What Your Golf Bag Accessories Say About Your Game

What Your Golf Bag Accessories Say About Your Game 🏌️‍♂️💼

Before you take a single swing, your golf bag already gave you away. From the guy carrying half a pharmacy to the minimalist with nothing but a glove and a dream, every item in that bag tells a story—and reveals exactly what kind of golfer you are.

In this video, I’m breaking down what your golf bag accessories secretly say about your game—the quirks, habits, and hidden psychology behind what you pack (and what you don’t). Trust me… your playing partners already have you pegged.

Here’s who you’ll meet:

💊 The Walking Pharmacy Guy — Prepared for everything except his swing
📱 The Gadget Collector — Has every training aid known to man (and still searching for “the one”)
🎒 The Minimalist — Carries nothing but confidence… or denial
☔ The Prepared-for-Anything Player — The human pro shop that saves every round from disaster
🍀 The Superstitious Trinket Carrier — Powered by lucky markers, duct tape, and pure faith

Whether you’re a gear junkie, a minimalist, or the “just-in-case” golfer, your bag says more about you than your scorecard ever could.

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You can tell a lot about a golfer before they ever take a swing. Just peek inside their bag. That collection of gadgets, gizmos, and random stuff you’ve accumulated over the years is basically a psychological profile on wheels. Ever wonder what your playing partners really think when they see your 14 alignment sticks, collection of ball markers from every course you’ve ever played, or that emergency rains suit that’s never seen daylight? In this video, I’m breaking down what your golf bag accessories say about your game. And trust me, they’re revealing more than you think. The good news, by the end you’ll know exactly what message you’re sending with that over stuffed bag of yours. The walking pharmacy guy. First up, we have the walking pharmacy guy. You know him. His bag has more medical supplies than an ambulance. Advil, Tylenol, band-aids, moles skin, athletic tape, sunscreen, and three different SPFs. Bug spray, anti-chafing cream, blister pads, and at least two types of allergy medication. The side pocket of his bag looks like he rated a CVS before the apocalypse. What this says about your game, you’re prepared for every physical ailment except the one that’s actually hurting your scores, your swing. The walking pharmacy guy typically shoots in the mid ’90s, but blames it on his bad back or the pollen count. He spends more time managing his physical discomfort than his course management. The truth is, this player knows golf is a marathon, not a sprint. While his medicine cabinet approach might seem excessive, he’s rarely the guy who has to quit after 12 holes because of a blister or sunburn, there’s wisdom in his preparedness. Even if it does slow down the group when he’s digging through 17 pockets to find his special pain reliever that works better on the back n you embrace your preparedness. But remember, no amount of Advil will fix that over-the-top move. Maybe replace one bottle of pills with a swing thought card instead. The gadget collector. Next, we have the gadget collector. This guy’s bag weighs 50 lb because it contains every training aid and golf gadget ever advertised on Instagram. He’s got the putting mirror, the swing path trainer, the wrist angle guide, three different alignment stick setups, a speed radar, a putting gate, and at least two devices that connect to his phone. What this says about your game, you believe there’s a technical solution to every problem. Your garage is full of halffinish DIY projects, and your browser history is nothing but YouTube tutorials. On the course, you’re constantly tinkering, never settling into a consistent swing because you’re always implementing the latest fix. The gadget collector typically shoots anywhere from 82 to 102, depending on which swing thought from which gadget he’s currently fixated on. His playing partners dread the phrase, “Hold on, let me try something real quick.” which inevitably precedes a 5-minute demonstration of his newest purchase. The irony is that buried somewhere in that collection of gadgets is probably the one thing that could actually help his game if he’d stick with it long enough to see results. If this is you, pick one training aid, commit to it for a month, and leave the rest in the garage next to that half-built birdhouse. The minimalist. At the opposite end of the spectrum, we have the minimalist. His bag contains exactly 14 clubs, a glove, a few T’s, and maybe maybe a ball marker that’s actually just a quarter. His bag weighs less than his left shoe. When asked for a tea, he’ll hand you one that’s been used so many times, it’s basically a toothpick. What this says about your game, you’re either really good or really bad. There’s no in between. The