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what do pros have in their golf bag

by Nicole West Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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But the 14 clubs in a pro's bag probably look a lot like what's in yours. Obviously, the driver, putter and pitching wedge are part of every pro's set. Most carry a 3-wood and the 4 through 9 irons as well. That's 10 clubs, leaving four to go. The variations come in the fairway wood/hybrid/long iron category and in the wedges.

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What do pro golfer's bags have in common?

Setting aside the differences that come from using equipment from various manufacturers, you will find that pro golfer's bags have more in common than you might think. If you are able to set up your golf bag in the same way that most professionals arrange their bag, you should be able to take a step closer to reaching your goals.

What's in a pro's set of golf clubs?

Obviously, the driver, putter and pitching wedge are part of every pro's set. Most carry a 3-wood and the 4 through 9 irons as well.

How many clubs are in a pro's bag?

But the 14 clubs in a pro's bag probably look a lot like what's in yours. Obviously, the driver, putter and pitching wedge are part of every pro's set. Most carry a 3-wood and the 4 through 9 irons as well. That's 10 clubs, leaving four to go. The variations come in the fairway wood/hybrid/long iron category and in the wedges.

What clubs do PGA pro's carry?

Obviously, the driver, putter and pitching wedge are part of every pro's set. Most carry a 3-wood and the 4 through 9 irons as well. That's 10 clubs, leaving four to go. The variations come in the fairway wood/hybrid/long iron category and in the wedges. Here's a standard set makeup for a PGA Tour pro:

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What do golf pros carry in their bags?

Professional golfers generally carry: a driver, 3 wood, 5 wood, 4-PW, gap wedge, sand wedge, lob wedge, and a putter. Depending on the pro, these setups may change slightly, including the use of a driving iron, hybrid, or other longer club in place of one of the woods.

What should your golf bag consist of?

The traditional set of clubs consists of a driver; a couple of fairway woods, such as the 3 wood and the 5 wood; irons from the 3-iron to the 9-iron; a pitching wedge; and a sand wedge.

What do pro golfers carry in their back pocket?

The yardage book are ubiquitous on the PGA Tour. Players and caddies carry them in their pockets and consult them before each shot. They show yardages to various targets on each hole, different points of elevation, and a close-up of the green that shows detailed contours and yardages.

How many balls do pros carry in their bag?

How Many Golf Balls Can a Pro Have in His Bag? How many balls can a pro golfer carry in his bag? Essentially, they can carry nine golf balls at a single time, but this isn't some crazy rule. In truth, they can carry around as many as they want, or as many as their caddies are willing to carry.

What clubs does Tiger Woods carry in his bag?

The five-time Masters champion still has his custom TaylorMade P-7TW irons (3-PW) in the bag (for more on the role Woods played in designing the clubs, which are also used by world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, check out our story on the P-7TWs).

How far should I be hitting a 6 iron?

You should hit a six iron about 150 yards. The average golfer gets just over 150 yards with their six-iron. Players with faster swing speed will get closer to 165 or even 170 with a six iron.

What do PGA players write down?

Yardage books are a handbook used by golfers when playing a round. These books contain information about distances, hazards, and green complexes for every hole on the golf course. Typically, yardage book offer a little bit more information than the average scorecard.

What do pros keep in their scorecard holder?

The scorecard holder that golf pros use is really a yardage book cover. These are typically made of leather, and they will accommodate both the scorecard and the yardage book. For professionals to have access to both the scorecard and the yardage book, these leather covers are going to come in quite handy.

Can a golfer change balls on the green?

Fortunately, under the Rules of Golf, golfers are allowed to change golf balls at various points during a round. Under normal conditions -- meaning the ball wasn't damaged beyond reasonable use, or it didn't wind up in a water hazard or was lost -- a golfer can change golf balls in between holes.

What happens if a PGA player runs out of balls?

If you happen to run out of balls, you can borrow one from any other player, including a practice or X-Out ball (which are generally conforming balls). If you play a wrong ball, you lose the hole in match play or get a two-stroke penalty in stroke play.

Do pro golfers use a new ball on each hole?

Professional golfers will change golf balls every five to six holes. The modern golf ball technology can last for quite some time as the materials used to make these golf balls are more durable and resistant to cuts.

Do pros use the same golf balls?

The top 100 PGA Tour players use 9 different golf balls produced by 5 manufacturers. 69% play a Titleist Pro V1 or Pro V1x with Callaway's Chrome Soft X the next most popular. 7% play Srixon's Z-Star XV, 6% use TaylorMade's TP5x with only 2% each using the TP5 & Bridgestone's Tour B X and XS balls.

