| o secret that the golf clothing you wear to play can | | | | clothing will have a subtle but significant impact on your |
| have a significant impact on your game. In fact, even | | | | game. For one thing, consider your base layers |
| when starting just out, you won't be allowed to play if | | | | carefully; depending on the weather conditions, these |
| you don't adhere to the strict dress code at most golf | | | | will help keep you warm or cool, which will greatly |
| clubs. However, there is more to choosing golf clothes | | | | affect your ability to play to your full potential. If you |
| than you might realise. | | | | play a fair amount of golf, it is probably wisest to |
| Firstly, selecting a golf glove is a highly important part | | | | invest in a high quality sports skin, which will allow your |
| of preparing any set of golf clothing, as they provide a | | | | skin to breathe, whilst insulating you against the |
| far more secure grip on the club. This is especially | | | | elements. If you're a more casual golfer, it is still |
| useful in rain or hot weather, when water or sweat | | | | sensible to layer you clothes to keep warm, rather |
| can make the grip wet. Most golfers wear just a single | | | | than try to play in big, bulky jumpers and coats! |
| glove on their leading hand, which is the left hand for | | | | Finally, as something of an accessory, consider |
| right-handed players. Although gloves can be | | | | investing in some sunglasses. Although we don't get a |
| purchased very cheaply, it is highly advisable to invest | | | | huge amount of sunshine in the UK, it can cause some |
| in a good quality glove; cheaper gloves tend to | | | | serious problems to your game on the rare occasions |
| become rigid when they dry out, meaning they only | | | | that you do find the sun in your eyes. If sunglasses |
| last a few games at most. By comparison, high quality | | | | aren't for you, then perhaps consider a sun visor or |
| leather gloves last for years. | | | | cap instead. |
| Perhaps even more important than golf gloves are | | | | As a general rule, no matter what style of golf clothing |
| golf shoes. Although most players use gloves, they are | | | | you invest in, always bear in mind why you are buying |
| not essential; proper golf shoes, on the other hand, are | | | | it in the first place. Although you can find plenty of |
| a necessary part of the dress code for playing on | | | | cheap clothes that will get you onto the course, do |
| some courses. When buying them, however, take care | | | | consider the fact that you'll be wearing them every |
| to consider the spikes on the soles; although spikes are | | | | time you step on the course - so you'll want them to |
| important for grip, many courses don't allow the use of | | | | be comfortable, durable and fit for any weather |
| metal spikes, so make sure you purchase shoes with | | | | conditions. Golf is a relaxing and enjoyable sport that |
| soft or plastic spikes. | | | | can be considerably less fun if you find yourself cold, |
| Once you've sorted out the most important equipment, | | | | wet and uncomfortable for hours on end. If you've |
| it's time to consider the actual golf clothes you'll be | | | | already invested in a membership and some clubs, |
| wearing. Just like shoes help you grip the ground and | | | | don't skimp on golf clothing or you'll definitely regret it a |
| gloves help you grip the club, wearing appropriate golf | | | | few weeks down the line. |