Minimalists - show off your WITB

[brew4eagle]

22 minutes ago, bikeNslice said:

My 2023 minimal bag experiment: D, 5W, 5i, 7i, 9i, GW, SW, P.  Driver at 9*, then 8 degree gaps between the rest starting with 5W at 18. Figured I had to keep all the heads black too. 

 

DBM Forged are so good.  I put them back in the bag, they're better than the TS3 for me.

[sxrxg]

I posted here a few years ago as a beginner and have continued the minamilist golf journey. Have now gone from 9 clubs to 8 clubs and gone from a stand bag to a lighter single strap bag for the summer. 

 

Currently carrying: 

Yonex XPG Type HD driver 10.5° - Carry 225 yards

Wilson FG Tour M3 Hybrid 21° - Carry 180-160 yards

Benross Evolution R 6 Iron 26° - Carry 140-160 yards

Benross Evolution R 8 Iron 34.5° - Carry 120-140 yards

Benross Evolution R PW 44° - Carry 105-120 yards

Benross Rev Wedge 50° 8° Bounce - Carry <105 yards (all chipping off tight lies)

Benross Rev Wedge 56° 12° Bounce - Carry <80 yards (bunkers and rough that need a bit more bounce)

Odyssey Versa 7 Works Tank 38" Counterbalanced Putter (I dislike carrying this with the additional head weight, shaft weight and longer grip however i cannot deny that i put miles better with this than my more traditional Wilson 8881 Blk blade putter)

Edited July 14, 2023 by sxrxg
Added information regarding putter

[ShooterSonofGavin]

I started work near a golf course earlier this year. Threw together this bag for those post work 9's.

 

Yonex eZone 420 10* - Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 7.0

Titleist 712 AP2 4/6/8/PW - DG S300

Titleist 254.14 - DG S400

Titleist OG SM 260.04 - DG S400

Scotty Cameron Circa '62 #6

 

I usually test different golf balls when I play after work; currently testing the Chrome Soft X and X LS balls.

Edited August 31, 2023 by ShooterSonofGavin

[solid double bogeys]

I more often than not play exclusively half sets. My sets swap very frequently, but recently have been finding that I play this set up more than usual.

 

I present to you: My-minimalist-set-up-with-irons-I-have-no-right-playing-but-do-anyway-because-they're-pretty

 

G10 10.5°

M2 3HY 19°

Srixon Z945 6,8,PW

Srixon I302 Sand Wedge

Scotty Cam Select GoLo

 

I do have a Srixon AD hybrid, toying with the idea of finding a old Srixon driver on the cheap and a Srixon putter to make the half set a one-brander.

 

Anyone got recommendations for the driver?

[hackinghokie]

This was my travel set for a recent road trip. Plucked out alternating irons depending on the course. 
 

Titleist 980f 15* Strong w/ DG S300 

Ping Eye 2 3 iron w/ ZZ Lite 

Mizuno MP33 5, 7, 9 or 4, 6, 8 w/ S300 

Ping Eye 2 PW w/ ZZ Lite 

Taylormade MG3 TW 56* 

Tad Moore Tour Classic 

 

[scruffynick]

20 hours ago, hackinghokie said:

This was my travel set for a recent road trip. Plucked out alternating irons depending on the course. 
 

Titleist 980f 15* Strong w/ DG S300 

Ping Eye 2 3 iron w/ ZZ Lite 

Mizuno MP33 5, 7, 9 or 4, 6, 8 w/ S300 

Ping Eye 2 PW w/ ZZ Lite 

Taylormade MG3 TW 56* 

Tad Moore Tour Classic 

 

Love it...really classic stuff

[Jmalone]

I get the whole minimalist thing if you're walking or playing an executive style course, but the game is so much easier when you can take a normal swing most of the time. I applaude you guys through. Playing a 20 yard+ gap in your irons with feel is something to be proud of.

[brew4eagle]

1 hour ago, Jmalone said:

I get the whole minimalist thing if you're walking or playing an executive style course, but the game is so much easier when you can take a normal swing most of the time. I applaude you guys through. Playing a 20 yard+ gap in your irons with feel is something to be proud of.

