| Seems like a silly question, however using a golf bag | | | | than a short distance. They are designed for use with |
| that matches your style of play will make the game | | | | a cart, either a push, pull or power cart. They feature |
| more enjoyable and if you are enjoying your game | | | | many pockets most of which are accessible without |
| more, you will usually play better. In recent years there | | | | removing the bag from the cart. These bags will carry |
| have been vast improvements in how golf bags are | | | | the full 14 club set. |
| made, the materials they are made from, the durability | | | | Have a junior golfer in the group? The junior bag is a |
| of those materials. The styles or types of golf bags | | | | lightweight 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 to | | | | They will carry typical junior set of 5-8 clubs. |
| carry a smaller assortment of golf clubs and | | | | There are also many new and old features you should |
| equipment, it is meant to be carried and usually for a | | | | look for when buying a golf bag. |
| quick 9 holes, maybe even on an executive or par 3 | | | | A divided main club compartment, the dividers will help |
| course. They have been around for a while, they are | | | | you organize and protect your clubs from damage. |
| usually constructed of lightweight nylon, and usually are | | | | An 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 that | | | | A place to carry your umbrella. |
| carrying your own full set of clubs in becoming much | | | | A golf glove hook or snap. |
| more popular. The lightweight ballistic nylon materials | | | | A padded valuables pocket. |
| used to make most of these bags keeps the weight | | | | A detachable rain hood. |
| down, and the new 2 shoulder carry strap systems | | | | And remember you can never have enough pockets! |
| distribute the weight evenly across your back and | | | | Golf bags even have their own accessory items. |
| shoulders, as well as make it very easy to pick up and | | | | Clear rain canopy that allows easy viewing and |
| put down. Many of them also have the spring loaded | | | | access to clubs while keeping the entire bag dry. |
| retractable legs that are common on stand bags. Will | | | | Umbrella 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 extend | | | | pack. |
| automatically when you set the bag down. This | | | | Special sized umbrellas designed specifically to cover |
| feature allows ready access to your clubs at a natural | | | | your clubs. |
| angle without bending down. Stand bags are | | | | Detachable shoe and duffel bags. |
| constructed of lightweight materials and designed to | | | | Travel 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 still | | | | keep 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 heavier | | | | Now that you are fully armed with information go to |
| materials. These are the bags seen on tour, and are | | | | your pro shop, sporting goods store, on shop online. |
| made to carry anything you think you might need | | | | Prices range from under $100 to over $1000. You |
| during your round, extra balls, extra towels, extra | | | | should 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 are | | | | be 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 more | | | | your game! |