Essentials for new golfer?

[rpxr400]

Hi - I am just getting into golf. I just bought a set of clubs yesterday - Wilson Deep Red.

Now, I need to know what the other essentials are needed to get me going - other than some balls and shoes.

Myself and a coworker will be taking some lessons shortly. I know I have a long way to go, but I'm looking forward to learning the game.

Thanks, in advance for your suggestions.

Rick

 

[footballking732]

tees of the proper height.
golf gloves(either synthetic or leather with leather being much more expensive and less durable but also better feeling)
maybe a golf hat
goflf bag

i cant think of any more, but im sure that there are more.

 

[SiberianDVM]

The most important stick in the bag is the putter.

 

[RickinMA]

in addition to clubs, you'll need some balls and a bag to put the clubs in

patience and a good attitude are important to - sometimes beer helps

 

[Bubble Head]

For balls, get low spin. Go to a golf shop and ask for low spin balls. Much less frustrating when you are new to the game.

 

[rpxr400]

Thanks for the responses so far. The set came with a bag. It's a complete set, consisting of:

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]1, 3, 5 Titanium Composite Woods with Graphite shafts.
3 & 4 Hybrid clubs with graphite shafts
5, 6, 7, 8, 9 irons with True Temper Steel shafts
Pitching wedge, Sand wedge and Lob wedge with Steel shafts
An alignment putter with double milled polymer face
Deluxe stand bag and 3 headcovers for the driver and fairway woods.[/FONT]

 

[mddubya]

Golf shoes and a divot repair tool.

 

[eclark53520]

Golf shoes and a divot repair tool.

Most importantly the knowledge on HOW TO USE the divot repair tool...

YouTube: Proper Use of Divot Repair Tool



A good read for a newer player is "Golf for Dummies" there is alot of good ethics stuff and pritty good read about the golf swing. Wrote in a humorous manner and is really fun to read.

Amazon.com: Golf For Dummies

 

[wirehair]

In addition to the stuff mentioned above, here's what you outta carry.

• A light weight rain jacket.
• A couple of Band Aids & a roll of tape.
• A sharpie to mark golf balls.
• A beer coozie.
• A towel

You'll also accumulate "miscellaneous stuff" in your bag, here's what I found in mine:

• Pencils, lots of pencils.
• A mini-bottle of Jim Beam
• Aleve
• Tic-Tacs
• A watch
• An oil cloth (for carbon steel putters)

 

[Release]

Besides the good list generated above.
Sun Screen ( non oil type, spf 30 or stronger ), Advil or other type of ibuprofen.
I can't stress the importance of a goof pair of golf shoes, a comfortable pair but also provide good traction will benefit your health and stabilize your weight shift during swing.

 

[Pa Jayhawk]

In addition to the stuff mentioned above, here's what you outta carry.

• A light weight rain jacket.
• A couple of Band Aids & a roll of tape.
• A sharpie to mark golf balls.
• A beer coozie.
• A towel

You'll also accumulate "miscellaneous stuff" in your bag, here's what I found in mine:

• Pencils, lots of pencils.
• A mini-bottle of Jim Beam
• Aleve
• Tic-Tacs
• A watch
• An oil cloth (for carbon steel putters)

Let's see, big bottle of Crown Royal, Aleve bottle that contains Ibuprofen, Range Finder, GPS, Visiball Sunglasses, portable battery powered Margarita maker, :laugh:let's see, they always say a pictures worth a thousand words, although I am not sure I can say this in a thousand words...

Maybe this will help, or not...

Actually outside outside of what has been mentioned, a couple others to consider especially if you ride in a cart or don't mind the extra weight (although I carry them even when I walk) are possibly a little mini first aid kit with among other things some sunscreen, Cortaid or something for bites or Poison Ivy, first aid tape mainly for calluses on hands, bug spray, a spike tool and a few extra shoe spikes, and definately a pair of sunglasses just for the bag. If you get into leagues or competition, may not hurt to have a rule book that you can get for a couple bucks. Also carry some bigger ziplocs to protect stuff from water if need be.

edit 1 - I think I need to do an update to "What's in the bag", this picture is old

 

[MCDavis]

Geez, guys...all you need to play 18 holes is clubs, bag w/towel attached, balls, tees (which can double as a divot tool if you know how), shoes, and your fluid of choice. Put the lotion on at the car or before you arrive. If it doesn't last 4 hours, it's cheap...buy better lotion. Grab a snack at the turn and eat it on the way to 10.

You'll especially appreciate this if you walk and carry...makes the bag much, much lighter.

 

[nixdad]

Don't forget a bright pastel colored, striped collored golf shirt. While you're at it, how about a pair of pants to match as well as a pair of white golf shoes. Oh yeah, you'll need a white belt with that.

 

[Pa Jayhawk]

Geez, guys...all you need to play 18 holes is clubs,....

I knew I forgot something....

 

[SiberianDVM]

Don't forget a bright pastel colored, striped collored golf shirt. While you're at it, how about a pair of pants to match as well as a pair of white golf shoes. Oh yeah, you'll need a white belt with that.

Or, you can wear this:

Just be sure to bring your "A" game.