What No Golf Bag Should Be Without

What No Golf Bag Should Be Without





Whether you are a golf pro or a rookie trying your best to learn the tricks of the trade,

golf can be a very difficult sport to learn. Without the right equipment, becoming an

expert golfer may be nearly impossible. So before you hit the fairway, here are a few

pieces of equipment you may want to ensure you have in your golf bag:



Drivers- Drivers are wood golf clubs (although they are called "wood" many now have

metal heads) which are used to shoot the ball long distances. This club is usually used

for the tee-shot since it is the furthest shot from the hole.



Wedges- Wedges are metal clubs used to lift the ball as opposed to shooting it far

distances. These would be used for high shots onto the green, perhaps to get out of a

bunker.



Putters- A putter is a golf club which is used for short distances and accuracy. Once you

are on the green and fairly close to the hole, the putter is the best club in order to make

the shot.



Tees- Every golfer needs tees in their bag. A tee is a small wedge which is inserted into

the ground for the ball to sit on. The tee elevates the golf ball and makes it easier to hit.

Tees are intended to be used on the first shot of a hole.



Golf Balls- A golf ball is a small, hard ball which is dimpled in order to reduce wind

resistance. It is impossible to play a game of golf without a golf ball and to assume you

will only need one for a whole game is slightly conceited. Even the best golf player in

the world will lose their ball on the course at some point, so it's important to make sure

you have back-ups. Most golfers like to keep anywhere from 3 to 9 extra balls in their

bag, just in case.



Golf Accessories- When it comes to your golf bag, golf accessories can mean anything

from grips to sunglasses and water. A game of golf can take a while and on a hot day a

bottle of water is essential in order to maintain hydration. Sunglasses are a key

component for shots which require looking in the sun's direction; without sunglasses

these shots would be nearly impossible.



Your golf bag components are key factors which can potentially make or break your

game. Without the right equipment, even the best golf player in the world would not be

up to par. If you want to be the ultimate golf champion and you feel you have the drive to

do it, grab your clubs and tee-off with these pieces of golf equipment which will bring

you one step closer to becoming the king (or queen) of the fairway.

About the Author

James Sampson is a golf enthusiast who has been golfing for 10 years. While his career

was in computers, his heart was in golf. Retired, James spends his time on his favorite

golf courses and as a contributing editor for http://www.golfballs101.com - a site that

does golf ball reviews and offers information on things like personalized golf balls.