Golf Clothing | Starting out in Golf – Rules and Etiquette – Golf Clothing and Tipping

It is common for golf course to set their own dress code. It is therefore important to find out exactly what these regulations are and how stringent they are in adhering to them. Remember that above all the course and its members will expect you to dress appropriately. Find out what the dress code is at the course you're playing and dress appropriately. Often smart casual clothing will be suitable though it recommended that you call ahead, golf clothing is widely available at a range of prices, so there is no need for embarrassment on your first round.

Golf shoes are usually not a stipulated requirement, though if you do have a pair it may be advisable to consult the courses policy of hard and soft spikes before the game. Golf gloves are an optional piece of golf equipment for the golfer, but are considered as good things to have and use.

When taking part in a round of golf it is possible that you may encounter a circumstance in which tipping is in question. It is feasible that in some private courses that this may be an expectation, so ensure you have suitable money for on course services, such as golf cart jockeys and beverage cart drivers. These may not arise at all clubs but it is not unheard of, and it is a good thing to keep in mind that the appropriate amount to tip goes up in direct proportion to the green fee. Though in municipal courses, tipping is very rarely an issue.

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