Global Sports: Golf Equipment for Beginners

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Golf Equipment for Beginners

By Victor Moldey


When you're just getting started as a golfer you might be overwhelmed by all the options that are available for beginners when it comes to golf equipment. While there are many things advertised as perfect for beginning golfers, many fall short of being ideally suited for beginners. When you pick the right pieces of equipment to help you build a solid foundation in golf you'll be much better off than if you spend a lot of money on equipment that isn't going to offer much help for your game.

A golf bag should be the first piece of golf equipment that you invest in. If you intend to play the game for a long time, a golf bag is a good investment but not necessarily a cheap one. Your golf bag is how you'll carry everything else you'll need. You'll need to keep a few things in mind when comparing brands, styles, and prices. First, make sure the bag is comfortable to carry around. The next thing is whether you want a bag with a built-in stand, which we would recommend if you don't want to rent a cart or hire a caddy every time you play.

Finally, make sure it offers plenty of room and organizational capacity to carry around the equipment that is most important for you to have on hand with a little room to grow. Your next investment should be a high quality putter. In an attempt to get extra distance, most people focus on drivers and woods. If you're really interested in bringing your game up to the next level, the short game (the strokes that take place near or on the green) is going to be where you need to improve most. You can compare prices online to get the best deal after testing out a few putters at a golf store to determine which loft, shaft length, and grip you prefer best.

You should also invest in protective eyewear. This often gets overlooked as being unimportant when beginners start purchasing golf equipment. But golf is a game that is played outside in the elements. And unprotected eyes can be seriously damaged by the sun. Not only will it be easier to see where you want your ball to go if you don't have to constantly shield your eyes, but you can keep better track of where actually goes,

You'll find many different pieces of golf equipment that claim to be ideal for beginners. Nevertheless, when you acquire these pieces of equipment at the start you'll come to find that there really aren't many other things you need in order to become knowledgeable of the basics of the game. As your skills progress, you can begin adding new pieces to your inventory for greater diversity and potential in your golf game.




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