Blades Down – What’s In My Bag

Golf magazine’s monthly segment, “What’s in My Bag” goes under the hood, documenting the contents of PGA Tour player’s golf bags including the make and model of their drivers, fairway woods, irons, putters and shafts as well as their specific preferences of golf balls, tees, Sharpie marker colors, divot tools, head covers, shoes, ditty bags, hats, sunglasses, training aides and over the counter pain medications. 

I thought it appropriate to document the contents of another type of bag…my black Eddie Bauer backpack, used each and every day on the Grounds Crew, trying to cope with temperatures swings from the low 30’s to the high 90’s, trying to keep myself entertained, trying to keep myself hydrated/nourished, trying to keep myself equipped, trying to keep myself safe/protected and trying to keep myself dry!

Working from the top, then left to right:

• I Gothcha Ball Retriever System – used to retrieve golf balls while operating equipment
• Aeropostale Knit Hat
• 20 FL OZ Orange Gatorade Thirst Quencher
• PacTemp Creative Icepack
• Publix Turkey and Swiss Cheese Sandwich with Publix Spicy Brown Mustard on a Mission Flour Tortilla (Super Soft Taco)
• Shaklee 180 Meal-in-a-Bar Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Power Bar
• Off-White Leather and Crown Integrity Service System Work Gloves
• Thermolite Active Exhale System Winter Gloves
• Little Hotties 8-Hour Hand Warmers
• Frogg Toggs Rain Suit
• Sun Mountain Floppy Rain Hat
• AOS Protective Eyewear/Case
• Howard Leight Foam Earplugs
• Lux-Pro Model LP346 Ultra Bright Multi-Functional Multi-Color LED Headlamp – used for nocturnal activities
• Three Energizer Max AAA Batteries as backup
• Aqua Design Water Camo Sun Guard Protection Mask Face Tube
• Aeropex Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones
• Apple iPhone 6
• Pittsburgh Standard/Phillips Head Screwdrivers and Craftsman Pliers – used for minor mechanical repairs…and I mean minor repairs!
• Craftsman ½” Drive Quick Release Teardrop Ratchet with a 3/4” Socket – used to adjust the chain on the chainsaw
• Coppertone Sport (SPF 70) Sunscreen Spray
• Husky 42 Gallon Contractor Clean-Up Bag – used to cover the cracked greens mower seat after a down pour
• Black Two-Zipper Ditty Gag – used to house my iPhone, car keys, headphones, etc.
• Kershaw Clash All-Purpose Knife
• Craftsman Mini Quick Change Folding Utility Knife

I can only hope our Armed Forces are this well-equipped!

Ricky Castillo (University of Florida/Freshman) Update:  On March 3, Ricky Castillo was named as a Team USA Selection for the 2020 Arnold Palmer Cup.  A Ryder Cup-style tournament featuring the top men’s and women’s university/college golfers matching the United States against a team of International players.  The matches will be hosted by Lahinch Golf Club on the northwest coast of Ireland on July 3-5, 2020.  www.arnoldpalmercup.com

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