If you’re the type of person who likes carrying their bag or only uses a handful of clubs, getting a Sunday bag might be the way to go. There are several options to pick from, and today, Jon will be testing and reviewing one of the more popular bags, the El Camino by Sunday Golf.
We’ve also looked at some of their other model, which you can see below:
- Sunday Golf Loma Bag (Sunday bag)
- Sunday Golf Ranger Bag (premium stand bag)
- Sunday Golf Ryder Bag (stand bag)
- Sunday Golf Big Rig Bag (cart bag)
The El Camino is in the mid-sized category of bags and is only going to work if you have 10 or fewer clubs. Since it’s smaller than a standard bag, it’s going to be quite a bit lighter (just under 4 lbs), which makes walking 18 holes more comfortable.
We’ll be going over all the features, how it’s holding up over time, what could be improved, and who this bag is right for.
Note. I’ve used the El Camino for 15-20 rounds of golf. It’s a decent amount of time, but we’ll continue to use it and update this post with our findings. You can learn more about how we test here.
In This Review
Product Details | What Is A Sunday Bag | Features | Quality | Performance | El Camino vs Loma | Downsides | Bottom Line | Discount Code
Sunday Golf El Camino Product Details
MSRP | $189.99 |
Bag Type | Carry |
Clubs | 10 |
Bag Weight | 3.9 LBS |
Material | Nylon |
Dividers | 4-Way |
Putter Slot | No |
Pockets | 5 |
Cooler | Yes |
Colors | Almond, Gray, Green, Seafoam, Blue, Black |
Company Website | Sunday Golf |
What Is A Sunday Golf Bag?

A Sunday golf bag is one that’s smaller and lighter compared to a traditional carry or cart bag. It’s a great solution for someone who walks shorter courses or doesn’t play with a full set of clubs.
The majority of Sunday bags I’ve seen in the past were quite small and only really held a handful of clubs. They weren’t for me, but they’d be a solid option for beginners or carrying around the par 3 or the pitch and putt course.
Here are a few times you’d want to use a lighter bag:
- If you carry less than 10 clubs
- For the driving range
- Par 3 or pitch and putt courses
- If you’re walking 9 holes
Before I got this bag, I always used a normal-sized cart bag with a pushcart. It was fine for full courses, but it wasn’t that fun when I had to carry it.
I play par 3 and 9-hole executive courses quite often, so bringing my bag and cart around with me wasn’t always the most convenient. The El Camino makes things a lot easier in these cases.
If you don’t know, these bags hold fewer clubs than full-sized bags. Most still hold all your balls, rangefinders, drinks, and jackets, but they’ll hold fewer clubs.

The El Camino is Sunday Golf’s mid-sized bag and will hold 10 clubs. They have a couple of other bags that hold less (and are lighter) and one that holds more (the Ryder bag). I just use 9 clubs (5 wood missing from the picture above), so this bag was a great fit for when I wanted to walk.
The Features Of The El Camino

Dual strap: If you’re going to be carrying a bag around the course then you’ll need a double strap. My cart bag didn’t have one, which sucked when I had to carry the bag. The original Loma bag only had a single strap but the Loma XL also had a double.

Insulated drink pocket: Whether you drink a couple of water or sodas on the course, you want to make sure they stay cold. This bag luckily comes with a compartment that keeps the warmth out, which will hold 3 cans of whatever you drink.
Valuables pocket: It comes with a pocket that will hold your phone, wallet, keys, and whatever else you’re carrying. It’s velour-lined, and I really have no idea why that’s important, but hey, I’ll take it.

Velcro glove holder: My old bag didn’t have one of these so I’d just take my glove off and put it in my pocket. It may sound kind of dumb but I found it to be a really useful feature. Plus, you can store your glove there and it won’t be as dry and crusty the next time you use it.
Rangefinder pocket: I don’t use a rangefinder but there is a pocket where you can easily slide one in and out. I just use it as additional storage if I need it but it’s good to have in case I use one in the future.
Clothes pocket: There’s a large pocket on the side that you can use to store your jacket, sweater, umbrella, lunch, or whatever else you’re bringing to the course.

Ball pocket: I use the front pocket to store my golf balls and extra tees. There’s room for a good amount of balls in the main compartment and then there’s a mesh pocket also where I store the tees.
Scorecard pocket: Above the ball compartment is a small mesh pocket. You could use it for a number of things but I use it to store the scorecard and pencil.

