With the holidays right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to take stock of what’s in your golf bag. Are you low on any of your usual items? Do you have everything you need? What should I be carrying in my golf bag?

The photo below is from an article released by Golf Digest a few years back from Justin Thomas’ golf bag. Let’s find out if you are somebody who has a well-prepared golf bag.

Clubs

Firstly, it’s important that you keep your clubs clean, including the grooves and grips. It might even be the right time to consider having them re-gripped, especially those that you use most frequently. Additionally, do you have the right set make up for where you are playing? Do you need your 7 wood or driving iron for a week on the links? Prepare accordingly and plan ahead for that upcoming golf trip!

Nutrition

Are you grabbing a chocolate bar and sugary drink from the pro shop? Hopeful that you can grab a hot dog at the halfway house? Or have you ensured you have a good mix of nutritional subsidence to maintain good energy levels throughout the round. Click the link below for further information

https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/10-best-snacks-to-have-in-your-golf-bag-226223

Weather

Are you prepared for the weather you may experience out there? In the Pacific North West you probably need a very big golf bag to cater for what you may experience….The following items to consider – Waterproof jacket/pants, umbrella, spare towels, spare gloves, rain gloves, waterproof bucket hat. Or if it’s windy or hot in the southern states, do you have you have fresh sunblock or glasses? Wherever you are in the world an efficient number of fluids to maintain hydration and sugar levels is most crucial to playing your best.

Training Aids and Gadgets

If you are somebody who plays with a yardage measuring device have you charged it the night before or got spare batteries if it dies midround? Are you somebody that goes through a routine prior to teeing off? This may be exercising bands to warm up or some putting gates to calibrate your start line. Many players carry alignment sticks and those of you that spend more time in the water than on the grass don’t forget your ball retriever.

Don’t Be The Golfer Asking For Tees

Finally, ensure that you have plenty of tees, balls, pens, pencils and pitch marker etc. Being well prepared is going to help with less noise on the day of play and will only create panic or increases stress if you have forgotten something or not prepared appropriately. Give yourself the best possible chance of playing well by preparing well. This game is tough enough without defeating yourself before you even tee off.

Have a great start to your week!
-Coach Tim