| There are many golf bags available, some designed | | | | nice warm wipe can be very refreshing. |
| for fashion, some for utility and some that combine | | | | I happen to be allergic to bees, hornets and wasps, so |
| both features. There are big bags, bigger bags and | | | | my Epipen is an important addition to my bag. I am also |
| bags so big that they would keep everything I need for | | | | hypoglycemic so I carry Lifesavers, which has to be |
| a long weekend vacation in one of the side pockets! | | | | replaced several times throughout the year because |
| Generally speaking, you need a bag just large enough | | | | they tend to melt. |
| to hold your clubs, extra balls, your glove, tees, car | | | | One item that doesn't need to be in your golf bag is |
| keys, extra pencils, ball markers, a ball retriever, | | | | your cell phone. If you must carry it, turn off the ringer |
| sunscreen, a windbreaker and a large umbrella. | | | | as a courtesy to other players. If you must use it, be |
| It is also a good idea to have a packet of tissues, a | | | | aware of others who might be taking a swing or |
| band-aid or two, and if you play courses where | | | | putting their ball. Be considerate! |
| insects are a problem, a can of bug repellent comes in | | | | Having these items in your golf bag should provide |
| very handy. | | | | everything you will need, even in a minor emergency |
| A small pack of baby wipes come in very handy; in | | | | (like a blister) or a major inconvenience, like a sudden |
| your bag they get warmed by the heat, so when you | | | | rainstorm. Being prepared makes the game a great |
| get sweaty or a sand trap covered you with sand, a | | | | deal more fun. |