Whether you are a serious golfer, or you are just starting out in this fun, leisurely sport, then there are a few basic items you're going to need. After all, you can't exactly play a sport without being prepared with all of the necessary equipment, right? First and foremost, you're going to need some golf balls, and some golf clubs (often referred to as golf drivers). A golf caddy can make toting around these basic items and many others a lot easier, and much more convenient. And if you plan on spending any time on the green and on a regular golf course, then you'll want some golf apparel to make playing your game more enjoyable, while looking stylish and feeling comfortable.

There are two pieces of golf equipment that you can't play the game without: the golf ball and the golf club. There are thousands of other golf accessories out there, but these are the two that the game cannot proceed without.

The golf ball is available in a dozen different varieties, if not more, but the standard ball will be 1.62" in diameter, and weigh no more than 1.68 ounces. The golf ball should also be approved by the United States Golf Association if you plan on participating in tournaments or professional games. If not, then you're free to use any type of golf ball that you wish.

The golf club comes in a variety of styles, from the driver to the wood, and many others in between. It may be made out of metal or wood, with a heavy, thick plastic or metal bottom -- the wedge. The handle is referred to as the shaft, and may have rubber grips for comfort and ease of use attached to the top third or quarter of it.

A golf club may be referred to as a driver. Golf drivers are the most important clubs you'll be using. These come in stainless steel or titanium, have different angles and sweet spots, and are comprised of different materials for the heads and the wedges.

Play your game of golf in style with golf apparel. Your basic wardrobe should consist of comfortable, cotton blend pants, shorts or a skirt (many ladies may prefer what's known as a skort; this piece of golf apparel features a skirt with attached shorts beneath), and of course, the golf shirt. The golf short is a soft, cotton blend, is good at wicking moisture and also repelling damaging UVA and UVB sun rays.

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K. Green offering a brief explanation for the necessities of golf equipment including golf drivers and golf apparel.