The biggest difference between a golf skirt and a tennis skirt is the length.

The second difference is the style.

Some golf skirts are looking more and more like tennis skirts so it can be somewhat confusing at times.

Athleisure wear and athletic or sports apparel have become a massive market. Both golf and tennis have benefitted from this as there are more and more new brands, styles, and choices.

How Tennis Skirts and Golf Skirts Differ

Skirt Length

The biggest difference between these two types of skirts is the length of the skirt.

Golf skirts in general are designed to be longer than a tennis skirt. If you look at the actual form of exercise between golf and tennis, each skirt is designed for its unique function.

In other words, the movement required for tennis versus golf is different.

A tennis skirt allows for more free movement as there is more running, pivoting, and jumping to retrieve and return tennis balls.

Whereas a golf skirt isn’t designed for as much running or jumping but does allow for walking, bending, and rotating the body as required in a golf swing.

Built In Shorts

Both golf and tennis skirts usually have built-in shorts underneath. I have found only a few brands that don’t include a pair of shorts with a golf skirt. Just be sure to check the description when purchasing a golf skirt.

Pockets

The other difference between a tennis skirt and a golf skirt is the amount pockets.

Since a tennis skirt is shorter and designed for athletic movement, they don’t usually include too many pockets. Pockets aren’t a necessity as in golf since a tennis player can tuck a tennis ball in the undershorts.

Golf skirts on the other hand, usually include front pockets and at least one back pocket. A golf skirt with pockets makes it a lot easier to hold tees, an extra ball, ball markers, a divot repair tool, and a scorecard if desired.

Fabric

The fabric for both golf skirts and tennis skirts is performance wear. This means that brands are using materials that are lightweight to keep an individual cool in hot weather. Fabrics can also wick moisture away from the body, as well as include SPF protection.

I have found that golf skirts also come in various other materials such as cotton blends, stretchy rayon fabrics, and not just athletic wear. They have more flexibility in offering other fabric options.

Styles, Patterns, & Fasteners

Golf skirts do tend to have more of a selection when it comes to different styles than tennis skirts. Whereas tennis skirts don’t come with belt loops, zippers, buttons, and snaps – golf skirts do.

Golf skirts can be athletically designed like tennis or running skirts or can be more casual and even worn on or off the course or around town.

Styles might include wrap skirts, pleated skirts, and skirts with fun fringe and ruffles.

Tennis skirts too have begun to add some flair and fun to their designs as well.

Can I Wear a Tennis Skirt Golfing?

The big question as a golfer is can you wear a tennis skirt out on the golf course?

Yes and no.

Sorry, you are probably looking for a more definitive answer, but golf’s roots are steeped in traditional golf attire. The answer really depends on the golf course or facility where you will be playing.

Many courses are becoming more lenient with regard to keeping with a traditional strict golf attire or dress code. What I have found is that the more exclusive or private a club is, will usually dictate how strict they are in enforcing a dress code. When golf courses or clubs enforce a skirt rule, it will usually include something like “golf skirts or shorts must be no higher than X inches above the knee”.

It really depends on the golf course where you are playing. I think the key is whether it provides enough coverage while golfing and is respectable enough. If you are unsure, it is always best to call ahead and ask the Pro Shop at the golf club. (Just ask them if they have any enforced dress code rules for the length of a skirt)

Another thing to think about is whether you will want to have pockets. Especially to hold a few tees and a golf ball.

If you are unsure, it is always best to call ahead and ask the Pro Shop at the golf club.

Final Thoughts

There are definitely differences between a tennis skirt and a golf skirt. I have worn a tennis skirt on the practice range a few times as sometimes I may head from the tennis courts to the range. I have also played tennis in a golf skirt and it worked, but it felt a bit restrictive in my movement as the golf skirt was a little too long and narrow for the running and jumping needed in tennis.

It’s definitely a personal choice whether to wear a tennis skirt or golf skirt, depending on a lot of factors as mentioned above.

Golf is becoming so much more of an athletic activity and has many more fashion options today. The differences between the two are becoming blurred as golf skirts are available in athletic and high-performance materials and designs – and look and feel like a tennis or running skirt.

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Golf clothes and attire have come a long way over the last few decades. I remember khaki, blue or black shorts and pants being the golf standard for both men and women.

Golf skirt designs are now be fun, flattering, and comfortable.

Each year, I see more and more unique designs, styles and brands. I love all the additional choices and that traditional golf attire is changing.

And a bonus is that many of the golf skirts are stylish enough to be worn on or off the golf course.

Ladies Golf Skirts & Golf Skorts

What is the Difference Between a Golf Skirt and a Golf Skort?

To distinguish the two, a golf skort is a golf skirt with the shorts built into the actual skirt. Just like in tennis. Since golf requires movement and is a fairly active sport with lots of bending, swinging and rotating the body, shorts are a great addition to a golf skirt.

The majority of golf skirts on the market today are actually golf skorts and include the shorts.

What is the Difference Between a Golf Skirt and a Tennis Skirt?

The biggest difference between a golf skirt and tennis skirt is the length. Tennis skirts tend to be much shorter and this shorter length is much more acceptable on the tennis court than on a golf course.

With more casual attire on golf courses these days, I have seen tennis skirts worn on the golf course. Just remember to keep in mind the dress code and to check with the pro shop if you are unsure.

What are the Different Golf Skirt Lengths?

There are various lengths in golf skirts seen on the golf courses. And thankfully, they are not as long as the golf skirts worn in the early 1900’s, which were down to the ankles.

My favorite length is about 2-3 inches above the knee as I like to have enough coverage to be active and comfortable on the course.

Ladies golf skirts range in length from 14″ to 20″ (measuring from the wait down). Tennis skirts tend to be shorter at about 13″ in length.

Modest Golf Skirts With More Coverage (18″ – 20″)

I you are looking a modest golf skirt or a golf skirt with more covering, the best bet is to go with 18″ – 20″ in length.

Regular Length Golf Skirts

I would say the average length of a golf skirt is about 16″ – 17″. I find Golftini Golf Skirts to be a good average length and they are one of my favorite golf skirt brands. I find their stretchy performance material used in this style of skirt is light, comfortable and breathable for hot days in the heat.

Short Golf Skirts

This LuluLemon Skort is a very cute fashionable skirt that I have seen many women and girls wear on the golf course. They have a few different colors and have a regular length as well as a longer “tall” length for a little more coverage.

I have this Cityoung golf skirt and it is really cute. It’s actually not too short for me as it has a 14.5″ length.

New Styles of Ladies Golf Skirts

There are so many different styles are being used in designing the latest golf skorts. You will see golf skorts with ruffles, pleats, and other accessories as well as bright colors and fun patterns.

So many to choose from!

Cute Golf Skirts

Ruffled Golf Skirts

Pleated Golf Skirts

Where Can I Find Affordable Golf Skirts That Are Easy on the Budget

You can find affordable or inexpensive golf skorts in many stores and online. The Internet has made it so much easier to find golf-specific clothes at very good prices and discounts.

Be sure to check discounts especially at the end of the golf season as well as right before the golf season starts. Stores try to get rid of inventory before the new fashion lines arrive.

Here are two brands that I like. In fact, I have a few in several different colors from each.

Where Can I Find Girls Golf Skirts?

I have found the best place to find girl’s golf skorts to be at PGA Tour Superstore as they have a great selection and are golf-specific. You can also find cute skirts at Athleta Girls, and Kohl’s.

Girls Golf Skirts

Where Can I Find Ladies Golf Skirts / Golf Skorts Online?

My 3 go-to places online to look for women’s golf clothes are Amazon, PGA Tour Superstore , and ForeLadies Golf. These sites provide a nice brand assortment golf skirts / golf skorts (and other golf apparel) at different price points.

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I have to admit that I have an interesting love/hate relationship with my 3 wood. If you do too, we’re in the same boat and we’re not alone.

I have many friends who have the same feelings about this club. When it works, the distance you can get from a 3 wood is amazing and you might think, “I should be using this club more” or “how can I make this shot every time?”.

But alas, the relationship is a rocky one.

