| If you play golf on a regular basis you will eventually | | | | This material is important to allow a little flex or |
| get caught in the rain. You have to be prepared for | | | | movement in the shaft during blustery weather. It's also |
| these conditions with the proper golf umbrella. It is a | | | | safer then having a steel shaft should there be any |
| critical piece of golf equipment because nobody likes | | | | lightening in the area when you are making your way |
| to play golf when they're soaking wet. I've put together | | | | back to the clubhouse. |
| the 5 most important criteria a golf umbrella must have | | | | 4. Colorful or Imprinted |
| to be effective. Let's take a look... | | | | Find a stylish and bright colored one that catches your |
| 1. Be at Least 60 Inches Wide | | | | eye or has a look that you like. You may also look for |
| Try to get the largest umbrella you can find let alone | | | | an imprinted golf umbrella with a cool logo you like or |
| handle. The bigger and wider the cover the more area | | | | represent. (Favorite sports team) The main thing is to |
| it shield from the weather. Especially for those who | | | | make sure that it's visible to other golfers during the |
| walk the course and carry their own bags. You also | | | | darker overcast conditions. |
| want to keep as much of your equipment dry as | | | | 5. Plastic Stake |
| possible. | | | | Make sure your new golf umbrella has a long plastic |
| 2. Wind Tested | | | | stake at the top end. This is mainly so you can stick |
| Make sure the umbrella is able to withstand incredibly | | | | one end into the turf when you are going to hit your |
| high winds. Check to see that it has a double canopy | | | | shot. It helps to prevent it from blowing away when |
| or another form of open air slots. This is so that the air | | | | you set it down. |
| can flow through the vents and prevent it form | | | | Now that you know what to look for in a golf umbrella, |
| inverting or turning inside out. It will also prevent from | | | | go out and get the coolest one you can find. But |
| being pulled across the fairway should a sudden gust | | | | remember one thing: don't scrimp on this purchase so |
| of wind kick up. | | | | you don't regret it the next time it rains. |
| 3. Fiberglass Shaft | | | | |