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Golf Equipment: Beyond Clubs And Golf Balls
By Angus MacLeod

When one thinks of golf equipment, generally the first thing that comes to mind is golf clubs and golf balls. However, there are other pieces of golf equipment that can be utilized by a golfer to improve their game as well as equipment that speaks to their love of the game.

Some of those additional pieces of golf equipment can include markers, devices to keep golf score and items worn by the golfer.

Golf Markers

When putting on the green there are certain rules of golfing etiquette that need to be followed. One of those rules is that the player who is the furthest away from the cup gets to putt first. Therefore, it is important that golf balls situated between the furthest ball and the cup be removed so that the furthest player has a clear shot at the pin. Golfing etiquette allows for the ball to be picked up and marked with a golf marker.

Therefore, a practical piece of golf equipment is a golf marker. This item is a rounded peg that is attached to a thin dime-like platform. When picking up the golf ball this peg is inserted into the green to mark the position of the ball.

These golf markers can be made from either plastic, wood or metal. In addition this piece of golf equipment can be personalized with a golfer's name, initials or other unique features.  

Golf Score Keeper

An important part of the golf game is keeping score. Each stroke that it takes to put the ball in the hole on the green is counted as part of the golfer's score. An important piece of golf equipment to help the golfer in keeping track and tabulating their score is a golf scorekeeper.

There are a variety of golf scorekeepers. Examples of this piece of golf equipment can range from counters that can be attached to the golf bag or clipped onto the back of the golfers golfing glove. In addition, certain golf scorekeepers can be advanced manually each time a stroke is taken or the scorekeepers can utilize digital technology.

Hat And Shoes

It can be argued that items which are worn by the golfer are part of golf equipment needs. The right clothes will not only protect the golfer from the outdoor elements, but will meet the requirements of certain golf courses.

One of the most important items to be worn by the golfer is a protective hat. Wearing the right hat will protect the golfer from the sun as well as provide shade for the eyes.

Another important piece of golf equipment to be worn is golf shoes. There are basically two types of golf shoes and are categorized as those shoes with and without spikes. Before choosing shoes with spikes, it is important to connect with the golf course to make sure that spiked golf shoes are permissible. In addition, the golfer will want to select golf shoes that are comfortable. This is due to the fact that the walking distances of playing golf maybe require covering a distance of four miles.

Author Details:
Angus MacLeod, copywriter for various websites including, Golf in Scotland and The A to Z of with his main interests being golf and fishing, especially when in Scotland.

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