Do You Have Your Own Locker at Your Club...?

So my name finally came up on the wait list for a locker at my club after waiting almost a year and a half...and I'm not sure if I even need or want it anymore...

I find that I just wear my golf clothes to and from the course and change my shoes out of my car...for those who have a locker at the golf course, do you find it's useful...? Or a waste of money...? I'm honestly not sure what I'd even put in the locker, besides a name plate...

Just do it ! Or share if you don't want to spend the money. I love mine...holds shoes, balls, clothes, umbrella, extra clubs, orange whip, etc. I always shower after I play, so I definitely need it.

Plus...my club has a VERY strict do-not-change-into-your-golf-shoes-in-the-parking-lot rule. :fie:

Rain gear and extra shoes go in mine. I sometimes come straight from work so I leave my work clothes in the locker. Member-guest tourney it gets a lot of use since we almost live at the club for that weekend.

In my locker:

- at least 3 pairs of golf shoes

- two sets of rain gear (one light one heavier)

- spare batteries for GPS and Range Finder

- multiple water bottles

- golf shorts, pants, socks and shirts

- sweaters

- spare change to pay out losses

- hats

- golf balls

- spare shoe laces

- spare ball markers

- deodorizer (many different types)

- most important ......... bottle of Sambuca (for the flask)

^^^ spare GPS batteries ? Mine last for 2 seasons. :nyam:

Just curious, how many members? Absolutely go for a locker.

In mine:

- Two pairs of shoes.

- Rain gear

- 1-2 dozen balls

- Several pairs of socks

- Umbrella

- Several pairs of spare socks

- Sweater / pullover

Snag it. My locker has all kinds of s*** in it.

Clubs, booze, hand warmers, rain gear, shoes, dress shirts, hats.

Just curious, how many members? Absolutely go for a locker.

 

In mine:

- Two pairs of shoes.

- Rain gear

- 1-2 dozen balls

- Several pairs of socks

- Umbrella

- Several pairs of spare socks

- Sweater / pullover

Tons.

Thanks everyone for the responses. Seems like everyone keeps the emergency snivel gear in their locker.

Have the name plate engraved something cool like S. Snead.

I have two questions:

Where is the first tee and what is the course record?

Yep. Same as above. Rain gear, cold weather stuff, 3+ pairs of shoes and the mandatory cigar humidor.

Having a locker rules. Keep extra shoes, socks a shirt, shorts and pants in case you just want to stop by for a quick nine at lunch or after work.

When I was a club member, I found having a locker to be very useful. Especially since changing one's shoes in the parking lot was not permitted. I kept several pair of golf shoes in there, extra pair or two of clean socks, golf balls, umbrella, couple of extra clubs, etc. I usually kept a clean shirt and shorts in there to change into after a post-round shower in the summer in case I forgot to bring fresh ones with me.

Fortunately the clubs I belonged to had way more lockers than members so there was no waiting to get one, and they were included in the dues. There were plenty of designated "guest lockers" as well.

Even though I am at the course a few times a week I think I used my locker once all of last year. I know plenty of guys who have their lockers packed with crap though so plenty of guys do get tons of use out of them. I have a backup pair of clothes in there thats probably at least two seasons old - so there's no chance it even fits me anymore lol. I think a pair of socks and a bottle of Advil. All my gear is stored at home and I pack it as needed. I would never need to have spare rain gear in my locker bc I would just pack it in my bag if I needed it.

That being said - I will never give it up. LOL I know as soon as I give it up I know my work schedule would change or I would somehow start using it.

Even though I am at the course a few times a week I think I used my locker once all of last year. I know plenty of guys who have their lockers packed with crap though so plenty of guys do get tons of use out of them. I have a backup pair of clothes in there thats probably at least two seasons old - so there's no chance it even fits me anymore lol. I think a pair of socks and a bottle of Advil. All my gear is stored at home and I pack it as needed. I would never need to have spare rain gear in my locker bc I would just pack it in my bag if I needed it.

 

That being said - I will never give it up. LOL I know as soon as I give it up I know my work schedule would change or I would somehow start using it.

That is what I'd be afraid of...it'd be empty and get no use, since I use my trunk as my golf "locker" which has all my gear, six pairs of shoes, balls, etc. Anyway, I ended up taking the locker; if nothing else, to have my name on something... :lol:

I can get one, but it would be useless. I live across the street from my clubhouse.

I miss not having one. Now my car is my locker room. I always keep a couple pair of golf shoes, an extra shirt or two, a pair of golf pants and shorts, some ankle socks, a jacket, towel, flask, some balls, umbrella and a hat.

I have mine for all the above (except a bottle...never thought of that). Plus I like going into the locker room/clubhouse before I play or practice...say hello to other members, etc. That sort of thing is what makes a club a "club" and not just a golf course or practice facility. I don't know the environment at your club, but at mine, most folks come into the locker room before they play.

