different categories. You have your premium market where a dozen golf balls will cost $50 and up and geared more toward the elite or hardcore golfer. There are a number of very good performance balls in the medium range category ($25 - $36 per dozen) that most golfers would have a hard time knowing the difference between the higher priced category. For the budget minded and starting golfer, almost any ball will do, including the so-called X-outs, which are brand name balls that are out of tolerance. If you are going to lose a lot of balls, why spend $50 (or even $30) a dozen when you can spend around $1 or less per ball for the 15 and 18 packs found at your local discount or off-course shop.

Golf shoes are a specialty item that features cleats or spikes to reduce the risk of slipping in the grass. A golf glove (you usually only wear one) is used provide traction to the golf club and protect your hands from blisters. Neither of these two items is required to play golf, but the type of shoe you wear (non-golf) could prevent you playing a particular course. Technology