Dress codes for golf are regarded as an integral part of the game and they apply equally to juniors as for everyone else. But do not be put off, the dress code for most golf clubs is very simple, polo shirt with a collar, smart, non denim trousers and golf shoes. Follow these essentials and you will not go far wrong, even if there are variations at individual clubs the theme is essentially the same. Aspiring young golfers will also want to fit it with their peers and copy their golfing hero's look and style, they will soon let you know what they need!

Junior Golf Clothing Essentials

A polo shirt with a collar, sounds simple! Golf clothing has a lot of individual design detail and technical fabrics that help protect your child from the elements. Cotton polo's are the staple for golfers, comfortable, long lasting and come in a huge range of styles and colours. Look out for the more technical fabrics, these can offer UV protection and moisture wicking to keep you dry and comfortable during your long round of golf. A properly designed golf polo will allow full unrestricted upper body movement and space under the arms, it is essential to purchase a proper golf polo for this reason alone.

Trousers, the first big no no on the golf course is denim, to save you time and embarrassment do not even try to go there. Like polo shirts golf trousers are designed to cater for the stresses and strains that a golfers movements create on the trousers. Imagine how many times during a round a tee is placed in the ground and a ball picked out of the hole also the twisting around the waist during the swing. Golf trousers are designed to cope with these movements. Cotton is the most popular and available in a range of colours, again technical fabrics offer additional features such as cooling and some offer a little protection in light showers.

Golf shoes, properly fitted shoes are essential, there is a lot of walking to do around a golf course and the additional strains put on the feet during the swing mean badly fitted shoes will soon cause problems. All modern junior golf shoes offer lots of lateral support to ensure stability during the golf swing and most are waterproof, essential even if it is not raining as moisture and dew can remain in the grass all day.

Waterproofs, a typical round of golf can take 4 hours and we all know how quickly the weather can change. Don't get caught out! Not only can waterproofs protect you from the rain but they will also provide valuable thermal protection on colder days as they will protect you from chill winds as well. During a season of golf you will get plenty of wear from your waterproofs. When looking for waterproofs look for additional features such as zip of sleeves which allow even more use from them. A quality set will have a waterproof guarantee, 3 years is normal.

Junior Golf Clothing Style Tips

Golf does not follow the trends of the high street, watch any golf on the TV and you will find a range of colours and styles on display. Check and Pin stripe trousers are firm favourites. Strong bold colours that match well from head to toe always brighten up the golf course. Try black trousers matched with a bright coloured polo shirt for a stylish smart outfit. Most importantly you need to feel comfortable and confident in your outfit.