When it doesn’t work, you might then wonder why you even use it. My 3 wood often gets some serious time-outs in my golf bag, sometimes even in the garage so I am not even tempted to bring it out.

Let’s talk about why this club is so hard to hit and a little later, talk about how to hit a 3 wood so it can be more consistent for you.

Why Is a 3 Wood So Hard to Hit?

A 3 wood often times can be hard to hit because it is one of the longest golf clubs with the exception of the driver and the loft is very low comparatively.

Both factors make the 3 wood such a challenge to hit consistently.

3 Wood Shaft Length

With a 3 wood shaft length being the longest of the fairway woods, these shaft lengths can differ greatly depending on what type of club you are using. A women’s club versus senior men’s shaft versus a men’s regular shaft will measure at different lengths. Make sure you are using the right length that is most suitable for you.

The length of a 3 wood ranges from 42 – 43 inches. Just to give you a sense of the difference in length, a 7 iron is around 35 – 37 inches. When you consider trying to control the golf club in motion as it swings around your body, a 7-inch difference is a lot.

3 Wood Loft

In addition to the longer length of a 3 wood, factor in the loft of a 3 wood. The 3 wood golf club is designed to provide a lower trajectory or loft than most other golf clubs. The golf ball won’t get as much height as a higher lofted club like a 5 wood or a hybrid.

The loft of a 3 wood is usually around 15 – 16 degrees. Again, compare that to a 7 iron, which is 34 – 35 degrees and you can see the difference. Remember that usually the higher loft a club is, the easier it will be to get the ball off the ground.

When Should I Use a 3 Wood?

Technically, you can use a 3 wood anywhere on the course. However, there are several places are more common to use a 3 wood.

In the Fairway

A 3 wood is a fairway wood, so naturally, golfers like to use it in the fairway. Usually reserved for a 2nd or even 3rd shot depending on whether the hole is a par 4 or a par 5.

Using it here in the short grass is the most common place to use the 3 wood and when hit well, can help provide the needed distance.

Off the Tee

A 3 wood can also be used off the tee.

Some golfers prefer to hit the 3 wood instead of their driver off the tee because the 3 wood can provide more consistency here.

You are probably thinking to yourself “What? I thought you said the 3 wood provides less consistency and is harder to hit?”

Yes, in the fairway or when hitting off the ground or off the deck.

But, hitting the 3 wood off a tee where the ball is elevated is a whole different story. Here, the 3 wood can be a blessing. Off the tee, hitting a 3 wood may be easier to control than hitting a driver.

If you are comparing the 3 wood vs driver and trying to decide which one to hit, most golfers do prefer to hit the driver when they want more distance.

But watch the tour professionals when they have a narrow fairway – many of them will pull out their 3 woods to tee off with.

When There is a Lot of Wind

Other times you may want to use the 3 wood is if there is a lot of wind and you don’t want the golf ball to travel as high in the air and be affected by the wind.

A low stinger or punch shot might be the best strategy in this scenario.

Can I Hit a 3 Wood From the Rough?

It is not the best choice to hit a 3 wood from the rough.

Especially if the grass is long or thick.

Hitting woods out of the rough can be a challenge. The club has a hard time getting through longer grass as well as under the ball to get it up in the air.

Combining this with the lower loft of a 3 wood, it is going to be hard to hit it well and not duff it.

I have had many experiences trying to do this as I needed more distance and thought hitting a 3 wood out of the rough might work.

Most of these shots ended up as dribblers…going just a few yards and still having to hit from the rough on my next shot.

Do I Need a 3 Wood?

The age-old question. Especially these days with so many other clubs and options to choose from.

Technically, you don’t need a 3 wood.

It is a preference and a personal choice each golfer has to make. Finding the right club that works for you and your game is what is important.

The beauty and allure of the 3 wood is that it is designed to provide the maximum distance aside from the driver. So the temptation is great, but it is known to be harder to hit than other clubs like the 5 wood, or let’s say a 4 hybrid.

Here are some other clubs that are oftentimes used in place of the 3 wood.

3 Wood vs Driver

When I first started golfing, I preferred using my 3 wood off the tee. My driver tended to get me into trouble and I found that there wasn’t much difference between the two in the driving distance as a beginner.

Today, I love using my driver off the tee and the gained distance compared to my 3 wood is pretty tangible.

However, I still drive with my 3 wood on long par 3’s or where I need to be more accurate on the drive to avoid trouble.

3 Wood vs 5 Wood

Every year I wonder if this is the year I should just keep my 3 wood in the bag when hitting from the fairway.

The quandry of using my 3 wood versus 5 wood is real. I am always tempted to pull out the 3 wood. The risk reward is what needs to be considered when using a 3 wood instead of 5 wood or other club. A well hit 3 wood will gain you some yardage…if you hit it well.

However, if you hit your 5 wood consistently, then it might make more sense to use the 5 wood instead of the 3 wood. A 3 wood that you hit inconsistently will put you in more trouble than using an easier more consistent club like the 5 wood.

3 Wood vs Hybrid

The same holds true for using a 3 wood versus hybrid golf club. If you hit a hybrid really well and are consistent with it, why not use the hybrid?

As far as distance, a 3 or 4 hybrid might not be quite as long in distance as the 3 wood.

However, think about the height, trajectory, and consistency of your longest hybrid and whether this outweighs the extra 10 yards or so in distance.

Remember that hybrids are designed to be easier to hit than fairway woods as they provide more loft, and are shorter in length than a 3 wood.

How to Hit a 3 Wood

Because the 3 wood provides a good deal of distance, using it can be a great asset to your golf game.

If you want to learn how to hit the 3 wood consistently and effectively and practice with the club, use these tips.

How to Hit a 3 Wood Off the Tee

1. One of the biggest mistakes with golfers using the 3 wood off the tee is teeing the ball up too high. Because the 3 wood has a small club head, the ball doesn’t need to sit up as high as when hitting a driver.
2. Be sure to align the tee and ball off the heel of your front foot just like the position of a driver.
3. Make a nice easy swing and let it fly.

How to Hit a 3 Wood Off the Fairway or Off the Deck

1. You don’t want to feel as though you are hitting up on the ball like a driver. This will deloft the club even more and provide less loft. What this means is that it will be even harder to get the ball up into the air.
2. Practice a sweeping motion and brush the ground. There is a small bit of hitting down on the ball, but only enough to allow you to get under the ball as you make contact.
3. At address, line the golf ball up with the heel of your front foot.
4. One common mistake is rushing the swing and trying to hit the ball hard as you can to to get maximum distance. Remember to slow it down and keep a good tempo. Slowing down and swinging steady actually helps keep the arms, hands and body from becoming too tense and tight as you are swinging and hitting the ball. And this relaxing movement will help the club do the work.
5. Keep your head down and don’t bring the eyes up to watch where the ball goes. This usually ends up with the golfer topping the ball which is common when hitting a 3 wood off the fairway.
6. Here’s a great drill that I have been using to help me with my 3 wood. Practice hitting your driver off the deck or from the fairway. Yep, you heard that right. It’s hard to do, but since the driver has even less loft than a 3 wood, it has helped improve my ability to get under the ball.

Drill for Hitting the 3 Wood From the Fairway

Except for going to the driving range and practicing with your 3 wood. The drill that I have used that has really helped me in getting a better contact with my 3 wood is one that I tried practicing a year or so ago.

Drill: Practice hitting your driver off the deck or from the ground. Yep, you heard that right. It’s hard to do, so do it carefully. Since the driver has even less loft than a 3 wood, it has helped improve my ability to get under the ball. And being able to get under the ball has improved my loft or airtime with the 3 wood.

Best Golf Instruction Video on How to Hit a 3 Wood

I like how Me & My Golf talks about “brushing” the ground in practice drills. “Holding the finish” is really important as well because it helps golfers stay in control and not overhit, keeping them on balance at the end of the swing.

Final Thoughts

The opportunities are great if we can learn how to hit our 3 wood effectively and consistently.

The temptation to use it when it is a challenging club to hit is hard to walk away from even though we have other options and choices that might make more sense.

But, the lure is great. I am still trying to figure this one out as distance has become important in my own golf game.

