How to Choose the Right Golf Bag For Push Carts

When trying to decide on a golf bag that will work best for you, you first need to know the different types of bags. This golf bag review considers a few.

1. Caddy/Staff bag

A staff bag is the luxury model of the golf bag world. When you tune in to a PGA Tour event, you’ll see the caddies carrying staff bags.

The draw to the staff bag is plentiful storage space and high-quality craftsmanship. But they are heavy.

These bags are not ideal for use with a pushcart, or even a riding cart if you have a playing partner riding along. Save this bag for your PGA tour debut.

2. Stand bag

A stand bag or carry bag is exactly what the name suggests. It’s a bag with two retractable legs that allow the bag to stand on almost any surface.

Many stand bags are also equipped with backpack-type shoulder straps that distribute the weight of the bag and make it easier to carry.

These bags can also be easily strapped to a push/pullcart or a riding golf cart if you decide to ride.  

3. Cart bag

A golf cart bag is specifically designed to be carried on a pushcart, or in the back of a riding cart.

It is also designed to provide easy access to all of the included pockets, even when it is strapped to your cart.

Most cart bags include a non-slip rubber base to keep it secure on whatever type of cart you use.

4. Hybrid bag

A hybrid bag is a combination of a cart bag and a stand bag. Any bag can be carried, or put on a cart. But the hybrid bag offers the best of both.

It offers many of the benefits of a golf cart bag such as plenty of storage, with the ease of transport of a stand bag.

So which of these bags is best suited for life on a golf push cart? We’re gonna go with the cart bag. Why? As we discussed previously, the cart bag offers a wide array of options.

You also get easy access to all of your storage pockets, so you can quickly get to a golf ball or tee at any time.

And how important is that accessibility when it starts pouring rain and you need your rain gear? Accessibility is just one of the factors to consider when looking for the best golf bag to use on a pushcart. What are some others?

1. Is it waterproof? Nobody likes being caught in a downpour, reaching for their towel or spare glove, only to find them dripping wet. Or reaching for your wallet, cell phone, or watch and finding them floating in the valuables pocket. If you are going to be walking and using a push cart, you want your golf bag to be waterproof.
2. How much storage does it have? Does it have plenty of pockets for your balls, tees, scorecards, yardage books, etc? Is there a cooler or insulated pocket for your refreshments? Are there pockets for your rain gear, for extra clothes if you get wet, or if it gets chilly? You can’t have too much storage in your cart bag.
3. Does it have extra holders for gloves, towels, an umbrella? You may not think these things are that important, but you can’t have too many gloves and towels on rainy days.  
4. The size and weight of the bag. It may not seem like much, but a few pounds can make a big difference over the course of 18 holes. Even if you are using a pushcart, be conscious of the weight of your bag.