Buying your child, grandchild, niece or nephew their first set of golf clubs is a fantastic gift as golf is one of the few sports that can be played from 4 to 84! Getting them started on the right track with the right set of clubs is half the battle.

In today's ever changing, fast-paced, high-tech world, more and more people are enjoying the convenience of shopping online for golf equipment. Online shopping has revolutionised the way in which business is done throughout the world. However, there are a few tips you can follow to make your online shopping experience even safer and easier.

If you are a beginner or even an experienced golfer who likes the idea of saving some money, you should consider buying lake balls the next time you need to stock your golf bag. Lake balls can be just as high quality as new balls at a fraction of the price.

When you step on the course to play a round of golf, there certain pieces of equipment you would never consider leaving behind. Golf clubs, obviously, are crucial to any golfers game. Golf balls and tees are key components as well. There is one piece of equipment, however, that often gets disregarded. A good pair of golf shoes is often that missing piece.

Golf clubs come in two types of shafts, steel and graphite. The type of shaft you opt depends on your swing profile. Graphite shafts are slightly more expensive than steel shafts. The price difference is not as significant as it was in the past. For example a complete graphite set may set you back an extra €30 to €40.

There are a number of different golf aids that you can pick up quite cheaply that will help you to improve your game. Best of all they don't take up much space at home or in the office and you don't need to take much time out of your day to use them.

Hybrids have become really popular in recent years, a lot of the pros now carry at least one hybrid in their bag. At last years Open Championship the lowest iron in Rickie Fowler's bag was a 6 iron.

As a rule golfers play with one glove only. If you are a right handed player you wear a glove on your left hand and visa versa if you are a left handed player.

Electric golf trolleys are very handy to have around the golf course, particularly if it is a long or hilly course. They are also a much needed piece of equipment if you are having some difficulty carrying your clubs due to age or ill health.

There was a time when the only types of tees available were standard wooden and plastic tees. The are now wooden and plastic tees available in every type of style, shape, length and colour imaginable.