The Reasons Why Pro Golfers Bags Are So Big

Pro golfers use staff bags. These large bags can cost a hefty sum and seem to fit almost every club imaginable. You may see these hooked on the back of carts, or perched next to the tee with several legs extended.

What Do Pro Golfers Bring in Their Bags?

What could go in all this room? You might be surprised just how many items find their way into a staff bag.

Conclusion

Think about a pro's bag like their mobile office. It has everything they need for a full day of work ready to go.

What clubs tour players use

26 percent of tour players use a driver, two fairway woods, an iron set starting at a 4-iron, and four wedges, which makes it the most common setup on tour.

What clubs should you use?

As for what you should use, the answer, somewhat unsatisfactorily, is that it depends. It all has to do with plugging in the gaps of what you need. But there are a few universal thing every golfer needs to consider:

1. Find your gaps

If you haven’t heard of “gapping” before, you should learn up on it ASAP. Gapping is, simply put, the distance gap between each of your clubs. It should be relatively consistent through the bag. If there are big gaps between some of your clubs, that’s a good sign you need to re-jig your set makeup.

2. Specific roles for fairway woods

To answer the question of how many fairway woods you should carry, you should first ask yourself where you plan to use them the most. Pros, generally, look for their longest non-driver clubs to play specific roles: One off the tee for the holes where driver is too tight, and another to use from the fairway for approaches into long par-5s.

3. Versatility with wedges

Whether it means carrying three of four wedges, your highest-lofted clubs should give you across-the-board versatility. That means you should be equally comfortable using them for full wedge shots, pitch shots, or finesse shots close to the green.

How many clubs does a golf club carry?

Like you and I, they carry 14 clubs, although the selection may be very different. There will be a driver and a three wood for sure, but few top pros carry a five wood. Instead there may be a two iron and a three iron. Some also carry driving irons.

What do caddies carry?

The player might get injured, so most caddies will carry an assortment of sprays and creams, as well as arm and leg braces. And don’t forget the towel, the alignment sticks, the sunscreen, the wooden hat in case the weather takes a turn for the worse, the spare golf gloves, the tees, the pens and pencils, the plasters, the glucose sweets, ...

Who is Jordan Spieth's bagman?

If they are lucky, they get to work for a decent human being - witness the relationship between Jordan Spieth and his bagman Michael Greller. They are friends on and off the course and have a brilliant rapport.

Does John Daly carry a good luck bag?

Some even carry good luck messages in their bags. If you are John Daly’s caddie, the chances are that you will also have to add a couple of cans of Diet Coke, spare packets of cigarettes and umpteen bars of chocolate. It may explain why he was allowed to use a buggy at Bethpage!

Can a caddie give a player a yardage?

But for every Spieth and Greller, you will find an employer who blames his caddie for everything that goes wrong on the course. A caddie can only give his player a yardage and highlight wind strength and direction. He can only urge caution when there is a 250-yard carry over a lake to be negotiated.

What to keep in your golf bag?

Here’s our list of 23 items you should always keep in your bag. 1. Balls. Yeah, this is an obvious one. But running out of balls can happen to anyone. Depending on your skill level, three to four sleeves should always do the trick. If you need more than that in a given round, you might want to spend some time on the range before playing again.

When to use extra pair of waterproof shoes?

An extra pair can really come in handy when your “water proof” shoes let you down after a round in morning dew, or your feet just get really sweaty and you want to refresh them.

What to wear in the shower?

2. A jacket. Chilly mornings and evenings can sometimes come as a surprise, so make an extra layer a permanent fixture in your bag so you’ll never be in need. Better yet — make it a waterproof jacket, so a stray shower doesn’t slow you down. USA Today. 3. Umbrella.

What to use to clean golf clubs?

Add some personality to your golf ball with a custom mark, courtesy of your always-in-the-bag Sharpie. A colorful Leus towel can add pizazz to any bag. 11. Towel . If you don’t have a caddie, packing your own towels is even more important. Use one to clean your clubs and another to wipe your face and hands.

What to do if you accidentally slam a putter in your ankle?

Beacuse a hangnail — or a even a scratchy tag — should never detract from your round. 8. Instant ice pack. Not only will this handy pouch provide immediate relief if you accidentally slam your putter into your ankle, it can also give the back of your neck some cool respite on a hot day.

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