How To Choose The Right Golf Shoes

Most golf courses require that you wear golf shoes to play at them. Most players have been to at least one golf course that requires something special. Then there are those that don’t require any specific type of shoe at all.

It’s A Good Thing

Of course, many players wear specialty shoes even if they are not required.

The fact is that golf shoes are a good thing for you to get in the habit of wearing. They help keep your feet planted to allow full leg strength during your swing and they preventing any slips and falls elsewhere on the course.

The Downside To Spikes

Spiked shoes can do a bit of damage to the greens and fairways. Even those with detachable plastic studs do just about the same amount of damage. What happens is that they leave an imprint and change the green’s surface. Instead of smooth it is now rough and bumpy. This  can mess up your putt and your score.

Golf players who wear shoes without cleats do the green keepers a service. Many knowledgable golfers wear either shoes that have soles with suction cups or with subtle tread.

What’s The Solution Then?

On those rainy days when you really may slip, go ahead and wear spikes as needed. But on  dry days, your chances of slipping are really slim, so don’t bother with the spikes. Keep the greens from getting wear and tear on them and maybe you’ll even shave off a few points on that average.

Of course, if your favorite course has a particular requirement, you'll have to purchase a set of shoes just for there. Otherwise it will soon be your favorite former course.