May 3, 2010
Golf For Beginners. What To Wear
If you are new to golf you may be wondering what you should wear on the driving range, around the practice area and on the golf course. You will want to fit in with other golfers and not be an obvious beginner.
You will want to look the part but not stand out, particularly when you are learning to play otherwise you will draw attention to yourself unnecessarily. This may inhibit you and distract you.
There are dress codes for playing golf, but they are not as rigid as you might think and it does depend on what you are doing, and the types of golf course you are playing on.
On the driving range, the practice area and for lessons with the golf pro it doesn’t matter too much what you wear. Certainly there isn’t a problem on the driving range. Wear what you like, but you should be comfortable.
A casual sports shirt, a sweater or fleece, a pair of jeans or casual pants will do. It is advisable to have some golf shoes, although this is not absolutely necessary in the very early stages of learning the game. Trainers or sport shoes will do on the range and practice areas.
On the golf course you are usually not allowed to play in jeans or a tee-shirt. Casual pants and sports or polo shirts should usually be worn. Look at what the golfers on TV are wearing and wear something similar to them – perhaps avoiding John Daly and Ian Poulter for style!
Golf need not be expensive when you first start to learn to play. You DON’T need to buy branded clothing. Something clean, comfortable and presentable should be acceptable.
If you’re in doubt, contact the golf course first and ask them what their dress codes are.
