Critical Reasoning

Amateur golfers, who are known to be very price sensitive consumers, often choose to buy inexpensive golf clubs rather than expensive ones, claiming that the less expensive clubs are equally effective during any given golf game. However, less expensive golf clubs tend to scuff and bend, and the golfers who buy less expensive golf clubs more often than not end up spending an amount larger than the difference between inexpensive and expensive golf clubs on club protectors, club repairs and replacements.

The author is arguing that __________.


(A) maintenance and repair costs will discourage consumers from buying low-end golf clubs

(B) buying less expensive golf clubs often results in an increased overall cost to golfers

(C) many golfers will wish to replace their less expensive golf clubs with more expensive golf clubs

(D) in order to attract the business of amateur golfers, manufacturers of less expensive golf clubs will need to improve the durability of their clubs

(E) golfers will not benefit from purchasing less expensive golf clubs because more expensive ones are more effective in the long-run