| There is seemingly no end to the variety and styles of | | | | as cart bags and they are generally smaller, lighter, and |
| golf bags that are available for sale these days. There | | | | easier to handle than the large staff bags are. They |
| is something out there for just about every kind of | | | | still usually have plenty of storage space for all of your |
| golfer imaginable. And choosing the right golf bag is an | | | | golf equipment and for your most important golf |
| important decision, as it will be carrying some very | | | | accessories as well. They also will work well on a |
| expensive equipment for you as you play. | | | | motorized golf cart, or even on a pull behind cart. |
| So what should you be looking for if you are in the | | | | These bags may also be carried on the course, but |
| market for a new golf bag? Well first and foremost, it | | | | you'll need to be in pretty good shape to carry it for |
| must be able to competently carry and handle the golf | | | | the entire round. Some cart bags are now also coming |
| equipment that you have. The next consideration is | | | | with built in stands that allow you to prop the bag up if |
| how light and portable the golf bag is. So let's take a | | | | you are carrying it, which is a nice feature. |
| look at the various kinds of golf bags that are available | | | | Another type of golf bag is the extremely lightweight |
| and see what you can expect from each one. | | | | kind that is really only meant to carry enough golf clubs |
| Golf bags today come in an incredible variety of sizes | | | | for the round, a few balls and tees, and not much else. |
| and the very largest bags tend to be the most | | | | They are usually made out of extremely light material, |
| expensive too. They often will have a brand logo on | | | | either cloth or another lightweight fabric, and these |
| the side and can be very fancy affairs. These are | | | | bags can often be carried around the course fairly |
| often referred to as staff bags. They very easily | | | | easily. But in using these kind of bags you do sacrifice |
| handle the number of clubs that most people take with | | | | storage space. |
| them on the golf course, as well as almost any other | | | | Regardless of which bag you choose you want to be |
| kind and accessory that you can imagine. You'll usually | | | | sure to protect your golf equipment while it is in the |
| find plenty of storage space in several pockets | | | | bag. This is best done by buying a good set of |
| located all over the outside of the bag. | | | | clubhead protectors to keep your clubs from |
| However, the big drawback to these large bags is | | | | damaging each other as they move around in the bag. |
| their size and weight if you intend on carrying your bag | | | | Another good suggestion for protection of your clubs |
| around the course. All you have to do is just try to | | | | in the golf bag is having plastic shaft covers to keep |
| carry a bag this size through one round of golf and | | | | your shafts from clanging against each other as the |
| you'll understand why most walkers prefer a lighter | | | | bag is transported. |
| bag. They can work very well though if carried on a | | | | So there are plenty of selections to choose from |
| motorized golf cart instead, but they may overwhelm | | | | when you want to buy a new golf bag. Just review |
| a pull behind cart. | | | | the tips listed above to help you make the right |
| The next size down in golf bags are often referred to | | | | decision on which golf bag will work best for you. |