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