BANDON, Ore. - Bandon Dunes isa rugged golf be subjected to. No carts. No frills. Just pure, unadulterated golf swing.

In order in which to stay comfortable during 36-hole days wherethe weather can vary from sunny and warm to rainy and cold, you'll prefer to packthe right solutions. During my three-day sojourn during that magnificent seaside resortI tested some Nike and FootJoy apparel, as well as the new Winn golf grips. By theend of the trip I was more than just glad to use it - I wondered what I wouldhave done without this.

For starters, you'll to be able to pack a waterproof rain suit.It's not guaranteed to rain payday advances here, however, there is a pretty good possibility thatit may well. And with cold and wind plus a factor, jeopardize your health . for that a lot.

I tested the NikeStorm-FIT Elite golf jacket and pants, a sleek, slim-fitting getup thatkept me dry and warm. With a market price of $500 it's very on the priceyside, however you could use a rain suit anyways, it may be worth the splurge. Adrawstring at the waist ensures the proper fit while zippers from the bottom upto the knees ensure they're going on and off easily over your shoes. The jacket issimilarly high-tech but relatively simple, with exactly the waterproof zippers asthe leg protection.

For a roomier slip into the arms or legs try the FootJoy DryJoys jacket and pants, whichis more affordable ($420) and simply as waterproof as the Nike. Fleece-linedpockets in the jacket are often a nice effect.

Under my jacket I wore a long-sleeve, compression-fitmock with a consistent golf shirt (no urgent need to speculate in new golf shirts forBandon Dunes, but the undergarment is essential). Not surprisingly, Nike'scompression shirt is spot-on, and the FootJoy alternative is just as good. Inmy mind, you can't go wrong with either option.

The Nike half-zip cover-upand FootJoy performance half-zip pulloverare sweatshirt-type garments perfect for wearing on your resort before, after or between games. Ifit's not raining and don't too windy, they work well over the golf teaching.

As for shoes, you might want to pay money for something that'sdurable and waterproof, both of which describe the Nike Air Bandon, which looks currently being a zippered basketball shoe with softspikes. Discover find them at most golf retailers and also at the Bandon Dunespro shop. They're often look funky, but at Bandon Dunes function is definitely more importantthan way.

If you happen to be looking for one reason to re-grip your golfclubs, a journey to Bandon Dunes can be a good explain. I tried the new WinnLiteFirm grips and found they'retacky begin with, basically get tackier when dampen.

If your preconceived perception of Winn grips is that they'reheavy, realize that the WinnLiteFirm (26 grams) is considerably lighter than the moretraditional Golf Pride Tour Velvet (51 grams). Grip weight would possibly not be of utmostimportance to you, but at Bandon any advantage is worth looking at.