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Okay when y'all have had enough of my questions for a day let me know but here goes yet another one......
Besides the odvious being a set of clubs, and a bag for them to go in, some balls, and some tees, what else is NEEDED!!!!!! to go play a game of golf. I have had some people tell me that i need the spiked shoes, and a special kind of glove , then there are guys with like ten covers on there woods and so on..... I love this game so far but well i do have other things in my little world happening what with school about to start again and then youth football starting i am about to be propertually broke so i want to play golf but cash flow at the moment is slow to none never mind extra ( ha ha funny) to just go buy stuff that someone says i need.

and then my hubby lost our new chipper somewhere on the course today...... that was only 20.00 bucks but hey that could have gone toward another club not a replacement of a club already bought and paid for. i am hoping someone will turn it into the pro shop and not just add it to their collection

a glove is nice if your playing in the heat, and or you sweat a bit. Headcovers aren't needed to play golf. Spiked shoes again are nice, but not needed to enjoy the game. If your just out there to have fun, just go play.

if you already play the game without spiked/golf shoes then there would seem no set rule on footwear on your course, so continue wearing what your wearing.
a glove is not needed, the only reason i use one is because i get sweaty hands. head covers for the woods and putter can come in handy, but are not needed if the money is tight, just gives a bit of added protection. if your alright with what you've been doing, continue doing it, there would seem nothing else that's required to play your course.

A good, basic book on the fundamentals would help. The best one I ever read (and I still have it) in over 50 years of golf is "How To Play Your Best Golf All the Time" by Tommy Armour, Sr. He was arguably the greatest teacher of all time and gave instruction at Boca Raton, FL until he was in his 80's. That's his grandson on the PGA Tour. The book is a wonderful and practical guide to the game from the old master. I believe it's still in print although you may have to order it thru your local bookstore.

yeah but the question stated ''what equipment is needed''. books are helpful, but not needed and certainly wouldn't come under equipment.

Everyone has pretty much nailed down the idea that you really do not need much more than the basics, but 2 things you left off are a ball marker and divot repair tool (sorry if there is a specific name for it) for when your ball leaves a nice crater on the green. Of course a nice penny makes for a good ball marker and you can use a tee to repair your "craters" or purchase a real cheap plastic or metal one at the shop. Hope that helps.

Its a DIVOT FIXER THINGY. Sorry...couldn't resist.

Dust devil...I agree with all of the above. The main thing is clubs that fit you and patience to learn to enjoy the pursuit of golf. Re: shoes...I play occasionally in tennis shoes if I start overswinging or just want to be comfortable walking and score just as well. You just need the basics to start, and will gradually accumulate other things. Why, golf can give husband and kids new options for gift giving occasions!

Might I suggest hitting the local thrift and goodwill and ARC stores. These are a great source for used clubs and things golf associated. Also, if you have a second hand golf store (Like second swing) nearby this is also an excellent source for used clubs. My son's second set of irons came from a 2nd swing store and I believe we paid less than $40.00 for them. Don't spend a lot at first...Believe me, there'll be time and inclination to do that later.

once you have your clubs, bag, golf balls etc... i think the one thing that is needed is a good head for golf, a good mindset that will have you relaxed, playing your own game, commiting to every shot and having fun trying to shoot the best score you can on that day.

[quote=jwaldrop]Its a DIVOT FIXER THINGY. Sorry...couldn't resist.

Ahhh, how could I be so foolish?? Obviously I am just a poor hack who knows nothing Haha, just kidding. But thanks for the clarification, now I can impress my friends on the course when a "divot fixer thingy" is needed.

Just to give some more of my 2 cents worth ... shoes, glove, and definitely headcovers are not needed. I used to have headcovers for my irons but that got annoying quick and stopped using them years ago. I often take the wood covers off before the round and leave them in the back of my car. Spikes are nice but I think they are more for fashion and "course cred" than anything else. If you're at a nice course/CC, can't be wearing tennis shoes if you feel consciousness about yourself. A glove is also nice as others have stated, but Fred Couples doesn't even wear one (famous PGA pro in case you do not know ... just in case Dust doesn't watch PGA golf on tv). Hope that helps.

[quote=RobIU977]Everyone knows cool man Fred, hopefully he does alright in The Open, but after withdrawing from last week's Scottish Open with his back problems its not too likely. Should of had another Master's title this year but a sunday of bad putting put a stop to that.

I have friends that don't use a glove, but I use and love Tour Wrap grips that I have a hard time keeping dry this time of year. I have a hard time without a glove, just to keep from having the club slip in my hand. I sweat a lot when its over 90. Wife says I don't sweat much for a fatboy, however.

Thank you all. This was as informative as it was funny to read. Thank you for all the info really.when i went to a few sporting goods stores I was told that i would need a set of shoes to start with and then they tried to sell me a $50.00 glove, never mind a diferent putter than the one i have and well i could have spent lots more money if i had listened to this guy. And no guys sorry but i did not know who Fred Couples was until you told me.
While it would be nice to watch a match on tv just to watch what the pros do and may be learn a thing or two i have 5 yes i said 5 children that take up a good portion of my time. And football season is about to start for 4 of them. I have 2 boys playing on 2 different age brackets and 2 girls cheering for my younger one. My 3 yr old is having fits at practice because he cant play yet. And i only had a two week break between football and baseball. Oh did i mention that i am a cheer coach toooooooo.......
So many things to do in a day , how many hours would it take to get them all done..... As you can see i am happy just having time to go to the driving range and make a round once a week, watching tv, someone tell what that is again. besides i dont think i have anyother channels beside nick and cartoon network. or atleast that is what my tv is always on

[quote=london_geeza]Ha geeza ... I knew she wouldn't know who Freddie boy is Gotta take a jab at our good friend from overseas.