You see these things all over the place …
And therein lies the problem: You see these things all over the place.
Allow me to explain …
If you don’t know what I’m talking about, a chalk bag is a small pouch filled with some sort of chalk (duh), clay or powder-covered, moisture-wicking beads. These are frequently used by disc golfers as a convenient way to keep hands dry when hucking in severe heat or humidity.
Given the arid climate of Utah, I don’t find myself needing one until the summer season rolls around. But if you’ve ever thrown plastic in the muggy madness that is the state of Florida, you know all too well that palm sweat quickly turns Champion plastic into a handheld Slip ‘N Slide.
Regardless of the location, out of habit, the result is guys like Gannon Buhr, Garrett Gurthie and Adam Hammes nursing ‘em like a pacifier out on the Pro Tour. See for yourself: The next time it takes Brother Buhr 120 seconds to fire a putt at the basket, 110 of those are chewed up by the kid tinkering with his chalk bag. He’ll toss it, bounce it, put it on the ground and then pick it up …
Again. And again. And again and again.
Don’t get me wrong, chalk bags are WAY useful …
But their life expectancy blows.
The 10-plus Whale Sacs I’ve owned all came to their demise in one of two ways …
First, on a sticky day, I’ll use one off the tee, from the fairway or on the green. After sucking up some perspiration, I’ll put it down next to my lie, forget about it and leave it on the course.
Or second, I’ll buy one, leave it in some obscure pocket in my bag and forget about it for weeks. When I finally remember the purchase, I’ll bust it out and use it – and leave it on the course.
Either way, the thing’s getting abandoned.
There are three solutions to this problem:
- Fix No. 1 – Use actual climber’s chalk with a bag – and a carabiner.
- Fix No. 2 – Use dirt. You can’t lose it, and it’s everywhere.
- Fix No. 3 – Use your brain like a normal person.
With warmer weather on the way, find what works for you …
Enough is enough: Absent-mindedness has claimed FAR too many chalk-bag lives.
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