Alright folks, let me walk you through my deep dive into Sergio Garcia’s WITB (What’s In The Bag) for 2024. It was a real journey, let me tell ya!
First, I started by scouring the internet, trying to piece together what clubs Sergio was actually using. You see bits and pieces here and there, but getting a full, accurate picture? That’s the challenge. I checked out the usual golf news sites, forums, even some social media sleuthing.
Then, I hit up some golf buddies who are gearheads. They’re the type who can ID a club from 50 paces. We spent a good hour debating driver shafts alone! That’s where I started to get a real feel for what he might be playing. It’s a lot of guess work based on current sponsorships and usual preferences.
Next, I went to my local golf shop. I wanted to get my hands on some of the clubs rumored to be in his bag. Swing ‘em, feel ‘em, you know? I even tried out a couple of different putter grips, trying to mimic what I thought he might be using. I mean, I am never gonna play like him, but you can get the feel of the gear!
After that, I started building my own “Sergio-inspired” WITB. I didn’t have the budget to get the exact same everything, of course! So, I focused on clubs with similar characteristics – launch angles, spin rates, that kinda thing. I mixed and matched different brands, trying to find the sweet spot.
Here’s a rough breakdown of what I ended up with:
- Driver: Something with low spin and a stable shaft (Can’t mention the brand but let’s just say it was red and white)
- Fairway Wood: High launch, easy to get off the deck.
- Irons: Player’s cavity backs for control and feel.
- Wedges: Versatile grinds for different lies.
- Putter: Blade style with a good alignment aid.
Finally, the real test: hitting the range! I spent a couple of sessions just trying to get comfortable with the setup. Seeing how the different clubs interacted, figuring out distances, and just grooving my swing. It definitely gave me a better appreciation for what pros like Sergio work with.
Honestly, it was a fun project. Did it make me a scratch golfer overnight? Nah. But it was a cool way to geek out about golf gear and maybe, just maybe, pick up a few extra yards off the tee. Give it a try if you are bored!
