The invention concerns a method for determining the length of the shaft of an individually adapted golf club. In accordance with the invention the lengths (11 to 15) of body parts of a golf player, which are decisive for the height position of his hands above the floor in the address position and during the swing, are measured and the length of the shaft is calculated from the measured lengths and predetermined angles (A, B, C, D) between the body parts as well as a pre-determined angle (E) between the arms and the shaft.