So, I still am out practicing and trying to improve my consistency with the 3 wood. Hoping that if I can learn how to hit it pure more times than not, it will improve my game.

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This month I played the best round of my life.

And a couple of weeks later, I played the worst round I’ve had in a long time.

In both situations, I was so high from playing so well and so low when I played so poorly. Crazy what this game can do to your emotional well-being. It’s like an emotional roller coaster.

After playing for many many years, I can attest that golf can be difficult, frustrating, annoying, painful, and emotional.

During these times, I sometimes wonder why I put so much time into practicing and playing. For what?

Why put myself through this pain? Especially on days where I just want to give up and walk off the course. Or rather curl up in a ball and cry. Yes, I admit golf has that effect on many, including myself.

But, I continue to play and still love it.

Maybe because the game is so challenging and yet addicting. Luring you to come back time after time with the possibility of playing an amazing round or scoring a record low, or getting a birdie or a hole in one.

On days that are a bit of a grind, I like to remind myself that golf is hard. It is meant to be challenging. We could get much more enjoyment out of the game if we are aware of this fact.

Just look at the many variables that golfers must learn to become proficient.

Why is Golf So Hard?

I talk about this in another recent post on How to Build Consistency in Your Golf Game as well.

If one is looking at golf from the outside or as a non-golfer, it seems pretty boring. Hit a small white ball down the fairway with a golf club and get it in the hole. How hard can that be?

Well, if you have ever tried to do this seemingly simple act on a golf course with other golfers watching you, you know that this is far from the truth. And the reason is that are just so many variables in the golf game to learn, practice, and perfect.

Reasons Why Golf Is So Hard And Challenging

Here is a list of many aspects to the game that one needs to learn and practice to be able to play golf.

• The proper etiquette and behavior.
• The official rules of the game.
• How to hit 14 different clubs in the golf bag.
• How to drive the ball off a tee, hit fairway shots and shots in the rough as well as mastering the short game.
• How to avoid certain hazards like water, hills, bunkers, fescue, and long grass
• How to hit shots from different lies and hazards especially if you end up in them.
• How to play golf in all types of weather and environmental conditions.
• How to be social and yet focus on your game.
• How to perform under pressure or in competitive situations.
• How to control your emotions on the golf course.
• How to score well and practice good judgment and course management.
• How to have the proper mindset while playing.

That’s a lot to work on just to be proficient and and be able to play this game! Remember this when your not having the greatest round or it is not going as well as expected. There is just so much that one needs to learn and master.

When Golf is Frustrating You, Don’t Give Up

When golf seems hard to you or you have a not-so-great day, don’t give up! It is meant to be a challenge. We all go through this as golfers. And you never know, that amazing round might just be right around the corner.

Here are a few ways to help you get back in the game after feeling dejected, annoyed, or frustrated with golf.

1. Take some time off.

Whether it is a couple of days or a week.

Take the time off and don’t think about your golf game.

Sometimes this may be all you need to recharge and come back. After this, you might find it was just an “off day” and you’ll be back to your normal self the next time you play.

2. Schedule a golf lesson.

Honestly, one time I picked up this bad shanking problem and couldn’t seem to get out of the bunkers, so I scheduled a 30-minute lesson with a pro.

Within 5 minutes he knew what I was doing wrong, told me how to fix it, and voila, I was back to my old self, confident in the bunkers.

Sometimes it just takes a professional who can see what you are doing wrong.

3. Head to the driving range or practice area.

For me, I like to take a couple of days off and then head to the range to work out any kinks and see if they are even still there. I like to see that my shots are working again and back to normal.

4. Get back out there.

Whether you take some time off, head to the practice range or see an instructor, be sure to get back out there and play.

Schedule your next round of golf.

Don’t let that one frustrating round or last few rounds deter you from teeing it up again. Golfers all have these rough patches and we can learn from these tougher days.

Since it will most likely happen from time to time, you’ll know what to expect and how to get beyond and overcome this same situation the next time it happens.

5. Play solo golf by yourself.

You can always just head out on the course by yourself. I like to play solo golf because there is no one around and I can be in my head, test things out and not have the pressure to perform. There is something serene and relaxing about playing solo.

6. Ditch the scorecard.

Some days, I ditch the scorecard and play for fun.

It can actually be pretty liberating, not having to keep a score and just go out and have a good time with your friends or golf buddies.

I realize this may be harder said than done especially if you have wagers going on, but if I am golfing without any bets, I just tell my partners I’m not keeping score. Especially if I just had a terrible round recently.

Not keeping score can be a nice break from always concentrating on the score. I can actually practice some shots without having any consequences as well.

7. Assess and learn.

What was it that made this round so frustrating? Was it a certain part of your game?

• Were your drives slicing and putting you in trouble or bad spots?
• Was it your chipping that ended up adding a few extra strokes?
• Was your putting so off that you were putting out with 3 or 4 putts?

If you look at your round closely, you may realize that it is in fact just one part of your game that was off. It is so common to be down on ourselves and say ‘I’m a terrible golfer”, when in fact maybe it was just one area that can be an easy fix.

If you can improve in that area, it will be great for your golf game.

8. Use this situation as fodder for motivation.

After a particularly bad round a few years ago, I used it to motivate myself to improve.

I picked myself back up and became super motivated to improve upon those areas that needed help. I entered and competed in a few tournaments that year and even won a few. More than what I would have achieved had I not been motivated to improve upon my terrible round and weaknesses.

Carly Lloyd, one of the star midfielders of the US Women’s National Soccer team said they had a photo posted of their loss when the US was cut from the early rounds of the 2016 Rio Olympics to help motivate them for the next World Cup. To work harder and perform better the next go around.

They went on to win the next World Cup where Carly Lloyd had a hat trick and put in 3 goals in the back of the net in the final game to win it all.

Talk about motivation!

Golf Mindset – How to Stop the Frustration During the Round

Everyone Has Bad Golf Days

When you have a bad day on the golf course, just know you are not alone. All golfers have days or rounds where nothing seems to go right and as expected.

There lies the crux of the matter.

Setting expectations is good in many ways, but what you expect may not always happen. We all have this expectation to play to a certain level each time we play golf. It’s not playing up to that expectation that lets us down in our minds.

If we play horribly or seem to not be able to perform to our standards, we can be so hard on ourselves. And it is a blow especially if playing competitively in a tournament, for a dollar nassau, or just even bragging rights.

Don’t Head Down the Emotional Spiral

If your game has gone downhill, we tend to start thinking more and more about what isn’t working and how to correct it.

The mind then starts to focus on the technical parts of the swing and how not to get into any more trouble.

This then leads to a downward spiral that can be intensely emotional.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, golf can tear you apart emotionally if you let it.

The key is to not let this happen. To stop it right in its tracks.

There are two books that I turn to for the mental side of golf that can help with your thoughts and the mind. Zen Golf by Dr. Joseph Parent and Golf is Not the Game of Perfect, by Bob Rotella.

Being able to shake off a bad hole and move forward, as well as being present in the moment and thinking only about the very next shot you need to produce. Versus thinking about the last hole, your score, and the trouble that you were just in or that you want to avoid.

They are wonderful and I have read both, as well as listen to them to get me into the right golfer’s mind before a match.

It takes a lot of patience, practice, and playing in pressure situations to master this. Tour professionals spend a lot of time trying to master this mental side of golf. Very hard to accomplish but is achievable. It all starts with being aware of your thoughts and being positive rather than spiraling into a negative place.

Of course, this is easier said than done. When I had my worst round recently, I found myself talking to myself with “just stay positive” and tried to smile through the agony of the round. Trying to stay in a positive mindset.

It was hard.

But if you work at this, it can have a huge impact on your enjoyment of your game that day and afterward.

For the Love of the Game

Try to remember what you love about the game. Why are you really out here playing this great game?

• To spend time with loved ones and friends?
• To experience the outdoors and the fresh air?
• To get some exercise and activity for several hours?
• To have fun and learn something new?
• To challenge yourself and see what you are capable of?

All great reasons that I can think of. This can help with thinking of the bigger picture than just a score or a rough day on the course.

Put Away the Ego

Another tactic to use is to put away the ego. The ego really does get in the way.

