• Consider the Sunday Bag, this is typically meant to carry a smaller assortment of golf clubs and equipment, it is meant to be carried and usually for a quick 9 holes, maybe even on an executive or par 3 course. They have been around for a while, they are usually constructed of lightweight nylon, and usually are not designed to carry a full set of clubs.

• The stand bag, so named because of the lightweight, spring loaded, and retractable legs that extend automatically when you set the bag down. This feature allows ready access to your clubs at a natural angle without bending down. Stand bags are constructed of lightweight materials and designed to be carried. Will carry a full 14 club set.

• The grand daddy of golf bags, the staff bag is still available and is really meant to be carried by a caddie. These bags are heavy usually made of heavier materials. These are the bags seen on tour, and are made to carry anything you think you might need during your round, extra balls, extra towels, extra gloves, snacks, water, as well as your 14 golf clubs. Fully loaded they can weight in at 40-70 pounds.

• A fairly new innovation is the cart bag. These are usually a little larger than the typical carry or stand bag, which makes them a little awkward to carry for more than a short distance. They are designed for use with a cart, either a push, pull or power cart. They feature many pockets most of which are accessible without removing the bag from the cart. These bags will carry the full 14 club set.

• Have a junior golfer in the group? The junior bag is a lightweight bag just the right size to be carried by the aspiring young golfer from age 5 up to early teens. They will carry typical junior set of 5-8 clubs.

There are also many new and old features you should look for when buying a golf bag.
A divided main club compartment, the dividers will help you organize and protect your clubs from damage.

• An outside of the main compartment putter tube, handy for quick access.
• A place to carry your umbrella.
• A golf glove hook or snap.
• A padded valuables pocket.
• A detachable rain hood.
• And remember you can never have enough pockets!

Golf bags even have their own accessory items. 

• Clear rain canopy that allows easy viewing and access to clubs while keeping the entire bag dry.
• Umbrella holder that attaches to the bag.
• Many different cup or beverage holders.
• Beverage storage tubes that will accommodate a six pack.
• Special sized umbrellas designed specifically to cover your clubs.
• Detachable shoe and duffle bags.
• Travel covers, you can choose from zip up nylon bags to hard shell club cases on wheels, all designed to keep your clubs together and provide a degree of protection.

Now that you are fully armed with information go to your pro shop, sporting goods store, on shop online. Prices range from under $100 to over $1000. You should be able to find a bag with the logo and colors of your favorite club manufacturer, your favorite sports team, or even have your own name on it. Just be sure to look for the golf bag that matches your style of play, and you may see an improvement in your game!

Packing all your golf equipment for your golf vacations can be quite a challenge. A good way of doing this is to pack your golf shoes and buy rest of the golf accessories from the local stores. Another way would be to haul your golf carts with all the accessories needed for most of the golf clubs where ever you go.