Brandon Tucker

Everything we can possibly think of that should go in your golf bag

gulf bag

• What\'s in the bag: The Essentials

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• 14 Clubs

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• (At least) Six golf balls: If you're golf game is a little loose like mine, maybe keep your stash 50/50 between new and used. Personally, any fewer than six balls in my bag and I'm dripping sweat while clutching my driver. 

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• Three headcovers for woods and hybrids

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• A dozen or so tees

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• One golf glove

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• Accessories

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• Bag tag with your name: It certainly helps at the bag drop, especially for group outings). 

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• 2 towels: a big one for clubs and a small towel to keep in your back pocket for the green is handy on dewey mornings.

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• Divot repair tool

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• Ball marker: if you don't have a lucky coin by now, you're doing it wrong.

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• Mini-Sharpie: Or else how will you truly know if it's your Pinnacle in the fairway?

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• Protective pouch: For watches or other items that could scratch when in a golf bag.

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• Driver adjustment tool

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• First Aid

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• Sunscreen 

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• Lip balm (especially for the desert or mountain courses) 

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• Band-Aids (for blisters)

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• Bug Repellent

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• Bottle (or travel pack) of painkillers

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• 2 packaged foods (nothing that will spoil)

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• Foul weather preparedness

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• Optional depending on the season and forecast. If you don't want to keep it all in your bag, consider keeping these items together in a smaller, easy-to-access bag.

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• Wet weather  

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• Set of rain gloves

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• Rain club cover

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• Rain jacket

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• Pair of rain pants

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• Umbrella (This is the subject of much debate: I say for links or cart golf, you don't need it, but if walking a parkland, yes).

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• Waterproof baggie: Good for valuables, phones, wallet, etc.

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• Cold weather

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• Set of winter gloves

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• Under shirt or arm warmers

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• Jacket

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• Handwarmer packs

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• Wool cap that covers the ear

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• Social golf novelties

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• Koozie: We don't condone "packing in" your own booze but B.Y.O.Koozie is essential.

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• Insulated Cup: Yeti and Tervis do good work.

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• Softcover cooler bag: Some courses provide their own, but many don't.

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• Pack of business cards: Because you never know who you'll be paired up with.

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• Some cash in small bills. For tips, beverage cart and bets.

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• Bottle opener

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• Tech

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• Bluetooth Speaker

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• Rangefinder (or wearable GPS unit).

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• Mobile Swing analyzer/trackman: In some cases, this could simply be an app on your phone. 

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• GoPro and selfie stick

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• Portable phone charger or Extra USB cord for golf cart: More and more golf carts are installing USB outlets, but I've realized it's pointless if you leave your USB in the car.

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• Driving range training aid: The Orange Whip seems to be a pretty common sight these days in golf bags, or alignment sticks.

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