| If you play any golf, a golf bag is probably one of the | | | | by an individual because they are quite bulky. They are |
| most essential pieces of equipment that you will need. | | | | designed to be left on the cart and will have fewer |
| This is because it will be used to carry all of your | | | | pockets and storage than the staff bag. |
| equipment around the course. This stuff will include | | | | 3. Carry Bags. This is the smallest bag that you will find. |
| your clubs, balls, markers tees, towels and possibly | | | | They are normally constructed of plastic or nylon. |
| your umbrella. | | | | They are designed to carry the basic equipment like |
| Even though the bag will not directly influence your | | | | clubs, a few balls and a few other accessories. This is |
| game, the impact may show up in the final score. This | | | | the type of bag that you will probably purchase if you |
| could be the result of not having enough room to carry | | | | plan to carry your bag around the course. |
| all of yur essential items or cause aches and pains | | | | How to choose the right bag for you |
| because it is so uncomfortable to get around the | | | | 1. One of the first things that should be considered is |
| course. | | | | the cost and what you have available to invest. This |
| One thing that will have a lot to do with the type of | | | | will normally help with the decision as to what material |
| bag you will purchase is how you will transport the bag | | | | the bag is made of, the more expensive the more |
| and its contents. Whether you carry it, pull it on wheels, | | | | features available. Something to keep in mind is that |
| have a caddie carry it, or load it onto a cart will have a | | | | the bag does not directly impact your game. Your |
| large bearing on the size and weight you will be willing | | | | clubs, balls and shoes will have a far greater impact on |
| to tote around with you. | | | | your final score. |
| There are a couple of types of golf bags to consider: | | | | 2. Features of interest. You should be aware of what |
| 1. Staff bags. This is the largest type of bag. It can hold | | | | options that you want in your bag and what equipment |
| a complete set of golf clubs (fourteen clubs). It will also | | | | that you will be taking with you on the course. If it is a |
| have many side pockets to hold balls, tees and other | | | | carry bag, one that can stand on its own is more |
| tools and equipment that you wish to take with you. | | | | desirable as it will be easier to access your equipment. |
| Most pros prefer this type of bag. Since their caddie | | | | On the other hand, if you only carry the basic items, |
| will be carrying the bag, weight is not a problem and | | | | you should consider a very basic bag. |
| they can carry lots of extra equipment. | | | | Even though it does not directly impact your score, the |
| A quality staff bag is normally made of good leather | | | | type of golf bag that you purchase is very important |
| or materials are usually expensive. | | | | to your game. It will allow you to carry the equipment |
| 2. Cart Bags. Compared to the staff bag, this type of | | | | you need to play the best game possible. |
| bag is a lot smaller. They are not easily maneuvered | | | | |