Six of the best: Six of the best: SIX GOLF GADGETS

recent winner of the Open Championship, then dust off those golf clubs - even if you're perhaps a bit under par. The rise in popularity of the sport, one which appeals to all ages, has brought a plethora of gadgetry to the market to help you get back into the swing of things.

Cover Up - Star Wars Club Covers - pounds 19.99 from www.firebox.com Choose your favourite Star Wars character - Darth Vader, Yoda, or Chewbacca - to help keep your clubs in top condition. Sporting the trio of covers atop your golfing arsenal will show others your not-so-serious side, as well as keeping your clubs clean and dry.DisabilitiesLucky for us adults, the therapeutic benefits of swinging are not confined solely to children. Adults can also boost their health using outdoor swings. For example, simply the act of being outside for extended periods of time is healthy: fresh air, visual stimulation and getting endorphins from sunlight are all natural boosters. Not the mention, getting away from the computer and TV saves eyes from strain and brains from tedium. As a side not, outdoor swings are proven to relieve stress. Less stress means a stronger immune system. The swinging motion helps also with circulation, and so may reduce the appearance of unsightly varicose veins.Outdoor swings also promote a number of positive physical, social and cognitive effects. For example, most often seen in parks and busy settings, swing sets promote social interaction. From a physical standpoint, swinging promotes general fitness alongside children�s everyday play. As far as cognitive benefits, outdoor swings tend to help with movement and perceptual skills, along with spatial awareness, mental representation and sensory integration including learning to balance.Brain Development in Preschoolers

Know All - Caddyaid Golf Mobile GPS - pounds 49.95 from www.golf-direct.co.uk If knowledge is power then with this application downloaded to your mobile you'll be making a meteoric rise from bogey to birdie very quickly. Data is sent via GPS to your handset to provide you with tour graphics of golf courses you want to play, and it will show you how far you are standing from the key areas on the hole, such as the green, bunkers and ditches. Best of all, it's available for every UK course.