Which Golf Bag Can up Your Game?
If you’re looking to get into the game, you may wonder what the best golf bags to use are for different occasions. What if you don’t want to use a golf cart? What if you’re visiting a golf course while vacationing? Whatever the case may be, there is an ideal golf bag.
Like the clubs, balls, and tees that they contain, golf bags are a common sight in golf courses. You will have a hard time playing the sport without having a bag to carry around the objects you need to complete a game of golf. Finding the right one can help you organize and plan your game. You need a bag that protects your equipment, provides the right amount of storage and gives you easy access to your clubs and accessories. Of course, you may also find that the best ergonomic fit will help you as you move through the golf course.
1) Travel Bags
If you’ve been playing golf for a while — especially during the rainy season — you’ve probably seen rain covers for golf bags. Take that same concept of protecting golf club heads and expand it to the entire golf bag. That’s the point of travel golf bags.
These are made for golfers who take their clubs with them when they travel. Travel bags keep your golf equipment protected during baggage handling. They’re made from heavier soft materials or have a hard case and are essential briefcases for clubs. Travel bags may also have wheels at the bottom of the bag for easy transport, especially in busy airports or terminals.
2) Sunday Bags
Sometimes called carry bags, Sunday bags are known as such because golfers usually use them on Sundays — when they’re less likely to use a golf cart on the course. Sunday bags are the smallest golf bags you can get on the market. They’re also usually fabricated out of lightweight materials, typically weighing four pounds at most. These bags are designed to be compact and easy to carry around but not easy to leave alone. They usually don’t have a support structure inside them and some don’t include a stand. Sunday bags can’t be easily attached to the back of a golf cart, either.
These bags typically hold a maximum of nine clubs. However, Sunday bags make up for this by being considerably more affordable. They’re ideal for playing at a nine-hole course, or for sneaking in a quick game in the morning before work.
3) Stand Bags
If you need a golf bag to carry all of your equipment, go for a stand bag. These bags are versatile, and often feature numerous dividers and pockets. Stand bags have some internal support but are still designed to be lightweight. Most models weigh from three to seven pounds. Unlike Sunday bags, which only have one strap, stand bags often feature double shoulder straps. These bags also usually have stand legs — no need to search for nearby trees or other places to rest your golf bag. Many stand bags are also easily attached to a golf cart.
4) Cart Bags
As their name suggests, cart bags are golf bags that are meant to be used when you play golf with a cart. Like stand bags, these bags should be able to carry all of your equipment. Cart bags often feature a flat bottom, a more supportive inner structure, and rigid sidings — along with many dividers. They’re not typically meant to be carried around the course by hand. Their designs make them heavier than stand bags, and most don’t even have straps. A typical cart bag has a bigger footprint than stand bags and weighs anywhere from five to nine pounds.
If you like using a golf cart when you play and don’t mind leaving your golf bag in the cart, you should consider this type of golf bag. If you like organizing your equipment, a cart bag is also ideal as it offers a lot of space and most pockets of cart bags are designed for a single purpose.
5) Staff Bags
Staff bags are the most premium and luxurious options when it comes to golf bags. They’re typically made of leather or other premium materials. If you watch golf tournaments, you’ll probably recognize these bags — they’re often used by professionals. Staff bags typically include a strap and a solid and flat bottom, so they can be carried around and set down while you’re on a golf course.
These bags are the largest golf bag type. They feature dividers, rigid sidings, and deep pockets. However, some models can weigh well over 13 pounds. The weight isn’t a problem if you’re using a cart or have a caddy, but playing alone while using a staff bag can make even the most athletic golfers tired by their 18th hole. If you want to impress fellow golfers or enjoy the traditional look of these bags, consider getting one. Otherwise, they’re usually not the best choice.
Resources— FACTS Magazine, Haggin Oaks, Under Par Goals
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