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Everything we can possibly think of that should go in your golf bag
This list hopefully serves one of three purposes: a checklist for the beginner or first-time golf traveler; a backup for those Type-A golfers out there; or perhaps a brainstorm for a golf gift around birthdays or holidays.
What's in the bag: The Essentials
14 Clubs
(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.
Three headcovers for woods and hybrids
A dozen or so tees
One golf glove
Accessories
Bag tag with your name: It certainly helps at the bag drop, especially for group outings).
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.
Divot repair tool
Ball marker: if you don't have a lucky coin by now, you're doing it wrong.
Mini-Sharpie: Or else how will you truly know if it's your Pinnacle in the fairway?
Protective pouch: For watches or other items that could scratch when in a golf bag.
Driver adjustment tool
First Aid
Sunscreen
Lip balm (especially for the desert or mountain courses)
Band-Aids (for blisters)
Bug Repellent
Bottle (or travel pack) of painkillers
2 packaged foods (nothing that will spoil)
Foul weather preparedness
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.
Wet weather
Set of rain gloves
Rain club cover
Rain jacket
Pair of rain pants
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).
Waterproof baggie: Good for valuables, phones, wallet, etc.
Cold weather
Set of winter gloves
Under shirt or arm warmers
Jacket
Handwarmer packs
Wool cap that covers the ear
Social golf novelties
Koozie: We don't condone "packing in" your own booze but B.Y.O.Koozie is essential.
Insulated Cup: Yeti and Tervis do good work.
Softcover cooler bag: Some courses provide their own, but many don't.
Pack of business cards: Because you never know who you'll be paired up with.
Some cash in small bills. For tips, beverage cart and bets.
Bottle opener
Tech
Bluetooth Speaker
Rangefinder (or wearable GPS unit).
Mobile Swing analyzer/trackman: In some cases, this could simply be an app on your phone.
GoPro and selfie stick
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.
Driving range training aid: The Orange Whip seems to be a pretty common sight these days in golf bags, or alignment sticks.
This creates a private checklist in your account.