An Eight Club Golf Bag

[asw7576]

1 Driver

2 Hybrids : 3 n 5

4 Irons : 6, 8, P , 54

1 Putter

[Ryan3773]

Playing my first 8 club bag today. Partly inspired by this thread and partly inspired by a sore back from lifting.

 

3 wood

4,6,8,W

50,58 wedges

Putter

[Johnny_Fairway]

For me it's more about having a lightweight bag to carry than any true desire to play minimalist golf. 8-10 clubs works really well for me but I sometimes think 7 is a good number too i.e. exactly half a full set.

For me this would be:

 

Driver,

20° hybrid (or fairway wood),

5 iron 27°

7 iron 35°

9 iron 43°

Sand Wedge 54°

Putter

 

I reckon I would still score normally with this setup but any fewer clubs I might start to struggle. If I added an 8th club I'd throw in a 50° gap wedge and swap the 54° for a 56° or 58° wedge.

 

Same with me...reducing the weight of the bag.

 

These two posts have me wondering whether I'm similarly carrying so few clubs just to save weight. And if so, should I simply use a push cart and bring a full complement of clubs.

[Sean2]

For me it's more about having a lightweight bag to carry than any true desire to play minimalist golf. 8-10 clubs works really well for me but I sometimes think 7 is a good number too i.e. exactly half a full set.

For me this would be:

 

Driver,

20° hybrid (or fairway wood),

5 iron 27°

7 iron 35°

9 iron 43°

Sand Wedge 54°

Putter

 

I reckon I would still score normally with this setup but any fewer clubs I might start to struggle. If I added an 8th club I'd throw in a 50° gap wedge and swap the 54° for a 56° or 58° wedge.

 

Same with me...reducing the weight of the bag.

 

These two posts have me wondering whether I'm similarly carrying so few clubs just to save weight. And if so, should I simply use a push cart and bring a full complement of clubs.

 

I use a push cart when I take all of my clubs. When I want to carry my bag, I take eight.

[kiwihacker]

For me it's more about having a lightweight bag to carry than any true desire to play minimalist golf. 8-10 clubs works really well for me but I sometimes think 7 is a good number too i.e. exactly half a full set.

For me this would be:

 

Driver,

20° hybrid (or fairway wood),

5 iron 27°

7 iron 35°

9 iron 43°

Sand Wedge 54°

Putter

 

I reckon I would still score normally with this setup but any fewer clubs I might start to struggle. If I added an 8th club I'd throw in a 50° gap wedge and swap the 54° for a 56° or 58° wedge.

 

Same with me...reducing the weight of the bag.

 

These two posts have me wondering whether I'm similarly carrying so few clubs just to save weight. And if so, should I simply use a push cart and bring a full complement of clubs.

 

I use a push cart when I take all of my clubs. When I want to carry my bag, I take eight.

 

Me too!

 

I take a push cart for medal rounds. I carry during casual rounds.

[jslane57]

For me it's more about having a lightweight bag to carry than any true desire to play minimalist golf. 8-10 clubs works really well for me but I sometimes think 7 is a good number too i.e. exactly half a full set.

For me this would be:

 

Driver,

20° hybrid (or fairway wood),

5 iron 27°

7 iron 35°

9 iron 43°

Sand Wedge 54°

Putter

 

I reckon I would still score normally with this setup but any fewer clubs I might start to struggle. If I added an 8th club I'd throw in a 50° gap wedge and swap the 54° for a 56° or 58° wedge.

 

Same with me...reducing the weight of the bag.

 

These two posts have me wondering whether I'm similarly carrying so few clubs just to save weight. And if so, should I simply use a push cart and bring a full complement of clubs.

 

I use a push cart when I take all of my clubs. When I want to carry my bag, I take eight.

I absolutely carry less clubs to save weight. If using 14 clubs I use a push cart or a power cart. But there is something great about carrying your clubs in a small bag, it brings joy to the game for me, so it is truly worth carrying less clubs IMO...

[Ryan3773]

A fun test for sure, but man did I miss having a 7 iron!

[dlygrisse]

Hello.

 

I was thinking about this setup for 2018:

 

- Driver 12* Callaway Big Bertha w 3w shaft, Stiff. 240yd.

- Hybrid 27* Callaway Razr X, Reg. 185yd.

- 6 Iron 33* Mizuno TP-9 Tour, True Temper Dynamic Gold R400. 160yd.

- 8 Iron 41* Mizuno TP-9 Tour, True Temper Dynamic Gold R400. 140yd

- PW 50* Mizuno TP-9 Tour, True Temper Dynamic Gold R400. 110yd

- 60* Cleveland Tour Action, True Temper Wedge Flex. 60yd.

- Putter Wilson Staff 8882.

- Bridgestone B330 RXS.

- Ping Moonlite Pencil Bag.

 

I like this bag a lot, would game it with pride. Except I would go a 7 wood instead of the hybrid and a 58* instead of a 60* . The 7 wood and 58* are my go-to clubs.

[kiwihacker]

A fun test for sure, but man did I miss having a 7 iron!

 

I've tried odds (5,7,9) and evens (4,6,8,PW) when it comes to irons but like you really miss the 7 iron which I use a lot. In fact 7 & 9 are two of my favorites that I miss a lot if I play evens.

[Tommy56]

Definitely a personal choice based on a number of factors. Before deciding on my final set-up, I tried odds and evens, and found the odds worked out better (for me).

