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A Guide for Those Starting Out in Golf

Getting into golf can feel overwhelming at first, from understanding the rules and terminology to knowing what clubs you need and what to wear on the course. But with the right advice, you'll be ready to enjoy the game in no time. That's why we've put together this guide, to help make starting out as simple as possible.

 

Or for personalised advice, visit one of our 80 stores. Our staff are passionate golfers who love helping beginners find their feet, no jargon, no pressure, just honest advice tailored to you. Whether you're not sure where to begin or just want to try a club before you buy, we're here to help.

 

From beginner essentials and the right clothing to finding clubs that suit your game and budget, we'll make sure your first steps into golf are the right ones. Find your nearest store and come in for a chat.

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Golf Essentials / Clubs

Drivers

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A driver is the longest club in your bag with the biggest club head designed for long shots off the tee and a part of the woods family.

Fairway Woods

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These are higher lofted woods to offer control off the tee and to help launch the ball off the fairway. There are various woods ranging from 3-wood to 9-wood, all with different lofts to go different distances.

Hybrids

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A Hybrid is used to launch the ball with greater consistency than a traditional long iron.

Irons

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With a shorter shaft and a smaller, flatter club head, irons typically range from a 3 - SW iron with different lofts to go different distances.

Wedges

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Wedges look similar to irons but are designed with the highest loft and used for shorter approach shots to the green. Most golfers start with a pitching wedge and sand wedge (for bunkers) and you can get wedges of varying degrees from 44 degrees to 60 degrees, to help with different shots around the greens.

Putters

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Only to be used on or around the green, the putter is the most used club and is for stroking the ball into the hole.

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Golf Essentials / Equipment

Gloves

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Golf gloves are worn on the opposite hand. Right handers need a left handed glove, lefties need a right handed glove. A glove is used for grip and to stop the club from twisting in your hand.

Balls

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Golf balls are an essential to play golf. It's also important you play with the right ball as different balls are better suited to different players

Bags

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Golf bags are needed to keep your golf clubs safe and organised, hold golf balls, clothing, and even store drinks and snacks for the course.

Tees

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Tees are only used on the tee box and are used to prop up the ball. Although they aren't needed to play golf they help when hitting the ball

Shoes

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Golf shoes are designed to give you more traction, stability and comfort when you play golf

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