Golf is a sport of concentration, so you should consider how to place the golf clubs in a bag before starting, so you’ll always have the club you need at hand. With an organized bag, you’ll spend less time searching through your golf bag and more time enjoying playing with your family or friends. In this article we’ll show you why it’s important to arrange the golf clubs and the best way to do it, so that they aren’t damaged and you can get them easily and quickly.
Why is organizing a golf bag so essential for any player?
There are a lot of golf players who don’t know that arranging their golf club bag the right way will help them improve their game. It sounds unbelievable, but we’re here to give you three reasons why it’s necessary to tidy your golf clubs before you play and to convince you to add this great habit in your playing routine:
- Order and accessibility. You need to have your clubs always in the same order and in a way that they’re all visible so that it doesn’t take you more than a few seconds to grab the club you need. If you take more time, they aren’t well placed. Besides, being able to see them all at a glance will allow you to make decisions more quickly and you won’t get distracted looking for or thinking about the club you need.
- Avoiding bumps or damage. If your golf equipment isn’t organised according to the size of each club, they can be damaged by bumping into each other when you’re carrying the bag.
- Balance and comfort when carrying. If you’re one of those people who carry your bag on your back during the round, you’ll notice a great improvement in terms of comfort and balance of the bag. Try it and you’ll be surprised!
If you have no questions about why this is so crucial, let’s look at how to arrange your golf bag correctly.
How should I organize my clubs in the 14-slot golf bag?
Whether you’ve been playing golf for a long time or are just planning to join this amazing sport, our guide below will be helpful:
- Let’s start with the shortest clubs, the wedges. These clubs would go in the front of the bag, in the compartments closest to us so that they’re accessible. The reason is that these are the shortest clubs in our set of golf clubs and, in addition, you use them frequently.
- The irons are placed in the central area. For comfort and balance, it’s recommended to distribute them in a descending manner, from left to right. In this way, irons 2, 3 and 4 would be placed on the left, 5 and 6 in the center and 7, 8 and 9 on the right.
- Woods and hybrids are the longest clubs in our bag. They’re placed all the way to the back, closest to the carrying strap and protrude above the rest. These clubs are especially sensitive to shocks and that is why you should always carry them with a protective cover.
- The putter is usually put with the woods or even in some bags there is a specific compartment for this club, which is also quite delicate. It should be as accessible as possible, since it’s the most commonly used club.
In addition to organizing the clubs, you should also organize both tees and balls. All golf bags have special compartments for them, so don’t forget to carry extra items.
Always remember to include in your bag a toiletry bag with medication, band-aids and sunscreen. Finally, don’t forget your smartphone, whether it’s to notify you in case of an emergency or to answer any questions that may arise during the game.
Now, although we’ve given you some tips on how to arrange all your clubs and other golf items, the most important thing is that you place your equipment in the order that makes you feel more comfortable. The key is that you play comfortably, that your clubs aren’t damaged and that you can make good decisions throughout the round.
Do you have any questions? If yes, ask them in the comments below, we’d be glad to help you!