one costs, where every number comes from, and what to slip over the head once it's in your bag.
The short answer: The most expensive golf clubs you can buy new are Honma's Beres 10 5-Star models, custom built in Sakata, Japan, with a gold finish. A 5-Star driver lists at about $5,000–$6,000, and a full set runs about $45,000–$70,830. The most expensive club ever sold is Tiger Woods' backup Scotty Cameron Newport II putter: $393,300 at auction in 2021.
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- Why some golf clubs cost so much
- The most expensive drivers
- The most expensive putters
- The most expensive golf club sets
- The most expensive headcovers
- FAQs
We checked every price below against its named source in October 2026. Retail prices and auction results are listed separately. Both move, so read every figure as "about" and confirm with the seller before you buy.
Why Some Golf Clubs Cost So Much
A mainstream driver and a $6,000 driver are both 460cc titanium heads. What separates them is how they're made and who wants them. Four things push the price up:
- Handwork. Honma custom builds every club in Sakata, Japan, and quotes four to six weeks for assembly and delivery. That's Japanese craftsmanship applied to a golf club.
- Precious finishes. At Honma's 5-Star level, Golf Digest reports the entire head and crown are coated in 14-karat gold. Majesty's Prestigio 14 driver gets a mirror finish with gold ion plating.
- Few sellers. NorthCrest Golf says it's one of only nine U.S. locations that carry Majesty's Prestigio line.
- Provenance. A putter Tiger Woods handled is worth far more than the same model off the shelf.
Technology adds cost too, but the premium on high-tech clubs is a separate story. Luxury golf clubs are priced on craft and scarcity first. Clothing works the same way (see what luxury actually means in golf). You pay for how the thing is made.
The Most Expensive Drivers
New retail prices, ranked by the top of each range.
| Rank | Driver | Price | Where the price comes from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honma Beres 10 5-Star | About $5,000–$6,000 | Honma US lists $6,000 (backordered, Oct 2026). Golf Digest, Feb 2026: $5,000 |
| 2 | Majesty Prestigio 14 | About $2,200–$2,800 | NorthCrest Golf: $2,200. TourSpec Golf: $2,800 list, $2,520 sale (Oct 2026) |
| 3 | Honma Beres 10 4-Star | About $2,000–$2,600 | Golf Digest, Feb 2026: $2,000. Honma US: $2,600 (Oct 2026) |
| 4 | Honma Beres 10 3-Star | About $1,200–$1,440 | Golf Digest, Feb 2026: $1,200. Honma US: $1,440 (Oct 2026) |
Honma Beres 10 5-Star Driver
The most expensive driver on sale today is the Honma Beres 10 5-Star. Honma's US site lists it at $6,000 and shows it as backordered. When the Beres 10 line launched, Golf Digest put the 5-Star driver at $5,000, so call it about $5,000–$6,000. It pairs a titanium body with Honma's ARMRQ shaft and a gold finish.
Honma Beres 10 4-Star and 3-Star
The same driver comes in three grades. More stars means a more complex build and more gold in the design. Golf Digest listed the 4-Star at $2,000 and the 3-Star at $1,200. Honma US now shows $2,600 and $1,440.
Majesty Prestigio 14 Driver
Majesty is the other Japanese name at the top of the market. The Prestigio 14 driver sells for $2,200 at NorthCrest Golf, while TourSpec Golf lists it at $2,800 ($2,520 on sale). The design draws on kirikane, the Japanese metal-leaf technique, and the shaft weighs as little as 37 grams. It ships with its own headcover.
What to cover it with: Don't put a driver this expensive back in a stock sock. The St. Andrews Teddy Bear Driver Cover (Beige, $230) is soft and padded, and it fits a full-size head. For the 5-Star fairway wood or hybrid next to it, the Vuzzry Valdr D.S.P Skull Headcover ($1,100) is the collector's pick. It's cast in ABS and finished by hand in Japan, and it's cut for fairways, hybrids, irons and putters. It won't fit a 460cc driver. Read more about the Japanese label behind it.
The Most Expensive Putters
Putters are where the numbers jump. An auction result and a dealer's asking price aren't the same thing, so the table marks which is which.
| Sale type | Putter | Price | Where the price comes from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auction | Tiger Woods' 2002 Scotty Cameron Newport II (backup) | $393,300 | Golden Age Golf Auctions, Aug 2021, reported by PGA Tour |
| Auction | 2001 Scotty Cameron Newport II | $155,000 | Golden Age Golf Auctions, Sept 2020, reported by PGA Tour |
| Dealer | Scotty Cameron Circle T and GSS tour putters | About $7,000–$35,000 | Tour Putter Gallery asking prices, Oct 2026 (they change often) |
Tiger Woods' Scotty Cameron Newport II (Backup), $393,300
In August 2021, Golden Age Golf Auctions sold Tiger Woods' 2002 Scotty Cameron Newport II backup putter for $393,300. According to PGA Tour, it never saw tournament play, but Woods handled it in practice, and only about seven genuine backups like it are believed to exist. It's believed to be the record for a single club at auction, though not for golf memorabilia overall.
Scotty Cameron Newport II (2001), $155,000
The same auction house sold a 2001 Scotty Cameron Newport II for $155,000 in September 2020.
Scotty Cameron Circle T and GSS Tour Putters
Circle T putters are made for tour players, not retail shelves. GSS stands for German stainless steel, and GSS heads carry the top asking prices. At the time of writing, Tour Putter Gallery lists Circle T models from about $7,000 up to $35,000 for a GSS Timeless prototype. Many come with a matching Circle T headcover, and collectors chase those too. This kind of collecting is far newer than golf's oldest traditions, but it works the same way. People pay for the story attached to the object.
