| As with any other sport to play golf you need to | | | | then you will need good grip. To facilitate this you |
| ensure that you have the correct equipment so | | | | will require a good quality set of golf shoes, Golf |
| that you can play golf correctly. Hopefully this | | | | shoes are different to normal shoes as they have |
| article will provide you with a basic understanding | | | | 'spikes' on them - these are so that you feet grip |
| as to what is required. | | | | into the ground when you are making your swing. |
| Basically, there are two main components to play | | | | Slipping when you make your swing can have |
| golf - there are the golf ball and the golf clubs. | | | | disastrous results - in some cases it can cause |
| The golf ball is not just a ball it is a scientifically | | | | you to miss the ball altogether. These spikes |
| designed piece of equipment. The dimples on a | | | | come in all sorts of varieties, however soft spikes |
| golf ball are designed so that there is less | | | | are the normal preference as they do not cause |
| resistance in the air - if you look closely at | | | | and damage to the greens when you walk on |
| different brands of golf ball the dimples are slightly | | | | them. Golf shoes do more than just assist you in |
| different and it you count the dimples on a golf | | | | retaining your grip - the also give you the ability |
| ball some balls have more than others. The inside | | | | to keep your feet dry. When choosing a pair of |
| of the golf ball is also different - this inside of the | | | | golf shoes choose a pair which are sturdy, |
| ball is normally determined by how much spin you | | | | however they need to be comfortable as you |
| want to be able to impart onto the ball, both in | | | | could be walking a long way in them. If you do |
| the air and upon contact with the ground. | | | | not feel comfortable in your shoes you will |
| There are numerous different varieties of golf | | | | definitely not be able to concentrate on your |
| clubs available at present, these are the driver, | | | | game and could even do some damage to your |
| fairway wood, utility club sometimes also known | | | | feet. |
| as a hybrid club, irons, wedge and putter. Each of | | | | You will require some tees. Tees are either made |
| these different varieties has their relevant use on | | | | from wood or plastic and are used when you are |
| the golf course. For example the driver is the club | | | | teeing off on a hole. You balance the ball on the |
| which you use from the tee when you want to | | | | top of the tee and strike the ball from it rather |
| make a shot which goes a long way, the wedge | | | | than from the ground. |
| is used for the short approach aspect of the | | | | Most golfers tend to wear a golf glove. The golf |
| game when you are coming into the green and of | | | | glove is normally worn on the other hand to your |
| course the putter is used when you are on the | | | | 'master hand'; therefore if you are right handed |
| green. Which club you decide to use for each shot | | | | you would wear the glove on your left hand. The |
| is individual choice and can depend upon numerous | | | | glove is there to prevent the club from slipping in |
| things, game style, course style, ball lie, distance | | | | your hand and assist you in getting a better grip |
| etc etc. | | | | on the club. There are various types of glove |
| To make it easier to transport your golf clubs, | | | | available, you need to ensure that the glove is a |
| both on and off the course you require something | | | | good fit and is like a secondary piece of skin. |
| to carry them in. This is where the golf bag is | | | | When you play golf there is a lot of walking |
| used. The golf bag is used more than just for | | | | involved which is why a lot of golfers invest in a |
| carrying your clubs however, it is also a piece of | | | | golf cart. There are 2 different varieties of golf |
| equipment which you use to protect your golf | | | | cart available, there is the manual cart which you |
| clubs. There are numerous varieties of golf bag | | | | either push or pull and there is the electric cart |
| available and the choice bag is down to both | | | | which is driven by an electric motor. In your golf |
| personal preference and requirements. For | | | | bag will be a lot of equipment and the bag can be |
| example if you will not be using a golf cart then a | | | | heavy, it will also feel a lot heavier as the round |
| stand bag will probably be your requirement, | | | | goes on. When you use a golf cart you place the |
| however if you will be using a golf cart then it | | | | bag onto the cart and pull or push the cart along. |
| may be more beneficial to use a cart bag. The | | | | This makes the round a lot less tiring and |
| golf bag will protect your golf clubs from banging | | | | therefore a lot more enjoyable. |
| into each other and also protect the shafts | | | | You can purchase golf equipment from various |
| against wear. The golf bag is of course able to | | | | shops both online and offline. Golf equipment can |
| carry other things other than your clubs, there | | | | be expensive to purchase initially, therefore if you |
| are numerous pockets on the bag where you can | | | | are on a budget you can look into purchasing |
| put your golf balls, tees, drinks, waterproofs etc. | | | | second hand equipment. The Internet is a |
| Another good item which is used to protect your | | | | fantastic resource for locating good equipment. All |
| golf clubs (normally your woods) is the golf head | | | | golf equipment is not alike, however which is why |
| cover, this is a device which slides over the club | | | | it is recommended that you investigate each |
| and protect the club from damage. | | | | product prior to purchase. |
| If you are going to be playing on a golf course | | | | |