When a golfer first starts out playing golf, it is often with hire clubs or a borrowed set. Once they get bitten by the game, as most do, the basic golf equipment needed is:

Golf Bag - carry golf bag, travel golf bag or full trundler golf bag
Golf Trundler [optional] - manual or electric
Golf Clubs - a half set or full set
Golf Balls - buy cheaper balls, you will lose a few. Second hand balls are a good option
Golf Tees - make sure these are the right height for your clubs
Golf Shoes - soft sprigs are compulsory on most club course
Golf Clothing - most course have a strict dress code, so check with your local clubs
Golf Umbrella - for both wet and super hot sunny days
Divot Lifting Fork - for lifting dents made in the green
Golf Club Cleaning Brush
Small Towel - for cleaning balls during the game
A Driver - start out with your 3 Wood, progress to 1 wood, then a driver.
Pencil - for scoring cards or click scorer

And if you want proof that you don't need a full set of clubs to make a sub-90 round - check out the theory behing 'Four Sevens And A Putt'

Essential Golf Equipment For Beginners

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