08/25/2020
10 things you need in your golf bag at all times :
1. Clubs
You’re not going to get much golf in without your clubs. Under USGA rules, you’re allowed 14 clubs in total. The typical breakdown includes a driver, fairway wood, hybrid, eight irons, sand wedge, lob wedge and putter — but fill your bag as you and your game see fit.
2. Balls
It’s crucial to stock your bag with the proper amount of golf balls. If you tend to hit a lot of balls in the woods or water, carry extra balls with you. If you’re a lower-handicap player, you can save weight by carrying only the necessary ammunition.
3. Tees
Hitting tee shots is hard enough. Limit your tee-box stress by ensuring you have an ample amount of tees before your round begins. Otherwise, you’ll be scrambling for half-broken tees before each tee shot. Bonus tip: tees also work well as ball mark repair tools and golf club groove cleaners.
4. Divot repair tool
Don’t leave the green full of indents and bumps. Please repair your ball marks with a divot repair tool. A good rule of thumb on each and every green is to replace your ball mark and one other.
5. Ball marker
Mark your ball while on the green with a proper ball marker. Your fellow playing partners don’t want to be navigating a green with large tees sticking out of the ground.
6. Towel
If you’re swinging correctly, you’ll be making divots in the fairway. That will lead towards dirt and grass getting caught on your club heads. Clean after each shot to ensure your clubs remain in good shape and your grooves aren’t getting gunked up with dirt.
7. Ball towel
If you play early-morning rounds or in generally wet weather, you’ll also want to carry a towel with you to the green. Grab yourself a smaller towel to help clean the ball before putts and to help keep your other clubs’ grips free from moisture.
8. Rain cover
Most bags come stocked with a rain cover that either snaps or velcros to your bag to protect your clubs from wet weather. Ensure your bag has one before stepping out on the course. It’s also good practice to keep your clubs covered when storing them for the offseason.
9. Rangefinder
In this day and age, you’re a step behind if you don’t carry a rangefinder. Whether it’s a laser, GPS watch or an extra device, ensure that you have a rangefinder in your golf bag. It’ll help you dial in accurate distances, improve your game and speed up the process now that you don’t have to waste time pacing out yardages from sprinkler heads.
10. Extra pencil
Prior to each round, you’ll receive a scorecard and pencil from the pro shop or the golf course’s starter. You’ll likely lose this pencil. Carry an extra one so you’re able to keep score throughout the round.