scratcher minimalist has stripped away everything but the essentials because he knows his game so well, he doesn’t need the extras. The 20 handicapped minimalist just forgot everything at home and is too stubborn to buy replacements at the pro shop. The minimalist takes pride in his streamlined approach. He walks the course, carries his own bag, and silently judges everyone with a cart full of unnecessary items. He’s either the most efficient player in your group, or the one constantly borrowing your rangefinder, sunscreen, and spare glove. If this is you, your simplicity is admirable. But remember, even the pros carry a few extras. There’s a middle ground between looking like you’re moving in and looking like you’re just passing through. The prepared for anything player. Then there’s the prepared for anything player. This person’s bag is like Mary Poppins’s magical carpet bag somehow containing everything you could possibly need on a golf course. Extra gloves still in packaging. A full-size umbrella. Rain gear even in the desert. Hand warmers even in July. A complete change of clothes. enough snacks to feed a high school football team and at least three backup rangefinder batteries. What this says about your game, you approach golf like you approach life, leaving nothing to chance. You’re probably the person who arrives at the airport 3 hours early just in case. On the course, you’re solid but unspectacular. Typically shooting in the mid80s with remarkable consistency. Your preparation extends to your pre-shot routine, which never varies regardless of the situation. The Prepared for Anything player is the group’s unofficial safety net. When the sky unexpectedly opens up, everyone suddenly becomes your best friend, huddling under your umbrella and borrowing your rain gloves. You’ve saved more rounds from weather disasters than the groundskeeping staff. If this is you, your friends secretly appreciate your preparedness, even if they tease you about it. Just remember that sometimes golf, like life, requires adapting to unexpected situations. Something all your preparation might actually be preventing you from learning. If you’re recognizing yourself or your playing partners in these descriptions, you’re not alone. Hit that subscribe button right now and tap the bell icon to get notified about more videos that’ll make you laugh while actually improving your golf. I’m committed to bringing you content that’s both entertaining and useful on the course. Drop a comment below telling me which golf bag personality you identify with most. I read every comment and your feedback helps shape future content. Now, let’s get into the final and possibly most revealing golf bag personality that might just expose your entire game. The superstitious trinket carrier. Finally, we have the superstitious trinket carrier. This golfer’s bag contains a collection of items with no apparent practical purpose. A specific ball marker they’ve used since breaking 90 for the first time. A head cover that’s more duct tape than original material. A lucky divot tool from a course they played once in 2011. A small stuffed animal clipped to the bag. Maybe even a specific arrangement of TE’s in the pocket that can’t be disturbed. What this says about your game. You believe golf is as much spiritual as it is physical. You’ve experienced the game’s mysterious ups and downs enough to know that sometimes logic can’t explain why you shoot 82 one day and 102 the next. Your handicap probably hovers around 15, but with wild swings in either direction. The superstitious trinket carrier has a specific pre-shot routine that must be followed exactly. Touch the lucky ball marker. Two practice swings, never three. One, look at the target and go. Disrupt this pattern at your own risk. And definitely don’t ask about the stuffed giraffe hanging from their bag unless you want a 20-minute story about the round that changed everything. The fascinating thing about this player is that their superstitions often actually help their game. Not because of any magic in the trinkets, but because the routines and attachments create consistency and confidence. If this is you, embrace your quirks. But remember that lucky ball marker didn’t hit the shot. You did. So, there you have it. What your golf bag accessories say about your game. Whether you’re the walking pharmacy guy, the gadget collector, the minimalist, the prepared for anything player, or the superstitious trinket carrier, your bag is telling a story about how you approach not just golf, but life itself. The beauty of this game is that there’s room for all these personalities. And each approach has its merits. The next time you’re tempted to judge someone based on what’s in their bag, remember, we’re all just trying to solve this impossible game in our own way. Hit that like button if you recognized yourself or your buddies, and I’ll see you on the course.