Do you check you golf equipment before you hit the links? I am willing to bet that a large majority of players do not give their equipment a second thought before they tee it up. A player like myself who plays 4 or 5 times a week is not likely to look over their sticks before heading to the first tee. My clubs go from my vehicle to the course and back in my vehicle. What do I need to check on because I know what is in my bag. Well, this approach works most of the time, however there are times I was caught without need supplies because I never gave my equipment a second thought before playing.

To be fair, my actual clubs do not need checking over because I use them so often. For players who use their clubs once a week or less, I would recommend that looking over your clubs before you play is a good idea. How many times have we heard stories of players realizing they left their putter at home or in the car – on the first green! Or they left their driver at home because some how it was removed from their bag. Hence, if you do not play often, check you clubs before you play.

Even though I play plenty of golf, I have left myself short of golf balls, tees, divot tools, sunscreen, water, etc. because I never gave playing any forethought. I just assumed that my supplies were good or forgot to replenish them after the last round. The consumables are likely the most forgotten supplies when playing golf and for some reason, I will make this mistake a couple of times over the season. I do know that if I am traveling to a different golf course, I do check out my clubs and equipment because I hate having to buy stuff needlessly. There is one small piece of equipment that always catches me because I run out without any notice.

If you have not guessed the one piece of equipment that always catches me is a battery for my range finder. It always seems to drain at the worst possible times. I generally carry a spare battery with me, however I have been known to give it to a friend whose range finder battery died. I am not sure if checking this piece of kit before I play will help, but it sure would not hurt. So, I have played many rounds of golf using old school range findings with relative success. Having my range finder in good working order is just easier and faster.

Checking our golf equipment before playing is always a good idea. Whether you play often or rarely knowing your equipment is in good working order will limit the frustration your feel when realizing your are out of a specific supply. If you choose not to check, well at least accept the results and play on.

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!