Tee holders: Above the mesh pocket is a place where you can store a few tees and or your scorecard pencil. It’ll fit 8 or so tees for easy access.
The Quality Of The El Camino
A lot of the Sunday bags out there are on the cheaper side, both in terms of price and quality. That could be fine for casual players, but if you’re going to be playing a lot, it probably won’t cut it.
Bags from Sunday Golf seem to be middle of the range in terms of quality. They have a higher price tag, but you’ll also get a higher-quality bag. That said, it’ll still be a step down if you compare them to a premium bag.
Some of the bags out there are made from a pretty thin material that could rip if it got snagged on something. The material on this bag seems pretty solid and seems like it’ll deal with everyday wear and tear. I’ll be sure to update this post if that changes.
I’ve also had bags in the past where the zippers broke or wouldn’t close that smoothly. I’ve messed around with them and pulled on them pretty well and haven’t run across any issues.
The straps are also more comfortable than some of the other bags I’ve tried and would have no issues walking a full 18 holes with 9-10 clubs and my gear. Some Sunday bags only come with a single strap, which is extremely uncomfortable on long days.
How Did The El Camino Perform?
The main thing to look at is how the bag actually performed on the course. It could be made with the most expensive materials out there, but if it’s not that functional, what’s the point in buying one?
The first thing to consider is how comfortable it is to carry. I’ve always had cart bags, which only have a single strap and aren’t comfortable at all. The El Camino is definitely better than my old bag.
If you’re going to be carrying your bag for more than 9 holes, I highly recommend you get a bag with a dual strap. It makes the round so much more comfortable.
Overall, the strap fit me well and the bag was balanced so that the clubs wouldn’t fall out (see picture in feature section). I was golfing with a buddy of mine, who had a different Sunday bag (different brand), and his clubs would always want to fall out.
The next thing that’s important is how well the clubs went in and came out of the bag. I’m sure you’ve had a bag where you had to fight with your clubs to get them in or out of your bag. Not that fun.
The El Camino has 4 pockets for your clubs and each of them is full-length. With 10 clubs and midsized grips, the clubs would get caught up on each other occasionally. Standard grips would be better and so would fewer clubs.
It’s a bit annoying at times, but it happens with most of the bags out there. The only solution would be to have a separate compartment for each club. Not a huge deal though.
The final factor to look at is how stable the bag is when you’re not using it. When I first got the bag, the legs seemed to be very narrow (picture below, around 11 inches wide). It was narrow enough to fall over whenever the ground wasn’t flat.

I looked online to see if other people were having this issue and all of them looked fine. They all looked to have normal legs with a wide stance, so maybe it was just mine.
I ended up adjusting the bag and was able to fix the problem (not as wide as I’d like, but it’s much better). In the image below, you’ll see a small piece of plastic that connects to the legs. All I had to do that push that down a bit and the legs widened.

All in all, even with the two minor issues, I still liked the way the bag performed on the course. Being comfortable to carry is the most important thing in my mind, and that was the case with this bag.
El Camino vs Loma vs Loma XL
Sunday Golf has three different models right now, the El Camino, Loma, and Loma XL. They’re all slightly different, but the main thing is that each of them is a different size.
The original Loma bag has room for 6-7 clubs, has a single strap, and only has a few storage pockets. This makes it a good choice for beginners, at the driving range, or someone playing shorter par 3 courses (or pitch and putt).
The Loma XL has room for 8 clubs, a double strap, and slightly more storage. This makes it a good choice for people walking par 3 or executive courses, without a full set of clubs.
The El Camino has room for 10 clubs, a double strap, and the most storage. This makes it a solid choice for golfers who want one bag for wherever they’re playing (full course, par 3, driving range, walking, carting).
How Does The El Camino Compare To Other Bags?
Before the El Camino came out I really had no reason to get a Sunday bag. I had never used one of Sunday Golf’s bags so I was curious to see how they stacked up to the rest, so I went to a few golf stores in my area to compare them.
There were a few “no-name” brands that had bags for $100 bucks or less, but most of them only had a few pockets, held less than 7 clubs, and didn’t have a stand on them.
There was also a Sunday bag from Cobra that was pretty decent. It was $50 cheaper than the El Camino but it definitely wasn’t as good. The legs were quite flimsy and it didn’t come with an insulated drink pocket.
The last one I looked at was one from Sun Mountain (which had a similar price tag), which was high quality as well. The only issue was that it didn’t have a stand either. I really don’t understand why. The strap was also a bit less comfortable than the El Camino.
What I Don’t Like About The El Camino
Even though I liked the majority of what the El Camino offered, it still wasn’t perfect (no product is, really). I noticed a couple of minor things that could be improved, but it’s something that you’ll run into with most bags.
Here are two things that were a bit annoying:
- The legs were a bit narrow (somewhat fixed this)
- My clubs occasionally got hung up on each other
Before adjusting the legs, the bag would fall over anytime the ground wasn’t flat. After adjusting them, the stance was much better. I’d still like them to be a bit wider, but from what I can see online, other people’s bags look better than the one I got.
There are 4 club pockets, so each of them will have multiple clubs. Sometimes when you’re taking clubs out or putting them in they’ll grab on each other. All you have to do is use a bit of force and everything is fine. This is common for most golf bags, so I don’t think much can be done here.
Is The El Camino Right For You?

I’ve used the El Camino a number of times and tried putting it through as many tests as I could. I tried to point out the pros and cons to see if it’s a good fit for you.
If you’re someone who currently uses more than 10 clubs (or you plan to in the future), this bag will not work for you. If you use 10 or fewer clubs (and that’s all you want), this bag could be a good choice.
I like this bag because it fits all 10 of my clubs (even though it can get a bit tight with the midsized grips), it’s small/light enough to bring to a par 3 course, and I can still walk or cart 18 holes with it.
Would I pay full price for it? I don’t know if I would. I feel like I might lean towards spending a bit more and getting a full-sized bag. It’s a little bit on the expensive side, in my opinion.
That said, our discount reduces the price by 15%, and with that, I think the El Camino is a great value. At that price point, I don’t think there is a better option out there for a mid-sized golf bag.
Just because the El Camino is right for some doesn’t mean it’ll be the best fit for you. If you’re still unsure about whether this bag is right for you, be sure to check out our favorite golf bags article to see which one will fit you the best.
If you have questions or want to share your experience with the El Camino bag (or any of the other bags from Sunday Golf), be sure to leave a comment below.
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