| Golf Gear - What you need to Know before You | | | | ball. As for golf balls, you don't need |
| Start | | | | anything fancy when you're starting out. |
| | | | Since you may end up losing a few to the |
| Everyone is getting into the sport of golf | | | | water hazards don't spend a lot. |
| these days. It's relaxing, and a fun way to | | | | |
| spend some time outdoors with friends or | | | | Golf Attire |
| business associates. While you certainly | | | | |
| don't need to buy all the golf gear required | | | | When heading to a new golf club for the first |
| on your first outing, it is a good idea to | | | | time, you may want to check up on their dress |
| know what you need. Golf can be a very | | | | code. Yes, that's right, a dress code. Even |
| expensive game when you factor in all the | | | | the most inexpensive golf courses typically |
| golf gear, clothing, and green fees. But if | | | | have a dress code in place that while not |
| you're just starting out, don't break the | | | | strictly enforced, is important if you want |
| bank until you're sure golf is the game for | | | | to immerse yourself in golf culture. |
| you. | | | | |
| | | | Typically collared shirts, long shorts, and |
| The first and most important equipment you'll | | | | golf shoes are required. Don't expect to head |
| need is golf clubs. If you've never played | | | | out onto the course in your cut-off jeans |
| before you may want to rent a set from the | | | | though. Not only is this frowned upon, but it |
| pro shop at the golf course. You can buy golf | | | | can get extremely uncomfortable. Most pro |
| clubs for under $50, but a good quality set | | | | shops offer a complete line of men's and |
| will cost you much more than that. You may | | | | women's golf wear. |
| even want to consider buying a used set if | | | | |
| your budget is stretched a little tight. | | | | With all this golf gear you're now ready to |
| | | | get started. A last piece of advice, the best |
| In addition to your clubs, you'll need balls | | | | thing you can do for your game is to take a |
| and tees. Tees are fairly straightforward, | | | | couple lessons before your first outing. This |
| but you may want to buy quite a few if you're | | | | will give you the basics you need to become a |
| just starting out since you may end up | | | | great golfer in no time. |
| hitting the tee more often then the golf | | | | |