What does the smell of freshly cut grass remind you of? Golf! The season has already started and, after such a long winter, it is so exciting to finally head back to the golf course. Some people don’t understand the fascination of golf. Golf presents challenges that are unique and can be exhilarating. Avoiding the bunkers, picking the right clubs and working around the wind are all parts of the game. It is not only about hitting a small ball around a nice course. It is about finesse, accuracy and good judgement.

Over 4 million people across the British Isles play golf. You probably can name Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia and Annika Sorenstam. But also a lot of celebrities enjoy a nice round of golf like David Beckham, Michael Owen, Hugh Grant, and Ronan Keating. There are many bloggers who write about the new clubs, shoes, or whatever is on the market. The internet is a great source to get in touch with other people who love that sport.

Here are some things you need to have a great time at the course with your friends or by yourself.

1. Clubs

Up to 14 clubs can be in your bag. But at first you only need a wood, a putter and two or three irons. Each club has a grip, a shaft and a clubhead. Texan golf clubs is great brand and they have a groundbreaking square design. The weight of the club has been repositioned to the extremes of the club therefore they increase the moment of inertia and deliver more distance and more forgiveness every golfer appreciates. These woods represent exceptional value and make playing the latest technologies affordable.

2. Bag

Another part of the equipment would be the golf bag to carry the clubs, balls, tee pegs, drinks, towel and anything that a golfer needs when playing. It is always good to buy a lightweight bag that has a rucksack-style strap. The Nike Tour Cart II Golf Bag features a 9.5inch top 14 way divider. A great feature is the cart strap locking system with integrated easy grip handles. It comes with a large towel loop, pen sleeve and glove patch. For British weather conditions it is convenient to have a matching rain hood. In total there are 13 forward facing functional pockets including fleece lined valuables pockets, insulated cooler pockets and two full length apparel pockets. It is a great bag for every golfer.

3. Golf balls

Golf balls are hard, white balls covered in dimples that support the balls fly through the air. There are many companies that produces golf balls. There are different balls and if you want to know what golf ball to get check out the PGA Professional that can advise you on the right ball for every individual golfer.

4. Irons, Woods, Putters

There are three types of woods. The Irons are generally used to hit the ball onto the green. If the ball lands in the hazards or rough the iron is the club to choose in that situation. Woods are used to hit the ball a long way. The best known wood is the ‘driver’ that a golfer uses to hit the ball from the tee onto the fairway. ‘Fairway woods’ get picked when there is a long way to go to the green. In the ‘good old days’ these kind of clubs were made out of wood, this is where the name comes from. Today they are made of metal but they kept the name. And then there are putters. These clubs are flat-faced clubs used to roll the ball on the green and into the hole. There are all kinds of shapes and sizes. It is the most important club in your bag. Make sure you find the one that makes you comfortable to play with because if you use the putter right it helps you to finish with a good score.

5. Clothing

Clothing for golf is not a difficult thing in golf. It is recommended to wear clothes that are suitable. It has to be comfortable and you should read the rules of the club you joined. The shoes can have plastic or metal spikes that stop them from slipping. Be careful that some courses only allow ‘soft spikes’. When it comes to the right clothes think about possible weather condition and when you are most likely to play. You probably need a waterproof jacket and maybe some waterproof trousers. Adding an umbrella to your bag is probably a smart advice. Golfers wear a glove on one hand to get a better grip and as prevention from blisters. That’s something you can think about while you are practicing and see if it makes sense to you to get one.

Prepared like this you can start your golf lessons and if you already a good player then check your equipment and what can be improved or replaced. There are many gimmicks you can find in online stores. Check first if you really need it. Again, the five most important things are listed here. Have fun and go book a tee time for the weekend.

Did you know?

The British Open – more properly called the Open Championship -  is one of the four golf majors, and the oldest, dating back to the 1860s.

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