Golf Beginners – What You Need In Your Golf Bag
: September 5th, 2009 
: MAN 
: Comments Off Before considering what the contents of our golf bag should include, it is actually worth noting that there is a wide choice of golf bags themselves available. To a large degree your golf bag preference is dependent on your budget as well as what you 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? To some it is a very important feature to consider. 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! What do people often say – everything but the kitchen sink, I think it is. Quite possibly you are a golf beginner. If that is the case, choosing a suitable golf bag is one of the numerous aspects of the game you will need to add to your list of “to do’s”. Choosing the right golf bag, as well as having to contend with all the other golf matters you will need to learn, can be quite intimidating for the newbie golfer. 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 also hypoglycemic so he carries Lifesavers, which have to be replaced several times throughout the year because they tend to melt.
One item that does not necessarily need to be in your golf bag is your mobile phone. Whenever you feel it is necessary for you to have it with you, then you should switch the ringer to silent as a consideration to other players. 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. Be courteous and show respect for your golf playing partners!!
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. Being organised and prepared makes the game a great deal more fun.
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. You shouldn’t go over the top as, after all, you will still have to carry the bag so you do not want it to be too heavy. You will not want to tire yourself out by carrying your bag round if it is too heavy. 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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