What to cover it with: Match the cover to the head shape. Most collector Scottys are blades (Newport and Anser shapes), so start with our guide to blade vs mallet putter covers. A putter worth this much belongs in a genuine leather putter cover that closes securely. If yours is a center-shaft LAB DF3, a blade cut won't fit it properly. You need a DF3-cut cover like the Golden Soul Serano Center DF3 cover ($275, hand-woven cognac leather with a magnetic closure), or see our pick of LAB Golf DF3 putter covers.
The Most Expensive Golf Club Sets
New retail prices for complete or near-complete bags.
| Rank | Set | Price | Where the price comes from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honma Beres 10 5-Star package: 13 clubs plus Kiriko cart bag | $70,830 | Honma US and NorthCrest Golf, Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Honma Beres 10 5-Star irons: 5–11, AW, SW | $54,000 | Honma US, Oct 2026 ($6,000 per iron) |
| 3 | Honma Beres 10 5-Star package: 10 clubs plus bag | Just over $45,000 | Golf Digest, Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Majesty Prestigio 14: driver, fairway wood, hybrid, irons | About $10,050 | NorthCrest Golf list prices added up: $2,200 + $1,600 + $950 + $5,300 |
Honma Golf Clubs: The Beres 10 5-Star Set
The most expensive golf club set you can buy new is Honma's Beres 10 5-Star package. Honma US lists the 13-club version at $70,830. That gets you a driver, two fairway woods, a hybrid, and nine irons and wedges, plus a Kiriko cart bag. Golf Digest put Honma's main 10-club 5-Star offering at just over $45,000. Depending on the build, expect about $45,000 to $70,830.
Honma golf clubs are built around that star system. Every grade is custom assembled in Sakata, and the Beres 10 decoration borrows from Edo Kiriko, a Japanese cut-glass art. Clubmaking has been a hand trade since golf's earliest clubmakers, and Honma is one of the few big brands still pricing that way.
Majesty Prestigio 14
Majesty's Prestigio 14 is the more attainable luxury build. At NorthCrest Golf's prices, the irons are $5,300, the fairway wood is $1,600 and the hybrid is $950. Add the $2,200 driver and you're at about $10,050 before a putter or bag.
What to cover it with: A full set needs covers to match. The Pearly Gates Jack Bunny 8-Piece Iron Cover Set (Silver, $209) covers the irons and has a soft inner lining. Pearly Gates is the Japanese brand, founded in 1989, behind the Jack Bunny line.
The Most Expensive Headcovers
We don't sell clubs, but we do sell covers. Here are five of the priciest we have in stock right now, highest first:
- Vuzzry Valdr D.S.P Skull Headcover, Black ($1,100). It took three years to develop and is made in limited numbers. It has a tee pocket and a magnetic closure.
- St. Andrews Women's Hooded Bear Driver Cover Set ($319.18). A hooded teddy driver cover plus a matching fairway cover, in Beige or Grey. New to the brand? Start with St. Andrews.
- St. Andrews Women's Teddy Bear Driver Cover, Brown ($287.37). A padded bear in pinstripe fabric with a rib-knit sleeve.
- Serano Center DF3 Putter Cover, Brown ($275). Each leather sheet takes nearly four hours to weave. More from Golden Soul Golf.
- [Jack Bunny] Women's Driver Cover, Black ($214). Pearly Gates character artwork on a cotton shell.
Prefer quieter Korean design? Browse Lanvin Blanc, and see where to buy Lanvin Blanc in the US. For comparison, the Japanese maker Monzee lists its hand-built mokoDigger driver cover at ¥330,000 on its own site. We don't carry it.
Want more statement headcovers? Browse all golf headcovers.
FAQs
What are the most expensive golf clubs?
New, the most expensive golf clubs are Honma's Beres 10 5-Star models: about $5,000–$6,000 per club and up to $70,830 for a full package. Majesty's Prestigio 14 is next. At auction, collector Scotty Cameron putters top everything, led by Tiger Woods' $393,300 backup Newport II.
What is the most expensive golf club?
The most expensive golf club ever sold is Tiger Woods' 2002 Scotty Cameron Newport II backup putter. It went for $393,300 at Golden Age Golf Auctions in August 2021 and is believed to be the record for a single club. New, the top price is a Honma Beres 10 5-Star club at about $5,000–$6,000.
What is the most expensive driver?
The Honma Beres 10 5-Star driver is the most expensive driver on sale, at about $5,000–$6,000. Honma US lists it at $6,000; Golf Digest reported $5,000 at launch. The Majesty Prestigio 14 is next at about $2,200–$2,800, depending on the retailer.
What is the most expensive putter?
The most expensive putter is Tiger Woods' backup Scotty Cameron Newport II, which sold for $393,300 in 2021. Away from auctions, Scotty Cameron Circle T and GSS tour putters are listed by collector dealers for about $7,000 to $35,000 at the time of writing. Those prices change often.
Why are Honma golf clubs so expensive?
Honma custom builds every club in Sakata, Japan, by hand. The star grade sets the price: more stars means a more complex build and more gold. At the 5-Star level, Golf Digest reports the head and crown are coated in 14-karat gold. Long build times add to it: the 5-Star driver is backordered at Honma US.
How much does the most expensive golf club set cost?
A Honma Beres 10 5-Star set costs about $45,000 to $70,830. Golf Digest put the main 10-club offering at just over $45,000. Honma US lists the 13-club package with a Kiriko cart bag at $70,830. A putter is extra.
Do expensive golf clubs need special headcovers?
Nothing special, just a good fit. Pick a padded cover sized to the head shape (driver, fairway, blade, mallet or center-shaft) that closes securely and won't slide off between holes. For putters, the blade vs mallet guide linked above shows which cut fits.
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