Golfers use different types of luggage containers depending on how much they need to carry and whether or not they are on tour. A common type of golf luggage used by professional golfers is referred to as a tour bag. These bags have room for sponsor information and can hold nearly every golf accessory a professional golfer might want. The second largest type of golf bag is called a cart bag, and though it is not as spacious as a tour bag, it is large enough to usually require a golf cart to comfortably carry it around. Lastly, a carry bag is lightweight and not as spacious as the former containers but is designed to be carried comfortably, and sometimes includes a tripod-like device so that it can stand in the field.
Tour bags are golf luggage containers often used on professional golf tours and designed to display the logo, name, and colors of a golfer’s sponsor. This type of golf luggage is typically made from heavy, durable material and is sized to fit everything a golfer could possibly need. These bags are rarely transported by the golfer because of how heavy they are when full. They are most often handled by a golf caddy and transported across the green primarily with a golf cart.
In general, cart bags are surpassed in size only by tour bags. Like tour bags, these golf bags are not designed to be carried around by hand and are likely to remain on a golf cart or in the care of a caddy on the green. One difference between this golf luggage container and a tour bag is that a cart bag is not necessarily designed for professional tours and does not typically have the bulky designs that work well for displaying a sponsor’s logos. In addition, cart bags may not be able to contain as many golf accessories.
Carry luggage is a type of golf bag that is significantly smaller and lighter in weight than both tour and cart bags. This type of bag is designed to be carried around the course by the actual golfer rather than an assistant. Some types of carry golf bags include a tripod-like stand so the golfer does not have to set the bag directly on the ground and can access the golf clubs at a comfortable height. These bags include straps and can be slung over a shoulder, and can sometimes be worn similar to a backpack.
