28 things to pack in your golf bag right now

By: Tori Totlis

July 13, 2023

To help you speed up the process when preparing your golf bag, here are some essential items to have with you on a regular basis.

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Playing golf? Great! Now let’s prepare your bag. Because while you might think you are set with just a couple of golf balls, some tees and a towel to scrub some of that dirt off, think again.

You need the essentials, but you also don’t want to bring so much where it weighs down your golf bag or takes up unnecessary space.

So to help you speed up the process when preparing your golf bag, here are some key items to have packed on a regular basis. (And don’t forget the clubs! Obviously start with those.)

THE BASICS
Golf balls
Tees
Ball markers
Ball-mark repair tools
Two gloves
Sharpies
Pencils
Towel

Birdicorn Divot Tool Heavy Edition

$20

The Birdicorn Divot Tool Heavy Edition has six distinct functions in one sleek design to help golfers of all skill levels.

FOOD & HYDRATION
Easy snacks
Hydration powder
Water bottle

MISC. ITEMS
Ibuprofen
Bandages
Chapstick
Phone charging cord
Nail cutter
Sunscreen
KT tape
Bags to hold random items

Bushnell Tour V6 Laser Rangefinder

$299.99

Utilizing new and improved electronics, Tour V6 is the most accurate, consistent and longest ranging Tour series laser Bushnell Golf has ever released.

ELECTRONICS
Rangefinder
Extra rangefinder battery
Speaker
Driver wrench
Alignment sticks

WEATHER ITEMS
Handwarmers
Rain gloves
Rain gear
Umbrella

Tori Totlis is the founder of Compete Confidence Golf and host of the T-Time with Tori Totlis Podcast. She covers everything from golf fitness, instruction, lifestyle and more. You can follow her on Instagram here.