Best Golf Bags: Top Brands Reviewed in 2018

The perfect blend of cost, effectiveness, and the features you need, not just the ones you want. Cobra came on top for their design and durability, among other things. You get five zippered pockets, one slip pocket, and a five-way top open that comes complete with full-length dividers for your clubs.

This bag comes in multiple colors to contour to your golf attire, and can also come in a standard cart bag size. This model also includes a rain cover for drizzly days, slides over one shoulder for quick carry, and weighs just over two pounds when it’s empty. Rookies or veterans that want a change – you’ve met your ultimate golf bag.

Available in four colors and ready to go when you are, this premier golf bag comes with a four-way divider, rain cover, and umbrella slot – you’ll be prepared for anything that comes your way. TaylorMade is an affordable brand, while giving you fair durability. Users report having this bag for 3-5 years on average before noticing wear and tear (weekender use).

The comfortable shoulder strap and perfect split stand make this bag simple to use; this is a lightweight bag that’s not designed for heavy duty use or professional tours. This bag is extremely easy to clean, and includes a slip pocket for valuables.

With fourteen dividers and a style that clips to your cart, this is the ultimate option for the professional golfer. With a velcro glove holder, numerous zippered pockets for your valuables, and an attached towel ring, you get everything you need for the course.

Instead of a holster, you get an external umbrella strap to secure it. This uses less material and weighs less, allowing optimal room for the external putter tube, which is made specifically for a large-headed putter. With an included rain hood and the most simplistic design you’ve used yet, your game day isn’t dictated by adverse weather.

TaylorMade’s bags come in handy when you’re on your own out on the course, and all without breaking your wallet in half. Available in five styles and outfitted with a custom, insulated water bottle pocket, this stand bag also includes a large insulated cooler pocket  to bring along perishables to enjoy after the ninth hole.

TaylorMade is known for it’s easy-to-clean bags, reliable stands, and unique Flextech technology that allows you to really stuff your golf bag with everything you need. Less materials, more storage for your money.

Callaway is one of the first brands that come to mind when you think of golf equipment. This 14-way divider gives you full control of your club set without damaging them during transit, while your towel ring comes with an integrated bottle opened (who doesn’t want to enjoy a cold one out on the course?).

You have the option to utilize a single or double shoulder strap; either are comfortable, and supply you with stability when you need it most. Be your own caddy and set up the Callaway Fusion model; you’ll wonder how you lived with anything else.

If you’re going into your golfing hobby with a strict budget, you can’t get a better value than the RJ Typhoon. At a jaw-dropping price (in a good way), you get a dual harness strap that alleviates physical stress by administering it evenly across your shoulders.

Included is a rain hoodie, four easy access pockets for valuables/small items, tee holders, 5-way full-length dividers, all wrapped-up in a lightweight design. This is our editor’s pick for the perfect first-time golfer bag; you’ll learn what you like, what you love, and have the perfect foundation to make decisions for your professional set one day.

Budgeters will be doing somersaults out on the course when they reveal just how inexpensive this golf bag was. Full durability and multiple pockets give you the feel and use of a professional, pro-tour golf bag without paying the sticker price.

This model comes with a comfortable shoulder strap, solid construction, support bars for the stand so you bag doesn’t tilt over on uneven ground, and enough pockets to store valuables in, such as a wallet or your pocket watch/shades.

No fuss type of golfer? Sometimes, it feels like it takes way too long just to get ready to hit the course, when all you want to do is get up and go. This minimalist design comes with everything you need, excluding those “extras” that some golfers just don’t need (which reflects in the attractive price).

Velour-lined pocket for valuables, clips to your cart, two additional garment pockets, and an umbrella sleeve with a matching rain hood. This bag also comes in six colors, comes in under 5lbs for optimum travel, and has fourteen full-length dividers. Grasp onto the integrated grab handle, and head out the door – you’re ready to tear up the course.

With an ergonomic design and crafted to clip to your cart, the Pioneer bag is perfect for the on-the-fence golfer. Not certain that you want to commit or go pro? Avid golfer who wants a durable bag? Wherever you are on your path, the Pioneer will be right next to you.

Magnetic pockets allow you to keep your valuables secure – no more accidentally leaving a pocket unzipped. Available in six colors, attractively priced, two water-resistant pockets, coming in around 7lbs – this golf bag was made for your play style. An insulated cooler pocket, 15-way top and a zip-off, customizable ball pocket panel are waiting for you.

Callaway makes its mark again with another fantastic product. As one of their most affordable, customizable bags (five colors to pick from), you get the perfect feel of a tour bag in this compact stand model. Velour-lined pockets are perfect for your valuables, while the 7-way top gives you just enough selection out on the course.

Soft mesh makes this breathable, so mildew won’t be a concern – if you’re planning on leaving your bags in your trunk/closet for extended periods of time, this is a lifesaver. Ergonomic strap makes it easy to carry, all while remaining under 6lbs.