katy ripp

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What’s Actually in My Golf Bag (Besides Golf Clubs)

I am not qualified to tell you which driver to buy.

I cannot explain shaft flex with any authority.

And if you’ve arrived here hoping for an expert analysis of the ideal club configuration for lowering your handicap, I have some disappointing news.

But I can tell you what has earned permanent real estate in my golf bag.

Because apparently I golf now, and like every hobby I’ve ever acquired, I’ve developed opinions.

There are pretty golf balls. A water bottle that doesn’t leak everywhere. The sunscreen I actually remember to use. A magnetic phone holder that sticks to the cart so I can use 18Birdies without digging around for my phone every six minutes.

None of these things will fix my putting.

They do, however, make golf considerably more fun.

  • Armour Plastic Golf Tees — I have opinions about golf tees now, apparently. These are the only ones I use. Shop the tees →
  • Pretty Golf Balls — Are they better because they’re pretty? Obviously. Shop the balls →
  • Colorescience Face Shield Flex SPF 50 — Golf is a lot of hours in the sun. This lives in the bag. Shop my sunscreen →
  • SWIG Water Bottle — Cold water, doesn’t leak, fits where I need it to. Done. Shop the bottle →
  • 18Birdies App — My GPS, distances and scorecard without needing another gadget. Get 18Birdies →
  • Magnetic Phone Holder — Sticks right to the cart and keeps 18Birdies where I can see it. Brilliant little thing. Shop the phone holder →

Want the whole bag? I’ve put all of my golf favorites in one place in my Golf, Apparently ShopMy collection →

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