Two years ago on Amazon Prime Day, I spotted something I had wanted for months and the price was right. Click, into my virtual shopping cart. After two more clicks, my address was confirmed, and my debit card was changed. Two days later, an old-school shag bag arrived, and it has made practicing a pleasure ever since.
It’s easy to get swept up in the frenzy of Amazon Prime Day because some of the sales and price drops make things we might not buy seem like bargains. Electronic gizmos that seemed like a waste of money last week are, suddenly, look like a smart buy. As my grandfather used to say, “You could go broke buying bargains like this!”
In addition to the low prices on TVs, clothing and digital gear, Amazon Prime Day also features great deals on golf equipment and accessories, making it a savvy time to stock up on things that you will need this season, and maybe even next season too. Many golf-related items are not on sale as a part of Amazon Prime Day, but after looking over the sales Tuesday morning, here are some things that caught my eye.
Zivisk Wooden Golf Tees, $8.47 for 100
Eighteen times per round, you are going to need a golf tee, and no one wants to be that player in the foursome who is mooching tees off everyone else. Buy them in bulk and fill a pocket of your bag with tees at the beginning of the season and your set.
Shop wooden golf tees at AmazonCallaway Golf Men's Weather Spann Golf Glove, $9.59 each
Like tees, I buy golf gloves in bulk when I see a good price on them because I know I’ll need them in the future. This glove is 20 percent off during Amazon Prime, so get a few, drop one in your golf bag and leave a couple at home. When your golf glove needs to be replaced, you will have one ready and when you get home, you can add another new one to your bag so you’ll be ready again next time.
Shop Callaway golf glove at AmazonAebor Microfiber Waffle Pattern Tri-fold Golf Towel with Brush Tool Kit, $9.59
If you want your iron and wedge shots to spin, you need clean grooves, and that means you need a damp towel. This microfiber towel comes with a clip so it can hang from your bag and stay within reach. The brush tool extends from its clip and can get out stubborn sand and turf.
Shop towel & brush kit at AmazonTRUE linkswear All Day Knit II Breathable Men's Golf Shoes, $83.80
When the heat is on in the summer, breathable golf shoes can make walking 18 holes more comfortable, and these $145 shoes from True are 43 percent off on Prime Day.
Shop True Linkswear golf shoes at AmazonChampkey Professional Golf Sunday Bag, $19.99
One of my favorite things to do in the summer is walk the course after dinner and hit pitch shots, chips and putts. I don’t need to carry my entire bag of clubs, just five or six. This Sunday bag, which is designed to carry three to nine clubs, is half-price during Prime Day and perfect for evening strolls like mine or a quick trip to a par-3 course.
Shop Sunday Bag at AmazonKamitty Golf Ball Retriever, $27.99
Pros practice with the same balls they use in tournaments, and you should, too. After a ball gets a scuff or small cut, add it to this bag and bring it to the short-game area when you practice. This golf ball retriever, which is 20 percent off during Amazon Prime Day, holds up to 80 balls and the tube comes off for easy storage.
Shop golf ball retriever at Amazon