Like any other sport, golf requires that you are geared up correctly to properly play the game. This article will give you an idea of the basic golf equipment one requires to learn and play golf.
For starters, the basic golf equipment is a golf ball. Golf balls are dimpled tiny balls, used to play golf. They are dimpled to reach farther length when driven by golf clubs.
Another important piece of golf equipment is a golf club or golf driver. Golf drivers come in different varieties. This is because a golf course has different landscapes, and different golf clubs are required to make the proper drive. Depending on the landscape, either sand, grass, or cement, a golf club is essential to make the perfect drive. Professional golfers usually have a bag or two of golf clubs to cater to their golf needs. Most golf stores and sports equipment stores sell golf clubs. Some golf clubs are sold in sets, while others are sold individually.
To protect your golf equipment such as your golf club, a golf bag golf club cover is essential. A golf bag will, of course, hold your golf club in one place and will make it easier for your caddy to bring your many golf clubs. Golf bags can also hold golf balls and other golf equipment, like water bottles to quench your thirst while under the sun, or an extra shirt, or your regular shoes. On the other hand, a golf club cover covers the edge of your golf club. This is done so to protect your golf club from unwanted scratches and dents. Dents can cause your drive to go from ok to bad.
Dents in golf clubs can affect the drive of your golf ball. With this golf equipment, you can take care of the state of your club and your game.
One golf piece of equipment that you need to invest on is a good pair of golf shoes. Golf shoes are different from usual rubber shoes or walking shoes. Golf shoes are used to walk on greens – the type where the sport is played. Golf shoes usually have pointed rubber under the soles to grip the earth and sand under your feet. This way, unnecessary shaking or moving is avoided. This is important because shaking can cause you to miss the golf ball or hit the golf ball in the wrong direction. If you plan to play professional golf, a good pair of golf shoes is necessary golf equipment to add up to your list. Choose one that is sturdy yet comfortable enough for you to walk.
Golf is a sport that requires walking from one hole to another or where your ball landed (you can not use golf carts on the greens), and thus, if your golf shoes are uncomfortable, you would have a hard time concentrating on your game.
A golf equipment usually provided by most golf courses (aside from the golf ball) is the tee. The tee is the tiny pin-like thing that you punch to the ground to stand your ball into. The tee is used in teeing off (the start of your first drive), thus the name.
The most amazing golf equipment ever created (for me, that is) is the golf cart. Golf carts can take you from one hole to the other, though as I said earlier, they are not allowed on the greens, they still lessen the burden of having to walk under the hot sun. This golf equipment can be acquired from golf courses. Golf players are usually made to use golf equipment to give them a better and easier time playing the sport.
Many specialty shops and sports shops offer golf equipment. The internet is also a good source of golf equipment. Second-hand golf equipment is even auctioned off the internet if you are on a tight budget. Check out your local golf shop, sports shop, specialty shops, E-bay, or Yahoo! for your golf equipment needs.
