The pile of newspapers on the desk is getting bigger and bigger, and there are no more free hooks on the coat rack in the hallway. Winter jackets hang over spring jackets. And the windows. They've gotten pretty dirty once again over the winter. Hey, it's time to clean out. Time for inventory and spring cleaning! And that goes for the golf bag, too. In the spring, there's usually still a lot of old baggage from the previous season slumbering in it. The nibbled cereal bar, the sniffled handkerchief, the last little sip from the birdie flask. And during the big clean-up, golfers often discover that there's a lot of stuff in the bag that doesn't necessarily belong there. But what does everything actually belong in it?
It is always exciting to see what the great golfers on the international tours of this world have in their golf bags. They are almost entire suitcases. But no two bags are alike. They are all individual. Both visually and in terms of content. One thing is clear: Martin Kaymer swings differently from Sergio Garcia and Jim Furyk. No two swings are the same, and the demands placed on the equipment are correspondingly different. However, one rule applies to all of them: According to international standards, a golfer may take a maximum of 14 clubs with him on a round of golf. May. But he does not have to. Because less is sometimes more in this case, too. If you don't always hit the ball exactly in the middle - as is the case with most amateur golfers, by the way - you don't need 14 clubs at all. Normally, there should be at least ten meters between each club, say golf pros. But that's rarely the case, especially for beginners.
In addition to the clubs are important in any case nonsensical utensils such as a ball fishing rod. Into the bag should:
- many balls. And the following applies: You can also invest, because quality is what counts. Brand-name balls are better than lake balls or cheap balls from discount stores, even for beginners.
- Rule book. But it doesn't have to be a 100-page book. A handy booklet sorted by topics that can be found quickly from case to case is also sufficient.
- Tees and pitch forks. And at least three of them. Because most of the time, a pitch fork always remains in some pants pocket when you're changing.
- Sunscreen and umbrella. Because a sunburn in summer can be just as uncomfortable as a round in a soaking wet outfit.
Ultimately, buying a new golf bag is also about the fundamental question: carry, push or pull? Orthopedists have their own opinions, as do golf professionals. Beginners should rather carry the bag. Because they often crisscross the course on their first rounds. These routes can be completed more quickly with the bag on their backs. By the way, when buying a new bag of this type, it is essential to look for good padding and a high-quality carrying system - and not for the bargain price.
