If you’ve ever owned a golf bag without dividers, then you’ll know how frustrating and time-consuming that it can be to complete your round and pick the right clubs. The clubs easily get tangled together and are in no coherent order, which is not what you need when you’re trying to focus on your next shot.
The solution is to invest in a 14-divider golf bag, which gives separated places for every single club. However, there is still a knack to organising and positioning your clubs in a logical layout, so that it’s quick and easy to grab hold of the club (or other piece of equipment) that you need. This guide gives you some handy tips on how to organise a 14-divider golf bag.
Why organising a golf bag is so important
Removing frustration and saving time aren’t the only reasons to organise your clubs properly. There’s also the issue of clubs getting scratched or shafts getting bent if they’re allowed to roll around in the bag freely, whether you’re carrying it around the course or transporting it in your car. And that’s before you consider how they might be handled by baggage staff loading them onto the flight to your next golf trip.
A well-organised golf bag can also give you some pride and confidence in your golfing ability, and give the impression that you take your play seriously, rather than just turning up at the first tee for some hit-and-hope.
Our tips on how to organise a 14-divider golf bag
There are many different 14-divider golf bags available in the marketplace, at a variety of different price points. Which one is right for you comes down to your personal preference depending on look and feel (and of course, your chosen brand). However, the important thing to note is that in terms of the actual layout, they’re all pretty similar.
So whichever bag you choose to buy, we recommend the following four-step process for getting your clubs in the most logical, user-friendly order:
Start with your putter and wedges
Your first port of call should be the very front row, where the widest opening is specifically designed for your putter. The gradually increasing size of putter grips means that more space is needed now than was previously the case. Putting a relatively flat club like the putter in before anything else also makes it easier to fill up the rest of the bag afterwards.
With this in place, you can then start to slot your wedges into the other spaces along the front row: generally speaking, you should work left to right, from weakest to strongest wedge.
Work through your irons, short to long
After your putter and wedges, it’s time to fill up the middle of your bag with your irons. The second row, immediately after the one you’ve just filled, is for your middle and short irons. Start with the 9-iron on the left-hand side, and work your way across to the right with the 8, 7 and 6 irons. Then do the same with your long irons (or hybrids if you use those instead), placing in 5, 4 and 3 from left to right.
Then add drivers and woods
Your driver and your woods go in the back row. Generally speaking, you should start with your highest-lofted wood on the left-hand side, slot in the other woods progressively, then place your driver into the back-right hand corner. With these last few clubs in place, you now have a progressive order from clubs you’ll need for putting and chipping, through to the clubs you’ll need for longer drives and tee shots.
Finish with tees, balls, clothing and refreshment
Of course, clubs aren’t the only things you’ll keep in your golf bag – you’ll no doubt have plenty of equipment and accessories to take with you on your round.
A good golf bag will have a multitude of pockets and holders on them which can carry all sorts of sundry items. Generally speaking, the front pockets lower down the bag are designed for balls and tees, maximising their accessibility as they’re items that you’ll need regularly. Side pockets are more for valuables (phone, wallet, keys) and small accessories like gloves, sunglasses and scorecards.
You should also keep an eye out for a pocket with a long zip, which conceals a large storage area for towels, spare clothing and any headgear. And you’ll probably find a drinks holder to keep a beer or bottle of water safe and cool, too.
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