| The game of golf is one that encompasses many | | | | of your car, because this way you can compare |
| different facets. One must be focused, | | | | your old stuff with some of what they can |
| courteous and be well trained in his skill. | | | | offer you. Good shops have a practice range |
| The latter must be crafted by practice and | | | | set up so that you can demo clubs. If your |
| using the right tools that can bring out the | | | | drive is what you are looking to improve, |
| best result of your skill. In no way does | | | | first look at only drivers. Swing with your |
| equipment define the player, but it can | | | | old club and then try three recommended |
| refine the overall result. Almost any | | | | clubs. Correcting your slice or distance |
| professional will stress that it is hard to | | | | could come from two very different clubs. |
| project your best effort without the right | | | | Treat every club the same. You may only need |
| tools. Finding the right tools is not as | | | | a new 9 iron for chipping. Buying a full set |
| easy as just dropping a large amount of money | | | | of brand new Ping clubs could hurt your game |
| at a pro shop. There are some things you | | | | more than it helps. Stay with what works and |
| should know when you are choosing your | | | | go from there. People who work in pro shops |
| equipment that will make a big difference. | | | | are avid and fellow players; there is a lot |
| | | | of free advice that you can get from people |
| Many amateur golfers will stress that getting | | | | who work in these shops. The main reason to |
| the best equipment for the least price is | | | | buy a brand new set of clubs is that you are |
| key. As you refine your skill, you refine | | | | proficient with your existing set of clubs |
| your tools to perpetuate your game. An | | | | and simply want to extend your game. This is |
| expensive set of clubs will never ensure a | | | | an uncommon situation for most amateurs, and |
| better score. Taking the time to select all | | | | it is a common mistake to simply buy a new |
| of your equipment will be well spent if your | | | | set of clubs. If you separate your game into |
| do it correctly. Begin your search with | | | | three parts (long, middle and short game), |
| visiting a couple of local golf shops and | | | | you will be able to start dissecting what you |
| inquire your desire for equipment. Make sure | | | | really need to improve. |
| to throw your existing equipment in the trunk | | | | |