How to Choose the Right Golf Bag

Once you’ve invested in a new set of clubs, you will need to think about purchasing
a new bag to keep them in during a round on the course. There are several types of
golf bags on the market, each designed for different purposes and tastes. The right
one for you will depend on what your needs are and how you will use it.

trolley/ cart bags

A trolley bag as the name suggests, is designed to be put on a trolley, be it electric or standard pull trolley. Weighing around 6-8lbs these bags are easy to take out of your car and not too heavy to pull around the course. The trolley bag will traditionally have many features such as a club divider to keep the shafts from getting spoilt, multiple pockets to store different golfing equipment such as tees, balls, food and drink and waterproof clothing for example. These bags also lesson the impact of carrying your clubs which is good for those with back issues.

carry bags

Another option is the stand bag, which is unique due to the fact it features retractable legs that can be extended for easy access to clubs when teeing off. These ergonomically designed bags weigh around 5 lbs and are great for walkers.
Carry bags are also small and lightweight, designed for golfers that prefer to walk the course carrying their own equipment. These bags tend to weigh around 2lbs and usually feature a 14 way club divider, one large pocket for your waterproofs and smaller pockets for tees, balls and drinks.
One variation on the carry bag is the ‘Sunday bag’, which is perfect for a quick round of golf on a Sunday morning or after work in the evening. Once again, these bags are minimalist and catered towards those that only like to carry the essentials.

staff bags

Staff bags are mainly used by touring professionals. These bags provide the most amount of space to keep everything you might ever need on a golf course. They are normally totally waterproof and have one main strap to carry. For amateurs using these bags they would use a trolley but professionals would have a caddy to carry it. Decide on a type of bag that best suits the way you play the game and take that time to find a brand that meets your storage and budget needs. If you need any advice the GolfOnline team is always here to help.