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