Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Which Type of Gear Should a Beginning Golfer Spend Money On?

By Roland Clarkston


Every golfer just starting out needs some vital equipment as a way to really start out with the game of golf. There are some items that are totally obvious and others that may astound you to learn that you need. When you start out with excellent golf equipment you'll come to find out that you enjoy the game a whole lot more and that you get a whole lot more out of the complete experience.

Most beginning golfers go immediately on an unnecessary spending spree. There are some pieces of golf equipment and/or gear that are absolutely essential for helping you get your game off on the right foot. That doesn't mean that every shiny new object advertised on television, golf shows or infomercials is going to do loads to improve your golf game. Most of these pieces of equipment will only hurt your wallet, not help your game. You're better off focusing on a few key pieces of golf equipment and saving the advanced gadgets for later.

The first piece of golf equipment to invest in is a golf bag. This is not the cheapest piece of golf equipment you're going to come across but if you plan to be in the game for a while it is worth the investment. You will carry everything else in your golf bag. As you compare the different brands, styles, and prices, keep a few things in mind. The first thing to keep in mind is the bag should be comfortable to carry. Next, if you don't want to rent a cart or hire a caddy every time you play, you should consider getting a bag with a built-in stand. The final thing is to make sure it has plenty of room and organizational capacity to carry around the most important equipment for you to have with room to grow.

One of your first investments should be in a good pair of gloves. Golf gloves are designated for left or right handed golfers and typically come in packs of one. You can find them in pairs but it isn't necessary to purchase two gloves for golf unless that is simply your personal preference. You may be wondering why gloves are so important for golfing. The biggest reason is they keep you from developing blisters which can be common from gripping the club. You need to be sure that your gloves fit well without cutting off the circulation which can interfere with game play.

You will also want to invest a high quality putter. Woods and drivers receive the majority of most people's attention in the hopes of getting extra distance. You will be able to really take your game to the next level if you focus more on your short game, the strokes that take place on or near the green. Try a few putters out in the store, most golf stores have a small "green" area where you can check them out to get a feel for the putter to see which loft, shaft length, and grip you prefer best, and then compare prices online to get the best deal.

The final thing to invest in is a decent divot tool. It might not help your game play as a piece of golf equipment but golf remains a gentleman's sport. One of the rules of the green is to repair any damage your ball does to the green so the next player isn't impaired by dents and clumps you've left behind.

You'll notice a plethora of golf equipment items which declare themselves as the most excellent for beginners. But, when you get these pieces of equipment to begin with you'll find that there really is little else you need in order to learn the basics of the game. As your skills become greater, you can start adding new pieces to your supply for more of a range and potential in your golf game.

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.

If you start out with these basics, you will find you are ready for the next level in no time.




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