Golf is known world over as the costliest and the most fashionable sport. Fashions change frequently and buying the latest trends for each season may not be easy, even for the very rich. Whatever be the sport, women are always conscious of fashion about the latest styles and trends.
Women's Golf Clothes
The way to go about buying the right and cheap women's golf clothes is to be aware of what is the current fashion in the sport. Spend some time looking at brand names such as Nike, Adidas and Ashworth, which are popular and pricey labels. In case, you like to change your look regularly and feel that new clothes give confidence, then opt for the cheaper women's golf clothes.
Some cheaper brands do offer more options, colors and designs that the more traditional companies tend to steer clear of. For those who like to stand out from the crowd and like being more individualistic this can be the best choice, as they can find the perfect items at a much lower price.
The Best Mix to suit Budget
Sometimes you may like to display the grand brand labels and appear to be always wearing the finest. In that case the best option would be to mix and match, for e.g., expensive clothes with some cheaper golf apparel, or expensive apparel with cheaper outfits.
Golfing Gear:
This is the total one- stop-buy. If you are a beginner with no knowledge about what is needed then buying the complete gear is the best choice. Some options in bargain price are as follows:
Previously Owned Gear is a perfect choice to start for beginners or for someone who doesn't want to spend much on equipment. Last year’s equipment, that has hardly used, usually costs half the new one’s price. A number of websites like EBAY, Callaway Golf Pre-owned and GolfClubExchange.com offer such equipment.
End of Season sale in any major golf store. It can be online or a department store. Selecting the perfect time i.e. at the end the season, you can get the gear at year end sales of a company or a store, at a slightly lower prices. The best time to buy is just after Christmas and right before the beginning of the new season. At this time stores will offer huge discounts on all the equipment. This especially holds true for items like golf shoes and clothes.
Golf Shoes for Women
Online shopping facilities are also available for accredited brands. You will find great variety and large discounts. There would be no time constraint, as you will be shopping from home, and you can buy only after completely satisfying yourself. Some of the popular brands of ladies golf shoes are Nike Golf, FootJoy, Bite, Calloway Golf, Etonic and Ecco. These are durable and comfortable.
These shoes will be available in any local Footlocker outlet or any other specialty sporting goods store.
They are available in almost all women’s shoes sizes, like narrow and wide widths etc. They are available in the colors of red, black, brown and white. These are also available in a durable leather construction. Buying waterproof shoes is good option. But if they are not available then, applying water proof spray on the shoes makes them good for all kinds of weather.
Most branded shoes offer an air cushioned insole or another form of comfort fit. These are comfortable and limit moisture build up inside the shoe. The shoes also have spikes on them. Removable spiked shoes are also available and they have an easy clean design.
Golf Balls
Golf Balls can cost a fortune and are also easily lost. Some thinking while buying these is the best thing. Monogrammed balls are good choice for marking yours in the field.
You can mark your ball at home which is an inexpensive and simple alternative to buying pricey monogrammed or souvenir golf ball. With a permanent marker you can mark the top of each ball with your initials; or use a simple.
Golf Bags
These are to carry clubs, tees, markers, and an umbrella or towel. The two major things that you should consider while choosing a golf bag are
- the gears that you will put into the bag
- the way you will carry the bag
There are basically three kinds of golf bags
The staff bag or tour bags- They have enough storage space for 14 standard golf clubs and have rooms for other golf equipments. They are generally available in leather and other premium materials. They are relatively high priced. They are preferred by those who have cuddies to carry.
Travel or carry bags- They are smaller bags and can be carried personally. They come in varying forms, sizes, and are rather smaller than the other golf bags. They have room for limited number of golf clubs, other small accessories and a number of golf balls only.
They come in plastic, nylon and other lighter materials mostly. Carry bags with added features that may expand the ease of use are also available. They are equipped mostly with straps and others with stands.
Cart golf bags- These are relatively smaller than the tour bags. These bags are designed exactly to be used by golf carts and require cuddies. They have lesser pockets and are generally made of light materials.
Golf Clubs
These are available as- Cast Iron Golf Club and Forged Iron Golf Club. Club size changes to suit the player. These range from standard to midsize, and oversized.
Standard clubs have a smaller head and a smaller sweet spot. These are the usual choice for advanced players and professionals.
Apart from these there are other additional add-ons like the Golf Gloves for Women and some other accessories. All these can be bought at a one-stop-sport store or there are many popular online stores offering these at concession prices. Irrespective of the apparel either in branded apparel or in bargain buy, enjoying the game is the main criteria.
By Madhu Vamsi