The Laws of Nature (As Applied To Golf) It is a law of nature that everything is built from the ground up.
Not only is it necessary to built that way but it is an acknowledged fact that everything we build should have a solid foundation.
There are thousands of examples throughout the world where this principle has not been followed and consequently many things just collapse.
Build a strong foundation.
Well golf is no different.
Build you game from the ground upwards, build a strong foundation and you will have a solid base from which to work.
Your feet are your foundation and should be the first thing to consider when building your golf game.
So let us be ridiculous - if your bare feet could grip the ground that would be ideal.
But we know that is not possible at least in the context of playing golf.
Safety First So specialised shoes for playing golf are obviously the answer.
Never underestimate the value of a good pair of shoes.
Quite often players walk far greater distances in golf shoes than they ever do in everyday footwear.
Regularly distances of over 4 miles will be covered during 18 holes of golf.
Golf is a game which is played in all kinds of weather.
It must be a primary consideration that the shoes be waterproof if your feet are to stay dry.
Walking for hours in wet shoes can bring its own problems to the health of your feet.
Careful Maintenance It could be suggested that initially, if finances permit, it would be prudent to purchase two pairs of golf shoes.
This is advisable if you play golf a few times a week on a regular basis.
The shoes must be given an opportunity to recover from a round of golf.
It is a simple thing to completely fill each shoe with newspaper and allow it to quickly soak and water from the inside.
They then need to dry slowly from either rain water or perspiration.
In ideal conditions the shoes should be fitted with wooden shoe trees to enable them to keep their shape.
Avoid using the plastic variety as this will cause a lack of absorption.
They also restrict the necessary air flow and encourage the growth of mildew.
Never neglect the golf shoes by leaving them in a car.
There is a surprising amount of heat retained in a car and this can cause cracking of the leather.
A regular coat of waterproof polish will nourish the leather and keep in pliable.
Golf shoe manufacturers make waterproofing and conditioning products which should be applied a few times during the golf season.
Running Repairs Always clean the soles of the shoes taking special care to remove any debris from the spikes and spike fixings.
Keep an eye on the spikes and tighten any which have come loose.
Quite often when they come loose they fall out so have spare spikes on hand, along with a key to replace any lost ones.
If it becomes noticeable, on a round of golf, that a spike is loose and there is no key available then use a golf towel to grip the spike to turn it.
It is quite amazing how much purchase it is possible to apply with this method.
Pay particular attention to the condition of your shoe laces.
Replace them if they deteriorate.
If one should break on a round it is a great inconvenience and your shoe will no longer be secure neither will your stability on your swing.
Not only is it necessary to built that way but it is an acknowledged fact that everything we build should have a solid foundation.
There are thousands of examples throughout the world where this principle has not been followed and consequently many things just collapse.
Build a strong foundation.
Well golf is no different.
Build you game from the ground upwards, build a strong foundation and you will have a solid base from which to work.
Your feet are your foundation and should be the first thing to consider when building your golf game.
So let us be ridiculous - if your bare feet could grip the ground that would be ideal.
But we know that is not possible at least in the context of playing golf.
Safety First So specialised shoes for playing golf are obviously the answer.
Never underestimate the value of a good pair of shoes.
Quite often players walk far greater distances in golf shoes than they ever do in everyday footwear.
Regularly distances of over 4 miles will be covered during 18 holes of golf.
Golf is a game which is played in all kinds of weather.
It must be a primary consideration that the shoes be waterproof if your feet are to stay dry.
Walking for hours in wet shoes can bring its own problems to the health of your feet.
Careful Maintenance It could be suggested that initially, if finances permit, it would be prudent to purchase two pairs of golf shoes.
This is advisable if you play golf a few times a week on a regular basis.
The shoes must be given an opportunity to recover from a round of golf.
It is a simple thing to completely fill each shoe with newspaper and allow it to quickly soak and water from the inside.
They then need to dry slowly from either rain water or perspiration.
In ideal conditions the shoes should be fitted with wooden shoe trees to enable them to keep their shape.
Avoid using the plastic variety as this will cause a lack of absorption.
They also restrict the necessary air flow and encourage the growth of mildew.
Never neglect the golf shoes by leaving them in a car.
There is a surprising amount of heat retained in a car and this can cause cracking of the leather.
A regular coat of waterproof polish will nourish the leather and keep in pliable.
Golf shoe manufacturers make waterproofing and conditioning products which should be applied a few times during the golf season.
Running Repairs Always clean the soles of the shoes taking special care to remove any debris from the spikes and spike fixings.
Keep an eye on the spikes and tighten any which have come loose.
Quite often when they come loose they fall out so have spare spikes on hand, along with a key to replace any lost ones.
If it becomes noticeable, on a round of golf, that a spike is loose and there is no key available then use a golf towel to grip the spike to turn it.
It is quite amazing how much purchase it is possible to apply with this method.
Pay particular attention to the condition of your shoe laces.
Replace them if they deteriorate.
If one should break on a round it is a great inconvenience and your shoe will no longer be secure neither will your stability on your swing.
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