Golf has a funny way of bringing us back to earth and humbling us. It can be embarrassing to play poorly. Why? Because we are thinking about how others perceive us as golfers.

Yet, if you really think about it, most people are thinking more about their own golf game than how you’re playing.

Be Kinder to Yourself

When others are having a bad golf day, I feel bad for them.

But, I am not thinking to myself, “wow, they are terrible golfers, they should just give it up”.

Can you imagine thinking that way about others? No, because it seems somewhat ludicrous to give anything up after a few bad rounds.

Yet, we think this way inwardly about our own game on a bad day.

If you are feeling this way as many of us do, you must learn how to be kind to yourself.

What would you tell your friend? “hey, you’re just having a bad day or a rough patch. It’ll blow over and soon you’ll be back with your normal great game”.

Right? We would give encouragement. So, we must learn to be that good friend to ourselves and say the same words of encouragement.

Think of Golf as a Journey.

We are so used to wanting things now and getting instant gratification. But golf is something that is not like that. Yes, you may see greatness one day and unfortunately are torn down the next day, week, or month. There are many ups and downs and winding ways to the game.

With so many complexities to golf, look at playing golf as something long-term.

My own 28-year golf journey is still going strong and I am loving it. All the great rounds, horrible rounds, and everything in between. It was never a straight path or the same level of intensity either. It has been fairly sporadic over the years with marriage, kids, life, and everything else along the way.

This game has given me so much in the way of personal development and social connections that have been incredible.

And yet I have so much more that I still want to achieve like getting a hole in one, winning a few tournaments, playing Pebble Beach, and attending the Masters.

I want to continue to learn about the game as there is so much still to pick up, and to keep challenging myself with what I am capable of achieving.

All with the knowledge that there will be lots of ups and downs, good and not so good days.

To experience those highs of the game is what keeps me coming back. And when I have those terrible days, well… I must remember to learn from them and just keep playing so I can continue along on my golf journey.

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Ladies’ or women’s golf shoes are probably one of the most overlooked yet important items you will buy when playing golf.

If you are just starting out as a beginner golfer, there is also the option of just wearing sneakers or running shoes which is what I did in the beginning.

As I started to play more golf though, I realized that having a good pair of shoes made specifically for golf, helped keep my feet stable, and provided better traction as well as weather protection in wet conditions than my sneakers.

When I started golfing over 25 years ago, there really was only one type of golf shoe available. Maybe a few different colors but it was pretty much the traditional leather golf shoes with metal spikes.

Like much of the golf industry, the golf shoe market today has exploded and I believe now has a much larger focus on comfort, performance, style, and fashion.

With so many choices now, I thought it would be helpful to provide a golf shoe buying guide to help you navigate purchasing a pair of golf shoes and what to think about when looking at all the different styles and brands out there.

I admit that I love shoes and I love golf and may have purchased and accumulated quite a few pairs over the years. I am happy to talk about the pros and cons as well.

I’ve listed my favorites and top recommended ladies’ golf shoes here. Keep reading or scroll below to find the buying guide for women’s golf shoes.

The List of Best Women’s Golf Shoes

• Skechers Max Golf Shoes for Women
• Skechers Women’s Pivot Golf Shoe
• ECCO Women’s Biom Hybrid Golf Shoes
• Adidas Crossknit Women’s Golf Shoes
• Adidas Adipure Women’s Golf Shoes
• FootJoy Boa Women’s Golf Shoes
• Biion Footwear Women’s Golf Shoes (20% Discount Code LYNNCOTTER)
• Marc Joseph Moccasin Golf Shoes
• gfore women’s golf shoes

Skechers Golf Shoes

Skechers has been in the shoe business for almost 30 years and is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to comfort and performance.

If you watch golf on TV or read any to the golf magazines, you may have seen Tour players, Matt Kuchar or Brooke Henderson wearing their Skechers Go Golf Shoes.

I love the fact that Skechers has now moved into the golf market as comfort is really so important in our sport especially if you are walking 9 or 18 holes.

Skechers Go Golf Women’s Max Golf Shoe

These Skechers Max Golf Shoes for Women are designed to look and feel like a sneaker or running shoe. They are lightweight, extremely comfortable, and offered in many different colors and styles.

Wide sizes are available, and as with many athletic shoes, it may be smart to go up a 1/2 size. These are spikeless golf shoes, which means they do still have tiny plastic grippers or nubs that provide some traction while golfing.

I own a pair of these Skechers Go Golf Max shoes and have worn them for the last several years. The golf course I play is pretty hilly so I need comfortable and reliable golf shoes that have enough grip and traction and are good for walking 18 holes of golf with my pushcart. These are one of my go-to golf shoes.

My reason for switching to a sneaker-like golf shoe was to help with my Achilles heel issue that I had developed. I needed to find a golf shoe that I could still walk 18 holes and not aggravate the pain on one of my heels. I like the mesh fabric as it is more flexible and not rigid in the back part of the shoe.

The mesh fabric also is extremely breathable in really hot weather, which keeps your feet cooler when the temperatures rise.

The downside to the mesh fabric is that they are not water-resistant or water proof, which means wet feet with even a little amount of wet weather or on dewy mornings.

I have noticed there are a few styles that have a synthetic rubber strip that wraps around the toe area, which might help with keeping the feet dry on those dewy mornings.

A great tip I was given when these golf shoes get dirty is to throw them in the washing machine. I was pleasantly surprised at how well they came out- clean and almost new looking and this was after 2 seasons of wear and tear.

Pros

• Sneaker-like comfort
• Price
• Gripping traction with spikeless golf shoe
• Fabric mesh is breathable and comfortable
• Easy to clean
• Many different color and style options
• Machine washable

Cons

• The mesh fabric is not water resistent or waterproof

Skechers Women’s Pivot Golf Shoe

These Skechers Women’s Pivot Golf Shoe are lightweight, comfortable, water-resistant, and are offered in several different style and color combinations.

As with many Skechers shoes, these are made with comfort in mind and use the Goga cushioning technology. Wide sizes are available, however, as with many athletic shoes, it may be smart to go up a 1/2 size.

These are spikeless golf shoes, which actually means there are still tiny plastic spikes or nubs that help grip the ground when hitting your golf shots.

Made with a synthetic material, they wipe clean and are water-resistant on dewy mornings.

Pros

• Price
• Comfort and GOGA Max Cushioning
• Water-Resistant
• Wipes Clean
• Spikeless
• Odor inhibitor, wicking moisture away, long lasting

Cons

• Plastic grippers can get a little slippery on hard surfaces.
• Water resistant, but no waterproof guarantee

ECCO Biom Hybrid Women’s Golf Shoe

This ECCO Biom Hybrid Women’s Golf Shoe is another favorite and is ultra-comfortable. The Ecco brand is a Danish company founded in 1963 and is known for its high-quality soft leather walking shoes around the world. They are also known for their innovation in footwear. In golf, to ensure a proven spikeless technology, they tested 2500 athletes to make sure that the shoe would perform to the highest level.

The 4 dots on the shoe symbolize “quality, comfort, technology, and style”. These ladies Ecco golf shoes provide amazing comfort for the golfer who needs a comfortable walking shoe as well as weather protection on wet rainy days or wet conditions on the golf course.

I wore these for at least 5 years and they were a favorite. Extremely comfortable, waterproof and I loved the soft leather which for me didn’t need to be broken in.

Pros

• High-quality shoe and brand
• Waterproof with Hydromax technology
• Extremely comfortable for walking 9 or 18 holes
• Soft, breathable high-quality leather
• Spikeless
• Comes in multiple different color choices

Cons

• Price

Adidas Crossknit Women’s Golf Shoes

I really am starting to like the Adidas Golf brand. I feel like they are designing some great apparel and shoes that seem to fit women.

The Adidas Crossknit Women’s Golf Shoes are lightweight, flexible, and extremely solid feeling when walking the golf course and playing a round. They provide light to moderate arch support and are designed with a patented Boost foam technology that provides energized cushioning.

