When choosing a golf bag, you want to identify the most important qualities of your future bag. That way, you can narrow down your search and ultimately meet your proper match. Here is a guide to purchase as you start to look around:

1.       Price –

a. The purpose of the bag is pretty simple. You need the bag to hold your clubs while lugging it around the course. You just need a few features, and certain level of quality but don’t need to blow anyone away with your golf bag. There are plenty of affordable options that fit these criteria.

2.       Weight

a. Walker -- If you walk and carry your clubs, bag weight will be one of the most important aspects of your search. There are plenty of lightweight, affordable options out there that maintain quality.

b. Push Cart / Cart -- If you take a cart or push cart more often, weight won’t be an essential. However, consider if you will travel with the bag, carry it from your car to the course, space in your car, etc. Weight and size can be a factor off the course as well. That said, there are certain bags designated as “cart bags” – if you are interested, focus on that style.

3.       BackPack Strap

a. The backpack strap is key, especially if you are a walker that carries your own clubs. The backpack strap adds comfort by evenly distributing the weight of the bag across both of your shoulders. With the single strap, you may end up switching back and forth between shoulders as you progress through the round. No need for that!

4.       Kickstand

a. All the lightweight bags tend to have kickstand functionality. However, this is a feature you want ensure is part of your bag. No one wants to lay down their bag of clubs in between every shot!

5.       Style / looks

a. Don’t forget to get a bag with a color scheme that you like!

Alright, so you have your checklist when shopping around for a bag. Let’s check-out some of the best options out there, but here are our top picks for men & women!

$150 - $200

Men – Sun Mountain, Front 9 Bag - $179.99

Lightweight bag, designed for the walkers out there! The bag checks all the boxes with the X-Strap Dual System (for the backpack straps), a kickstand and a stylish look (especially the navy, red and white option).

Women - Hypr-Lite 3 Double Strap Stand Bag

As the name suggests, a super light weight bag with a stand along with the double strap. This bag has a number of color variations to match your perfect style as well as plenty of storage with many pockets. This bag is uni-sex, which is completely fine. What a great bag to hit the course with!