Your golf bag can be one of your best friends. It stays with you around after round, keeps all your clubs safe and even carries some snacks and drinks for you. It is important to know which kind of golf bag that you prefer to be your new best friend on the course. You should also think about how often you play when considering your next bag. You don’t want to go all out if it’s something you’ll just use for a couple rounds.
Having a functional bag is the key when picking your next golf bag. Do you like to walk the course? Do you like to ride? Do you like to mix it up? Do you like to carry extra gear with you when you play? When you think about these questions, you can start to come up with a plan for the kind of bag you want.
There are different types of golf bags that will fit your needs. Staff bags are the high end bags that the pros use. They are heavy, big, roomy and luxurious. While they are heavy and uncomfortable to carry, they make up for it in quality. Cart bags are smaller and lighter and are made to sit on a push cart or golf cart. Stand bags have the two retractable legs that will allow it to stand up while you shoot. Finally, you’ve got carry bags that are designed to be carried by the golfer as they play the round.
With all these options, we put together a list of some of the best golf bags of the year. We hope this list will help you narrow down your choices.
Callaway Golf Capital Stand Bag
The Callaway Golf Capital Stand Bag is a great golf bag that was made so that you could throw it on your back and walk it down the course. It’s got two retractable legs so that you can set it down anywhere you need to take a shot and it’s got two shoulder straps so you can bear the load on your whole back. This bag has a 5-way organizer on top with full length dividers to the grips of your clubs don’t wear out by rubbing each other. Shoulder straps have additional support for easy carrying and it’s got a full size ball pocket with a mesh hip pad.
Features
– Five pockets that include a valuable pocket, glove pocket, water bottle sleeve, full length apparel pocket and a golf ball pocket
– 5-way divider system
– Shoulder strap is padded for comfort while you walk
– Webbed towel loop
– Rain hood included
– Different color options
Datrek DG Lite II Cart Bag
The Datrek DG Lite II Car Bag is super lightweight and only weighs 4.2 lbs. It is designed to use with a cart but you can do whatever you like and because it’s so light, carrying it isn’t out of the questions. However, all of the pockets are forward facing to be accessible while being carried on cart. The top of this bag has a 15-way organizer which offers you separation from all the clubs so they are always protected. The assist handles made of soft grip is built into the top of the bag while the Top-Lok Technology offers you a way to connect the bag to almost any new model of the Bag Boy push carts. For the person that likes to drive their cart, this is the perfect bag.
Features
– 15-way club organizer
– Soft grip handles to assist with lifting
– Seven total pockets that give you all the storage you need
– Has an oversized cooler pocket that is insulated
Taylor Made Flextech Stand Bag
The Taylor Made Flextech Stand Bag is another great option for carrying your own bag on the golf course. This bag features the Flextech Stand System. This system offers a collapsible base and smooth release that makes sure that your clubs don’t stick or crowd at the bottom of the bag. It’s got full length dividers to protect each club while offering each golfer 11 pockets to choose from. It’s got a water resistant pocket to carry those important valuables and it comes with a matching rain hood.
Features
– Different color scheme options to choose from to match any situation
– Full length dividers to protect clubs and the grips
– Crush resistant build with tarpaulin reinforcements
– Dual density comfort straps for carrying the bag long distances
– Uses two materials for added stability and comfort
Team Golf NCAA Fairway Golf Stand Bag
For the alumni or avid sports fan, we wanted to share the Team Golf NCAA Fairway Golf Stand Bag. This bag is lightweight and has a 14-way divider in the top of the bag which allows your clubs to stay safe and protected. However, the cool thing about this bag is that you can get it with any college team name and logo on the bag. That means no matter what school you’re a fan of, there is a good chance that your team can be represented. Outside of the aesthetics, this bag offers a lot to the avid golfer with a soft shoulder strap and retractable legs to stand your bag up.
Features
– 14-way full length dividers and integrated top handle
– 5 zippered pockets and 6 location embroidery
– Cooler pocket and 2 lift assist handles
– Removeable rain hood and fleece lined valuables pouch
– Towel ring and umbrella holder
Izzo Gemini Cart Golf Bag
The Izzo Gemini Cart Golf Bag is another great option for the golfer that is looking for a great bag to protect their favorite clubs. One of our favorite features on this bag is the water resistant “Power Pack” pocket that allows you to charge your mobile device while you are golfing. The battery even comes with the bag. It’s also got an incredible cooler pocket that will keep those drink cold on those hot summer days on the links. The magnetic pockets are also another feature that we love. No zippers to break or get caught on.
Features
– Full length dividers for your clubs
– Easy to open magnetic pockets
– Water resistant and velour lined pockets for your valuables
– Power Pocket that allows you to charge your devices while you’re on the course