Crosshair Golf Blog

How many times have you gone out for a round of golf only to find that you need to borrow a sleeve of balls from you buddy. How about plaing the round without a glove or getting rained on. Well I have done it many times and now I have a checklist that I go through just like a shopping list and I never miss anything.

Keep this list any way that will be easiest for you. I keep mine on a clipboard but will probably put in on my cell phone because I always have that with me.

First, Make sure you have plenty of balls, especially if you are playing a course with a lot of  “Wild life” off limits area, they are like a magnet to golf shots.

Second, Divot repair tool and ball marker.  Every time you walk onto the green you will have to fix you divot and mark your ball, so make sure you have these 2 things.  They should always be in your bag anyway.

Third, Golf Glove.  I can not tell you how many times I get to the first tee and realize that my golf glove is in my car because I put it on the passenger seat the last time I played.  I now have several gloves so I always have them.  Also try to carry a pair of foul weather golf gloves.  They sure come in handy with a cold dirzzle falling.

Fourth, Golf Shoes.  If you take them in the house to clean them after a round of golf, put them back with your golf clubs so you do not forget them next time, of course, they will be on the checklist you are making.

Fifth, Rain Gear.  Never trust the weatherman.  Pack some rain gear.

Sixth, Sweater, Vest, Windbreaker.  These items fold up pretty small and can fit nicely into a pocket on your golf bag.  You never know when the temp might drop or the wind picks up,  You will always play better when you are comfortable.

Seventh, Snacks.  It takes 4+ hours to play a round of golf, have a few snacks.  Power Bars, Fruit, Nuts, Water or Gatorade.

Eighth, Money.  You should always have a few bucks especially when the cool refreshing beverage cart rolls up.

Nineth, Push cart.  This is otional.  I keep one in my car just in case the people I am golfing with want to walk.  Have you ever used the ones they rent at most golf courses.  My bag never stays on.

Tenth, Tees.  I always have tees.  I have 2 different sizes, large tees for my driver and smaller for fairway woods and Irons.

That is about it that I can think of.  You might have more or less.  One thing I would reccomend is, if you don’t already have one is a Cart Bag.  Even if I walk, I never carry my bag so why do I need a stand bag.  A cart bag has so much more room to carry things.  You will not be disappointed.