| Like your clubs, the clothes that you wear on the golf | | | | comfortably. To ward off blisters, try breaking them in |
| course can both benefit or adversely affect your | | | | at home first before you venture off on a long game; |
| game. A good golfer wears clothes that not only fit | | | | and don't forget to pack a pair of street shoes to |
| with a golf club's dress code, but also allow him to play | | | | wear after your golf round. Some players like |
| comfortably. Keep reading for some tips on golf | | | | waterproof, Gore-tex shoes, which are great for wet |
| apparel basics as well as critical gear for rain and | | | | climates. |
| windy conditions. | | | | For more inclement weather golf-wear tips, keep |
| The Basics | | | | reading. |
| 1. Golf Shirt | | | | 4. Light Jacket |
| At a minimum, your golf shirt should have a collar and | | | | Most golfers like to carry a lightweight jacket in case |
| be clean and pressed. Choose a fabric that breathes | | | | the weather turns chilly. Choose a compact, portable |
| easily, like cotton, and a fit that allows you to | | | | jacket (usually hip length) that will keep you warm if the |
| comfortably move through a full swing. Don't wear a | | | | sun clouds over or a little bit of drizzle starts. |
| shirt that is so tight it restricts your mobility. | | | | For a fully waterproof jacket, opt for Gore-Tex. For |
| 2. Trousers or Shorts | | | | something that's water resistant, but a little lighter, |
| Trousers should have belt loops and be belted. Shorts | | | | choose a Teflon-treated fabric. |
| are acceptable on the golf course, but choose shorts | | | | 5. Heavier Rain Gear |
| that are an appropriate length. Also, always test your | | | | First, you should never golf in a major storm, |
| swing in a new pair of golf pants. You want to have a | | | | particularly if there's thunder and lightning. Your gear |
| full range of comfortable motion. | | | | and clubs can act like a lightning rod and pose a |
| How you dress on the course reflects on you and | | | | serious danger. However, if you find yourself in a light |
| your attitude toward other players. Never wear jeans, | | | | rain storm and want to play through, there are gear |
| cut-off shorts, sandals or old t-shirts on the course. | | | | options available, such as full pant and jacket suits. |
| These will be view as disrespectful of the game and | | | | The most common material used in these suits is |
| your fellow players. | | | | Gore-tex, which ideally should keep you dry and allow |
| 3. Hat | | | | your skin to breathe naturally. A vinyl fishermen's coat |
| A hat is invaluable on the course. It keeps the sun out | | | | won't do this. |
| of your eyes, prevents sunburn and helps to keep | | | | Finally, always opt for clothing that's clean and in good |
| your head cool. Any clean hat, free from inappropriate | | | | shape. Golf is traditionally considered a "gentleman's |
| slogans will be acceptable on the golf course. | | | | sport." It may seem old-fashioned, but how you dress |
| 3. Golf Shoes | | | | during your round of gold is a reflection of how you |
| Most courses will only allow golfers with proper golf | | | | view the sport, the course and your fellow players. |
| shoes on their course. Pick a golf shoe that fits | | | | |