Golf For Beginners – Things To Keep In Your Golf Bag
Before we even consider what we should keep in our golf bags it is also important to be aware that there are a large number 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. Perhaps you are just commencing playing golf as a pastime. If that is the case then choosing a worthy golf bag is one of many significant issues you need to be aware of. This task along with many other golfing matters can seem quite daunting for the golf “newbie”. Don’t worry though, you can find many great tips and information at Golf Beginners Guide.
Anyway, back to your golf bag. Disregarding any fashion issues for now, broadly speaking you need a bag just big enough to hold your clubs, additional balls, your glove, tees, car keys, additional 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. In your bag they get warmed by the heat, so when you get sweaty or a sand trap covered you with sand, a nice warm wipe can be very invigorating. 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 hypoglycaemic as well so he carries Lifesavers, which need to be replaced numerous times during the year because they are inclined to melt.
One item that does not necessarily need to be in your golf bag is your 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. If your organisation and preparation is well taken care of, the game of golf becomes so much more enjoyable.
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. Don’t go too mad as you still have to carry the bag around. You do not want to expend all you energy on lugging your heavy bag round. Whatever you choose to keep in your bag always look after the items as well as you would look after your other golf equipment.
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