Essential Items to Pack in Your Golf Cart

Stocking your golf cart with the right items will help take your golfing experience from good to great. You don't want to toss anything and everything inside, but there are some key items you'll want to bring along. We've created a list of the top items to put in your golf cart below. If you want more golfing tips or want to look at golf carts for sale, visit Dever Golf Car Sales. We are located in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky.

Clothing

Gloves

Gloves serve two key purposes. First, they shield your sensitive skin from the blisters that often creep up after multiple swings. Second, they help keep your grip from being affected by the weather. Hot days can cause sweaty hands that become slippery. Cold days can cause shivering hands that struggle to grip well. Gloves help keep the effects of weather at bay so you can maintain a solid, consistent grip at every hole.

It's wise to bring an extra pair just in case. One might rip, get soaked in the rain, and so on. You don't want to be stuck without a workable pair! They take up so little space that it's easy to toss an extra pair in.

A Hooded Windbreaker

When the wind picks up, the temperatures can plummet to an uncomfortably cold level. A hooded windbreaker helps out the bothersome chill so you can focus on your game and not on how cold you are. It also takes up very little space, making it easy to store in your golf cart. That way, you won't need to worry about forgetting to pack it since it'll already be packed!

Extra Socks

You never know when you might accidentally step in a puddle or get hit with an unexpected drizzle. No one wants to suffer through several holes with wet feet. Bring an extra pair of socks and you won't have to muddle along with damp feet ever again!

Food and Drink

Snacks

Grumbling stomachs can be a distraction from an otherwise enjoyable golf game. Don't waste your leisure time glancing at the clock and waiting for lunch. Bring snacks in your golf cart so you can stay fueled and focused.

A Water Bottle

Staying hydrated is an important part of maintaining your focus (and keeping your golf game at a high level). It's beneficial to always have a water bottle on hand. Fill it up before you head out just in case the course lacks convenient spots to fill it up.

A Cooler

A cooler allows you to keep cold beverages cold and allows you to bring otherwise perishable snacks on your golf cart. You can get special racks to mount coolers right onto your golf cart! Some golfers even use one cooler for food, one for beverages, and one for extra golf balls.

Health

A First Aid Kit

Sure, golf isn't the most dangerous sport. But health issues can arise on the golf course. A first aid kit helps you address minor health issues so that you can keep playing. It can also help address major health issues and tide you over until you can reach a doctor or hospital. Make sure your golf cart kit includes pain relievers, a small knife for splinters, sunscreen, and lip balm. You can even throw in safety pins in case anyone encounters a wardrobe issue.

Insect Repellent

Mosquitoes, ticks, and other critters can be quite the nuisance while you're trying to play. Toss a bottle of insect repellent in your golf cart so that you'll always be ready to keep them at bay.

Rainy Day Prep

Umbrella

Sometimes a freak storm arises with lightning, which makes your golf cart an unsafe place to be. An umbrella can keep you dry while you seek cover to wait out the storm.

A Waterproof Baggie

This simple item can help protect your valuables from the rain. Toss in your wallet, phone, and other items you want to stay dry. 

A Cover/Hood for Your Bag

You don't want your valuable clubs getting soaked. All you need is a cover or hood for your bag to keep them dry when they aren't in use.

Miscellaneous

A Mechanical Pencil

This tool is the easiest way to keep score. The free small pencils that the course offers can be awkward and difficult to use. Pens can dry out. Normal pencils require a sharpener. Mechanical pencils are the way to go!

A Tire Pressure Gauge

Your golf cart tires need to be inflated to proper levels for them to work right. A tire pressure gauge allows you to measure the air pressure so you can then make adjustments as needed.

Business Cards

You never know who you will meet. It's smart to keep a handful of business cards in your golf cart. Use them for networking or for connecting with new golf buddies!

We hope you found this list helpful! If you are looking to buy a golf cart, check out the range of models available at Dever Golf Car Sales in Lexington and Louisville, KY. Our friendly staff can help you find the perfect model for your budget and lifestyle!