Latest Trends in Golf Bags

The basic requirements of a golf bag are to store a golfer’s clubs and gear over the course of a round. But as designers are proving every day, there’s a lot more to creating a successful golf bag than that.

One trend is to make bags as light as possible while still remaining functional. That makes perfect sense for a carry bag, because 18 holes is a long time for clubs to be resting on someone’s back and shoulders, but even cart bags are getting lighter and lighter. Much like in making golf clubs, the idea is to carefully manage the weight that a golfer has to deal with.

Another basic that both cart and carry bags are adding is pockets. It’s not just the number of pockets that are growing, but the functionality. Ogio’s zipperless ball pocket is at the forefront of that in the design category, but nearly every manufacturer has bags that feature insulated pockets for beverages, hidden pockets for valuables, a special space for cell phones, and isolated bags for storing wet or dirty gear.

For carry bags, an additional trend is legs that don’t fall or get in the way. Stability is a key factor here, as is protection. Both carry bags and cart bags are doing more to protect their clubs from bouncing around and crashing into each other, with full-length dividers, dedicated spaces for individual clubs, and more creative tops hitting the market.

In general, the latest golf bag trends are all about convenience. The carry bags not only have pockets, but they’re designed to be accessible while the club is strapped to the cart. Ball pockets are on the outside of bags, as are tee holders. Golf bags are getting better every year at allowing golfers to always have what they need at the ready, an essential part of an enjoyable golf round.