So, you’ve bought your shoes and your clubs and you’re feeling pretty good about your game…Congratulations – you are on your way to being a real golfer! As you stroll down the course, you start to notice other items that more experienced golfers are using and wonder if you need these items, too.

As with many sports or hobbies, you start with the basics in golf, then you can accessorize your game as you go. They probably won’t make your game any better, but may make life easier along the course. Here are some of the more popular golf accessories:

  1. Golf Bag Organizers – If you’re interested in interested protecting your equipment and not having to search for the iron you’ve chosen to play.
  2. Golf bag Rain Covers – to protect your clubs in case of an unexpected rain shower
  3. Golf Ball Pickups – a suction cup fits on the end of your putter, allowing you to retrieve your ball from the cup without bending down.
  4. Golf Ball Retrievers – Allows you to grab your ball from any hazard along the way -water, bushes, sand, rocks and even trees.
  5. Tees – come in a variety of colors and materials. There are tees with designs, rubber tees, even tees that have a wider than usual design to allow for consistent swings.
  6. Golf gloves – especially helpful when it rains or if your hands are sweating during that business golf outing
  7. Golf Towels – again, in a variety of colors and materials, this will help you clean your club after your shot
  8. And finally, the accessory every golfer loves – the Walking Chair. This handy device will fit in your golf bag and will set up quickly, allowing you to sit for a few minutes while you are waiting for your turn.