I’ve tried a lot of different golf bags over the years, some being a lot better than others. Certain models have 90% of what you’d want, but the 10% that’s missing could be a big deal to some. This post will talk about our favorite options for each type of golfer at different price points.
We’ll continue to update this post when we come across an awesome bag. If you’ve owned a bag that you really liked, let us know in the comments below and we’ll check it out.
An Overview: Our Favorite Golf Bags
Click one of the links below to be taken to the section where we give an in-depth summary and list the pros and cons of each bag.
- RevCore Cart – Our Favorite Cart Bag
- Sunday Golf Big Rig – Runner Up Cart Bag
- RevCore Hybrid – Our Favorite Hybrid Bag
- Sun Mountain 3.5 LS – Our Favorite Carry Bag
- Ping Hoofer Lite – Runner Up Carry Bag
- Sunday Golf El Camino – Our Favorite Mid Sized Bag
- Sunday Golf Loma – Our Favorite Sunday Bag
- CaddyDaddy First Class – Our Favorite Travel Bag
Before You Buy A Golf Bag
Before you go out and spend hundreds of dollars on a new bag, it’s probably a good idea to know what to look for. The reason is that all bags are not created equally.
There are different types of bags based on how you golf, how many clubs you carry, and what your preferences are. Here are a few questions to think about.
Do you use a push or power cart 100% of the time? If the answer is yes, getting a dedicated cart bag will probably be the way to go.
Do you sometimes carry your bag and sometimes cart? The best option here is likely a hybrid bag.
Do you carry your bag 100% of the time? Something light and comfortable to carry is the most important thing to look for.
Do you carry 10 or less clubs? If this is you, you really don’t need a full sized bag. If you carry 6 or less clubs, a sunday bag could be a good choice. If you carry 6-10 clubs, a mid size bag could be the way to go.
These are the main things to consider but there are a few other things to think about. We have an article that goes in-depth with everything you’d want to know, so you can read that HERE if you’re interested.
Our Favorite Cart Bag: RevCore Cart
Features
- Bag Type: Cart
- Clubs: 14
- Weight: 9.12 LBS
- Pockets: 9
- Material: Synthetic Leather
If you never walk and only use a cart, this bag could be perfect for you. When you combine the quality and performance you get with the price, it’s pretty tough to beat.
It’s not a cheap bag, but you could compare it to models that are $100 more expensive from brands like Taylormade, Ping, and Vessel. The full-length club dividers and synthetic leather material are my favorite features.
The reason I prefer this over the Big Rig is that they’re almost the same price, but this bag is built with more durable material. It’s synthetic leather compared to fabric. It has metal zippers compared to metal/string.
The pros: What I like the most about this bag is that it has more than enough room for all my gear and the material is easy to clean. The full length dividers also make it easy to get clubs in and out.
The cons: Since this is a cart bag, it’s not going to be a good option for carrying. One thing I would like to add to this bag would be a magnetic pocket for quick access.
- Review: RevCore Cart Bag Review
- Where To Buy: Buy From RevCore (15% off with code OBG)
Runner-Up Cart Bag: Sunday Golf Big Rig
Features
- Bag Type: Cart
- Clubs: 14
- Weight: 7 LBS
- Pockets: 12
- Material: Nylon
If you’re looking for a cart bag that’s a bit lighter than the RevCore, this could be the best option for you. It had plenty of room for all my stuff, it was pretty light, and the quality was top-notch.
It’s one of the best-looking bags on the market and the quality is just as good as most of the higher-end bags out there. My wife claimed it for herself as soon as I took it out of the box.
It’s middle of the range in terms of price but is well worth it because it’ll last for the next 10+ years (as long as you take care of it). The material it’s made from is tough and stain-resistant, which should keep it looking new for a long time.
The reason I prefer the RevCore is that it’s a bit more high-end, with synthetic leather, metal zippers, and velvet dividers.
The pros: What I like the most about this bag is the way the pockets are designed and layed out. It also comes in a wide range of colors and the clubs go in and out smoothly.
The cons: The main thing I don’t like as much as the RevCore is that the zippers aren’t quite as nice. It’s also a bit more expensive (it’s not bad compared to some of the other cart bags).
- Review: Sunday Golf Big Rig Review
- Where To Buy: Buy From Sunday Golf (15% off with code OBG15)
Our Favorite Hybrid Bag: RevCore Hybrid
Features
- Bag Type: Hybrid
- Clubs: 14
- Weight: 7.5 LBS
- Pockets: 7
- Material: Synthetic Leather
If you sometimes carry your bag and sometimes take a cart (push or power), you’ll probably want to get a hybrid bag. This type of bag is designed for both situations.
In most cases, this is the bag I’m leaving the house with.
If you’re worried about weight, this may not be the best option for you. They do have a slightly smaller version that weighs 6.4 LBS (RevCore LT), so that’s another option.
Other bags on the market weigh less than 4 lbs, so these are a bit on the heavier side. It’s not something I find important because I usually cart, but some people do.
What I like about this bag is that you have the option between 6 and 14-way club dividers. I went with the 6-way top because it doesn’t have as much club clatter.
Currently, it comes in black, grey, and blue. I don’t know which color is my favorite but each of them looks good and classy.
The pros: What I like the most about this bag is that it not only looks good but it’s also a high quality bag for a very reasonable price. It has most of the features you’d want and the strap is padded well.
The cons: The main downside to this bag is that it’s on the heavier side if you’ll be walking a lot. That’s usually the case with leather bags so you’d have to think about if it’s worth the extra weight.
