I would like to learn how to play golf. However I do not have the money to go out and buy the golf equipment like new golf clubs, new shoes, new golf bag, etc. I was wondering if there are some ways to start playing golf that will not break my piggy bank?

There are many ways to give the game of golf a try before you sink much money into a lot of golf equipment. You have a couple of options here. The first is to go and buy am expensive new set of clubs. I do not recommend this on a small budget. HAHA What I would suggest doing is to go to your local golf course or driving range and ask if they have demo clubs such as irons and woods that you can use on the driving range. As the name reflects, a demo club is simply a sample of a product the facility has to allow people to try before they buy. Please do not misunderstand me. You are not obligated to purchase anything. It is like test driving a car. You can even use these clubs as you take lessons before purchasing your first full set. Using this method you will not need to spend the money on a golf bag as you do not have any golf equipment to carry yet.

The next question about golf equipment typically comes about golf shoes. Relax, this is not an area where you need to rush out and spend a bunch of money either. Typically your tennis shoes will work just fine to get you started. With this being said, I will add that a cross-training shoe is much better than a running shoe. The reason is that cross-training shoes are much more stable and will make it easier for you to keep your balance during your swing. This is very, very important to properly hit a golf ball. The running shoes are design with the thought of you moving forward while in motion and not having much if any movement side to side.

Now you are set with some golf equipment, so what else do you need? A place to use the golf equipment! You can go to a standalone driving range or a driving range at a golf course. There you can purchase buckets or bags of range balls also known as practice balls. They will come in different sizes as well as prices to fit your budget as well as how much time you have to spend. The other alternative is to find a park or a field and take your own practice balls. As you start his can also be good exercise for you as you will be the one picking them all up. You can create your own practice bag as most golf shops will sell used balls fairly cheap.

Let us know how it goes!!!

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