I don't really care about my score.  It's more about enjoying the game and toting around a VERY light setup makes the walk so much more enjoyable.  The shot/swing is very much secondary.

[BIG STU]

1 hour ago, Jmalone said:

I get the whole minimalist thing if you're walking or playing an executive style course, but the game is so much easier when you can take a normal swing most of the time. I applaude you guys through. Playing a 20 yard+ gap in your irons with feel is something to be proud of.

I can speak for myself and others may or may not agree. For me anymore it is not about the score. For me it is challenging trying to manufacture shots especially with vintage clubs. Golf IMHO is how ever one wants to go about doing it and having fun in doing so

[Ivyguy]

On 12/19/2023 at 9:32 AM, Jmalone said:

I get the whole minimalist thing if you're walking or playing an executive style course, but the game is so much easier when you can take a normal swing most of the time. I applaude you guys through. Playing a 20 yard+ gap in your irons with feel is something to be proud of.

When I first started with 8 clubs (coming from competitive golf—> high school and collegiate), it was about walking. 
 

At work, I was on my feet all day, on ladders, doing “stuff”.  The best time for me to play was after work. 
 

I was tired, but hated carts.  I felt like it broke up the rhythm of the round. 
 

So I started whittling down the clubs I didn’t use.  Man, this was in ‘08… when I was actually in shape (weird to think it was that long ago).  
 

The score mattered, but strangely enough, I was getting to “about” the same score.  Still winning cash off my buddies and pissing people off. 
 

Now, my skills have deteriorated (much like my physique).  But it’s fun to play the game the way you like to.  
 

At least 3 times a round I get to hit those killer cool shots.  
 

The hookey-short iron

 

The low cut fairway wood from garbage

 

The 7 iron bump and run (that, I would pull a wedge and struggle if it were there lol) 

 

Am I going to win the US Open next year?  No, but for a few shots a round….. 

 

 

My wife will think that I actually have a talent that doesn’t involve bourbon or complaining about NFL referees.  
 

So, I’ve got that going for me.  

[EvanH]

My minimalist WITB from a round I played yesterday afternoon. It was my first round in a while, plus it was a warmish day (it is summer in NZ) so I wanted to keep the bag simple and light.

Yeah, they're all oldies (but goodies).
(1959 Dyna-Powered irons, Cobra Tour Model II SW, and a Ping Zing putter)
 

Edited December 23, 2023 by EvanH

[WipeyFade]

Here is my tentative WITB to finish up 2023 and start off 2024. This past year I was able to play a lot of golf and 100% of my rounds were played with 8 clubs or less; I played with as few as few as 5. Currently, my bag is at 8 clubs. I have said on other threads that I can play just as well with 5 clubs, but one of my goals is for 2024 is to be a single digit handicap and that will be way more doable with 8 in the bag. My 2024 bag consists of: 

 

Driver- Titleist 913 D2

5 wood- Taylormade V-steel

4, 6, 8, PW- Mizuno MP-53

56*- old worn out Maxfli that I just can’t get rid of

Putter- PING Zing 2i

Ball- Kirkland Signature 

Bag- Koger small

 

[Feelingofgreatness]

8 clubs is my ideal minimal setup.

 

Driver, 3w, 4h, 6/8/pw, 54d, putter 

[hackinghokie]

On 12/27/2023 at 12:52 AM, WipeyFade said:

Here is my tentative WITB to finish up 2023 and start off 2024. This past year I was able to play a lot of golf and 100% of my rounds were played with 8 clubs or less; I played with as few as few as 5. Currently, my bag is at 8 clubs. I have said on other threads that I can play just as well with 5 clubs, but one of my goals is for 2024 is to be a single digit handicap and that will be way more doable with 8 in the bag. My 2024 bag consists of: 

 

