HOW MANY GOLF CLUBS DO YOU NEED TO PLAY GOLF

In this video, we answer the question "How many golf clubs do you need to play golf?"

We'll also discuss some of the best golf clubs for beginners and give you a few tips on how to improve your game.

Music by LabelGREY

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[EMTWes]

I have been watching you since 2011 I can honestly say I think you’re the most straightforward no BS golf coach. You don’t push any brand you don’t push the technology you just keep it simple. I really appreciate you you have helped my golf game more than I can ever thank you.

[LaLa-llqt]

When I first started I was told loads of twaddle about you need all this stuff. After many years of buying all this stuff, if I was to start again I would have a 5 wood, 7 9 54* and a putter that’s it !!! played like this the other week, big smiles all round and only in the rough once, let’s bring fun back into golf

[TimC]

10 clubs in my bag. I walk a lot so I’ve reduced it to what I need, not what I “should” have. Driver, 5w, hybrid, 7i-AW, 56° and putter. All the shots are in those 10 clubs. Btw, I’m 56 yo, been playing for 35 years and I play off 5. Cheers!

[joannaespley]

I play with a half set in a carry bag from October thru to April and invariably score no better with a full set used in the summer!

[windmilljohn]

Thank you.. no really.. started golf last week. Never swung a club, besides a putting course! Borrowed a set and wondered why he had two woods. One, after watching your video, is for the fairway; already I’ve learned something. The rest of the video also helped tremendously with the selection I have.

[jesusrevus]

As a lower handicapper I love playing half set golf. Most people mid to higher handicap could benefit from it so they have to take a club extra into greens, which more often than not turns out to be the right club because they don’t carry it as far as they think.

[gregbarthjr]

You always make the most sense and the best videos Mark. Whether you're making a club review or having a match. You always have, and know how to keep golf fun. Thank you for your content, and keep up your great work. Cheers!

[KSReid]

We have 5 club games all the time. What goes in my bag is based on the length of the par 3's, then create shots for the rest. Home course it would by 4H, 8I, 54, putter, 3W. Fun to play

[putting]

Taylormade TP burner 8.5 driver
Taylormade 11 fct rescue 4h turned down to 20°
P790 5 iron to gap
Sm8 54° wedge d grind
Odyssey blade 2 ball putter

11 clubs in total and I never need anymore than what I have

Don't like fairway woods especially a 3 wood, and I can open my 54° up as much as I need to play any shot I want

Had this setup for around 2 years now and couldn't be happier as there is no second guessing

Play off scratch (not bragging) just proving you don't need 14 clubs nor the latest gear to play decent golf

👍🏻⛳

[SolomonLi]

Love the tip about having a half set. If I’m hoofing it and carrying the bag that’s something I would totally do. That in combination of randomized practice has helped me too. I made sure to practice some funky shots when I’m at the range that simulated situations I know I’d find myself in. It makes the practice quite fun.

[stone]

That’s why he’s the GolfGuru. Fantastic little video! For myself… in a winter round of golf I decided to take only 8 clubs with me. And I stuck with that bag til now ;) Dr, 3h, 5h, 7, 9, SW, Putter … and my Chipper. This club really helped my short game. Still thankful that Mark was so ambitious about that super little helper. Top!!

[lrwebb]

This is good advice. I think what’s important now is to know your lofts. I’ve played since I was 16 but never seriously and never really knew about gear tech. I recently got some second hand Ping G irons (5-PW and added a LW) and I’ve learned about different lofts and how they’ve changed over the years. A new 7i is more like an old 6i. No matter what you buy you should be able to find out the lofts online. 25 years ago I had a set of irons 3-SW. Now, irons tend to start at a 5 or 6 and only go to a PW. Then you fill the gaps with hybrids and wedges.

P.s. 10 clubs. 3W, 4H, 5-PW, LW, Putter.

[jeffasmann]

Half set: Driver, 19 degree fairway wood, 5, 7, 9, sand wedge, and putter. All carried in a “Sunday” bag. Six balls, two gloves, assorted tees and ball marker with divot tool and an insulated water bottle. Walking as the game is meant to be played. Easy decisions on clubs and distances “5 iron is too much then use 7, or 9 iron is too little, grip down an inch or so and use a smooth 7…”etcetera. Simplifies club selection and makes for a more confident swing and faster round. I play better walking with a half set than riding with a full set.

[jefffielding]

Dr, 5W, 24, 31, 38, 45 degree irons. 52 & 58 wedges + putter.
Carry 9 clubs in total. This has been the journey I have been on since November 2021, always carrying my clubs.
Struggled a bit a first but now love the challenge of slowly getting my Hcp back to where it was when I started this journey (6.7).

[johnhunt]

Love this video. Playing off and on for 20+ years, and I still have issues with some clubs going the same distance. I pared down the bag a few years ago - Driver, 3W or 1i, Heavenwood, 4H, 6i, 8i, 47, 60 and putter, but sometimes I will carry fewer. Hasn't really affected my scores, but makes it easier to hoof it around the course. Whatever keeps the game fun, go for it!

[davidterrie]

I had one of my best rounds in a 3 clubs plus putter tourney - shot 75 with a driver, 6 iron, 52 degree wedge and a putter. One thing about hitting a variety of shots with a 6 iron is that you gain familiarity and confidence. Growing up, my course required lots of long irons, so I thought nothing of pulling out a Hogan 2 iron. Somehow this has never worked with my putter.

[jedmook]

Love grabbing a few clubs and throwing them in the Sunday bag and going for a quick round. Like you said ALOT OF

[irishknight]

3w, 7w, 5h, 6-p, sw, putter. I’ve just recently added a new driver (Jetspeed NEW :)) 3-5 irons and lob wedge stay at the house. Recently my 2 teenage daughters just took up golf. I got them a starter set that they share. One has evens the other has odds and we add in pieces as they need them. Too many seems to over complicate things. They ask should I hit a 6 or 7? My answer “which ever one you feel most confident hitting for this shot.” So far they are having fun and don’t mind putting in some work. Enjoy your content! Good stuff!

[markkalinowski]

When I play with my son, we flip a coin at the start of the round - heads=even; tails = odd. Based on the coin flip, we can only use those clubs for the entire round (even = Driver, 5wd or 3/4Hy, 6 & 8 irons, PW, SW, Putter; odd = 3wd, 3/4Hy, 5, 7, 9 irons, GW, LW/SW, Putter). - Makes for a really fun day and neither of us score any better using a full bag!

[matt]

Best advice I've seen for ages. As you say - have some fun and get good with a half set first if you're starting out.