| It does not matter if your are a beginner to | | | | bag you will have the ability to take other |
| golf or whether you are a seasoned pro - one | | | | equipment onto the course with you as well as |
| that that is for sure is that a good golf bag | | | | all the accessories that golfers carry. The |
| is a necessity nowadays. Probably next to the | | | | majority of good golf bags come with a |
| golf club and ball the golf bag is the next | | | | multitude of pockets for you to carry your |
| most important piece of equipment you can | | | | accessories and personal trinkets. The |
| own. | | | | majority of these are waterproof, however it |
| | | | is recommended that you check the bag prior |
| Owning a golf bag will accomplish 2 things - | | | | to purchase. Some bags nowadays come equipped |
| firstly it will help you to protect and | | | | with a pocket which is effectively a drinks |
| organise your clubs and other accessories, | | | | cooler so that you can keep your drinks cool |
| secondly it will remove one of the things to | | | | when you are on the course. Dont forget as |
| think about so that you can concentrate on | | | | well that you can also get half sized bags to |
| your game. | | | | accomodate players with fewer clubs. |
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| When looking to purchase or replace a golf | | | | When looking to purchase a golf bag take your |
| bag there are some things that you need to | | | | time, look for ones which you find both |
| know before rushing out and purchasing the | | | | pleasing to the eye as well as having all the |
| first one you can lay your hands on. | | | | functionality which you require. If you are |
| | | | looking at a golf carry bag then ensure that |
| Firstly - what type of bag are you after, | | | | you check the shoulder straps prior to |
| carry bag, stand bag or cart bag. | | | | purchase and definately try the bag on to |
| | | | ensure that it is comfortable - if you are |
| A carry bag does what is says - it is a golf | | | | unsure then ask at the shop to borrow some |
| bag which you carry over your shoulder | | | | clubs to fill it with so that you know what |
| between shots, the only issue with this type | | | | it will be like when full of clubs. |
| of bag is what to do with it when you are | | | | |
| playing your shot - you will probably have to | | | | No matter which type of golf bag you are |
| lay it on the ground. | | | | looking at make sure that you check the |
| | | | weight - if it is a carry/stand bag then you |
| A golf stand bagg is the same as the golf | | | | will have to carry this weight along with |
| carry bag with the exception that it has | | | | everything else inside the bag on your |
| stands which protude from its underside. | | | | shoulders and a game of golf takes a long |
| These stands are triggered when you place the | | | | time. Even if it is a cart bag check the |
| bag on the ground, when you place the bag on | | | | weight as you still have to lift the bag into |
| the ground the stands come forward and you | | | | onto the cart as well as to/from your |
| are able to rest your bag on the stands. This | | | | vehicle. |
| removes the requirement to lay your bag on | | | | |
| the ground and you can be safe in the | | | | Most bags will have various dividers in them |
| knowledge that both your bag and clubs will | | | | - these are used to both separate your clubs |
| be safe and secure. | | | | as well as providing valuable protection for |
| | | | both the heads and the shafts. Cart bags tend |
| A golf cart bag is similar to the other two | | | | to have a separate divider for each club, |
| however it is designed to be utilised on a | | | | however the other variety tend to have less. |
| golf cart. It is normally slightly larger | | | | One thing to remember is that the more |
| than the other two types of golf bag as there | | | | dividers a bag has the more heavier it |
| is no requirement to make the bag less bulky | | | | probably will be. |
| to carry around - the benefit of this is that | | | | |
| you can arrange your equipment much better as | | | | You will be spending a long time with your |
| well as having the ability to carry more. | | | | golf bag when you are out on the course so |
| | | | you want to ensure that you purchase on where |
| If you are an absolute beginner to the game | | | | you can get to your clubs and all other |
| then you may well be asking - 'What is a golf | | | | equipment/accessories quickly and easily. Try |
| bag used for when I only have a few clubs?' | | | | not to be tempted into purchasing one of the |
| | | | cheaper varieties as they do not last as long |
| A golf bag is a valuable piece of equipment, | | | | as the more expensive counter parts and no |
| no matter how few clubs you have with a golf | | | | doubt you will need to change it before long. |