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What is the importance of golf shoes?

I have been thinking about buying new shoes, and I’ve been playing for almost a year now. Just wanted to know why its so important, if its a necessity in playing golf, and what shoe brands are cheap and worth buying. Thanks!
I have been thinking about buying new shoes, and I’ve been playing for almost a year now. Just wanted to know why its so important, if its a necessity in playing golf, and what shoe brands are cheap and worth buying. And are sandals good too? Should I just get tennis shoes? Thanks!

They help to keep firm footing when hitting the ball. They help in the slippery early morning grass on some slopes and some finer golf courses require them.

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