How Can a Golf Bag Help You Play Better?

Seems like a silly question, however using a golf bagthan a short distance. They are designed for use with
that matches your style of play will make the gamea cart, either a push, pull or power cart. They feature
more enjoyable and if you are enjoying your gamemany pockets most of which are accessible without
more, you will usually play better. In recent years thereremoving the bag from the cart. These bags will carry
have been vast improvements in how golf bags arethe full 14 club set.
made, the materials they are made from, the durabilityHave a junior golfer in the group? The junior bag is a
of those materials. The styles or types of golf bagslightweight bag just the right size to be carried by the
has also evolved.aspiring young golfer from age 5 up to early teens.
Consider the Sunday Bag, this is typically meant toThey will carry typical junior set of 5-8 clubs.
carry a smaller assortment of golf clubs andThere are also many new and old features you should
equipment, it is meant to be carried and usually for alook for when buying a golf bag.
quick 9 holes, maybe even on an executive or par 3A divided main club compartment, the dividers will help
course. They have been around for a while, they areyou organize and protect your clubs from damage.
usually constructed of lightweight nylon, and usually areAn outside of the main compartment putter tube,
not designed to carry a full set of clubs.handy for quick access.
The typical carry bag has evolved so much thatA place to carry your umbrella.
carrying your own full set of clubs in becoming muchA golf glove hook or snap.
more popular. The lightweight ballistic nylon materialsA padded valuables pocket.
used to make most of these bags keeps the weightA detachable rain hood.
down, and the new 2 shoulder carry strap systemsAnd remember you can never have enough pockets!
distribute the weight evenly across your back andGolf bags even have their own accessory items.
shoulders, as well as make it very easy to pick up andClear rain canopy that allows easy viewing and
put down. Many of them also have the spring loadedaccess to clubs while keeping the entire bag dry.
retractable legs that are common on stand bags. WillUmbrella holder that attaches to the bag.
carry a full 14 club set.Many different cup or beverage holders.
The stand bag, so named because of the lightweight,Beverage storage tubes that will accommodate a six
spring loaded, and retractable legs that extendpack.
automatically when you set the bag down. ThisSpecial sized umbrellas designed specifically to cover
feature allows ready access to your clubs at a naturalyour clubs.
angle without bending down. Stand bags areDetachable shoe and duffel bags.
constructed of lightweight materials and designed toTravel covers, you can choose from zip up nylon bags
be carried. Will carry a full 14 club set.to hard shell club cases on wheels, all designed to
The grand daddy of golf bags, the staff bag is stillkeep your clubs together and provide a degree of
available and is really meant to be carried by a caddie.protection.
These bags are heavy usually made of heavierNow that you are fully armed with information go to
materials. These are the bags seen on tour, and areyour pro shop, sporting goods store, on shop online.
made to carry anything you think you might needPrices range from under $100 to over $1000. You
during your round, extra balls, extra towels, extrashould be able to find a bag with the logo and colors
gloves, snacks, water, as well as your 14 golf clubs.of your favorite club manufacturer, your favorite
Fully loaded they can weight in at 40-70 pounds.sports team, or even have your own name on it. Just
A fairly new innovation is the cart bag. These arebe sure to look for the golf bag that matches your
usually a little larger than the typical carry or stand bag,style of play, and you may see an improvement in
which makes them a little awkward to carry for moreyour game!