Gear

Useful Golf Gear for Older Golfers

Golf gear should make the round easier, not give you more to manage.

I cover lighter bags, comfortable shoes, waterproofs, gloves, trolleys and the small things that can make a round easier.

A few gear reads

Older male and female golfers walking together on a British golf course

Best Golf Shoes For Older Golfers Who Walk

What older golfers who walk should look for in a golf shoe, with a focus on fit, comfort, grip, waterproofing and ease of use.

Older male and female golfers walking on a cold British golf course in winter clothing

Winter Golf Gear That Makes Cold Rounds Easier

A straightforward look at jackets, shoes, gloves and layers that can make winter golf warmer, drier and easier to manage.

Golf bag and simple golf accessories on the grass

Golf Bag Clutter After 60 

A closer look at what earns a place in your golf bag, what can come out, and how carrying less can make the round easier to manage from the first tee to the last.

Older golfer walking with a golf trolley on a golf course

Best Golf Trolleys for Older Golfers: Push or Electric?

A practical guide to choosing between push and electric golf trolleys, with advice on weight, folding, hills and what makes a trolley easier to use.

Water bottle on a golf trolley during a warm summer round

Golf Hydration: What to Carry Without Turning the Bag Into a Picnic Basket

A simple guide to carrying water, snacks and warm-weather basics without turning your golf bag into a picnic basket.

Older man and woman golfers walking across a golf course carrying their bags

Best Lightweight Golf Bags for Older Golfers Who Walk

What to check if your golf bag feels heavier than it should, from pockets and straps to the way you actually get round the course.

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I tend to value gear that feels comfortable, works as it should, and suits the kind of golf many of us play now.