Driver- Titleist 913 D2

5 wood- Taylormade V-steel

4, 6, 8, PW- Mizuno MP-53

56*- old worn out Maxfli that I just can’t get rid of

Putter- PING Zing 2i

Ball- Kirkland Signature 

Bag- Koger small

 

That is a tidy looking bag 

[Binson]

On 12/27/2023 at 12:52 AM, WipeyFade said:

Here is my tentative WITB to finish up 2023 and start off 2024. This past year I was able to play a lot of golf and 100% of my rounds were played with 8 clubs or less; I played with as few as few as 5. Currently, my bag is at 8 clubs. I have said on other threads that I can play just as well with 5 clubs, but one of my goals is for 2024 is to be a single digit handicap and that will be way more doable with 8 in the bag. My 2024 bag consists of: 

 

Driver- Titleist 913 D2

5 wood- Taylormade V-steel

4, 6, 8, PW- Mizuno MP-53

56*- old worn out Maxfli that I just can’t get rid of

Putter- PING Zing 2i

Ball- Kirkland Signature 

Bag- Koger small

 

Awesome setup as always. How are you liking the Koger?

[WipeyFade]

2 hours ago, Binson said:

Awesome setup as always. How are you liking the Koger?

So far it’s great. So far I’ve only played 1 round with it, but it seems like it will last a very long time. I think I’m near the club limit with midsize grips, the lager size would be better for more than 8 clubs. For me it’s perfect though. 

[Binson]

16 minutes ago, WipeyFade said:

So far it’s great. So far I’ve only played 1 round with it, but it seems like it will last a very long time. I think I’m near the club limit with midsize grips, the lager size would be better for more than 8 clubs. For me it’s perfect though. 

Glad to hear. Looking forward to a comparison when you have had a bit more time with it 🙂

I was keeping an eye on one on eBay a month or 2 ago and also have the same Sweetens scorecard keeper. Wild!

[JungleJimbo]

 

 

[WipeyFade]

10 hours ago, JungleJimbo said:

 

 

I feel like a pro breaking 80 is equivalent to a mid handicap breaking 100. If I were to attempt this I think I would choose something from 24-30 degrees of loft. I think this would definitely be doable as long as you avoid bunkers. 

[lefty_forever]

On 12/31/2023 at 7:09 PM, WipeyFade said:

So far it’s great. So far I’ve only played 1 round with it, but it seems like it will last a very long time. I think I’m near the club limit with midsize grips, the lager size would be better for more than 8 clubs. For me it’s perfect though. 

Have the same bag.. amazing bag, best I ever owned.

[scruffynick]

On 12/19/2023 at 2:32 PM, Jmalone said:

I get the whole minimalist thing if you're walking or playing an executive style course, but the game is so much easier when you can take a normal swing most of the time. I applaude you guys through. Playing a 20 yard+ gap in your irons with feel is something to be proud of.

Like many have already said its about having fun, which I stopped having long ago now when i was pushing a bag full of clubs I didn't use....ever. I don't think I hit my 5 iron in years 🤣

I got into minimalist golf by this site when I was recovering from an operation. Just read the replies of why, and I just thought these guys are doing what I'm searching for....and since then ive enjoyed the adventure of it all.....plus my 456 iron go same distance so I ditched 2 of them and went with the one I liked hitting most. Plus the main reason....I love golf and I enjoying carrying so much more 

[Six Pints]

 

 

I think I've put together my minimalist bag for 2024. I'm going with 9 clubs to start but will try to get to 8 or maybe even 7 if the experiment goes well. The clubs pictured are going in a Penfold Heritage Sunday bag which is actually a pretty decent bag for the money. It sort of makes me want to buy a MacKenzie, but perhaps this summer...

The Cameron Laguna had been with me since I bought it in 1996 or 1997.  I need to find some headcovers before the weather warms up.

