| Whether you are a golf pro or a rookie trying your | | | | Golf Balls- A golf ball is a small, hard ball which is |
| best to learn the tricks of the trade, golf can be a very | | | | dimpled in order to reduce wind resistance. It is |
| difficult sport to learn. Without the right equipment, | | | | impossible to play a game of golf without a golf ball |
| becoming an expert golfer may be nearly impossible. | | | | and to assume you will only need one for a whole |
| So before you hit the fairway, here are a few pieces | | | | game is slightly conceited. Even the best golf player in |
| of equipment you may want to ensure you have in | | | | the world will lose their ball on the course at some |
| your golf bag: | | | | point, so it's important to make sure you have |
| Drivers- Drivers are wood golf clubs (although they are | | | | back-ups. Most golfers like to keep anywhere from 3 |
| called "wood" many now have metal heads) which are | | | | to 9 extra balls in their bag, just in case. |
| used to shoot the ball long distances. This club is | | | | Golf Accessories- When it comes to your golf bag, |
| usually used for the tee-shot since it is the furthest | | | | golf accessories can mean anything from grips to |
| shot from the hole. | | | | sunglasses and water. A game of golf can take a |
| Wedges- Wedges are metal clubs used to lift the ball | | | | while and on a hot day a bottle of water is essential in |
| as opposed to shooting it far distances. These would | | | | order to maintain hydration. Sunglasses are a key |
| be used for high shots onto the green, perhaps to get | | | | component for shots which require looking in the sun's |
| out of a bunker. | | | | direction; without sunglasses these shots would be |
| Putters- A putter is a golf club which is used for short | | | | nearly impossible. |
| distances and accuracy. Once you are on the green | | | | Your golf bag components are key factors which can |
| and fairly close to the hole, the putter is the best club in | | | | potentially make or break your game. Without the right |
| order to make the shot. | | | | equipment, even the best golf player in the world |
| Tees- Every golfer needs tees in their bag. A tee is a | | | | would not be up to par. If you want to be the ultimate |
| small wedge which is inserted into the ground for the | | | | golf champion and you feel you have the drive to do it, |
| ball to sit on. The tee elevates the golf ball and makes | | | | grab your clubs and tee-off with these pieces of golf |
| it easier to hit. Tees are intended to be used on the | | | | equipment which will bring you one step closer to |
| first shot of a hole. | | | | becoming the king (or queen) of the fairway. |