If your golf bag is getting heavier and heavier and it’s getting harder to find what you need inside it, then it’s probably been too long since you cleaned out your golf bag. While many golfers don’t spend much time thinking about golf bag organisation, it can make a huge difference in terms of balance and speed of play, so maybe it’s time you gave it a second thought. Here’s how to begin.
Start by emptying your bag completely, not only of the clubs but all the additional equipment such as balls, tees, ball retrievers etc. Sort everything into piles so you can decide what you actually need and what you can get rid of. Once you’ve decided what you want to keep, then it’s time to decide how to organise your bag.
Begin with the clubs. Organise your woods, irons and putters into the three separate areas of the bag. Place your woods at the top of the bag (the area closest to the strap). If your bag comes with individual slots, the most logical way to organise is to place the clubs in descending order from left to right, starting with the driver. If you only have one pocket, put all your woods into this pocket. Include your putter in here as well, as placing it with the woods will prevent it from being damaged by banging against your irons.
Place your mid to long irons in the middle compartment of the bag – such as your 3 to 6 irons and 2 iron. Place the shorter clubs in the bottom compartment, including your 7, 8 and 9 irons and your sand wedge and pitching wedge.
One point to note: reverse the position of the woods and short irons if you are using your bag on a golf buggy. It’s always best to have the taller woods at the back so that you can see your shorter clubs when you’re making your selection.
Pack extra balls and tees into the side pockets of your bag, as well as additional accessories such as gloves, sunscreen, rulebook and other miscellaneous gear. The key here is convenience – so make sure you put items that you’ll use regularly, such as balls, tees and divot repair tools into an easily accessible pocket. Use the large external pocket for items such as towels, raingear or shoes. Leave one small section empty to store snacks or drinks you bring onto the course.
If everything has a place you’ll find it much easier to find what you need quickly and will be able to keep your clubs organised and in top shape. And your bag might be a lot lighter too!
