What Should You Keep In Your Golf Bag
Before considering what the contents of our golf bag should include, it is actually worth noting that there is a wide choice of golf bags themselves available. To a great extent your golf bag choice is driven by how much your budget is as well as what it is you actually want from your golf bag. Some golf bags are considered to be fashion accessories, some are identified only for their practical uses and some are a mixture of both of these attributes.
To ask the age old question - does size matter? Many golfers consider this to be an important factor. So, fortunately there are large bags, larger bags and bags so big that they’d keep everything I would need for a long weekend holiday in one of the side pockets! As the saying goes - everything, including the kitchen sink comes to mind. Quite possibly you are a golf beginner. If that is the case, choosing a suitable golf bag is one of the numerous aspects of the game you will need to add to your list of “to do’s”. Choosing the right golf bag, as well as having to contend with all the other golf matters you will need to learn, can be quite intimidating for the newbie golfer. Don’t worry though, you can find many great tips and information at Golf Beginners Guide.
Anyway, back to your golf bag. Regardless of any fashion considerations for the time being, generally speaking you will need a bag that will be sufficiently large enough to hold your clubs, extra balls, your glove, tees, car keys, extra pencils, ball markers, a ball retriever,
sun tan lotion, a windbreaker and an umbrella.
Also consider that it may be a good idea to carry a packet of tissues or two, some sticking plasters, and if you are playing courses in a country where insects, such as mosquitos, are a concern, some bug repellant may also be a good idea. In any type of weather it is well worth considering taking a bottle of water with you (or any other drink of your choice - alcohol excluded of course!!)!!)
A small packet of baby wipes will come in very handy as well. When they are in your bag they will be warmed by the heat, therefore if you were to sweat or if you were to be covered in sand after a visit to a bunker for instance, then a nice warm wipe can be extremely satisfying. To cool from the heat, a golfing buddy I know carried a small, battery operated fan with him. Quite a good idea as it happens but remember, they can be fairly noisy and distracting so do not use it when your partner is about to take a shot. The fan is not a bad idea but not an essential for the golfing beginner.
A golfing friend of mine also happens to be allergic to bees, hornets and wasps, so Epipen is a vital addition to his bag. He is also hypoglycemic so he carries Lifesavers, which have to be replaced several times throughout the year because they tend to melt.
One modern day convenience that is not really a necessity on the golf course is a mobile phone. Nevertheless, if you believe that it is necessary for you to have it while playing, then at least show some consideration for your golfing colleagues and have the ringer on silent. If it so happens that you have to use it, then consider your fellow golfers who may be preparing to take a swing or an important put. Show consideration to your fellow golfers!!
Having these items in your golf bag should allow for everything you will need, even in a minor emergency (like a blister) or a major inconvenience, like a sudden rainstorm. Being organised and prepared makes the game a great deal more fun.
These suggestions are not exhaustive. You may have some items that are important for you (for instance you may need to take certain types of medication), so consider these ideas as a guide only. You shouldn’t go over the top as, after all, you will still have to carry the bag so you do not want it to be too heavy. You will not want to tire yourself out by carrying your bag round if it is too heavy. Whatever you choose to keep in your bag always look after the items as well as you would look after your other golf equipment.
