Golf Shoes are a very important part of your success as a golfer, we all spend hours choosing clubs, and five minutes choosing Golf Shoes.
This is just crazy when you consider you will walk somewhere over 4 miles every time you play, and you’ll be on your feet for anything from 3 to 5 hours. Like me you probably haven’t given much thought to the part that golf shoes play in reducing your handicap. It was only after I took expert advice and invested some money in a pair of Adidas Golf Shoes that my game improved by three or four shots. Coincidence - No I don’t think so!!

What follows are a few guidelines you should follow when choosing golf shoes

1. Always wear the same socks you golf in when trying on new golf shoes
2. Don’t wear socks that are too tight or tend to scrunch up.
3. Check the fir of the shoes by standing on one foot. You should be able to wiggle your toes, and when you stand on tiptoe the shoes should bend where your foot bends.
4. The fit around the middle of the shoe should feel tighter than with ordinary shoes. This is where you get the most support when swinging the club. Don’t overworry about the tightness because all shoes will stretch a little after you have worn them a few times.
5. There should be no more or less than about a half inch of space from your big toe to the end of the golf shoe.
6. It is important to make sure that the shoe and the widest part of your foot are a comfortable fit, without being too loose. Loose fitting shoes cause your feet to slide when you swing the club, and you lose stability, essential for good golf.
7. If the shoe fits all the above criteria, but is a little loose, then use an insole to make the fit a little tighter

It is no bad thing to get your feet measured professionally for width and length, once a year. This should be done at the end of the day, because your feet will be a little swollen at this time. Remembering we all have one foot larger than the other, so you need to pick the shoe size of your larger foot when trying on a golf shoe. Don’t forget you can always use an insole to balance up your smaller foot.

You might care to consider one or two additional thoughts on buying your new golf shoes.

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Golf players are less susceptible to injuries than most other sports participants are, but there is still the chance that you can end up with a painful or even serious injury if you don’t know what to look out for.

The most common injuries that golfers incur are to the head, elbows, wrists, shoulders, lower back, and the eyes.

Here are the Top X Tips for reducing your chances of getting a golf-related injury.

1. Warm up and Cool Down

Take the time to do some light stretching exercises before you head out to play. Your muscles appreciate the advance notice of impending activity and they respond by being less likely to tear or cramp up when the going gets tough.

Likewise, give your body a chance to dissipate the built up heat that playing golf generates. Take a short walk after the game before you climb into your car.

2. Wear the proper clothing

Not only do most courses require regulation golf shoes, but they’re safer for you as well. Make sure that they fit properly to avoid blisters or twisted ankles.

Wear a hat to keep from suffering sunstroke, sunburn, or heat exhaustion. Sun glasses will protect you from eye strain.

3. Drink plenty of non-alcoholic liquids during the game.

Stay away from soft drinks as well. Your body loses a lot of moisture during a round of golf. Drink water or sports-formulated beverages to avoid dehydration.

4. Leave the course immediately if a storm threatens.

Lightning will strike the tallest object and, on the rolling hills of the golf course, that tallest object could be you. Remember, thunder does not have to be present in order for lightning to be a threat. Lightning can strike from storms that are still several miles away.

5. Stay alert for critters

Depending upon where you live, your favorite 18 holes could also be home to venomous snakes and spiders, scorpions, alligators, bears, coyotes, fire ants, and other creatures who’d rather bite now and ask questions later.

6. Play nice

While you’re busy protecting yourself from injury, don’t forget to look out for the other players as well. Never throw your clubs, and be sure to yell ‘fore’ before taking a shot.

7. Watch your back

Make sure that your club bag is positioned properly to avoid injuring your shoulders or back. Be especially careful when picking the bag up and setting it down.

8. Bend from the knees

Knees are much better at bending than waists are, so always bend your knees when picking up your ball.

9. Watch your heart

Heart attacks strike without warning. Take your time and don’t over exert yourself. If you feel a tightness in the chest, which may or may not be accompanied by shortness of breath and pain down the left arm, get medical help immediately.

10. File a “golf plan”

Just like pilots and mariners file flight and float plans, always let someone know where you will be playing and what time you are expected home. That way, if something does happen to you, somebody will know that you’re missing. Carry a cell phone with you and make sure that it’s fully charged.

Richard Myers is a keen golfer and his web site http://www.thinkandreachpar.com and http://www.golfforleftys.com contains many free tips and great golfing advice plus training videos and DVDs to help you to improve your swing and lower your score using some very simple exercises.

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