Golf Bags
What is the best way to pack your golf bag?
Most golf bags have two partitions while others have three, four, five or more, however more often than not, golf bags have four sections: a single at back, double in centre and single at front.
Pick out a golf bag
Before you even begin thinking about packing your different types of golf club, you must have an appropriate golf bag – and no, that doesn’t mean one that you’ve been using for years and has seen better days.
Golf Bags
When golf started in Scotland in the mid-15th century, there were no golf bags. Pebbles on the beach were “beaten” through the dunes with simple sticks. The golf clubs were tied together with a kind of cord and carried by the players.
What is the best way to pack your golf bag?
Most golf bags have two partitions while others have three, four, five or more, however more often than not, golf bags have four sections: a single at back, double in centre and single at front. Although, some modern golf bags have individual slots for every golf club, which can be highly convenient.
Some golf bags on the market are set up with 15 individual sections for 14 clubs and a ball retriever. If your bag is designed this way, then the ideal golf bag setup would be to start at the back with the longest club (such as your driver or 3-wood) and place the rest of your clubs in the remaining slots in descending order. Last but not least should be the placement of your putter, which should sit towards the front of your bag, in the bottom compartment, alongside your ball retriever (if you use one).
When you take out a golf club to take a swing, remember to put it back in the same position. It makes a big difference keeping you golf equipment organised – you know what they say, ‘a tidy space, a tidy mind’.
Most bags have side pockets, which can be helpful for carrying the odd bits and pieces during your round of golf. Think about using the top and front most-accessible side pockets to store your most used items, such as tees and spare balls, when you pack your golf bag. On the other hand, use the less-accessible pockets to store the non-golf essentials, such as a rule book, spare gloves and a first aid kit – which you will only use occasionally – and your phone, which is often not permitted on the course.
If you are playing in the UK it is probably a good idea to pack an umbrella too, as the weather can be dreadfully unpredictable. Most golf bags tend to have a sleeve on the side of the bag for one, which is open at top and bottom for easy access and drainage.
Today, the diverse demands of golfers are met with different types of golf bags. The features of the modern golf bag make the game of golf more efficient and faster. Depending on the application, the golf equipment can be differentiated into the following golf bag types:
A cart bag is used in conjunction with a cart or trolley.
A stand bag is carried by the golfer.
A tour bag is used by tour players. It is particularly spacious and is carried by a caddy.
A pencil (stand) bag is slimmer, smaller and lighter than a normal stand bag. A pencil bag is ideal for air travel, for training on the range or for playing golf in winter when trolleys or carts are not allowed.
The modern golf bag has become a fashionable status symbol, Bobby J Talada rightly emphasizes: “Most importantly, the golf club bag is still a symbol of the great game today.”
Pick out a golf bag
Before you even begin thinking about packing your different types of golf club, you must have an appropriate golf bag – and no, that doesn’t mean one that you’ve been using for years and has seen better days. Today, golf technology is changing rapidly – particularly in golf bags. Old bags tend to be extremely heavy to lug around the golf course, however advances in material mean that they are now much lighter and durable, whilst also being stylish too.
Golf bags today come in a variety of different sizes, shapes, colors and price ranges, however the most important factor to consider is weight, as you want a bag that is easy to carry and use – and one that will fit all your different sizes of golf clubs of course!
Golf Bags
When golf started in Scotland in the mid-15th century, there were no golf bags. Pebbles on the beach were “beaten” through the dunes with simple sticks. The golf clubs were tied together with a kind of cord and carried by the players. The golf bag was not invented until the late 19th century. The first golf bags were carrying bags made of canvas and leather with a height of around 88 cm. The ends of the golf bag were reinforced with metal for protection and stability. The slot for the golf clubs had a circumference of approximately 11.5 cm. This corresponds to the size of today’s pencil golf bag in 4.5 inches. This “small mouth bag” was in use until the 30s of the twentieth century.
After the Second World War, golf over 9 holes gradually became the standard. This required a large number of different clubs to successfully attack the green.The golfer also needed more space for golf balls, gloves and the first Birdey books. The demands on carrying comfort increased. In the course of this development, leather, canvas and basket were replaced by lighter nylon and plastic during golf bag production: “Lightweight material, such as nylon and plastic, was substituted for the outdated leather material. Not only was the new club bag easier to carry, it fit more clubs, and even included extra space to store balls, gloves, and even books.”
The golf cart was invented in 1956. Carrying the golf bag became less popular. With cart, the handling of the golf bag was easier and 9 holes played easier and faster. Golf bags have been provided with a “bottom” to make them easier to place on the cart. At the same time, the first real carrying bags with feet and carrying system were developed to make carrying the golf bag easier when there was no cart. These improvements continue to shape the nature of cart bags and stand bags.