| If you play any golf, a golf bag is probably one of | | | | by an individual because they are quite bulky. They |
| the most essential pieces of equipment that you will | | | | are designed to be left on the cart and will have |
| need. This is because it will be used to carry all of | | | | fewer pockets and storage than the staff bag. |
| your equipment around the course. This stuff will | | | | 3. Carry Bags. This is the smallest bag that you will |
| include your clubs, balls, markers tees, towels and | | | | find. They are normally constructed of plastic or |
| possibly your umbrella. | | | | nylon. They are designed to carry the basic |
| Even though the bag will not directly influence your | | | | equipment like clubs, a few balls and a few other |
| game, the impact may show up in the final score. | | | | accessories. This is the type of bag that you will |
| This could be the result of not having enough room | | | | probably purchase if you plan to carry your bag |
| to carry all of yur essential items or cause aches and | | | | around the course. |
| pains because it is so uncomfortable to get around | | | | How to choose the right bag for you |
| the course. | | | | 1. One of the first things that should be considered is |
| One thing that will have a lot to do with the type of | | | | the cost and what you have available to invest. This |
| bag you will purchase is how you will transport the | | | | will normally help with the decision as to what |
| bag and its contents. Whether you carry it, pull it on | | | | material the bag is made of, the more expensive the |
| wheels, have a caddie carry it, or load it onto a cart | | | | more features available. Something to keep in mind is |
| will have a large bearing on the size and weight you | | | | that the bag does not directly impact your game. |
| will be willing to tote around with you. | | | | Your clubs, balls and shoes will have a far greater |
| There are a couple of types of golf bags to consider: | | | | impact on your final score. |
| 1. Staff bags. This is the largest type of bag. It can | | | | 2. Features of interest. You should be aware of what |
| hold a complete set of golf clubs (fourteen clubs). It | | | | options that you want in your bag and what |
| will also have many side pockets to hold balls, tees | | | | equipment that you will be taking with you on the |
| and other tools and equipment that you wish to take | | | | course. If it is a carry bag, one that can stand on its |
| with you. Most pros prefer this type of bag. Since | | | | own is more desirable as it will be easier to access |
| their caddie will be carrying the bag, weight is not a | | | | your equipment. On the other hand, if you only carry |
| problem and they can carry lots of extra equipment. | | | | the basic items, you should consider a very basic bag. |
| A quality staff bag is normally made of good leather | | | | Even though it does not directly impact your score, |
| or materials are usually expensive. | | | | the type of golf bag that you purchase is very |
| 2. Cart Bags. Compared to the staff bag, this type of | | | | important to your game. It will allow you to carry the |
| bag is a lot smaller. They are not easily maneuvered | | | | equipment you need to play the best game possible. |