| Choosing the right golf equipment is very important and | | | | weather. Depending on where in the world you are |
| it is not just about how much you spend on it that | | | | playing, it is probably advisable to carry waterproofs in |
| counts. There is a huge array of golf equipment | | | | your bag. Hats, caps and sunglasses are other things |
| available to day, both on- and offline so it can be quite | | | | you should consider too. |
| confusing when you are just starting out. | | | | A good pair of shoes is also an essential piece of golf |
| The first golf equipment to consider is what type of | | | | euipment. Most players opt for a leather shoe, which |
| clubs you should get. These have to be suitable for | | | | allows the foot to breath, combined with a rubber sole |
| your height, weight and the type of game you play. | | | | containing either spikes or pimples. |
| Most people use standard length clubs which are fine | | | | When it comes to your hands most players wear a |
| for men between 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet 10 inches | | | | left hand glove to maintain a constant grip. These |
| in height and for women between five feet and five | | | | gloves can be either leather or synthetic and should fit |
| feet 5 inches. If you are outside these ranges though | | | | tighter than a normal glove. Another useful piece of |
| you may need to get special custom made ones. | | | | golf equipment if you are playing in cold weather it is a |
| The clubs must also have the correct thickness of grip. | | | | good idea to use a large pair of mittens that you can |
| When holding the club, the fingers of your left hand | | | | slip on between shots as it is very difficult to grip the |
| should just touch the pad of your left thumb and not | | | | club properly if your hands get too cold. |
| dig in to it, although tape wrapped around the grip can | | | | Finally, you will need something to carry all this new |
| help if you need to make a minor adjustment. | | | | golf equipment in. Golf bags come in a huge array of |
| When it comes to putters you will probably want to | | | | shapes and sizes from drainpipe bags that only carry |
| opt for a centre shaft or heel-to-toe weighted putter | | | | 6 or 7 clubs, which are good for when you are |
| as these types have a larger sweet spot than the | | | | practising, to an all in one bag/trolley which can be |
| mallet putters or the old blade ones. | | | | useful when travelling. If you are going to be carrying |
| Clothing should be smart but comfortable enabling you | | | | your bag then make sure it is not to heavy and that it |
| to swing the club freely. Generally, trainers, jeans, short | | | | has a strong strap. |
| shorts and collarless or sleeveless shirts are frowned | | | | Now you have all the essential golf equipment you |
| upon but dress code varies from club to club. As you | | | | need so all you need to do now is get out there and |
| will be out on the course for several hours it is a good | | | | start playing. Good luck! |
| idea to be prepared for any sudden changes in the | | | | |