Golfing gear

Join the club with this season’s kit and accessories

SUN MOUNTAIN CLUBGLIDER

All good courses will have clubs to hire, but you want to take your own and not watch them appear at the other end looking like they’ve been used in a Game of Thrones fight scene. The Sun Mountain Clubglider travel bag comes in three versions – Journey (pictured), Meridien and Tour series – all with good outer protection for your clubs and pull-down wheels for a quick escape from the airport. £169

ODYSSEY O-WORKS PUTTER

First used by Phil Mickelson in the 2016 Ryder Cup, the Odyssey O-Works putter is now available for everyone in several options and grips. It has a stainless steel Microhinge plate moulded against an elastomer layer, providing gains in topspin and a better roll on impact. £179

GALVIN GREEN ACHILLES

Golf can be miserable; and in bad weather, it’s worse. When the rain sets in, take pleasure in remaining warm and dry with top class Galvin Green rainwear. The Achilles range is a full-zip jacket in ultra-lightweight stretch Gore-Tex with a clever lining allowing you to swing without impedence. Don’t neglect the matching waterproof trousers. £380

CALLAWAY GREAT BIG BERTHA EPIC DRIVER

There are more important parts of the game than your drive from the tee, but this is when most people are watching, so it matters. The new Big Bertha has a crown, sole and face that bend, flex and rebound on impact, increasing the ball speed, distance and control. Or that’s the theory anyway. It may just mean it goes further out of bounds. But at least it will be Epic. £469