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