Playing golf can be a very relaxing sport and more people have become addicted to the game and have seen it as a form of exercise and discipline This is because the game requires concentration and focus

I always heard the old metal spikes were good because they kept the greens aerated When plastic spikes came along, they were said to be better for greens

You've probably never heard the term "Brannock Device," but chances are you've used one When shopping for a pair of golf shoes, a Brannock Device is an essential tool to getting a proper fit

Way back in the 20th century, there was an obvious point to wearing golf shoes – literally Quarter-inch metal spikes protruding from the soles were clearly designed to nail golfer to ground and stabilize the body through the swing

If you typically walk the golf course rather than taking a cart, you wouldn't dream of lugging a hefty leather "staff" bag around for 18 holes, right You shouldn't saddle your feet with burdensome golf shoes, either

Walking the golf course has many benefits compared with riding in a cart Exercise is the most obvious, followed by less tangible pluses like getting a better feel for the course or avoiding being stuck in a cart with an annoying partner

Some are purists, others into exercise Maybe they prefer the solitude of their own company, or simply like the feel of the turf under their feet

It may seem strange that golfers with diabetes - a condition related to blood sugar and insulin levels - need special shoes to combat the disease's effects It's a fact, however, because diabetes can cause dry skin and a loss of feeling in the feet and other extremities, leading to blisters and injuries

The best way to stand out on the golf course is with a sound, smooth swing This will immediately set you apart from the masses making their lurching, unsightly efforts to get the ball airborne

To be sure, other inventions have progressed more impressively than the golf shoe Airplanes and automobiles, for instance, or the modern computer

Turns out our last installment left a few unanswered questions This Q&A covers a bit more ground

Just a few decades ago, ladies golf shoes came in two styles: ugly and uglier This only made sense as back in those days the vast majority of shoes produced were produced for men