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It’s that time of year again! The Masters is upon us and for many golf fans, it is the best time of the year.
The Azaleas are in bloom, the fairways have been mowed and the best players in the world are turning out to once again take on Augusta National’s hallowed turf.
The arrival of the tournament also signals the beginning of the better weather. We’re well into spring and summer is fast approaching – so there really is no better time to grab your clubs and head down to your local course.
Taking inspiration from some of the pros making their way around Augusta this week, you might also be wondering how you can improve your game and save some shots off your round.
Whether you’re struggling with a hook or a slice, concerned about the connection you’re getting on the golf ball, or are even just looking to take better care of your equipment, we’ve got you covered.
Here at Mail Sport, we’ve been brainstorming some of the best golf accessories that you can buy to help you play better golf.
It’s that time of year again! The Masters is upon us and for many golf fans, it is the best time of the year
5 golf accessories every Masters fan must-have
As any golf coach will tell you, alignment sticks are a must when you’re hitting balls at the range.
If you want to improve your accuracy and ball positioning you need to pick a target as there isn’t much point in smashing a bucket of balls into an open field.
Alignment sticks can help you do that. By laying these lightweight plastic poles in a cross on the ground, you can work on your ball positioning, stance and help improve where you’re aiming.
The beauty of these sticks is that they can slot into your bag easily next to your clubs. They weigh next to nothing, so you won’t even notice you’re carrying them!
The putting greens are where every golfer loses shots.
You can spend hours down at the driving range hitting bombs but when it comes to the course, forgetting to train this hugely important aspect of your game can cost you shots.
The PuttOut Premium Pressure Putt Trainer is an outstanding piece of kit that can be set up pretty much anywhere.
It replicates a real golf hole and uses a parabolic ramp to reject bad putts while returning good ones. Strokes with the right pace will stick in the device’s micro-target, and trust me, it’s addictive. You won’t want to stop hitting balls until you’ve found the sweet spot on the Pressure Putt Trainer.
Set this up with a putting mat at home or in your office for the best experience.
Ideally, you want to have a club head brush that you can quickly access from your bag. The reason is that it is imperative to ensure the grooves on your club face are free from any mud or sand when playing a shot.
The effects of that debris can hamper the connection, spin and flight you put on each shot.
The Finger TEN Golf Club cleaner Brush is a great tool that players can use to clean mud off their club face during a round. It clips onto your bag and comes with a retractable cable which means the brush can be pulled several feet away from your bag, so you don’t have to unclip the tool.
It also comes with nylon bristles for cleaning metal woods, while you can use the metal bristles on the other side of the brush to get into those tricky spots in the grooves of your irons.
Your connection with the ground throughout your golf swing is absolutely pivotal to helping you swing with power through the ball. Playing with clogged-up golf shoes that do not give you ample traction on the turf will seriously inhibit you from performing at your best.
The golf Boot Buddy is a great three-in-one tool that players can use to brush, scrape and wash mud and sand off their golf cleats. It’s a tactile value-for-money item that will also help you prolong the life of your golf cleats.
As we all know, the weather can change at a moment’s notice on the golf course, so it’s good to be prepared for the eventuality that the heavens could open.
While packing a set of waterproofs is always hugely important to help you stave off the rain, it’s also good to carry a pair of waterproof golf gloves that will keep your hands dry and maintain a solid grip on the club.
FootJoy’s RainGrip Golf Gloves are designed with an absorbent Sure-Grip Autosuede palm that helps players maintain connection and control of the club.
The gloves are super comfortable and also offer great breathability, while players can adjust the fit of the glove using FootJoy’s ComforTab velcro closer.