[sdandrea]

Every time I go back to the minimalist setup, I start scoring better. Been in a slump lately and decided to thin the bag out again and focus on just basic shot making. Went out today in our 9 hole couples league and shot a 37 with my Driver, 5w, 5h, 7i, 9i, SW & putter. 7 clubs and I never was wishing I had any of the others.

 

I often wonder what would happen if I stuck with this for a season.....might have to leave the bag like this for a while. It also makes me realize that the cost of new irons could be WAY down. I'm thinking of ordering a G400 7i, 9i, UW.......$300 for new irons!

[jd502]

Has anybody been custom fit for a minimalist set up? I'd like to go that route but would love to do it with a new set where my yardage gaps are dialed in.

[mar.G]

Just go 8-10 degree gaps with irons, 3 clubs should cover this

[acemandrake]

Driver (12°)

7W (21°)

5H (27°)

8, PW (34, 43°)

SW (56°)

P

[valmario]

I'm going to start playing Driver /2h/4/6/8/P/60* putter for my quick 9 after work

[jd502]

I usually walk but took about 3 months off. The first round out all I could think about was why am I carrying this heavy bag. My goal is to make the walk more enjoyable. Going all in on a half bag this year to make that happen.

[Tommy56]

I usually walk but took about 3 months off. The first round out all I could think about was why am I carrying this heavy bag. My goal is to make the walk more enjoyable. Going all in on a half bag this year to make that happen.

 

Think you're going to enjoy the game more ... and score just as well. Let us know how it goes.

[jd502]

Will do!

[lil'mike]

This reminds me of when we played with nine clubs I guess it was.

 

Driver

3wd or 5wd, Hybrids were not out back then!

3,5,7,9 and PW

SW

Putter

 

It really didn't make much difference score wise for me anyway!

[mar.G]

Added a fairway so now I have 5 clubs in the bag. Driver, 5w, 7i, 52 & putter. Get's the job done well.

[jd502]

Added a fairway so now I have 5 clubs in the bag. Driver, 5w, 7i, 52 & putter. Get's the job done well.

 

Perfect setup!

[mar.G]

Thanks

[Butter Cut]

This idea really fascinates me and gives me a good reason to get a Sunday bag. Will definitely spend more than a few afternoons walking around with my abbreviated setup. My 8 club set up using the clubs I have would be Driver, 5 wood, 4, 6, 8, PW, SW and putter.

 

Hypothetical setup with the least amount of clubs possible and still score well would be something like a strong 13* wood (tee shot/ long fairway approach), 25* hybrid (long par 3/ mid-long fairway/ utility), ~37* iron (mid iron/ mid par 3/ greenside chipping), 50* wedge (short approach/greenside/ bunkers) and a putter. I think these 5 clubs still give you a lot of options without forcing you to play fundamentally different. Obviously you would need to tailor these to the course you play (par 3 lengths, loft needed for bunkers, tee shot distance required, etc), but this is a good starting place.

[The Next Fairway]

Went out for my first proper round in ages on sun. I had 12 clubs in the bag which were D,4 wood,4 hyb,5-pw,52,56 and putter. I was out late afternoon so course was still busy ahead of me but quiet behind me so I used it as a experiment. From my tee ball I put down a second ball, I played the first ball allowing myself to use all clubs. I then played the second ball only allowing myself to use what I would have in a 8 club bag (D,4w,4h,6,8 irons,PW,SW,P). Saw no difference in scores. Had a couple of holes were I dropped a shot and a couple were I gained a shot. All were down to missed or holes putts from similar distances. One thing I will say is after carrying my clubs around really quite a hilly course my back was wrecked by the time I had finished. I will definitely only have 8 clubs in the bag when I get out on the course next.

[1970.gpp]

Went out for my first proper round...I had 12 clubs in the bag...

12 clubs is my standard bag. I don't see the need for any more...

[Pack7483]

Thinking of going to 8 clubs for all of 2018. Single length irons would seem to make this setup even simpler. Here is what I am contemplating.

 

Driver Epic 44in 9*

TM P790 UDI 2 iron 17* (or a rogue subzero 5 wood 18*)

Cobra One length Black Utility 3-4 set at 22.5*

Cobra King Forged Black One length 7iron 30*

Cobra King Forged Black One length 9iron 40*

Ping Eye 2 Wedge 50.5*

Ping Eye 2 Sand Wedge 57.5*

Odyssey Rossie 2

 

with the single length clubs I think I could play around with choking down, and ball placement to get multiple distances easily out of each iron.

[jslane57]

Thinking of going to 8 clubs for all of 2018. Single length irons would seem to make this setup even simpler. Here is what I am contemplating.

 

Driver Epic 44in 9*

TM P790 UDI 2 iron 17* (or a rogue subzero 5 wood 18*)

Cobra One length Black Utility 3-4 set at 22.5*

Cobra King Forged Black One length 7iron 30*

Cobra King Forged Black One length 9iron 40*

Ping Eye 2 Wedge 50.5*

Ping Eye 2 Sand Wedge 57.5*

Odyssey Rossie 2

 

with the single length clubs I think I could play around with choking down, and ball placement to get multiple distances easily out of each iron.

This looks great! If it were me I'd go with the 5-wood over the 2-iron just to have two woods in the bag if for no other reason...

[BogeyParBogey]

What are you guys using for golf bags?

[Tommy56]

Walking (preferred) - Jones original

Riding - Titleist 14 way stand bag

8 clubs max either way.

[bigfatant]

What are you guys using for golf bags?

 

Any old carry bag with two straps would do really..