| I would like to offer some tips on equipment | | | | A golf towel, golf shoes ( though not absolutely |
| purchase and what would be required to get | | | | necessary it will assist with stability as you swing), |
| started playing golf. Beside club purchase, there | | | | Golf tees ( Note: there are different height golf |
| are additional items necessary to prepare yourself | | | | tees made for different drivers, woods and irons |
| for play. The next most obvious items are a golf | | | | - I would recommend that you pick up an |
| bag and golf balls. If you are purchasing a starter | | | | assortment of sizes - 2 1/8" for woods and irons |
| set of clubs many come with a golf bag included. | | | | & 2 3/4" or 3 1/4" for Drivers depending on type |
| If you like to walk and enjoy a little workout as | | | | and size. Check with golf pro or sales person for |
| you play there are carry bags, which are light | | | | recommendations if not sure), a golf glove ( not |
| weight and are slung over your shoulders. There | | | | required but it will give you a definite advantage in |
| are other bag options for you to choose from | | | | gripping and holding the club more effectively), ball |
| and I would suggest that you speak to the sales | | | | markers ( used on the green to mark your ball so |
| representative in your local pro shop or golf store | | | | you will not to block the path of your fellow |
| (ie; Dick's Sporting Goods and Golfsmith would | | | | player - a rule of golf etiquette), and a divot |
| provide this service) and ask him to explain the | | | | repair tool ( used to repair the indentation made in |
| different types and price range to best suit your | | | | the green when the golf ball lands - one of the |
| needs. Golf balls can also vary dramatically in price | | | | rules of etiquette to be addressed in a future |
| - from about $9.99 /dozen to $45.99 for the | | | | writing ). Although not required to play golf, you |
| best balls on the market - Titleist Pro V and Pro | | | | may want to consider packing the following |
| V1x. | | | | ancillary items : Band-aids, sunscreen and insect |
| As a beginner I would recommend that you buy | | | | repellent. You never know when you may need |
| the more economically priced balls. The difference | | | | them and it's better to be prepared to allow for |
| in performance will be negligible and you will have | | | | maximum comfort while you play. I think we've |
| a tendency to lose more balls as a novice so why | | | | covered most of the essentials and if you have |
| waste money ? As you improve, you can always | | | | any questions please feel free to submit them to |
| upgrade the type of ball that you use - I would | | | | me. Now you've got the Desire, you've got your |
| recommend purchasing about two dozen balls to | | | | equipment, next step is to learn how to play- |
| get started. There are also different compression | | | | "The Right Way". |
| golf balls made. 80, 90 and 100. The compression | | | | There are a number of different options available |
| selected is directly proportionate to how fast you | | | | to learn how to play golf. You can self teach ( |
| swing and your golf mechanics. I will not elaborate | | | | read books and watch instructional videos), ask a |
| on this right now but an 80 or 90 compression ball | | | | relative or friend who knows how to play to |
| should be more than adequate for now. If you | | | | teach you, if you are in a high school or college |
| have some power and a fairly quick swing, I | | | | that offers a golf program - enroll in the program, |
| would opt for the 90 which may give you a bit | | | | take lessons from the golf pro at your local |
| more distance. NOTE: The professionals and low | | | | driving range, take golf lessons from the |
| handicap players use the higher compression balls | | | | professional at your local golf course, golf store, |
| because their impact speed and swing mechanics | | | | private club or pro shop or enroll in a golf school. |
| will allow the ball to compress properly, thus | | | | The method you choose can greatly effect your |
| attaining the maximum result in distance. Some | | | | results so be sure to make the right decision for |
| other equipment I would strongly recommend | | | | you. |
| would be as follows: | | | | |