These particular Adidas shoes for golf are made with the mesh fabric that a lot of running type golf shoes are now made with, making them quite flexible and breathable. It has a synthetic strip on the toe area that helps keep dew from getting your feet wet. They are good for a nice sunny day however, they are not waterproof for muddy, wet or rainy conditions. I was concerned when I wore these on dewy mornings, but I wore them all last season with no issues with soggy feet.

One other note is that if you walk a lot, these were great for all the hills and terrain at my home course. I usually like loose-fitting golf shoes, but these provide my feet with a little extra support and coverage needed especially when walking some of the uneven terrains.

Just be careful when ordering as I went up a full size bigger and these shoes tend to run a bit on the narrow side.

Pros

• Come in a choice of various colors.
• Light arch support
• Lightweight cloudfoam provides great cushioning
• Spikeless golf shoes with small extra treads for grips
• Mesh provides flexibility and breathability
• Lateral stability through the golf swing

Cons

• A snug fit that runs a bit narrow. Best to order 1/2 – 1 full size up.
• A slip-on sneaker, tongue is attached.
• Mesh fabric – not water-resistant or waterproof.

Adidas Adipure Women’s Golf Shoes

These Adidas Adipure Women’s Golf Shoes are a great all around golf shoe. They provide “cushioning, comfort, stability for maximum golf performance”.

The cushioning technology allows for amazing comfort while walking 9 or 18 holes of golf.

A friend of mine owns a pair of these and she mentioned that she likes how light and comfortable they are and that they keep her feet dry during some wetter conditions on the course.

Pros

• Price
• Comfortable for walking 9 or 18 holes
• Spikeless
• Microfiber leather and climastorm water resistant protection

Cons

• None

FootJoy Boa Women’s Golf Shoes

I can not have a list of best women’s golf shoes without including FootJoy, a long-standing premier maker of golf shoes. They have been making shoes since 1857, and focus on “craftmanship, technology, style, fit and function”.

These FootJoy Boa Women’s Golf Shoes provide midfoot stability, enhanced traction, and comfort. If you are looking for enhanced, top-of-the-line traction and gripping performance in your golf swing, the Footjoy DryJoys use SoftSpike cleat technology.

Made with a full grain leather, they also come with a 2-year waterproof guarantee.

The ladies DryJoy golf shoes do not have laces to tie. Instead it uses BOA technology to help tighten the laces for a more custom fit for your feet.

In the beginning, they may feel a bit stiff as they are made of high-quality durable leather and may take time wearing in.

Footjoy Dryjoys were my first ever pair of golf shoes and once worn in, they lasted for many many years, keeping my feet nice and dry in all weather conditions.

Pros

• High-quality full grain leather golf shoe
• Great traction with Softspike cleats during your golf swing
• 2 year waterproof guarantee
• Long lasting golf shoe

Cons

• Price
• A little stiff and tight, may take time to wear in

Overall Recommendation

It is really hard to pick one shoe over another as we as individuals are different especially when it comes to our feet. Having said that, if I were to choose the best women’s golf shoe overall from this list, I’d pick the ECCO Biom Hybrid Women’s Golf Shoe.

I just love this golf shoe for their supreme comfort and that they keep feet dry and protected, and will last many years. It is also the golf shoe that I see others playing in the most on the golf course – so a very popular golf shoe.

Women’s Golf Shoe Buying Guide.

These are some areas and points to consider when buying a pair of shoes for golf.

1. Comfort

Think about whether you will be walking a flat golf course, a hilly golf course or riding in a golf cart mostly.

If you are walking a golf course, especially if it is a long or hilly course, finding the right golf shoes is so very important. In this case, you will want to find golf shoes that are pretty much made for walking and are super comfortable. The last thing you want is to be uncomfortable for 4-5 hours or in agony.

However, if you will mostly be riding in a cart, then you won’t be walking as much. Which means you can look at other options of golf shoes.

2. Weather Protection

Do you need water resistant or waterproof shoes?

Water resistant golf shoes will keep your feet fairly dry in dewy grass and some wetness on the course.

Be careful of the mesh sneaker-style golf shoes as they may not be very weather protective since they are made of fabric and not leather/synthetic leather. However, some of the new fabrics out there are increasingly using water resistant technologies that are pretty amazing.

Having a rubber or synthetic strip along the toe may help with morning dew and smaller amounts of water on the course.

Waterproof golf shoes will keep your feet dry in rainy and wetter conditions. There are golf shoes that come with a 1 or 2-year waterproof guarantee with your purchase so if this is something that is really important to you, it may be worthwhile looking into.

3. Budget and Price

The many different options of golf shoes on the market today, comes with every price range as well.

As with fashion and apparel in any industry, you can find practically anything you need at the right price. A high-quality shoe at a higher price may last many years and provide everything you need.

A lower-priced golf shoe that provides the comfort you need may not last as many years, but since it was priced lower, you can purchase another pair or even several pairs in different colors for a fraction of the higher-priced shoes.

4. Fashion and Style

These Biion Footwear Women’s Golf Shoes seem to be all the rage this year. I like to think of them as Crocs meets golf shoes. They are so fun, and I always get tons of compliments and questions about them. Some people don’t wear socks with them, but I like to wear little footie socks. These are great to wear especially if you will be out for a casual round of golf and riding in a cart. And they have tons of different patterns, styles and colors!

For a 20% discount on your whole order, be sure to use code LYNNCOTTER at checkout.

I golfed with a woman in a local charity tournament and she had the cutest little golf flats or golf moccasins. I asked if they were golf shoes and she told me they were and that she only wears them when she doesn’t have to walk the hilly course like the one we were playing. I found them online here and they are so cute! Marc Joseph Moccasin Golf Shoes

What is so great is you can find so many fun and unique fashionable ladies’ shoes that are also golf shoes. Just like with women’s golf clothes and apparel, there are many more options available than ever before. Golf brands are finally becoming much more creative and fun.

Last year, I could not stop thinking about these particular Gfore golf shoes that I saw in our Pro Shop and ended up splurging on them (used some of my tournament and league winnings).

They are a name brand and yes, they are fashionable and stylish golf shoes. I only wear them when I am riding in a cart, or playing in fun golf events and charity tournaments.

But, they look great and I love the fashion statement these golf shoes make. I think my pair was a past year’s model, but here is a link to a cute pair of gFore Gallivanter Women’s Golf Shoes in silver, which are also really unique and stylish.

5. Foot Issues

If you have foot issues, it is extremely important to find the right shoes since you will be wearing them for 4-5 hours and possibly walking.

My feet were fine until I developed an Achilles heel issue – mostly in one particular foot. So, now I need to wear golfing shoes that help alleviate that pain and that I can still walk and golf in for 18 holes.

Luckily I found a few different brands that meet my needs. From research and talking to others, I found that having a mesh or fabric backing was the key.

My husband, on the other hand, has high arches and a bit of plantar fasciitis, so he needs golf shoes that help support his arches and has used inserts as well.

6. Spikes versus Spikeless

The metal spikes that I grew up playing with were crazy strong and could ruin hardwood floors in clubhouses and golf course greens.

These were officially banned by golf courses around the late 1990’s due mostly to damage to the greens. There are some Tour golfers that still play in metal spikes most likely because of the traction and groundedness they provide.

Spikeless golf shoes aren’t flat and smooth. They usually come with some of kind of small plastic grippers or nubs that will help you grip the ground, but they won’t provide as much traction as actual plastic soft spikes.

The new plastic soft spikes are a cross between the old metal spikes and spikeless golf shoes soles. Maybe you need more traction for walking up and down slippery fairways and terrain or need extra traction in your golf swing. These soft spikes provide just that for the recreational golfer or amateur player.

7. Leather, Synthetic Leather and Mesh or Fabric

I have many golf friends who have been golfing for years. Their go-to is the traditional leather golf shoe and they love them. These have been around since the early 1900s. They are high quality with genuine leather, are usually waterproof, and will stand the test of time. The only downside with the hard leather is that they tend to be stiff and inflexible and need some time to wear in. But people still love them.

The mesh and fabric-covered shoes provide a soft and flexible golf shoe that provides some serious comfort on the golf course. But, the downside is that they typically lack in weather protection and keeping your feet fully dry on wet rainy days.

