Contrary to what many people believe, playing golf doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are a range of playing and equipment options to meet different budgets and with the emergence of the current cost of living crisis, the vast majority of us are looking to make sure the money we spend on the game goes as far as possible. In this article, we’ll look at some of the common, expensive mistakes that golfers make – from buying the wrong equipment to joining the wrong golf club. Avoid these to make better, smarter buying choices.
9 Expensive Mistakes Every Golfer Needs To Avoid!
Buying Golf Clubs That Aren’t Forgiving Enough
Every golfer, no matter what your handicap, wants clubs that look great in the bag. The problem often comes when you get lured into buying beautiful clubs that don’t offer the level of forgiveness you need to play more consistently. This is particularly true within the iron category. The fact is, it doesn’t matter how good they look, if your scores go in the wrong direction you’ll need to invest in a new set of clubs. If in doubt, our advice would be to err on the side of extra forgiveness. The good news is that if you’re thinking about buying any of the best golf irons, there is often plenty of forgiveness built into good looking clubs.
Joining A Club That’s Too Far From Home
This one needs to be taken with a pinch of salt as everyone’s situation is different. For many golfers however, the key to getting value for money from a membership is the ability to get to the golf club when a window opens up in your schedule. Not having to plan every round of golf but playing and practising whenever the ebbs and flows of life allows can make all the difference when it comes to getting value from a traditional golf club membership.
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Using A Leather Glove In Wet Weather
Sometimes a smart investment will actually save you money. The best wet weather gloves are designed to help improve your hold of the club when the weather turns ugly. What you absolutely need to avoid is continuing to use your regular…
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