I use to leave my favorite 4 poles and tackle bag in my car, because you never know when you are out and about and decide to try a new spot or a known fishing hot spot. I would just throw an old blanket over it all to try and hide it. Then one night I had a feeling I should bring the gear I had in my car inside, because something just didn't feel right. Well the next morning I went out to my car and the door was open with driver window bashed out and the blanket in the back seat laying next to my car. Somebody thought they were going to score and get some gear. They ended up with about $5 in change and no fishing gear, thank god.
As for golf, I don't know about that stuff. "I do not dislike golf for the fact it keeps many unworthy people from discovering the art of fishing."