As a young golfer, I remember always carrying a rather messy golf bag and having grown and learned about caring for golf equipment, I am happy to share tips and tricks on how to arrange a golf bag.
There are a few basic things to remember when arranging your golf bag. In this blog, we will outline the steps you need to take to properly organize your golf gear.
First and foremost, make sure that everything is easily accessible. This means putting your most frequently used clubs in the easiest spot to grab them. You also want to distribute the weight of your clubs evenly, so your bag doesn’t feel too heavy when you are carrying it.
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Here are the basic steps you need to take:
1) Place your most frequently used clubs in the easiest spot to grab them. This might be at the top of your bag, or somewhere within easy reach.
2) Make sure the weight of your clubs is evenly distributed. This will help to keep your golf bag from feeling too heavy when you are carrying it.
3) Place your putter in the bottom of your bag. This will give you easy access to it when you need it.
4) If you have any extra clubs, place them in the outer pockets of your golf bag. This will help to keep them organized and easy to grab when you need them.
5) If you are carrying a lot of gear, like a rain jacket or extra balls, place them in the outer pockets of your golf bag. This will keep them organized and easy to access.
6) Make sure that your golf bag is zipped up when you are not using it. This will help to keep your clubs and gear safe and secure.
How to arrange golf clubs in a 7 divider bag
When you are first starting out playing golf, it can be a little confusing on how to properly arrange your golf clubs in a 7 divider bag.
Here are a few tips to help you out:
1) Place the woods and drivers in the top section of the bag. This is because they are the longest clubs and you will want them to be as close to your hands as possible.
2) Place the irons in the middle section of the bag. This is because they are a little shorter than the woods and drivers, and you will want them to be easy to grab.
3) Place the putter in the bottom of the bag. This will give you easy access to it when you need it.
4) If you have any extra clubs, place them in the outer pockets of your golf bag. This will help to keep them organized and easy to grab when you need them.
5) Make sure that your golf bag is zipped up when you are not using it. This will help to keep your clubs and gear safe and secure.
How to organize 4 way golf bag
In a conventional 4-way top bag, the ideal split will be: two woods and a hybrid (or long iron) in the top, three irons in the middle right, three irons in the middle left, and four short irons at the bottom. This arrangment will ensure that the clubs you use most often are easily accessible and the bag won’t feel too heavy when you are carrying it.
How to arrange golf clubs in a 6 divider bag
To arrange clubs in a 6 diviver bag, follow these basic tips:
1) Place the fairway woods, hybrids and drivers in the back/rear two slots of the bag. This is because they are the longest clubs and you will want them to be as close to your hands as possible.
2) Place the long and medium irons in the middle two slots of your golf bag. This is because they are a little shorter than the woods and drivers, and you will want them to be easy to grab.
3) Place the putter in the front slots of the bag. This will give you easy access to it when you need it.
4) If you have any extra clubs, place them in the outer pockets of your golf bag. This will help to keep them organized and easy to grab when you need them.
5) Make sure that your golf bag is zipped up when you are not using it. This will help to keep your clubs and gear safe and secure.
6) If you are carrying a lot of gear, like a rain jacket or extra balls, place them in the outer pockets of your golf bag.
Golf bag diagram and arranging it
A golf bag may looks complicated but to be honest, it is not. There are just a few basic tips that you need to remember when arranging your golf clubs in a golf bag.
- Easy access carry handle: This will enable you to carry your golf bag easily without the weight of your clubs pulling you down.
- Velcro strap: This will help to keep your golf clubs in place while you are carrying the golf bag.
- Dividers: These help to organize your golf clubs and prevent them from banging into each other.
- Pockets: Pockets can be used to store extra gear, like a rain jacket or extra balls.
- YKK zips: These zips are durable and will last longer than other zips.
The image above shows where you can put your various golf gear including;
Coal Chute pocket balls: This goes to the right side of the bag by your dominant hand
Golf Umbrella: On the left side of the bag
Pencils, tees and gloves: All these gear fit easily in the top front pocket
Water Bottle: Goes in a side pocket either on the front or back of the bag, depending on how much other gear you are carrying
Scorecard and Sun Glasses: These fit in the scorecard pocket on the top of the bag
Towel: Rolls up and goes into a tube pocket on the back of the bag
Rain Gear: If it is raining, this will go in the large pocket on the bottom of the golf bag.
Golf Glove: This goes to This will go on the left-hand side of the bag if you are right-handed and vice versa.
Hi there! I am Justin, one of the founders here at Golf Bagsy. I have been golfing since I was 12 and have participated in over 50 tournaments since 2018. When COVID took over the golf tournament schedules during the lockdowns, I spent a good amount of time doing research and writing about golf. I also provide part-time coaching for those looking to learn how to play golf and can be reached at justin@golfbagsy.com.