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Chitchat Newbie to Golf - advice on shoes and clubs

ginbitchy

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Got one Ah Gong going to bring me to golf course. I am thinking of getting a pair of golf shoes. As far as I know, Mizuno seems like "the" brand for golf products.

Please share your experience and knowledge on golf shoes.
 

eatshitndie

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settled with nike golf shoes some time ago and threw away old leather granny-type golf shoes. those old shoes with tiny metal spikes are not allowed anymore on golf courses since over a decade ago. with the new nike golf shoes, it's more athletic, stylish, and breathable.
 

ginbitchy

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settled with nike golf shoes some time ago and threw away old leather granny-type golf shoes. those old shoes with tiny metal spikes are not allowed anymore on golf courses since over a decade ago. with the new nike golf shoes, it's more athletic, stylish, and breathable.

Bro, got pics bo ?
 

eatshitndie

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Bro, got pics bo ?

the latest. around usd149.

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eatshitndie

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don't buy these tacky old-fashioned granny black and white golf shoes. everyone on the golf course will laugh their arses off.

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eatshitndie

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if you insist on sleek non-fabric golf shoes, then pay more for this pair of "breathable" nikes. at the end of the day you still need to wash them.

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ginbitchy

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I have never stepped onto a golf course.

What is the protocol like ? You change to your golf shoes only when entering the golf course ? Just like bowling ?
 

eatshitndie

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I have never stepped onto a golf course.

What is the protocol like ? You change to your golf shoes only when entering the golf course ? Just like bowling ?

if you're not playing, you can walk along the cart paths. no golf shoes needed. but you'll be disrupting play on golfers who need the fairway to be clear of peeps. a cart path may cut across a long fairway. or there may be a bridge across it. the tee master will not allow anyone to suka suka venture into course when golfers are playing. there are safety, pace of play, rules and etiquette considerations. if you don't know how to play and don't have a consistent "handicap", some high end golf courses will not let you play. however, you can tag along a player either as caddy or cart driver and companion. in this case, you need to wear golf shoes and proper attire. no collarless t's and or singlets with boxer shorts. you can practise in the range without need for golf shoes.
 

Rogue Trader

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Puma ones also look nice but I heard they don't last.

Those Nikes look super nice btw... But I've already vowed not to spend any more money on golf stuff
 

chootchiew

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I have never stepped onto a golf course.

What is the protocol like ? You change to your golf shoes only when entering the golf course ? Just like bowling ?

If I go to golf course I will spit on the grass so that the next vip will step onto my saliva :biggrin:
 

ginbitchy

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if you're not playing, you can walk along the cart paths. no golf shoes needed. but you'll be disrupting play on golfers who need the fairway to be clear of peeps. a cart path may cut across a long fairway. or there may be a bridge across it. the tee master will not allow anyone to suka suka venture into course when golfers are playing. there are safety, pace of play, rules and etiquette considerations. if you don't know how to play and don't have a consistent "handicap", some high end golf courses will not let you play. however, you can tag along a player either as caddy or cart driver and companion. in this case, you need to wear golf shoes and proper attire. no collarless t's and or singlets with boxer shorts. you can practise in the range without need for golf shoes.

Appreciate your advice ... especially about the proper attire. Didn't know about the no-collar Ts and boxer shorts.

But the modern looking Nike golf shoes very chio.
 

Agoraphobic

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Have always wanted to ride a motocross bike across the greens of a golf course! Tear up the pitch!! What's the charge? Tresspassing?

Cheers!
 

Brightkid

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All good golf clubs and driving range has a Pro Shop.

Just ask your Ah Gong to bring you there earlier and try out the golf clubs, shoes, apparels and caps. Buy from there as Ah Gong's money.

What's his payback expected, you need nego with him.

Most golf courses in SG requires a provisional qualification before they let you play, even on weekdays. Not sure where your Ah Gong going bring you to. Or he meant play 19th hole only? Then no need worry about apparels, golf clubs, etc.
 
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ginbitchy

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All good golf clubs and driving range has a Pro Shop.

Just ask your Ah Gong to bring you there earlier and try out the golf clubs, shoes, apparels and caps. Buy from there as Ah Gong's money.

What's his payback expected, you need nego with him.

Most golf courses in SG requires a provisional qualification before they let you play, even on weekdays. Not sure where your Ah Gong going bring you to. Or he meant play 19th hole only? Then no need worry about apparels, golf clubs, etc.

Bro, Ah Gong will supply golf clubs. But attire is personal taste, as long as it conforms to the protocols of a golf course.

Based on the replies so far, at least I know shoes wise, the granny type is outdated and Nike has some spanky new golf shoes. I will definitely get the chance to play on the golf course based by sticking to Ah Gong.

Just want to look proper in golfing attire. Also don't want to spend too much on a new toy.

In fact, I would like to find out apart from those Lau Ah Pek's brands - Fred Perry, Arnold Palmer, Munsingwear. Got any "young-looking" brands for golf ?
 

Hans168

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Got one Ah Gong going to bring me to golf course. I am thinking of getting a pair of golf shoes. As far as I know, Mizuno seems like "the" brand for golf products.

Please share your experience and knowledge on golf shoes.

for rookie better buy soft type..............
 

apogee

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I have never stepped onto a golf course.

What is the protocol like ? You change to your golf shoes only when entering the golf course ? Just like bowling ?

No. But remember to take off your shoes when you walk on the greens.
 
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