After golf clubs and golf balls, a golf bag is the most essential piece of equipment. Here are nine options you should consider.
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After golf balls and clubs, a golf bag to carry it all is the next most essential item for golfers, but choosing the right one is important.
And if you are buying for someone else, the first question you need to figure out is if they are a rider or a walker. Are they a minimalist, seeking just a vessel to carry their clubs and nothing more? Or are they a maximalist, wanting every bell and whistle from a speaker to a phone charger.
At GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine, we see it all. The good stuff you want is on our website and in the pages of our magazine, hand-picked by our golf-loving experts who have been dialing in our best estimation of what exactly you (the reader!) wants. This holiday season, our staff put their heads together to come up with gift ideas you’ll jump at, both from our sister site Fairway Jockey and other brands across the U.S. The result? Must-have items any golfer would love — and just in time for shopping season.
Check out our picks below for the best golf bags to gift your favorite golf-lover from Jones Sports Co., Ping, Sun Mountain, Vessel and more.
Best golf bags to gift your favorite golf-lover
Keep scrolling for our picks of the best golf bags you should buy.
Jones Sports Co. Rover Stand bag
Jones Sports Co. Rover Stand Bag – Cement/Cobalt Blue
$205
A new standard. The Rover Stand Bag. This isn’t just a bag; it’s the culmination of over 50 years of dedication and innovation. Designed from the ground up, the Rover Stand Bag is everything the competitive golfer needs and nothing they don’t. The new dual performance shoulder strap system is crafted for optimal balance and comfortability. From its custom flex bottom mold that adapts to any terrain, to the slip proof stand legs, and the full length club dividers, every detail has been thoughtfully designed. Use the catch-all pocket for quick draw needs, while the utility valuables sleeve is perfect for keys, wallet, and phone. The Rover Stand Bag is an extension of the player’s commitment to the game. Experience authenticity and excellence with our newest innovation.
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We wrote about this golf bag earlier this year when it launched and we still can’t stop talking about it. Jones has taken their popular double-strap Rover carry bag and added a stand to better meet the needs of the walking golfer. While the Rover Stand doesn’t have the biggest storage pockets, it’s tough not to find a place to stash something in the five options. You also won’t be complaining about the carry weight of just 4.2 pounds. This model comes in a wide range of two-tone colorways.
MNML MV2 Golf Bag
MNML MV2 Golf Bag
$299
FEATURES
5lbs (standard for carry/stand bags)
Lightweight Microsuede Material
Internal Stand Mechanism
4-Way Divider (two full-length)
Magnetic Pocket Closures
Thermal Pocket (up to 5, 16oz bottles or 6 12oz cans)
New range-finder pocket and filming pocket
TECH KIT
Solar Power-bank for iPhone or android phone charging
100% waterproof Bluetooth Speaker with an 8 hr battery life.
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This is for your friend who wants all of the latest tech and gadgets. This golf bag not only features a solar-power phone charger, but also a 100% waterproof Bluetooth speaker all within a stand bag that weighs just 5 pounds. With a lightweight microsuede material, this bag will look luxurious on the course to add to its function. If you’re thirsty, one of the pockets is also insulated, able to carry a whole six-pack of 12 ounce cans and ice!
Ping 2025 Hoofer Lite Stand Bag
PING 2025 Hoofer Stand Bag
$275
Generations have relied on this lightweight workhorse for its ease of use and practical attributes. Available in new colorways and patterns, it offers 16 pockets and padded, convertible shoulder straps. The reconfigured bottom improves club removal by guiding clubs to the correct segment and keeping clubs separate while carrying. A slimmer, stacked pocket configuration allows easier access to your golf essentials.
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The Ping Hoofer has long been the gold standard of stand bags and the 2025 version is no exception. Somehow, Ping managed to fit 16 different pockets into a bag that weighs just 5.5 pounds. Most of your friends probably have a Ping Hoofer that has stood the test of time, so if you get one now, you’ll probably be using it for at least the next half-decade or more. Not to mention the strap system is one of the best in the business, seamlessly allowing single or double-strap use.
