![]() You’re going to be playing world class golf all day, you don’t need to bring much. Bringing one bag is the perfect way to limit yourself to bringing only the essentials. Get an awesome carry on like the Ultimate Garment Bag from Stitch (check it out HERE) that can carry enough clothes to last the trip. Food is added weight, but it disappears as you eat it.ĭo not check your bags. The food at Bandon Dunes is awesome, but if you’re particular about your on-course eating, it might be worth squirreling away a couple snacks in your bag. Chargers like the m圜harge Adventure (review HERE) aren’t overly heavy or big, so it’s up to you whether or not it’s worth bringing. ![]() ![]() I found that I could take a bunch of pictures, a few videos, and still have battery life to call home before dinner. If you want to live stream your entire round, or if you make heavy use of a GPS or shot tracking app, you’ll probably need a charger. Mike didn’t bring one but accidentally recorded a two hours video of the inside of his pocket thus killing his battery and his chance to take photos. I brought one last time and didn’t need it. There was internal disagreement about this one. But for me, the natural soundtrack of Bandon – the ocean, the wind, a little trash talk between friends – is all you need. Get good rain gear and make your peace with getting a little wet if it rains. 3) If the wind decides to blow, your umbrella will be useless and will likely get turned inside out. The case against umbrellas: 1) It’s added weight. I’m anti-umbrella in most cases, but especially at Bandon Dunes. We’re trusting the Bridgestone Tour B on this trip. That said, bring the best ball for your game. Bring the smallest amount you’re comfortable with. Yes, there are spots where you can lose a ball, but between the massive fairways and the skilled caddies, you won’t go through too many. This is something we learned from experience: you don’t need a lot of golf balls at Bandon Dunes. You might also consider a re-freezable ice pack, ibuprofen, or muscle ointment. My preferences are a golf ball for foot massaging, a small muscle roller, and a stretching band. Make sure you bring whatever you need to get through the entire trip. Step two is bouncing back for 36 more the next day. This allows you to switch shoes and socks between rounds to give your feet a fresh feel. If you’re planning on 36 holes per day, you may want to consider bringing two pairs of shoes and two pairs of socks per day. Even though the best modern shoes, like TRUE, don’t feel like they need a break in period, it’s a good idea to walk in them and let your feet get used to the new shoes. Invest in high quality shoes – we’ll be sporting TRUE Linkswear’s latest – and Kentwool socks and break them in before you go. Walking 36 holes a day, in the wind, up and down serious elevation is not a joke. PIG recommends SKIN Sunscreen because it’s not greasy, it’s odorless, and it works. Whether you sheathe your guns or not, you’ll need sun screen for your face and hands. I’m a major advocate of solar sleeves as they reduce the need for sun screen. ![]() If you’re rolling the dice with a trip in November or December, you’ll definitely want to prepare for a battle with the elements.īetween the sun and the wind, your skin will be under assault for hours each day. Bandon averages one day of rain per month in July, so is it worth bringing? Probably not. When it comes to rain gear, check the weather before you pack. Would you rather be a little too cold or a little too warm? For me, breathable, lightweight pants are the way to go, but some prefer to be cooler in shorts. ***Get 15% off your first order with Rhoback by using the code PLUG15įor your bottoms, know yourself. Packing a 1/4 zip to keep the chill out is a smart move, too. My suggestion is a shirt that combines a bit of weight with stretch and breathability like the polos from Rhoback (review HERE). You need something that will keep you warm in the morning and evening, cool at noon, and move with you all day. Nothing will test the quality of your apparel like walking 36 holes a day. Drop at least two or three of the clubs you don’t regularly use so you or your caddie can make it through all 36. Whether you go full-on minimalist with a Sunday Bag (we rate the best ones HERE) or something with legs, there is no need to pack it with 14 clubs. One thing we got right: you need a light bag, and you ought to drop some clubs. ![]() With one trip under our belt and another on the horizon, we bring you a revised edition of What to Pack for Bandon Dunes. We got a lot of things right, but experience has made us wiser. Before our maiden voyage to Bandon Dunes we wrote a two-part feature on what to pack (Gear HERE and Clothes HERE). ![]()
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