A review of the necessary equipment to play golf again

Next Monday, May 11, many golfers in Spain will be able to practice their favorite sport again. Those provinces that enter Phase 1 that day will have a free hand to open their fields and clubs and activity will resume. There is a great desire to return after 58 days of waiting, exactly the time that will have passed since the first state of alarm was decreed until next Monday, but it is important to take into account a series of recommendations.

Official: this is the protocol for playing golf again in Spain

The first and most important thing is to respect the protocol presented by the most relevant golf institutions and which has been set as an example by of the Spanish Institute of Tourist Quality. It is essential that we all take seriously complying with the rules because it depends on them that we come out of this better and, above all, stronger. Nothing would hurt golf more than discovering a case of coronavirus on a course during a game. You have to be very responsible.

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Beyond the protocol, it is important to have good equipment to play again. In many cases we haven't looked at our golf bag for more than two months and it is possible that some elements need to be renewed. In the event that you have decided to start playing now or go out on the field for the first time, you should observe these tips even more carefully. Here we are going to review the most important ones.

The golf carts to transport the bags:

If you don't want to or can't carry your bag over your shoulder, nothing is safer these days than bringing your own golf cart. You can use the club's, which have the obligation to disinfect them after each use, but nothing offers more guarantee than bringing your own. If you already have it, check it out to see how it stands. If you need to change it or buy one, at Decathlon you can find up to four different models, one especially for children, at very low prices starting at 39.99 euros. Remember that you can make the purchase online and take it home. You can find more information at this link.

Golf balls:

Obviously, we must take into account that we have enough bags to play. There is nothing more frustrating than going to play and having to return halfway through the course because we have run out of balls. Many are used to buying what they need at the golf club itself, but don't forget that the shops might be closed. To avoid surprises, it is best to collect before. In Decathlon they have four different models of Inesis balls that are the most used in the fields. The prices of the packages of 12 balls range from 5.99 euros (Distance 100) to 24.99 (Tour 900). They also have them in a glossy and matte finish. Here you can consult the information.

Golf Gloves:

This is one of the most important items. The last time we played golf it was rainy and cold days. If your gloves have not been well protected, they may have become stiff and practically useless. If this is the case, at Decathlon they have up to 22 different models of gloves that adapt to all types of players and sizes. There are children, women, men and, of course, for right-handed and left-handed. In fact, there are many players who are considering playing with two gloves for added protection these early days. From 6.99 euros you can find your glove. Here you can consult the catalog and make purchases.

Accessories:

There are other important elements that should be carried in the bag. An essential now is the towel. Surely more than once or twice we have asked our playing partner for the towel to clean a stick or the ball. Now this is out of protocol. Each one must bring their own towel to avoid contact and contagion. The same happens with the arrellepiques or pescabolas. Bring your own to avoid problems or breaking protocol. Of course, it goes without saying that you are well supplied with tees. In the same way, you will have to use your own and not ask your companions. All these options can be consulted at this Decathlon link.

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Since golf, due to its characteristics, allows you to play from this very Monday in all those places that are find themselves in Phase 1, we are going to do it right and set an example for others.