Think about the temperatures outside as well. Leather or synthetic leather shoes may not be as breathable in hot weather. Whereas a mesh or fabric-covered shoe may be better at keeping your feet cooler. Yet, on a colder raw day in the Fall or Winter, it might be better to have the leather shoes to keep your feet warmer.

New softer leathers, synthetic leather and materials are being developed with new technologies every year, which is really exciting. Shoe manufacturers and designers are coming out with golf shoes that combine all these different characteristics and needs from weather protection, comfort, style, and overall performance.

Good Luck Shoe Shopping!

I hope this golf shoe guide has helped you on your journey of finding the right shoes for you. If you have any questions or comments, I’d love to hear them. Feel free to comment below.

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Knowing the proper golf attire is very important in the game of golf. Golf has been around for centuries and it has been known to follow its traditional ways.

The good thing is, men and women’s dress codes on the golf course have changed over the centuries and even decades.

Think men in knickers and a sports jacket and women in long skirts and heels. Well, thankfully times have changed and women can wear much-improved performance wear that allows us to move.

Ladies Golf Attire in the Past

It’s very stylish in a vintage sort of way, but I can’t imagine having to swing a golf club, carry golf clubs and walk a golf course in 80 or 90-degree weather in this outfit above from the early 1900’s.

Through the years, though golf fashion and styles have changed, there are still dress codes and traditions that golfers follow. Women’s golf fashion and style are captured in this article – an interesting look at how it has changed over the last 70 years.

Ladies Golf Attire Today – More Comfortable & Colorful

Many of us look at what the professional golfers are wearing during their televised tournaments, which have a large impact on what female golfers may wear on the golf course.

Golf options and styles are becoming trendier and more stylish.

Finally!

What Are You Allowed to Wear When Golfing?

Acceptable Ladies Golf Attire

Women seem to be able to have a lot more options than their male counterparts as far as golf attire on the golf course. Women can wear shorts, skorts, skirts, and pants. Most of the acceptableness is whether they are modest enough by having enough coverage. However, a lot more leniency is seen nowadays as golf is growing.

Golf Shorts Allowed on the Golf Course

Golf shorts are part of the dress code for women. Though the men in professional golf all wear pants, women on the LPGA Tour and other Tours are allowed to wear shorts and skirts as well as pants. And for amateurs or recreational golfers, golf dress codes also include these items as well.

If a golf course has a dress code for shorts, I have typically seen it state that shorts can not be shorter than so many inches above the knee. How short and whether they enforce it is up to the golf course. Honestly, I haven’t really seen it enforced too much. I think the important thing to keep in mind on most golf courses is that the shorts are respectable and offer enough coverage.

Here are a few examples of what can be worn. These white golf shorts are very popular with recreational golfers and are very comfortable especially for golf. The blue Adidas golf shorts offer a little more coverage and length.

Golf Skirts or Golf Skorts Allowed on the Golf Course

Golf skirts today are pretty much golf skorts. These are skirts with shorts built into them underneath. These can be a lot of fun to wear and are often quite comfortable. The new materials are able to keep you cool and dry. There are many different lengths of golf skirts. The most popular are usually between 14″ – 20″ My personal favorite is 16″ or 17″ as it is comfortable and I can wear these skirts around town other than golf.

The white golf skirt below is 17″ in length. The black and white paisley skirt is 20″. Interestingly, the pink golf skirt says 14.5″ but I didn’t feel it was too short for me (I like to have some coverage). In fact it was very flattering and one of my favorite golf skirts.

Golf Pants Allowed on The Golf Course

Any length pant is allowed in golf. These golf pants here are representative of what you might see out golfing.

Because golf is played outdoors in the elements, capris and ankle length pants are popular as the hem doesn’t get too mucky. Dress codes in golf usually restrict jeans or any kind of denim. I have also seen cargo pants and sweatpants on the list at some private courses.

What Golf Tops Are Allowed in Golf?

Traditionally, acceptable golf tops have been all about having a collar. Collared golf shirts used to be the requirement. Pictured to your right would be your typical short sleeve collared golf shirt.

However I am seeing a change in the dress codes for women in the area of golf tops. First, mock collars are now being designed for golf. As seen on Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie West.

And long sleeve shirts don’t always need to have a collar, but many still do. However, if you are wearing a sleeveless golf shirt, this is where golf courses get stricter and typically require a collar.

Are Golf Dresses Allowed on the Golf Course?

Yes, golf dresses are allowed and acceptable golf attire. In fact, golf dresses are becoming more popular the last few years. Many dresses are made using comfortable fabrics specifically for golf with pockets and such where you can place balls and tees. And the majority come with shorts that you can wear underneath.

Here are two fashionable golf dresses from Fore-Ladies Golf, which is an online ladies golf store that has hundreds of golf styles and fashion. (Use Code LYNN for 10% off any order)

What Kind of Shoes Should I Wear To Golf?

Wearing golf specific shoes is not a requirement.

The dress code for golf shoes usually includes a statement about no wearing metal spikes and no flip flops. Though I don’t remember seeing a specific dress code on high heels, they would not be very comfortable playing golf – LOL.

I wouldn’t worry about metal spikes as I’m not even sure they still sell them. These used to be the standard for all golf shoes, but metal spikes caused a lot of damage to both golf courses and clubhouses.

Golf shoes today come in all different styles and looks.

Many look just like walking shoes, tennis shoes, or sneakers, which is a huge improvement since golfers tend to do a lot of walking during their round.

Women’s golf shoes come with soft spikes or are spikeless, both of which are made plastic. Spikeless do have a small tread or these little nubs that provide a little grip. Soft spikes provide much more traction than a spikeless golf shoe. And some golfers use the soft spikes to help produce more power in their golf swing.

My Buying Guide and post on Best Women’s Golf Shoes provides much more detail on ladies golf shoes and whether you are looking for comfort, weatherproof, or style.

Golf Hats

The only dress code requirement I have seen about hats is that you need to wear baseball caps forward and not backward.

The majority of golfers wear some kind of hat, mostly due to the sun. The standard look today is the baseball-style golf cap.

Sun Visors are still very popular because they don’t mush your hair down and can slide right on.

I like to wear baseball caps, but also tend to wear a sun hat with a wider brim for more sun protection.

My Buying Guide on Best Women’s Golf Hats for Sun Protection provides many different styles.

Golf Gloves

Most golfers wear 1 golf glove on their non-dominant hand.Golf gloves are worn to help produce a better grip. They are not required but the majority of golfers wear them.

Dress Codes & Golf Attire for Rain, Wind & Cold

When inclement weather hits, you want to be prepared. That means most things are good to wear to protect you. I pack a pair of rain pants in my golf bag when it looks like heavy rain.

Just make sure anything you wear doesn’t constrict you in any way with your golf swing and allows you to move.

• Golfers usually wear golf-specific windshirts that block the wind. Waterproof rain jackets that are lightweight are essential for rainy days out on the course.
• Dressing for golf in colder temperatures on cooler fall or spring days – sweaters, vests, lightweight jackets are great. Layering is the key.
• Dressing for golf in the winter – anything goes to keep you warm. Dress codes are usually not enforced here since you are bundled up and typically it is during the offseason.

What Attire Is Not Allowed While Golfing?

If a golf course or club enforces a dress code. It typically does not allow denim or jeans, cargo shorts, yoga or athletic leggings, tank tops, tee shirts, cropped tops or midriffs, and flip flops. And I have heard of a few golf clubs restrict the length of a skirt or dress.

It is always best to be prepared.

Call the golf course or pro shop ahead of time and find out if you have questions or concerns with a particular outfit.

How Often Is a Dress Code Enforced At a Golf Course?

Because of golf’s traditional roots, some golf courses still enforce a dress code for both men and women.

Some golf facilities are a bit more lenient depending on where you play.

The most lenient and casual places are likely practice facilities, golf entertainment spots like TopGolf and indoor simulators, and smaller municipal or public golf courses.

Private clubs, famous well known and exclusive golf courses tend to be the strictest and enforce a dress code while playing golf and in the clubhouse.

In Closing – Proper Golf Attire for Women

What you can or can’t wear is important to know ahead of time especially if you are a beginner in golf. Being prepared can give you a boost in confidence before, during and after your round.

