Okay, so I’ve been tinkering around with my golf gear lately, trying to dial in everything just right. You know, like Zach Johnson and his “WITB” (What’s In The Bag). I figured I’d share my process, ’cause maybe it’ll help someone else out there, or at least be mildly interesting.
First thing I did was dump everything out. Literally, I took all my clubs, balls, tees, gloves – everything – and spread it out on the garage floor. It was a mess, but a necessary one. This way, I could really see what I was working with.
The Clubs
Next, I went through each club, one by one.
- Driver: I’ve been experimenting with a couple of different shafts, trying to find the one that gives me the best combination of distance and accuracy. I hit a bunch of balls with each setup, paying close attention to ball flight and how it felt.
- Fairway Woods:These are I use when driver maybe isn’t a smart choice. Tested them in different situations.
- Irons: This is where I spent a lot of time. I cleaned each iron head, checked the grips for wear and tear, and then hit a series of shots with each one. I was looking for consistency – consistent distance, consistent trajectory, consistent feel. I even fiddled with the lie angle on a couple of them, just a tiny bit, to see if it made a difference.
- Wedges: My short game is… well, it needs work. So I practiced a lot with my wedges, trying to get a feel for different distances and different types of shots. Chip shots, pitch shots, flop shots – you name it, I tried it.
- Putter: Last but not least, the putter. This is probably the most important club in the bag, right? I rolled a bunch of putts, focusing on my alignment and my stroke. I even tried a couple of different grips, just to see if one felt better than the other.
The Other Stuff
After the clubs, I moved on to the other stuff.
- Golf Balls: I’m pretty loyal to one particular brand, but I still made sure I had enough of them. Nothing worse than running out of balls in the middle of a round.
- Tees: Seem unimportant, but actually very important. I made sure all my tees were in perfect condition.
- Gloves: I checked my gloves for holes or wear and tear. A good grip is crucial, so I replaced a couple that were looking a little worse for wear.
- Other Accessories: Ball marker, divot repair tool, rangefinder – I made sure I had everything I needed and that it was all in good working order.
Finally, after all that, I put everything back in my bag, nice and organized. It was a bit of a process, but it was worth it. I feel like I have a much better understanding of my equipment now, and hopefully, that’ll translate to better scores on the course. At least, that’s the plan!
