Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Golf Equipment for Beginners

By Jerry Watkins


Becoming overwhelmed by the available golf equipment is quite easy to do, especially when you first start playing. Many things get advertised as perfect for new golfers, but many of them fall short of actually being ideal for beginners. When you start off purchasing the equipment that will help you build a solid foundation for your golf game, you will be much better off than if you spend a lot of money on everything else.

The first piece of equipment you should invest in is a good pair of golf shoes. Your shoes should fit well and be comfortable to wear because you spend a lot of time on your feet during a game of golf. To avoid being uncomfortable during your first few games while breaking in your shoes, try wearing them off the course or to the driving range first. The spikes on your shoes will need to be appropriate for the courses that you'll be playing most frequently.

Golf balls are also good to buy as part of your beginner golf equipment. When you first start playing, odds are you'll lose plenty of balls. Finding the ball that matches your style of golf can take some time. One good suggestion to consider as a beginning golfer looking for the right equipment is to buy recycled golf balls. Available in large packages of mixed brands, recycled balls have been recovered from water hazards. This allows you to try out various brands to find the best fit without having to buy them all new.

Ultimately, you'll want to buy a buy marker. Truly, if you play golf with others you want to know which ball is yours, especially when the others you are playing with landed in a really bad spot. Ball markers will assist you in saving money as you can have fewer difficulties recognizing your ball from others although it will also assist you in keeping a more precise account of where your ball is landing. This permits you to keep better track of how precisely you're hitting the ball and in what direction it has a tendency to go off course.

When buying starter golf equipment, start small. Then you can add more expensive pieces one at a time until you have the set you are confident will help you accomplish all your goals on the course and at the driving range. This is how you get the most bang for your buck when getting started with the great game of golf.




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