Picking the Right Accessories for a Day on the Links

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Golfing is a highly popular sport that is loved by both professionals and novices alike. Whether you are interested in golfing to improve your game or simply love the social aspect of a day on the links, it's important that you bring the right accessories along—particularly if you want to beat your personal best.

What Accessories Do You Need?

It seems as though each golfer has their own good luck charms. Whether yours is a special pair of socks, a particular club towel, or even a certain koozie for your drink, this is the first thing you are likely to bring along. After you pack your essential good luck token, it's time to add other accessories to your golf bag.

First and foremost, remember to pack a club towel, glove, tees, and balls. Without these, you either can't play or your game will really suffer. A good club towel will keep debris off of the club head, allowing you to strike the ball with greater accuracy. Your glove will protect your hands and enhance your grip. Lastly, the tees and balls that you bring along allow you to play with the accessories to which you are accustomed. Borrowing tees or balls may throw off your game. A ball marker is another great item to pack, as it will allow you to hold your ball's place in the event that it is in the way of another golfer's stroke.

After you pack your golf bag, think about the accessories you need for your person. Start with a visor or hat to keep the sun out of your face. Next, make sure that you bring some rain gear just in case a shower happens to show up for the game, too. Finally, a windbreaker will help keep you comfortable in windy conditions.  Make sure to apply sunscreen before leaving the house in an effort to protect your skin. Stow the bottle in your golf bag to reapply as the day wears on. Safeguarding yourself against UV rays is crucial; how can you swing your clubs next weekend if you are suffering from the pain of sunburn?

Finally, pack bug spray and some cash. Manicured as they are, golf courses are natural environments in which bugs thrive. A quick douse of bug spray and you can avoid the inconvenience of waving off mosquitoes and other pests. By carrying cash, you can purchase items from the refreshment cart, such as snacks and drinks, and have the means to tip the individual who serves you these items. Tipping is extremely important, so don't forget to pack enough to cover your expenses for the day!

Choosing the Accessories that Will Best Suit Your Needs

Most of the items listed in the previous section, such as bug spray, sunscreen, a club towel, etc., are accessories that you may choose based upon personal preference. Others, the glove and balls in particular, should be tailored to your game. Make a visit to your pro shop before buying a new glove and find one that offers the best fit without constricting your grip or swing. Likewise, try out the different brands available when picking out a new pack of balls. You might be surprised by how different the respective models react to your swing!

Golf is a fun sport that should be enjoyed—and these accessories make it that much more fun! Before heading out to the links, make sure you pack these items in your golf bag. /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}