- Review: RevCore Hybrid Bag Review
- Where To Buy: Buy From RevCore (15% off with code OBG)
Our Favorite Carry Bag: Sun Mountain 3.5 LS
Features
- Bag Type: Carry
- Clubs: 14
- Weight: 3.8 LBS
- Pockets: 8
- Material: Nylon
If you carry your bag 100% of the time, the most important factor is the weight. This is my favorite option because it’s one of the lightest out there, coming in at 3.8 LBS.
I used to own the 4.5 LS version, which was awesome. It seems like they only make that bag with a 14 way top now, which adds some weight. That’s why I now prefer the slightly smaller 3.5 LS.
Sun Mountain has been a leader in the golf bag industry for a long time now. Compared to Callaway and Taylormade, I think SM offers better value for the cost.
This bag will still hold a full set of clubs but it’s not going to offer as much storage as a cart or hybrid bag. If you’ll be carrying it for 18 holes, I’m sure you won’t be bringing much gear.
Even though it’s designed to be carried, it can still be used on a cart. It’s not ideal, but it has a strap to keep the legs folded.
The pros: The thing I like the most about this bag is the weight and comfort. For walking 18 holes, it’s one of the most comfortable options on the market.
The cons: Since it’s designed to be light, it doesn’t offer a whole lot of storage. It’s also not as premium looking compared to other bags and it doesn’t come with a putter slot.
- Where To Buy: Buy From Worldwide Golf or Sun Mountain
Runner Up Carry Bag: Ping Hoofer Lite
Features
- Bag Type: Carry
- Clubs: 14
- Weight: 5 LBS
- Pockets: 9
- Material: Nylon
This is another bag I’d consider if I wanted to carry my bag around the course. It’s a bit heavier than the Sun Mountain, but it’s still pretty light and comes in a few more designs.
Compared to the SM bag, this one has a bit more storage and will sit nicer on a pushcart. The SM bag uses a kickstand base while this one uses a flat base.
There’s a reason the Hoofer has been one of the best selling bags for a long time, it’s good. That said, if you just care about weight and comfort, the SM is probably the best choice.
- Where To Buy: Buy From Worldwide Golf or Ping
Our Favorite Mid Sized Bag: Sunday Golf El Camino
Features
- Bag Type: Carry
- Clubs: 10
- Weight: 3.9 LBS
- Pockets: 5
- Material: Nylon
This is the best option if you carry your bag and only have 10 (or less) clubs. If you don’t use a full set of clubs, there isn’t much of a point to using a full size bag.
This is the bag I use when I walk the course and carry my clubs. I play longer par 3 and executive courses often so I don’t need all my clubs. This bag is a lot more comfortable than my hybrid bag.
Even if you had 11 or 12 clubs, you could squeeze them in. I wouldn’t recommend it, but you could if you really wanted to.
Other than that, there is plenty of storage for whatever you’d bring. You could fit your normal gear, a jacket, some drinks, and a few other things.
The pros: The main benefit to this bag is that it’s light and comfortable to carry. It doesn’t hold all my clubs, but it fits the essentials as well as any extra gear I’d want to bring. It also has an insulated drink pocket, which is awesome.
The cons: The main downside I noticed was that the legs weren’t as sturdy as I’d like. They’d bounce around a little bit when being carried.
- Review: Sunday Golf El Camino Review
- Where To Buy: Buy From Sunday Golf (15% off with code OBG15)
Our Favorite Sunday Bag: Sunday Golf Loma
Features
- Bag Type: Carry
- Clubs: 6
- Weight: 1.95 LBS
- Pockets: 4
- Material: Nylon
If you’re someone who doesn’t carry a full set of clubs, this could be the bag for you. Whether that’s to the range, par 3 course, or walking a quick and light 9 holes.
This is a very niche bag so it won’t be for the majority of people. The reason is that it’ll only fit 6 clubs. That said, it’s less than 2 lbs which means it’ll be super light.
I don’t know about you, but I usually don’t bring all my clubs to the range. I also play 9 or less holes quite often. The Loma is a perfect bag for these situations.
The pros: The main benefit is that it’s light and easy to carry. Even though it’s small, it still has a decent amount of storage (drinks, sweater, etc)
The cons: The main downside is that it comes with a single strap. A double strap would be more comfortable, and if that’s important to you, they have the Loma XL.
- Review: Sunday Golf Loma Review
- Where To Buy: Buy From Sunday Golf (15% off with code OBG15)
Our Favorite Travel Bag: CaddyDaddy First Class
Features
- Hard Case: At The Top
- Weight: 10 LBS
- Pockets: 3 (main with 2 side pockets)
- Material: Nylon
If you’re traveling with your clubs (especially by plane) you’ll want to get something to protect your clubs. A lot of people will spend $500 yearly on a new driver but not a couple hundred to protect them.
I’ve looked at a number of different options at different price points. Some of the cheaper bags are essentially large duffle bags that don’t have much padding. Some of the bags that have a lot of padding are $400+.
I wanted to find something in the middle, one that offered a good amount of padding, had reasonable storage, and wasn’t going to cost a fortune.
This is the one I ended up with.
It doesn’t have the most padding but is built really well, it’ll hold my bags/clubs/shoes/jacket, and it’s fairly affordable. Plus, we have a discount for our readers.
- Review: CaddyDaddy First Class Review
- Where To Buy: Buy From CaddyDaddy (15% off with code OBG)
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