Golf Club Gapping - How To Set Up Your Golf Bag For Optimal Performance

Mark Crossfield (AskGolfGuru) explains how to optimize your golf bag setup by focusing on distance gapping. He introduces the concept of 'overlapping' clubs, where multiple clubs can reach the same yardage to provide more versatility for different lies and conditions. Crossfield emphasizes building a bag based on your personal skill set and the specific yardage challenges you face most often on the course.

• Prioritize 'overlapping' distances where you have two clubs that can cover the same yardage using different swings.
• Customise your bag based on where you face the most shots; for Mark, this is the 180-220 yard range, leading him to carry more hybrids.
• Don't feel pressured to carry four wedges just because it's a common recommendation; choose the number of wedges that suits your confidence and skill level.
• Gapping should be based on your unique game strengths rather than your handicap alone.
• Use 'comfort blanket' clubs—tools that help you get out of specific tough situations you frequently encounter.