Now you know your drinks are ready and waiting, you also need insurance before heading out for a round of golf. Shining at The Open undoubtedly takes bottle – but, starting at Royal Portrush in July, golf’s original major is taking a stand against single-use plastics. Developed in collaboration with Bluewater – the leading global innovator in drinking water solutions – and also supported by the UN Environment’s Clean Seas campaign, The Open Water initiative means that single-use plastic water bottles will be nowhere in sight when Royal Portrush takes centre stage. The metrics we consider when rating water bottles include Durability, Performance (hot and cold), Drinkability, and Portability. Whether you buy a cheaper or more expensive water bottle, you want it to last. Most of the water bottles tested were made from stainless steel. However, where we see differences is in the vacuum seal and toggle for portability reasons. Some come with a straw for easy drinkability which can play into the durability.

Whether you’re looking to buy a golf water bottle today, want some buying advice or just a closer look at what’s on the market, this guide will help you find the perfect fit. Finally, I say this as a longtime (and still) Yeti fan. I have more than a dozen of a variety of Yeti products. They work, and so I don’t even consider other brands. But Yeti water bottles are not as convenient to use as is the Hydro Flask Wide 24oz, IMO. After the initial outlay, which is hardly considerable, reusable bottles will start saving you money in no time at all. Just think of how much money you’d potentially spend over the course of just one year on bottles of water alone. If you’re looking for a water bottle that is durable and performs in all weather conditions, you need the Hydro Flask Wide Mouth. It has a robust outer shell with a stainless steel inner cylinder that keeps your liquid cold or warm for hours. It also comes with a straw to regulate the amount of intake to ensure you don’t get a face full of liquid. Throw in a carry loop and you have the Most Wanted Water Bottle of 2022.

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Water bottles that performed well in this category were the Contigo Ashland and Hydro Flask Wide Mouth. Performance (Hot and Cold) The Yeti Rambler may not have a straw but it has what they call a Chug Cap. It allows water to funnel evenly without coming out too fast and ending up all over you. It is also dish washer friendly which makes all our lives easier. Those who carry their bag should consider a water bottle with a clip or loop to attach it to their bag but only if the golf bag doesn’t have a designated cooler or water bottle holder. Whether you're going for a sip-top bottle or a closed cap portable coffee mug, it is important to buy a bottle or mug that has a fastenable and reliable lid that will not leak in your bag. For locations where the installation of water stations was not logistically viable, Life Water aluminium cans, which are filled with natural British spring water, made from 70 per cent recycled aluminium and are 100 per cent recyclable, will be used as ready-sealed containers.

Perfect for any climate and suitable for any terrain (including golf courses), the 500ml Chilly bottle from health and fitness brand, Kinetica, is designed to help you reduce your carbon footprint while maintaining optimal hydration levels. It’ll keep your drink cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 hours. Although created for general use, this 500ml bottle is perfect for the fairways. As well as keeping your hot drinks hot and cold drinks icy cold – which is par for the course with insulated water bottles, excuse the pun – it offers a smooth flow for spill-free hydration and hygienic flip top cover for one handed use as you play. It’s available in an array of colours and playful designs, too. The best water bottles for ease of use are the Owala Tumbler and Stanley Quencher H2.0. Both feature great straw systems for easy drinking. Insulation The HydroFlask stainless steel bottle comes standard with a screw cap The best insulated water bottles have durable, dent-resistant exteriors. Durability also extends to things like the cap, lid or straw. These should also be able to withstand the perils of the golf course.A. It’s recommended that men should drink about 125 ounces a day and women around 90, according to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. What’s the point of an insulated bottle if it doesn’t keep your drink cold on those hot days or warm on the winter nights? Most water bottles tested performed well in this category. It should be noted that not one bottle kept the water cold for the whole 24 hours but, let’s face it, who needs it to be cold for 24 hours? The best water bottles for cold drinks are the Hydroflask Standard Mouth, Owala FreeSip and the ZOJIRUSHI Stainless Steel Mug. All three of these will keep any beverage frosty for hours. I live in Puerto Rico and not even a 40oz bottle would last an entire round (in reference to an earlier comment from Florida), so the inconvenience of a huge bottle that doesn’t fit ANY cupholder, not to mention the weight and unwieldyness, is a dealbreaker.

Some water bottles have extra features . For example, some bottles have built-in fruit infusers that allows you to integrate fresh fruit with your beverage. How you drink from a water bottle matters more than you think. Wide-mouth bottles are typically harder to drink from (and easier to spill) while a well-designed bottle with a straw or sipping-style lid makes for a smoother drinking experience. Let’s be honest – this is way better looking than a plastic bottle. This premium bottle holds 20oz (approximately 590ml) of fluid and has a screw top opening and attachment loop, making it easy to secure to your golf bag. The stainless steel construction is highlighted with TaylorMade’s logo for extra appeal. The Open has a close relationship with nature and the coastal system of the world’s finest links courses and it is important that we safeguard them for future generations. With that in mind, you should always buy a bottle of water before you tee off, right? That’s good, but it would be even better if you owned your own reusable bottle. Not only will you be doing your bit for the environment by avoiding the use of plastic, filling up your own bottle will encourage you to get into the habit of taking on fluids as you play.

Mizu was founded by Jussi Oksanen, an Olympic athlete and professional snowboarder. He has a passion for adventure and helping to rid the world of single use plastics. The company now produces an extraordinary number of bottles, with the 560ml stainless steel V6 perfect for taking on a commute, to the gym, or out on the golf course. It’s also available in a variety of colours.