About Golf Bags
Golf bags vary widely in terms of design, size, weight, and the number of clubs they can hold. Most golf bags fall into one of four categories: tour bags, cart bags, carry or stand bags, and travel bags. Tour bags are the largest bags, often used by pros, and hold up to 14 different clubs. These bags offer the most features and are very well made, but tend to be the most expensive category of bag you can purchase. Tour bags can be carried by hand or on a cart.
Cart bags, like tour bags, are on the larger-side of the spectrum. While some cart bags do come with a single shoulder strap, they aren’t meant to be carried by the player around the course. Rather they are designed specifically to be used on a motorized or pull cart.
Carry and stand bags are often smaller than other types of bags simply because they are designed to be carried around the course. These bags often come with a stand feature that allows you to stand the bag up when it’s not being carried. Golf stand bags and carry bags are designed to be lightweight and easy to carry around the course, but because of these attributes, typically lack some features that larger bags have, such as multiple pockets for organization. If you need to carry many golf accessories with you such as towels, markers, or an umbrella, consider one of the larger types of golf bags.
Finally, golf travel bags are just as the name suggests – golf bags designed to carry clubs and golf necessities when traveling. Golf travel bags are designed to be entirely enclosed so your clubs stay secure and protected when checked as baggage. Golf travel bags often come with wheels so they can be easily rolled through the airport which is crucial since golf bags in general tend to be bulky items that are difficult to maneuver.
When you begin shopping for a golf bag, consider your style of play and organizational needs. Consider the amount and types of pockets/compartments you need to have as well as how you see yourself using the bag, and start your search with these two factors in mind.
