| You had a long week at work and have been looking | | | | least one hour prior to the start of your round to |
| forward to playing golf over the weekend. Tee-time | | | | prepare and practice. Immediately upon arriving, head |
| in hand, there is a checklist of items that you should | | | | to the pro shop to check in, pay for your round, |
| go through prior to leaving your house. Most | | | | acquire your golf cart key, and purchase any |
| importantly, check the weather conditions to make | | | | additional items you may need for your round. |
| sure that you will be dressed appropriately and bring | | | | Normally, you can purchase a bucket of golf balls to |
| any additional items that will make you more | | | | warm up at the practice range before teeing off. |
| comfortable should the weather change. For a day | | | | Most golfers spend 20-30 minutes hitting golf balls |
| that is forecasted to be clear and comfortable, you | | | | before their round. I like to arrive even earlier, |
| should consider wearing a collared shirt and cotton | | | | generally 30-45 minutes before my round. It is |
| knit pants. Some players may choose to wear | | | | recommended that after stretching your muscles, |
| walking shorts if they are allowed by the golf club. | | | | you hit 5-8 shots with each club, beginning with the |
| Some sort of hat is always recommended to protect | | | | pitching wedge and working up to the driver. After |
| the player's head from the sun, and golfers should | | | | hitting a bucket of balls, you should move to the |
| always wear sunscreen. On a day when rain is | | | | practice green to work on your putting. Take three |
| anticipated, an umbrella and rain suit is desirable. I | | | | balls and practice work on three identical putts from |
| always have a windbreaker and umbrella on hand. | | | | various spots on the practice green. You should bring |
| In addition to your golf clubs, balls and shoes, there | | | | your warm-up routine to an end about ten minutes |
| are several items you should consider including in your | | | | prior to your tee time. Use this time to use the |
| bag. They include a golf towel to wipe away sweat | | | | bathroom, buy or fill up your water bottle and check |
| or mud, a rain suit or jacket that is waterproof, an | | | | in with the golf course starter. The starter is |
| extra pair of socks and a snack or drink to keep you | | | | responsible for maintaining the tee times on the |
| hydrated. In rainy condition, I like to pack an extra | | | | course and will let you know how much more time |
| towel, especially if I plan to use a golf cart. Now that | | | | you have to wait. Use the remaining time to take |
| you have the things you need to spend four plus | | | | care of any last minute preparation including getting a |
| hours on the golf course, what should you do once | | | | few balls out and placing tees in your pocket. And |
| you get there? It is recommended that you arrive at | | | | don't forget to enjoy your round of golf. |