Even though I am at the course a few times a week I think I used my locker once all of last year. I know plenty of guys who have their lockers packed with crap though so plenty of guys do get tons of use out of them. I have a backup pair of clothes in there thats probably at least two seasons old - so there's no chance it even fits me anymore lol. I think a pair of socks and a bottle of Advil. All my gear is stored at home and I pack it as needed. I would never need to have spare rain gear in my locker bc I would just pack it in my bag if I needed it.

 

That being said - I will never give it up. LOL I know as soon as I give it up I know my work schedule would change or I would somehow start using it.

"I would never need to have spare rain gear in my locker bc I would just pack it in my bag if I needed it."

I would assume that most would store their golf bags at the club also and therefore would not have to remember to pack the rain gear in the car.

I run out of all sorts of stuff if I had to remember to pack it in the car first.

Or maybe that should be another questions - How many of you store your clubs at the club?

I have one and love the convenience of it. It’s only like $100 a year and to me it’s been invaluable.

Ours were free and plentiful. I never used one. Most of my stuff I kept in my office and would throw it in the car when I was leaving. But in hindsight, because I changed vehicles so often, I really should have taken advantage and had a locker with a few staples and backups in it.

In regards to the question of storing your clubs there, I never did because I played two other area courses on a regular basis. I think we had a golf membership of 350-400 and I would guess there might be 50 bags in the storage room.

Don't forget the added benefit of not having to bring home that new jacket, pair of shoes, hat etc purchased from the pro shop. My locker tends to limit the number of conversations i have with my wife about new golf gear.

It seems odd a club not having enough lockers. My club has mandatory locker rule so we never run out. My locker is used more as emergency prep - rain jacket, spare balls, tees, gloves, shoes. Also my wife doesn't keep a locker so when we play I put her purse in my locker (I get razzed at times). I don't use it a lot but it does come in handy.

It seems odd a club not having enough lockers. My club has mandatory locker rule so we never run out. My locker is used more as emergency prep - rain jacket, spare balls, tees, gloves, shoes. Also my wife doesn't keep a locker so when we play I put her purse in my locker (I get razzed at times). I don't use it a lot but it does come in handy.

We have a pretty large membership since there does not seem to be a cap...another problem is that our club has two separate locations, both of which I visit. So the lockers truly are useful only for backup and emergency items...

I'll be officially taking the keys tomorrow!

Even though I am at the course a few times a week I think I used my locker once all of last year. I know plenty of guys who have their lockers packed with crap though so plenty of guys do get tons of use out of them. I have a backup pair of clothes in there thats probably at least two seasons old - so there's no chance it even fits me anymore lol. I think a pair of socks and a bottle of Advil. All my gear is stored at home and I pack it as needed. I would never need to have spare rain gear in my locker bc I would just pack it in my bag if I needed it.

 

That being said - I will never give it up. LOL I know as soon as I give it up I know my work schedule would change or I would somehow start using it.

 

"I would never need to have spare rain gear in my locker bc I would just pack it in my bag if I needed it."

 

I would assume that most would store their golf bags at the club also and therefore would not have to remember to pack the rain gear in the car.

 

I run out of all sorts of stuff if I had to remember to pack it in the car first.

 

Or maybe that should be another questions - How many of you store your clubs at the club?

I store my clubs at the club. It's convenient 95% of the time. The only time it becomes a pain is if I'm playing a round (not at my club) on short notice.

It seems odd a club not having enough lockers. My club has mandatory locker rule so we never run out. My locker is used more as emergency prep - rain jacket, spare balls, tees, gloves, shoes. Also my wife doesn't keep a locker so when we play I put her purse in my locker (I get razzed at times). I don't use it a lot but it does come in handy.

We have something like a 10 year waiting list for lockers...

I'm seven years in and the locker room manager laughed at me when I asked if I was getting close to the top of the list.

Lockers are great when you need them, can keep shoes, shirts, vodka whatever in them. I store my clubs at the course also, but it helps that I have to pass the course on my way home from work so picking them up when i need to is no issue.

Back to that passing the course on my way home thing, once daylight savings hits its impossible not to stop everyday!

I can get one, but it would be useless. I live across the street from my clubhouse.

Living the life.... must be nice! :golfer:

 

- spare change to pay out losses

 

Pretty big money games if you are using change.

I don't have a locker as I'm an international member and get set up in an open locker when I'm in town.

I use mine primarily when I'm going to hit the showers after playing, which is especially useful when getting in 9 holes before work.

 

- spare change to pay out losses

 

 

 

Pretty big money games if you are using change.

 

I don't have a locker as I'm an international member and get set up in an open locker when I'm in town.

You caught that eh !!!!!!

Yep $0.10 per hole skins if I am feeling frisky.