If you would like more tips on golf etiquette, rules, fashion and general tips, be sure to sign up for the newsletter/email which is sent out every Wednesday. When you sign up, you’ll receive the Free Golf Guide to Playing Your Best Round as well.

Also, if you are brand new to golf, join our community Beginner Golf for Women Facebook group. We are a highly engaged and supportive community of women golfers. Hope to see you in there!

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Do you have a golfer in your life that you want to give the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? It can be hard to know what they may like. Here are some ideas that most any golfer would want.

Best Golf Gifts for the Guy In Your Life That Loves Golf

Top 9 Golf Gifts for Men for Valentine’s Day

1. Theragun Elite

Give the gift of therapy with this amazing therapeutic massager. As a warmup before their round or as a post-round wind-down, this can help work out the kinks and any muscle tightness.

2. FootJoy Half-Zip Golf Performance Sweater

A sweater is always a good gift for the guy in your life. And a sweater like this can be used on or off the course.

3. Hand Warmer

Just like you see in professional football games and golf tournaments, these hand warmers can keep the hands warm during cold spells or cooler inclement weather. If you have a golfer that loves to golf in the colder months, they will love you for these. They definitely are a game-changer.

4. Titleist Golf Balls – ProV1’s.

Top-of-the-line quality golf balls like Pro V1’s make a great gift.

5. Scotty Cameron Phantom Putter

This is a beautiful putter for the golf lover. Brand new this year, designed with quality craftsmanship and elegance, and feel.

6. Bushnell Range Finder

Help your golfer hone in on their golf game. This will surely help them find the pin with more precision.

7. Tiger Woods Golf Cap

Give him this cool Tiger Woods logoed golf cap. Maybe some of Tiger Wood’s golf game will give your guy an extra boost of confidence or some magic.

8. Clicgear Golf Push Cart

The Clicgear Pushcart is extremely durable and efficient for pushing the golf cart around on pretty much any kind of terrain. I am going on 7 years with mine and it is still in good condition!

9. Orange Whip Trainer

Such a great gift for any golfer. This will help warm up and loosen up the body before the round or can be used at home for a bit of practice.

Top 9 Golf Gifts for Women on Valentine’s Day – Make Her Day Extra Special

Here are my top picks this year for the best golf gifts for her on Valentine’s Day. And of course, you might see something on either list…that you may want and vice versa :). I know I did!

1. Cobra 13 Piece Golf Club Set

This is a great golf club set made by a great brand name in golf. Cobra golf clubs are known for quality as well as very forgiving technology on the golf course. It comes with a driver, 3, 5, 7 woods, 5 hybrid, 6, 7, 8, 9 irons, pitching wedge, sand wedge, putter, and a durable cart bag. My first set of golf clubs was from Cobra. And I still have a few of the original clubs that I put back in my bag from time to time.

2. ProActive Sports Sun Umbrella

Golfers need protection from the weather and elements. This sun umbrella is a great gift as it can protect against rain or the brutal sun and provide shade.

3. Tail Activewear Dress*

Dresses are growing in popularity in women’s golf fashion. Tail is a wonderful brand that I wear a lot of. And this is stylish, cute, and comfortable.

4. Belyn Key Keystone Pouch*

This adorable yet practical pouch is great to keep knickknacks and important items safely tucked away in the golf bag while transporting from the car to the course and to the 19th hole.

5. Daily Sports Mia Short Sleeved Wind Shirt*

I have a similar jacket with short sleeves that is really useful in warmer weather when you need protection but you don’t want a long-sleeved jacket to protect you from the rain or wind.

6. Garmin Approach Golf GPS Watch

Having a GPS watch for the golf course helps golfers know what distance it is to the hole or to a hazard. Garmin is a well-known brand and this one is so helpful, accessible, easy to read.

7. Perfect Practice Putting Mat

I love this gift. It is one of my favorites – the perfect gift for any golfer. As they say “drive for show, putt for dough”. We have this putting mat right in our living room and it actually looks good with the wooden display pieces.

8. Golf Tee Box Subscription*

Give this monthly subscription box filled with golf-related goodies to your loved one. She will surely love receiving a surprise gift each month that includes new golf fashion pieces, accessories, and a few of the latest golf gadgets. I always seem to discover a new brand or tool in these boxes.

9. Glove It Golf Cart Bag*

A great stylish golf bag with plenty of pockets and places to store all of a golfer’s personal and golf items that are needed out on the course. And it is fun and adds a sense of style to her golf game.

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Final Thoughts on Golf Gifts

Happy Valentine’s Day! I have more gift guides coming out and will be updating them throughout the year. If you would like to be on my email list, please sign up here.

I send the email out weekly, on Wednesdays and they include interesting golf tips, helpful advice, inspiration as well as fashion trends, reviews of various accessories, equipment and training tools that I have found most helpful.

Hope to see you again!

Lynn

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Let me tell you how I discovered the amazing 7 wood and what it did to help my golf game.

I was given a used set of golf clubs from my mother-in-law probably about 10 years ago now. I was excited because they were made by a well-known brand and were in great condition.

The bag consisted of the normal driver, irons, wedges, and 4 different fairway woods. Including a 7 and 9 wood, which I took out of the bag because I didn’t think I had any use for them.

At the time, I was used to hitting irons and a 3 & 5 wood. I had no idea what these extra woods were used for.

One day during a round, I watched as my playing partner made this high arcing shot out of some pretty thick rough…with what looked to be a fairway wood. I asked what club they just used. The response was a 7 wood. A what?

Hmmm, I remembered that I had one sitting in my garage never touched.

When I got home, I brought it out. And guess what? I haven’t parted with it since.

I started using this 7 wood golf club and my game and handicap improved immensely that summer. I found it so easy to hit, so effortless. And unlike the 3 wood, it sent my ball high with tons of loft.

I also could use it out of the thick rough.

In fact, I used it everywhere. In the rough. In the fairways. Off the tee. And because I was using the 7 wood so much, my confidence soared as well.

What Exactly is a 7 Wood?

A 7 wood is a fairway wood that was originally made for recreational golfers with slower swing speeds such as women and senior golfers. These days, however, we are seeing all types of golfers using the trusty 7 wood.

The 7 wood is technically a fairway wood. The clubhead has the weight and size of a fairway wood and is bigger than a hybrid clubhead. The shaft is longer than a 7 hybrid and 7 iron. It provides an amazing amount of loft and distance and golfers are finding it is comfortable to hit. If you have fairway woods, the 7 wood follows the 5 wood in gapping or distance.

Why You Should Consider Using a 7 Wood

With all the new technology in golf, manufacturers and brands are designing the 7 wood for all golfers – not just golfers with slower swing speeds.

They have tweaked and adjusted them so much that they can add a lot of loft and accuracy to any shot. Fairway woods are typically used for the purpose of distance, and are not as accurate as irons. However, the 7 wood can provide the needed distance and because of the height of the shot and the spin, it can provide more accuracy.

Do Tour Professionals use a 7 wood?

Yes, pros on tour have recently been known to carry a 7 wood in their golf bags. To name a few, Dustin Johnson, Bubba Watson, Max Homa are just a few of the bigger names on the PGA Tour.

And as for the female pros on tour, LPGA players Nelly Korda, Jessica Korda, Leona Maguire, Lizette Salas, and Michelle Wie West have also been seen carrying the 7 wood in their bag. Wie West also has been known to carry a hard-to-find 11 wood.

What is the 7 wood loft and what degree is it?

A 7 wood is typically set between 20 – 23 degrees. I have seen a few women’s 7 woods as high as 27 degrees.

The higher the degree or loft, the higher the ball is designed to travel in the air. For me personally, I love a higher degree of loft as I find them easier to hit and often will get a nice high golf shot. This is especially important especially if you have any elevated greens where a golf ball needs to land high and soft.

What is a 7 wood distance?

The distance of a 7 wood will be comparable to a 3 iron. Since I find low irons really hard to hit and don’t carry them, my 7 wood is comparable to a 4 hybrid.

The average distance for the LPGA player is 175 yards. I probably get between 140 – 150 yards with my 7 wood.

