| It does not matter if your are a beginner to golf or | | | | the ability to take other equipment onto the course |
| whether you are a seasoned pro - one that that is for | | | | with you as well as all the accessories that golfers |
| sure is that a good golf bag is a necessity nowadays. | | | | carry. The majority of good golf bags come with a |
| Probably next to the golf club and ball the golf bag is | | | | multitude of pockets for you to carry your accessories |
| the next most important piece of equipment you can | | | | and personal trinkets. The majority of these are |
| own. | | | | waterproof, however it is recommended that you |
| Owning a golf bag will accomplish 2 things - firstly it will | | | | check the bag prior to purchase. Some bags |
| help you to protect and organise your clubs and other | | | | nowadays come equipped with a pocket which is |
| accessories, secondly it will remove one of the things | | | | effectively a drinks cooler so that you can keep your |
| to think about so that you can concentrate on your | | | | drinks cool when you are on the course. Dont forget |
| game. | | | | as well that you can also get half sized bags to |
| When looking to purchase or replace a golf bag there | | | | accomodate players with fewer clubs. |
| are some things that you need to know before rushing | | | | When looking to purchase a golf bag take your time, |
| out and purchasing the first one you can lay your | | | | look for ones which you find both pleasing to the eye |
| hands on. | | | | as well as having all the functionality which you require. |
| Firstly - what type of bag are you after, carry bag, | | | | If you are looking at a golf carry bag then ensure that |
| stand bag or cart bag. | | | | you check the shoulder straps prior to purchase and |
| A carry bag does what is says - it is a golf bag which | | | | definately try the bag on to ensure that it is |
| you carry over your shoulder between shots, the only | | | | comfortable - if you are unsure then ask at the shop |
| issue with this type of bag is what to do with it when | | | | to borrow some clubs to fill it with so that you know |
| you are playing your shot - you will probably have to | | | | what it will be like when full of clubs. |
| lay it on the ground. | | | | No matter which type of golf bag you are looking at |
| A golf stand bagg is the same as the golf carry bag | | | | make sure that you check the weight - if it is a carry |
| with the exception that it has stands which protude | | | | stand bag then you will have to carry this weight along |
| from its underside. These stands are triggered when | | | | with everything else inside the bag on your shoulders |
| you place the bag on the ground, when you place the | | | | and a game of golf takes a long time. Even if it is a |
| bag on the ground the stands come forward and you | | | | cart bag check the weight as you still have to lift the |
| are able to rest your bag on the stands. This removes | | | | bag into/onto the cart as well as to/from your vehicle. |
| the requirement to lay your bag on the ground and you | | | | Most bags will have various dividers in them - these |
| can be safe in the knowledge that both your bag and | | | | are used to both separate your clubs as well as |
| clubs will be safe and secure. | | | | providing valuable protection for both the heads and |
| A golf cart bag is similar to the other two however it is | | | | the shafts. Cart bags tend to have a separate divider |
| designed to be utilised on a golf cart. It is normally | | | | for each club, however the other variety tend to have |
| slightly larger than the other two types of golf bag as | | | | less. One thing to remember is that the more dividers a |
| there is no requirement to make the bag less bulky to | | | | bag has the more heavier it probably will be. |
| carry around - the benefit of this is that you can | | | | You will be spending a long time with your golf bag |
| arrange your equipment much better as well as having | | | | when you are out on the course so you want to |
| the ability to carry more. | | | | ensure that you purchase on where you can get to |
| If you are an absolute beginner to the game then you | | | | your clubs and all other equipment/accessories quickly |
| may well be asking - 'What is a golf bag used for | | | | and easily. Try not to be tempted into purchasing one |
| when I only have a few clubs?' | | | | of the cheaper varieties as they do not last as long as |
| A golf bag is a valuable piece of equipment, no matter | | | | the more expensive counter parts and no doubt you |
| how few clubs you have with a golf bag you will have | | | | will need to change it before long. |