Sunday Golf LOMA XL
Sunday Golf LOMA XL BAG | Heather Gray
$169.99
“Love it. Great color combo and perfect for the range or a quick round at the chip and putt..” – Jay, United States 5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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– The premium Loma XL has arrived!
– The big brother of our signature Loma Bag.
– Weighing in at only 3.4 pounds, you’ll never pack up at a cart path only sign again
-We expanded the Loma design to accommodate a couple more clubs and add a padded double strap.
– With a frosty pocket for your beverage and a velour lined pocket for your valuables, the XL is the minimalist golfer’s dream bag.
Features
Double strap to enjoy the walk
3-way top divider to fit up to 8 clubs
Frosty, insulated pocket to keep your drinks cold
Velour-lined pocket for you to store your valuables
Full-length Dualflex stand system
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If you’re looking for a Sunday bag, it’s probably best to start with a company called “Sunday Golf.” Sunday’s Loma XL is the perfect companion for those late afternoon sun-chasing rounds with just a few clubs, a couple of tees and a ball. At just 3.4 pounds, this bag will never weigh you down and the stand helps you move faster too, as you won’t have to bend down to grab your bag.
Jones Sports Co. Players Series
Jones Sports Co. Players Series #003 – Navy
$190
Simplify and golf. The Players Series bag embodies the Jones motto by naturally appealing to those who prefer to experience the course on foot. With minimal and understated aesthetics, it equips you with everything you need in a golf bag and nothing you don’t. Three pockets provide ample storage for enough necessities to keep you covered for a round or two, while the mesh beverage sleeve keeps all of your supplies securely within reach. Step up your style by simplifying your bag with Jones Players Series.
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If you’re looking for a minimalist bag that will look as natural as Rory McIlroy’s golf swing, look no further than Jones’ Players Series. One strap, one divider, three pockets and a mesh sleeve is all you need. It’s also the easiest bag to store thanks to its absent stand.
Sun Mountain Mid-Stripe 4-Way Cart Bag
Sun Mountain Mid-Stripe 4-Way Cart Bag
$319.99
With the success of our patent pending Mid-Stripe stand bag, we decided to expand our Mid-Stripe styles to include a 4-Way Cart Bag. The Mid-Stripe is a vinyl golf bag manufactured with care and modern style. We combined the tradition of vinyl with the features Sun Mountain is known for such as a 10.5″ bag top with a built-in handle; a molded bottom designed to fit over our push carts; and ample pockets, including two velour-lined valuables pockets.
This writer, admittedly, never uses a cart if he has the choice, but if he had to — or more likely go to a push-cart full-time — he would use a Sun Mountain Mid-Stripe Cart Bag. With a beautiful vinyl design that comes in a wide array of colorways, this bag is sure to draw eyes on the course. With a roomy 10.5-inch top and just four dividers, you should have no problems getting clubs in or out and eight pockets should be able to store just about anything you need. Add a personal touch with your initials laser engraved on a metal plate attached to the bag.
Vessel Player V Stand
Vessel Player V Stand
$429 (Save 20% with code)
From the hidden valuables pocket to the beverage compartments, each pocket of the Player V has been carefully designed and placed to improve organization, accessibility and on-course convenience.
This is a great bag for those who like to walk or ride equally as a sturdy build will keep it from getting damaged by bumps in the cart path and the strap system makes carrying it a breeze. Ten pockets give you plenty of storage options and the carbon fiber legs in the stand system make them impossible to bend.
Stitch SL2 Gen2
Stitch SL2 Gen2
$398
The SL2 GEN 2 features a magnetic ball pocket that holds up to 12 golf balls, plus a felt lined pocket for your valuables. The pockets include YKK Tough Zippers built for extreme durability.
For those who want a sleek look, stand and an easy-to-carry bag, go with the Stitch SL2. The 8″ x 10″ top makes it big enough so your clubs won’t snare, but also small enough that carrying the SL2 is just like a Sunday bag. The Vinyl construction is also meant to take a beating, making it a great choice for a traveling golfer.
