I keep thinking about getting some new clubs, but then I remember that I hardly ever go golfing

Ya sure if you're not playing regularly there is no point in splashing out on expensive kit. Those clubs for 20 bucks will do the job unless you get into properly, although I suspect golf in America may be an expensive pastime. Annual subs at my course are < €1,000 for the year which is good value in my eyes. It that number was closer to €5,000 I may well have a different opinion.