The Right Golf Attire For The Course

All types of recreational sports have certain rules of dress, and golf is one of them. You'll have to wear the right golf attire in order to tee it up on the course. By coming out in a pair of torn blue jean shorts, t-shirt and sneakers won't get the job done. Here are a few golf attire tips.

Golf Shirts

Picking out a golf shirt is a matter of personal choice, but most all golf courses around the country require a golf shirt with a collar. You'll find golf shirts in both long and short sleeves that will suit your needs for any type of weather conditions. Name brand shirts can run from $30 up over $100, but they are well worth the money. Not only do they look and feel great, they will also last a long time.

I would recommend sticking with a 100% cotton shirt. Pima cotton is the type to get if at all possible. Pima is much more durable and softer than regular cotton.

Golf Pants/Shorts

Very few golf courses will allow blue jeans, whether it be pants or shorts. Spandex pants are also another no-no. For mens golf attire, you'll need a pair of golf pants or Bermuda shorts.

For ladies golf attire, its golf shorts, pants, or dress shorts. Another thing to remember is that lighter colors are good in hot weather, with darker colors working well in cooler weather.

Golf Shoes

Wearing tennis shoes or sneakers out on the golf course are not good golf attire. You need to spend a few dollars and get yourself a good pair of golf shoes. For less than $100 you can find a real nice pair that will last for years in the future.

The other benefits of golf shoes are that they are specially designed to help keep you balanced during your golf swing, keeping you from slipping and possibly even injuring yourself. Tennis shoes can be slippery, especially in wet conditions.

The most important point here is to find you a pair of golf shoes that are comfortable and give you the support you need. Golf shoes can improve your scores on the course, especially in wet conditions. To go along with your new golf shoes should also be a good pair of socks. A pair of socks that are well cushioned will help keep your feet even more comfortable.

Golf Jacket

If you're playing in fall or spring weather, a golf jacket can become quite useful. You can find nice quality golf jackets in any golf or sporting goods store, as well as online at many golf websites. Ranging in price from around $50 all the way up to $250, golf jackets come in many different styles including, sleeveless, half sleeves, and full sleeve. Deciding on which type is really a matter of personal choice.

Golf attire doesn't have to cost thousands of dollars. For a couple of hundred dollars you can be set up and ready to hit the first tee.