Finding the Right Golf Bag for Your Game

Shopping for a golf bag can feel like a monumental task. Unless you change your golf bag as often as you change your shoes, this investment is going to be something that stays with you a while. You want to make sure you’re purchasing the best golf bag for your needs. There are so many factors to consider, like weight, club well, pockets, color, and many others. To help you make the right decision, we've compiled the definitive list of the best golf bags in each category.

If you’re the type of player that prefers to walk, the BIG MAX Dri Lite Seven stand. bag checks all the boxes as the perfect bag for you. A great walking golf bag doesn’t need to lack style and features, and this bag proves that.

The top opening is large for the size of the bag, which means your clubs won’t jam up. An integrated cooler pocket, glove holder, and umbrella mount are other great features. Speaking of umbrellas, the bag material, aside from being lightweight, is also 100% water resistant with waterproof zippers. Even if you’re not a walker, the Dri Lite Seven is an excellent choice for your everyday golf bag.

The Sun Mountain C-130 is the ultimate choice for anyone who keeps their bag strapped to a golf cart. It’s also a top choice for golfers who pack their golf bag like they're heading to the Poconos for a week.

Specifically made for golf carts, the top of the bag is reverse-oriented to make accessing your clubs easier than ever. Three utility handles for easy-on and-off loading, a Smart Strap System attached to a cart with zero twisting along the way, and full access to all pockets. Thirteen pockets, to be exact. Two apparel pockets, a ventilated cooler pocket, rangefinder pocket with magnetic closure, and two valuables pockets, one of which is water-resistant.

OGIO decided that practice needed to come to an end and created the XIX Stand Bag 5, a golf bag that has been designed for ladies from conception to production.

The bag is lightweight and is also extremely comfortable thanks to the OGIO Co-Axial Strap System. Quik lock anchors allow for more tilt (more narrow fit) or less tilt (standard fit), as opposed to having only a standard adjustable length. The bag also has ample pockets of varying sizes for jewelry and other valuables. The XIX Stand Bag 5 comes in four different color schemes.

BIG MAX know this pain and designed the Aqua Sport 2, a bag for everyone, but especially for those in rainy climates. DROP-Stop system by BIG MAX is made of 100% waterproof materials to go along with zippers and seams that are tight and won’t leak.

All seven of the Aqua Sport 2’s pockets are easily accessible. And just because the bag is waterproof doesn’t mean it lacks style. Five eye-catching color schemes are available to those that choose to stay dry.

Well, if you want to own one yourself, the Titleist Tour Bag is the choice. The classic black and red has been seen in so many different models over the years. Tour-inspired 3-point single shoulder strap, extremely durable, magnetic velour pockets, premium metal hardware, and all of the turning heads you can ask for.

The Datrek Ranger is small, yet sturdy. It has a convenient carry handle to go along with a single shoulder strap and two pockets, one for accessories plus a quick-access mesh pocket. It also includes a hook for a towel and easy grip zipper pulls. With not much more than the necessities, the Ranger is perfect for your lighter golf needs.

At $99.99, Wilson gives you just what you need for the investment. Sized between a Sunday bag and standard stand bag, it gets the job done for weekend warriors. The classic Wilson Staff look comes in red or blue. It was a 3-way top with full-length dividers, a valuables pouch, a garment pouch, double strap, and a lightweight material design.