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