Get a Grip – Use a Glove When You Play Golf
Although not a necessity, a golf glove is an important accessory to take advantage of to help your game. The grip is a critical part of the set up and preparing to hit the golf ball. It is a natural tendency for the golf club to turn in your hands as you swing if it is not held properly. When I first started playing golf I never wanted to use a glove as I thought it felt more comfortable without one. After a while watching other better players and also almost every golf professional using a glove when they played golf I thought there must be some advantage to wearing one.
One day I decided to try out a glove and purchased a Footjoy Leather Model. Footjoy was a known brand at the time and very popular for their golf shoes and gloves. Wearing a golf glove felt uncomfortable at first, but once I got used to the feel I would never play without one again. It allowed me to grip and hold the club with more confidence as the grip felt like it locked in when I used a glove. As with golf balls and clubs there are many different brand names of golf gloves for sale. The manufacturers of golf clubs and balls such as Titleist, Callaway, Taylor Made, Ping, Top Flite, Orlimar, Wilson and the like all carry a full line of golf gloves. I have tried many golf gloves by most of the names noted but Footjoy is still my glove of choice. Be sure to try a golf glove next time you play and you may be in for a pleasant surprise. Remember to Get a Grip and Happy Golfing to All!