| I have had a long career in golf, from professional | | | | the rest of the field if you carry wet gloves on a wet |
| tournaments to Saturday mornings with some buddies. | | | | day. These gloves go on both your hands, and actually |
| Rain or shine, cold or hot, I have played in just about | | | | get stickier the wetter they get. |
| every condition imaginable (thank you Chicago | | | | 3. A Notepad/Journal - This is my secret weapon. If I |
| weather). | | | | have my best day with a certain swing thought in my |
| My entire life I have loved to play in golf. Living in | | | | head, I don't want to forget it. Also, if something goes |
| Chicago, I have managed to play in every condition | | | | really bad, I need to make sure I record it so I can learn |
| possible. You name it, I have played in it...rain, 100 | | | | from my mistakes. |
| degree days, and even some snow. | | | | 4. Rain Suit - Bottom and Top - Cold and wet is no |
| Playing as much as I do, I have accumulated a lot of | | | | way to enjoy a day of golf. Make sure you carry your |
| golfing equipment and apparel over my lifetime. | | | | rain suit at all times. Get a nice rain suit that can also |
| Fortunately for me, I learned early what you need in | | | | take place as a jacket for the cooler days. |
| your golf bag to cover you in just about every | | | | 5. Bug Spray - Chances are there are going to be |
| situation. | | | | trees and water on the course you're playing. Which |
| For any serious golfer, here is what I consider the | | | | unfortunately are a great habit for mosquitos. Carry a |
| necessities to have for a well stocked golf bag. | | | | small bottle of bug spray in your, especially if you like |
| There is no need to mention all of the obvious stuff like | | | | to play late at night. |
| extra balls, tees, a divot repair tool, and something to | | | | 6. Spray Sun Block - The spray sun tan lotion keeps |
| mark your ball on the green. Rather, this guide is meant | | | | your hands free of a lotion that can be very slippery. |
| to go beyond the necessities. | | | | 7. Umbrella - One that you can attach to the side of |
| For anyone who plays in all types of conditions, here | | | | your bag is best. Make sure it's strong and durable. |
| are a few things extra that you need to have in your | | | | 8. Sharpie - There is nothing like ruining a great round |
| bag. | | | | by hitting another persons ball. |
| 1. Regular Gloves - Please, more then one. Always | | | | This list may seem simple but if I always had the |
| have more then one glove in your bag. On extra hut | | | | above items in my bag, I could of saved a lot of |
| and humid days, you can go through 2 or 3 gloves | | | | money over my lifetime. |
| fairly quickly. The same with a rainy day. At a minimum, | | | | Best of luck in playing one of the greatest sports of all |
| carry 2 to 3 gloves in your bag. | | | | time. |
| 2. Wet/Cold Gloves - You have a big advantage over | | | | |