GOLF.com: 5 Under-$20 Bag Essentials to Upgrade Your Summer Rounds
5 Sub-$20 Picks to Keep Your Summer Game Dialed
With summer in full swing and the big gear purchases already behind most golfers, GOLF.com has identified five budget accessories — all under $20 at PGA Tour Superstore — worth slipping into your bag.
Hydration: LivPur Hydration Sticks
A performance-focused drink mix favored by Justin Thomas. Beyond basic electrolytes, it incorporates Cluster Dextrin for sustained energy without blood sugar spikes, plus amino acids for muscle recovery — a more complete formula than typical sport drinks.
Gear Care: Pro Active Hat Saver
A spray-on protectant that repels sweat, rain, and oil from virtually any hat material. One bottle covers six to eight hats, dries in 15 minutes, and preserves breathability — extending the life of your favorite lids.
Apparel: Titleist Oceanside Thermal Hat
A lightweight fleece cap with UPF 50+ protection and a moisture-wicking sweatband, designed for early morning rounds or unexpected cool fronts. Compact enough to stash in your bag as a backup.
Grip: Gorilla Gold Grip Enhancer
An all-natural resin towel that adds tack without residue, works on bare hands or gloves, and is fully conforming under the Rules of Golf — a reliable wet-weather solution.
Sun Protection: WearSPF SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen
A zinc oxide–based mineral formula offering broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, sweat-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Its 3.4 oz size fits standard bag pockets and is formulated to minimize skin irritation.
Strokeslab Take
None of these items directly move the needle on Strokes Gained, but heat fatigue, slipping grips, and sunburn are real performance drains. Addressing them cheaply is smart course management off the course.
Big gear matters, but small conditioning accessories like these can quietly prevent the sweat-and-fatigue score bleed that summer rounds are notorious for.