Beginners to the game of golf may struggle to grasp the need to wear a golf glove, but once a few rounds are completed the benefits are likely to be noted.

Fred Couples, who won the US Masters in 1992, is a rarity in the professional golf ranks in that he decides to hit the course without a glove, but for others, the superior grip offered is a must.

A golf glove is a particularly useful tool when a player's hand begins to sweat or the grip of a club gets wet, helping to give them more control of their shots.

Particular types of golf gloves are more suited to specific on-course conditions, with a range of brands having items on the market.

Among these are FootJoy Sciflex golf gloves, which are made of tanned Taction APL cabretta leather by Pittards of England.

The benefit of this is that the glove should stay softer for longer through improved moisture resistance, while the finest feel will support players when trying to perform a specific shot.

Meanwhile, a Coolmax Lycra knuckle insert boosts comfort when a player flexes their hand during a swing and the exact position of a golf ball on the green can be remembered through the aid of an exclusive Q-Mark ball marker.

For those looking for one glove that can be worn regardless of the conditions, the TaylorMade Stratus All Weather golf gloves may prove more suitable.

Comfort and durability are bettered by the use of micro-fibre synthetic leather, while lycra has been deliberately placed in certain areas in order to boost comfort and the fit around a player's hand.

A different option is the Longridge All Weather golf glove, which profits from a reinforced palm patch and the utilisation of advanced synthetic material.

Users of the Callaway Big Bertha Diablo golf glove will see the ventilation into their hands and their flexibility advanced by a New Vent Flex 2-Way Knit technical performance fabric.

Enhanced durability is provided by the leather patches on the thumb and palm of the Wilson Staff Grip Soft golf glove, with lycra used to help boost performance in key stress areas.

The glove is additionally available in both left and right-handed forms for those who like to wear the offering on both of their hands when gripping a club or for left-handed players struggling to find a suitable glove for their right hand.

Alternatively, the Nike Dri-FIT Tour II Leather golf glove may prove the best offering, particularly in warmer temperatures when sweating is more likely.

Excellent breathability and grip are produced by the strategically-placed Dri-FIT material in areas including the back of the hand, fingers and gusset.

Meanwhile, a pre-curved finger design serves to prevent the premium cabretta leather bunching during a swing, which enhances comfort.

The leather also creates a supple feel and offers solid durability to make the glove long lasting for players.

Furthermore, this is the glove used by Nike SQ Dymo golf driver user and world number one Tiger Woods.

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