Golf Equipment Necessary for Enjoying the Game

In order to thoroughly enjoy any sport, a person is required to have proper equipment including the attire. Golf is one of those sports that require an interested person to know and understand different equipment to have complete knowledge about the game.

The attire

A person cannot just enter a golf range without proper attire. He cannot expect to be permitted to play with whatever attire. All golf ranges have their own set of attire. But the universal set of attire consists of neat collared polo shirts and golf pants. A golfer is suggested to avoid wearing cargo pants or jeans to the golf field. Also, rubber shoes are not allowed on the fields as they can ruin the grass. In order to enjoy the game, a good pair of golf shoes is recommended.

The golf club

This is the equipment you need to hit the ball. In a regular game, a person can carry maximum 14 clubs at a time. There are different kinds of golf clubs, which every player has to understand. Each club type results in different flight distance and degree of loft. The basic clubs used by people are – wedges, putters, hybrid club, woods and irons.

The golf ball

Ball is small golfing equipment covered with dimples. These are typically white in colour, but neon coloured balls are also used by players to make it easier to locate. This equipment has strict regulations imposed upon it. These balls are not allowed to be used until they pass the test of approval by the concerned authorities. Two types of balls are used by the players – recreational and advanced.  

All the above mentioned objects are must buy golf equipment in UAE. However, there is optional equipment, which golfers find convenient:

Ball marker

It is used to mark the exact spot where the ball landed, just in case the player has to temporarily remove the ball. Though players are not allowed to remove their ball, but there are exceptions in a few cases. For instance, when the balls lands on the putting line of the opponent and it is required to be temporarily moved out of the way.

Golf tee

This equipment is used by players to elevate the ball from the ground in order to make an easier shot for the player. It is a tiny spike like structure with a cup on the top to place the ball. It is pushed into the ground and used at the beginning of the round.

A bag

A golf bag is an important equipment to buy for clubs storage. It is basically characterised by the number of pockets it holds for storing golf equipment.