You pull up to the first tee, reach for your rangefinder, and realize the cart strap is pressed right over the top pocket. You tug at it, shift the bag, and eventually give up. That small irritation sets the tone for the round. The Sun Mountain Men’s C130 Cart Golf Bag was designed from the … Read more
If your shoulder aches after the 12th hole, you don’t have a swing problem. You have a bag problem. I know because I’ve been there: that dull, burning sensation that starts in your right shoulder and creeps down your arm, making you reach for ibuprofen instead of a 7-iron. For years I thought carrying a … Read more
You bought an electric push cart to make walking easier. Then reality hits: you’re on the 4th hole, the bag has twisted sideways, the cart strap is covering your most-used pocket, and every club sounds like loose change rattling around. It’s a small annoyance that slowly eats away at your round. I’ve spent plenty of … Read more
I’ve been that guy. You know the one, standing in the middle of the fairway, rain starting to spit, wrestling a loose umbrella while trying to pull a club. The clip-on holder slips down the bag. The umbrella swings into my leg as I walk. And forget about setting the bag down; it tips over … Read more
You’ve heard the stories. A $1,500 driver snapped in half because a soft bag got flattened by a suitcase in the cargo hold. That fear is what drove me to hard cases years ago, and I’ve never looked back. If you’re reading this, you’ve already decided hard is the way to go. You want protection … Read more
You know the feeling. You pull into the parking lot at your local par 3 course. You pop the trunk. And there it sits, your full-size 14-way cart bag, loaded with 14 clubs, a rain suit you’ve never worn, and enough balls to supply a driving range. For a 9-hole loop that takes an hour … Read more
If you’ve been browsing for a small, easy-to-carry golf bag that won’t break your back or your wallet, you’ve probably come across the Orlimar Pitch ‘N Putt Small Lightweight Golf Stand Bags for Men & Women. After spending a full season with this bag, I can tell you exactly what it is and what it … Read more
I remember my first summer round in Palm Springs like it was yesterday. By the fourth hole, my “cold” water was bathwater. By the turn, my sandwich tasted like warm plastic. I spent the back nine more focused on finding the beverage cart than making pars. That’s when I realized the problem wasn’t my swing; … Read more
You see it on TV every Sunday. The caddie heaves a massive tour bag onto their shoulder, hikes up a steep fairway, and never once complains. But I’ve talked to enough caddies to know the truth: a full-size 12-inch staff bag loaded with 40-plus pounds of gear is a brutal day’s work. The player gets … Read more
We tested the lightest golf bags for women with a real scale and 18 holes of carrying. The Izzo Ultra Lite is the true champion at 3.2 lbs. You know the feeling. Halfway through the back nine, your left shoulder starts screaming. You shift the bag to the other side, but that only lasts four … Read more