Band-Aids, Blisters & Golf

[golferguy1982]

Hey Guys,

Does anyone else throw on band-aids or tape up the fingers/thumbs before they even tee off?

Early in the season, or when I'm hitting a lot of balls at the driving range, I tend to get blisters in the same 2-3 spots (especially on the non-glove hand).  Gets annoying when you're out on the greens so I started just putting them on before I even head out to make it easier.

Just curious if anyone else runs into the same thing or keeps the box of band-aids close by the golf bag.  Any other band-aid guys out there?

[BigTazz53]

Yes, after awhile I'll place some tape on my index finger of my non glove hand just below the knuckle.

It helps keep my focused on shot and not the finger

[Fourputt]

Never in 30+ years of playing have I ever had a blister from swinging a club.  I don't wear a glove on either hand. I do keep bandaids in my bag though, just for any possible situation which might pop up.  I have had a blister on my heel once or twice from wearing new shoes and trying to walk too far in them before they are broken in.  I more often have to give one to a playing companion for a blister or other small injury.

I've also gotten the occasional small nick or cut from having to make swings from places not usually recommended (bushes, trees, etc.).

[jamo]

Sometimes when I haven't played in a while and I don't have calluses my hands start to hurt a bit so I'll tape them, but I don't really get blisters.

[Andrew24]

I get a ton of blisters, I think I'm just going to buy another glove for my other hand. I play baseball and pitch and my non-glove hand is my throwing hand, so I can't really risk blisters.

[allin]

I don't get blisters, but I have one finger,( I broke the tip twice playing baseball), which is not shaped properly it will dry out and crack or get callouses on it which crack. It may seem counter intuitive but making sure you put some hand lotion on before you practice or play may help. Obviously pick a lotion which is absorbed well and doesn't leave your hands sticky. I also use a bit of cloth tape if needed or as a preventative if playing and practicing a lot.

[XMScott]

I cut my right pointer finger at work a few weeks ago. Went out the next day with a bandaid on that finger. Played one of my best rounds of the season. It was a cut where i couldnt really bend that finger much. Weird.

[JetFan1983]

I keep a box of Band-Aid Tough Strips and a roll of medical tape in my bag and they work great. The tough strips are strong enough that they hold well without the need to use the tape, but I keep it in there just in case.

Other useful items in my bag include: protein bars, tissues, sun block, advil, over the counter allergy medicine, and a jump drive (for my golf lessons so I can take swing videos home with me).