7 wood vs Hybrid

I love my hybrids. I first started using the 7 wood before discovering my current hybrids. I would carry a 4 hybrid, but I find the 7 wood easier to hit. Maybe due to the larger clubhead. I can also get out of the rough better with the 7 wood than with a 4 hybrid.

The 7 wood is a great club to have that fills the gap between my 5 hybrid and the 5 wood.

7 wood vs 5 wood

The 7 wood compliments the 5 wood. My 7 wood travels 10 yards shorter than the 5 wood and is easier to hit and provides me more loft. A 5 wood has an average loft of 18 degrees whereas a 7 wood is around 21 degrees.

Best Women’s 7 Wood Golf Clubs

I have listed a few 7 woods below as well as what is called the Heavenwood, which is made by Callaway. I have many golfing friends that just love this Heavenwood golf club. They are technically not a 7 wood, but it has a similar club head loft (20 degrees vs 22 degrees) and the slightly longer shaft length can provide more distance than a 7 wood.

Callaway Epic Max Ladies Heavenwood Golf Club

TaylorMade Ladies M6 7 Wood

Ladies Cobra F-Max 7 Wood

Ping G LE 2 Ladies Fairway 7 Wood

Best Men’s 7 Wood Golf Clubs

Callaway Epic Max 7 Wood

TaylorMade Sim Max 7 Wood Golf Club

Cobra F-Max 7 Wood

The 7 Wood Golf Club – A Game Changer

If you are now intrigued by the 7 wood or a Heavenwood, give it a go. I hope I have piqued your interest. There are so many different types of golf clubs out there that can help our golf games. My motto is to try anything that makes this game easier and more enjoyable. And they keep designing better and better club technology!

The 7 wood was a game-changer for me and actually made golf fun again!

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Golf is one of those games that keeps you coming back for more. And there is a usually strong desire to want to improve. The beauty of this game is that there is are many ways on how to get better at golf. And so many different areas that one can focus on.

Maybe it’s more distance that you desire or more accuracy. And think of all the short game skills like chip shots, pitch shots, and putting that can be improved upon.

Having a great swing and increasing strength can help your golf game. But, so will improving your focus and mindset, as well as your finesse and confidence while out on the course. There are many ways to improve in this game. I have listed out the most helpful ways that helped me personally get better at golf and how I have improved my own golf game over the years.

The Best 7 Tips To Help Your Golf Game

1. Improve Your Golf Swing with Instruction

Improving your swing can make a world of difference in your game. Today, there are so many ways to learn the proper techniques and mechanics of the golf swing. From online videos on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook to working with a golf instructor. Online videos have worked wonders for my game especially when I am trying to fix something… like the terrible slice I used to have. There are thousands if not more videos like this one by Rick Shiels on the internet that can help you with your swing.

Hiring a golf instructor can also be a huge help for your swing. Sometimes it takes another pair of eyes watching you swing to see what might not be working. A good golf teacher can usually spot little nuances with your swing and help correct them. The PGA has a great list of teaching professionals as well as the LPGA.

And especially if you are new to golf, an instructor is a wonderful way to build a solid foundation and swing from the beginning. It can be more difficult later on to fix those bad habits, imperfections, or techniques that have been built over the years.

2. Commit to Golf Practice

The best way to get better at pretty much anything is to practice. Yes, you need to practice, practice, practice.

Think about the 10,000-hour rule. Do something for 10,000 hours and you can practically become an expert. When I was a child I played the flute for 10 years or so and earned my black belt in martial arts. Both required a commitment on my part to practice in order for me to get better.

The most important component to this is to commit to the practice and be consistent. Whatever it is you can expend, just make sure you commit, and then stick to it. The hardest part. And don’t give up. It’s ok if you can only practice once a week. It’s still practice! Or maybe you can only get out and play once a week. That’s ok too.

Just remember that usually the more time you commit usually has a direct effect on the rate at which you will improve, especially if you are in the beginning stages of learning.

3. Play on a Golf Course as Much as You Can

Playing golf on a golf course is practice too! In fact, it is pretty much needed if you want to improve. While practicing on the range gives a great foundation and builds muscle memory, playing on an actual golf course is very different.

The ball can end up anywhere on the course including hazards, rough, tall grass, woods, and bunkers. Many times a golfer will need to hit from many different lies – uphill, downhill, and uneven lies. There are many different golf shots required and more thinking is involved like how to hit from these lies and what clubs to hit. Playing outside takes all the outdoor elements and nature into play.

It is a totally different game than hitting on the range. And like practicing on the range, the more times you can go out and play a round is going to give you more consistency in your golf game. The more situations and circumstances that you experience are going to give you more opportunities to learn. This will give you more confidence in the long run as well.

4. Improve Your Short Game – Chipping, Pitching and Putting

The short game is comprised of chipping, pitching, and putting. The short game is one of those areas in golf that can add many strokes to your score. The short game is comprised of chipping, pitching, and putting.

Think of all those times you get within 100 yards or are up near the green. How annoying is it when it then takes several more strokes to get on the green from there? If you can improve your pitch and chip shots, it will absolutely help you get better at golf and you’ll see much improvement.

The other part of the short game is putting. They say “drive for show and putt for dough”.

The beauty of putting is anyone can work on improving one’s putter. Think again of how many putts you typically have in a round. Now, if you can decrease your putting strokes by 1 on each hole, you’ve just saved 9 or 18 strokes in a given round! Here’s something to work towards, a tour player rolls in an average of 26 putts in a round. Crazy good, but something you can work towards.

5. Improve Your Golf Fitness

Golf fitness is now all the rage and is becoming more and more important. It can help increase strength, build the core, and improve mobility, flexibility, and balance. All of which are incredibly effective in improving your game.

As I get older, being more flexible and limber really helps my golf. Being able to have a full range of motion is important in the golf swing which requires a lot of torque, twisting, and rotation.

Walking and playing also require endurance and stamina. If you get tired during a round, you could lose mental clarity and focus. So, becoming golf fit is really important. Look at any of today’s golf professionals and they all make their golf workouts a huge part of their weekly regimen and routine.

6. Focus on How to Score & Golf Mindset

Focusing on your score can be helpful. Focusing on your score too much might not be so good. However, focusing on how to score lower can provide a different perspective. What it does is change the way you might look at playing the course. Also called strategy or course management in golf. How you get around the golf course in the least amount of shots and managing the risk/reward is important.

For example, there may be a big pond that you need to carry or get over on your second shot. It might be more fun to try to hit over the water on your second shot, but if there is a risk of going in, the more strategic choice may be to lay up in front of the pond so you have a better chance of getting over in your next shot than incurring a 1 stroke penalty and having to hit from a drop zone.

Golf mindset pertains to how you think and react on the golf course. Let’s say you top your ball and it goes right into the water hazard. You have just incurred a one-stroke penalty and then your dropped shot goes right back in the pond. By now, you may be annoyed, frustrated, ready to give up.

Knowing how to mentally get past this frustration is a learned skill. Knowing how to handle these emotions in golf can positively affect the rest of your round, as well as your score and enjoyment for the rest of the day. If you let them get to you, it can have a negative effect on your demeanor which usually means your score as well.

7. Get A Golf Club Fitting & Utilize Newer Technology

I put this last, but it certainly can help anyone’s golf game. A good club fitting can add distance and ease to your golf game. We are all different in how we swing golf clubs and one brand or club type can be easy to hit while hard for another person. Finding the right club that suits your physical attributes as well as your swing can only help improve your game. And with all the new technology that is offered today, it can be a real impact especially if you are currently using older clubs.

I recently got a club fitting and it honestly gave me an extra 10 – 20 yards on each club. My clubs at the time were about 15 years old and it was time to upgrade. The difference in technology was eye opening. It felt effortless and so good when I used my new clubs. You can get a club fitting from a local fitter or retail store as well. You can read my experience here with my own golf club fitting with a master club fitter.

Be sure to use one of these 7 tips or a combination and you will be well on your way to improving your golf game. Remember that anyone can get better at golf – it’s just your mindset and commitment.

If you can see it and believe it, you can achieve it!

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