Essential golf accessories
Are you suddenly inspired to take up golf? To get started, you’ll need to purchase some essential golf accessories.
Some accessories are essential from the beginning of golf and will allow you to progress quite quickly. Others are not necessary at the beginning but can be very interesting to have over time: you will not only be able to improve your physical condition, but also consolidate your game. There are accessories for golfers for all budgets, but you have to focus on quality to be sure to enjoy them for a while.
Let’s take a look at the most essential accessories for golf, whether you are a beginner or an experienced golfer.
Golf balls: the basic accessory
To play golf, golf balls are essential accessories. On the market, there are many models incorporating different technologies. Originally, they were made of wood, then leather, but today rubber is the most commonly used material.
From entry-level balls of basic construction to those made with high quality materials, there is something for everyone on the market. Before making a purchase, it is important to ensure that the ball has a minimum diameter of 42 millimeters and weighs no more than 45 grams.
The golf tee
The tee is a small accessory that comes in very handy when playing golf. It raises the ball a few inches off the ground to make the shot easier to play. It is therefore used to make tee shots. It is generally used at the beginning of the course to avoid damaging the ground.
Golf tees are available in a variety of heights, depending on the golfer’s style of play and especially the club they use. The models on sale can be made of plastic or wood. Although plastic is more expensive, it lasts longer.
The relief pitch
When the ball lands on the green, it automatically leaves an impact in the ground called “pitch”. The use of a pitch lifter is therefore essential, even fundamental to golf. It is used to repair the green by raising the hole that was formed with the impact of the ball and thus to level the ground. Otherwise, the ground will take much longer to remodel.
For a minimum of space, some equipment brands offer golfers models that automatically unfold and fold up in a jiffy. Thus, it appears easier to store them in his pocket.
Golf gloves for men and women
The golf glove is part of the golfer’s outfit. When you are a beginner, it is essential to wear one. It is only worn on the non-weight bearing hand. That is to say on the left hand for a right-handed golfer and vice versa: there are specific gloves for left-handed and right-handed golfers. The glove has two main advantages: it protects your skin from possible irritations during the game and it ensures a better adhesion to the club’s grip.
On the market, there are many models of golf gloves (right-handed, left-handed), made of different materials (leather, synthetic materials, etc.). There are also rain gloves. Thus, men, women and children can get them.
The golf net or ball catcher
It is an accessory that can be very useful especially when playing on a course with many water hazards or high rough. Golf landing nets make it much easier to retrieve inaccessible balls.
There are many shapes of golf landing nets on the market. Some models feature a lightweight, durable design with a fiberglass handle (telescoping and adjustable) for a better grip for the player. Most ball collectors are easy to use. It is the head that allows you to pick up the ball in any direction.
Scorers and counters
Are you focused on your game and not keeping track of your score? By purchasing a golf scorekeeper, you will no longer have a problem.
Stroke counters and golf scorers are very practical accessories, whether you are playing alone or in pairs. A scorekeeper is very easy to use, most of the time you just have to press the button to count a shot. In the case of the two-person scorekeepers, you can even compare your number of strokes for each hole without having any doubts about the total number of strokes.
There are also “scoreband” scorekeepers in the form of bracelet, a little more advanced. A scoreband scorekeeper will be light, convenient to wear on the handle and water resistant.
Other accessories
There are many accessories to perfect your golf game: alignment rods and mirrors, practice mats and nets