what goes in a golf bag

What's in the bag: The Essentials

• 14 Clubs
• (At least) Six golf balls: If you're golf game is a little loose like mine, maybe keep your stash 50/50 between new and used. ...
• Three headcovers for woods and hybrids
• A dozen or so tees
• One golf glove

Full Answer

What golf clubs should I have in my bag?

• Hybrids. It's been almost 20 years since TaylorMade introduced the first Rescue, and since then hybrids have helped countless golfers hit higher, straighter, longer and more consistent long game shots.
• Irons. Depending on your technique, golfers at this sort of speed are likely to have a 5-iron in the bag, possibly a 4-iron, too.
• Fairway Woods. ...

What do you keep in your golf bag?

What's in the bag: The Essentials

• 14 Clubs
• (At least) Six golf balls: If you're golf game is a little loose like mine, maybe keep your stash 50/50 between new and used. ...
• Three headcovers for woods and hybrids
• A dozen or so tees
• One golf glove

What golf clubs should be carried in a golf bag?

• Driver
• 3 and 5 Wood
• 4 Hybrid
• 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 Iron
• Pitching Wedge
• Gap Wedge/Approach Wedge
• Sand Wedge
• Lob Wedge
• Putter

What is the best way to pack your golf bag?

• Select a new, sturdy box. ...
• Wrap each of your golf clubs individually with two layers of bubble wrap. ...
• When you place your golf bag in the shipping box, use more bubble wrap or inflatable air cushioning as void fill inside the box. ...

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Accessories

Bag tag with your name: It certainly helps at the bag drop, especially for group outings).

Foul weather preparedness

Optional depending on the season and forecast. If you don't want to keep it all in your bag, consider keeping these items together in a smaller, easy-to-access bag.

Social golf novelties

These items are particularly useful for social golf and buddies trips.

Tech

Now we are getting into some novelty items, some of which can cost as much as your driver.

What is in a golf bag?

What Is in the Golf Bag? By Sharon Penn. Players carry golf accessories in additon to clubs, balls and tees. Golfers have individual preferences about what to carry in their golf bag, but some basics apply. Clubs include a driver, some irons, possibly some hybrids, wedges and a putter.

What do golfers carry?

Golfers carry all sorts of accessories along with the basics like balls, tees and golf gloves. Ball markers that clip onto a golf hat are popular, as well as whimsical clubhead covers and insulated bags to keep beverages cold on the course. Towels to wipe down clubs after use also may be included. Many golfers keep an umbrella ...

What wedges do golfers use?

In addition, most golfers carry a pitching wedge and a sand wedge. Experienced players looking for more accuracy in their short game can add a gap wedge with a loft that falls between the pitching wedge and the sand wedge, and a lob wedge for very short shots.

What is GPS in golf?

GPS Systems. Many golfers enjoy using hand-held GPS systems that give the distance from the ball to a hazard for a layup shot, and from the ball to the flag. Some of these systems have limited capability, like a 10-course limit at any given time.

How many clubs do you need to hit a long shot?

Woods. United States Golf Association rules allow the golfer to carry 14 clubs. Most golfers will carry a driver to hit long shots off the tee, along with two or three fairway woods. Beginners and high handicappers can stick with more lofted woods like the 5-, 7- and even the 9-wood. More advanced players typically use a 3-wood and a 5-wood.