It’s not just about looking cute on the course. Golf attire must also protect you from the elements and refrain from interfering with your game. These shops are run by pros who can help you zero in on appropriate attire for municipal courses or private clubs.

If you’re an aspiring Natalie Gulbis, this just may be the place to buy your golf shoes. World of Golf has two locations with a wide selection of shoes, caps, accessories and apparel for men and women. The stores also feature top-name brands like FootJoy, Callaway and Ping.

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Family-owned Panda Sport is a one-stop-shop for golf enthusiasts. Major-brand men’s and women’s apparel, footwear, golf gloves and hats can be found here. And, if you love to ski as much as you love to golf, keep Panda’s info handy. These folks can suit you up from swing to slope.

Manhattanites happily invest the 25-minute drive up to Fairview Golf Center. A public facility, Fairview is known for it’s great deals on large buckets, which can be as low as $6. Make sure you stop at the Pro Shop, where you can buy apparel and accessories from names like Cutter & Buck, Nike and Ashworth, also at very reasonable prices.

Iconic Paragon Sports is the place where New York’s toddlers have been discovering their love of balls, bats and clubs for generations. Now that you’re a grown-up, Paragon can hook you up with golf apparel, shoes and accessories appropriate for any course, whether you’re planning a golf vacation or day at the local club. Remember, if you look good, you win.

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Great golf stores have more than just great golf clubs. The knowledgeable staff at New York Golf Center of LI can guide you to men’s and women’s apparel and accessories by brand names such as Nike, Adidas, Etonic and Kangol. All equipment here is staff tested, too, so you can improve your swing and look great while you’re doing it.

Corey Whelan is a freelance writer in New York. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.