Just like any other activity played for the first time, you need to know some things before you can actually swing your golf club. These courses need not come from Tiger Woods or from your treasured experience in the US Open. A few easy things will suffice.

Of course, you need to know your best friend – your club. Just like a tennis racket or a baseball bat, this defines your sport. A golf club is made of metal strong enough to unleash your power even if you make a gentle swing. Since it is your best friend, you need to give a part of you to have it. Buying your own club is actually second in expense next to your membership in a golf country club.

Buying golf equipment can be like throwing your money into the wind, but armed with some fore-knowledge you can save yourself some time and money when you’re selecting golf clubs for yourself. As with most things in life, you can either spend a lot of money in one go or you can spend a little several times, before you get what you really want.

If you are just starting out and are not 100% sure that you want to commit yourself to the addictive game of golf, you should either rent golf clubs at the clubhouse on the golf course, or purchase a beginner’s set of golf clubs.