[GMcF]

Spoiler

 

This is my current full time set up;

 

Driver - Titleist TS3 10.5 deg

Hybrid - Titleist 915H 20 deg

Irons - Titleist 716CB 5, 7, 9

Wedges - Vokey Sm8 52, 58 deg

Putter - Acushnet Bullseye Flange

Bag - Ping Moonlite 

 

[Binson]

On 1/19/2024 at 3:23 PM, Six Pints said:

 

 

I think I've put together my minimalist bag for 2024. I'm going with 9 clubs to start but will try to get to 8 or maybe even 7 if the experiment goes well. The clubs pictured are going in a Penfold Heritage Sunday bag which is actually a pretty decent bag for the money. It sort of makes me want to buy a MacKenzie, but perhaps this summer...

The Cameron Laguna had been with me since I bought it in 1996 or 1997.  I need to find some headcovers before the weather warms up.

 

Glad to see another Laguna out there!

 

I love how that green / white penfold bag looks. But I have too much concern about how the white will color over time.  Would love to hear back down the line if my concern was of any merit. 

 

[ciscojaws]

On 1/24/2024 at 7:58 AM, GMcF said:

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This is my current full time set up;

 

Driver - Titleist TS3 10.5 deg

Hybrid - Titleist 915H 20 deg

Irons - Titleist 716CB 5, 7, 9

Wedges - Vokey Sm8 52, 58 deg

Putter - Acushnet Bullseye Flange

Bag - Ping Moonlite 

 

Great setup.  How’s that Moonlite?

[GMcF]

5 hours ago, ciscojaws said:

Great setup.  How’s that Moonlite?

I think it's brilliant. I briefly swapped to the titleist premium carry bag with mini legs but quickly swapped back. The moonlite feels much higher quality and is a lot better when the ground is wet.

Edited January 28 by GMcF

[inscho]

Hey there!

 

This is my first post, but I’ve lurked for a while. I got back into golf this past Summer. I latched onto the whole minimal setup, because I am walking exclusively and enjoy finessing shots. It's how I learned to play as a kid.

Titleist 913D2 10.5°

Titleist 915F 16.5°

Mizuno MX-23 3I 21°

Mizuno MX-23 5I 26°

Mizuno MX-23 7I 33°

Mizuno MX-23 9I 41°

Ping Glide 2.0 50° SS

Ping Glide 2.0 58° ES

Ping Sigma G Shea H Putter

Mizuno BR-D2 Bag

 

I could easily drop to 8 by removing the 4W. I can’t hit it consistently at all, but that’s a 2024 goal so it stays (for now!)

 

Edited February 2 by inscho

[bikeNslice]

2024 Bag Set Up:

 

D - Mavrik 10.5*

DI - Haywood 17*

7W - Sub70 21*

4i - Geom CB 21*

6i - Geom CB 29*

8i - Geom MB 37*

PW - Geom MB 45*

GW - Geom 53*

SW - Geom 57*

P - Haywood

 

The 7w is kinda pointless, and not necessary for a minimal bag but I like it and want to get better with it. Could honestly kick out both woods since I use the DI off the tee a majority of the time right now. 

[TCJ]

On 2/4/2024 at 5:57 PM, bikeNslice said:

2024 Bag Set Up:

 

D - Mavrik 10.5*

DI - Haywood 17*

7W - Sub70 21*

4i - Geom CB 21*

6i - Geom CB 29*

8i - Geom MB 37*

PW - Geom MB 45*

GW - Geom 53*

SW - Geom 57*

P - Haywood

 

The 7w is kinda pointless, and not necessary for a minimal bag but I like it and want to get better with it. Could honestly kick out both woods since I use the DI off the tee a majority of the time right now. 

You’re one club over the limit… 😉

 

What happened to your Sub 70 Sycamore putter? Thoughts on it?

[bikeNslice]

8 hours ago, TCJ said:

You’re one club over the limit… 😉

 

What happened to your Sub 70 Sycamore putter? Thoughts on it?

Ha, I'd probably score better if I just dropped both the 7w and 4i, and if I'm being honest, the driver.  I really like the 007. The weight feels nice, its easy to line up, and doesn't feel any less forgiving than the bigger Haywood I'm using now.   The problem is, I'm dumb and like the color coordination so it stays in the bag with black iron/wedge heads.