Choosing the Right Golf Gloves

**A golf glove’s primary purpose is to provide a consistent, non-slip connection between your hand and the club grip, especially in wet or humid conditions.

Key Selection Factors

Fit is Everything

  • The glove should fit like a second skin, with no wrinkling across the palm or fingers. Your fingertips should touch the end of the glove. Most golfers wear a size too large.

Hand Dominance

  • Wear a glove on your non-dominant hand (e.g., right-handed golfers wear a glove on their left hand).

Conditions

  • Keep a dedicated rain glove in your bag for wet weather, which uses a different material designed to grip betterwhen wet.

Frequency of Play

**If you play several times a week, a durable synthetic glove might be more cost-effective than frequent leather replacements.

 

Choosing the Right Golf Shoes

**Golf shoes provide stability, traction, and comfort throughout your 18-hole walk.

Key Selection Factors

Spikes vs. Spikeless

Spiked (Soft Spikes)

  • Offer maximum traction and stability, especially in wet or hilly conditions. Ideal for players who prioritize firm footing and traditional performance.

Spikeless

  • Feature rubber nubs instead of metal/plastic spikes. They are more versatile (can be worn off the course), lighter, and often more comfortable. Traction is excellent but slightly less firm than traditional spikes in very wet conditions.

Comfort and Fit

  • You will be walking 4-5 miles per round. Try shoes on at the end of the day when your feet are slightly swollen to ensure a comfortable fit.
  • Look for cushioning, arch support, and good interior padding.

Waterproofing

Almost all modern golf shoes offer some water resistance or full waterproofing (often backed by a warranty). Waterproofing is essential for early morning rounds or playing after rain.

Material

Leather 

  • More durable, waterproof, and classic, but requires care.

Synthetics/Performance mesh 

  • Are lighter, more breathable, and dry faster but may be less durable over time.

**By aligning your glove choice with feel and durability, and your shoe choice with traction and comfort, you’ll be well-equipped for the course.