Traveling light

Question
Jim
As part of a fitness regime this year I plan to leave the golf buggy and even the cart behind and just walk and carry my clubs over the shoulder.
What essential clubs apart from a putter should I take? I want as few as possible-I am not that good ;-)
Also, do you know any online stores that would carry a good light over the shoulder bag?
One more question. I am fairly short (5'8") and stocky with a belly and short legs-not a good atheletes body. I find regular clubs a bit long and youth clubs too short. I dont want to buy ladies. Is there a guide to cutting clubs to fit? I know that hockey players cut their sticks and I think its from the floor to the chin-is there a similar guide to clubs, considering I'm only using a few cheapies until I get better?
Thanks!

Answer
Bud,
I too will be making a firm commitment to shed ing some weight. I walk now with a push cart. This is because I am an equipment junkie and "need" all the stuff that goes in a golf ball. HAHA.

Clubs. For your endeavor I would carry a 3W a 5 hybrid, a 7 iron, PW and SW including the putter. Then fill in the clubs as needed.

Bag. What you are looking for is a Sunday bag. search for that. If you want something more I suggest sun mountain golf bags. They are the best and have a great selection. They are the experts on the dual strap bag which is better for your back.

Length: Even being a new golfer I would suggest a fitting. You would know the correct spec needed for your better golf. Clubs can be cut down and regripped. Find a local clubmaker and see if he will help you.

Jim
McGolf Custom Clubs