Best Golf Cart Bags: Top Picks and Buying Advice for 2024

Oct 16, 2024

Last updated: 30 September 2024

Best Cart Bags 2024

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The best golf bags come in either a stand or a cart option to cater to golfers who like to carry or who like to push. If you’re one of the many golf trolley, cart, and buggy users in the world then you need a reliable cart bag that fits securely on them and allows you to transport everything you need around the course.

We’ve picked the best golf cart bags on the market with something to suit every taste and need, from multiple pockets to lightweight, waterproof to sustainable. Plus, we’ve scoured the internet for the best prices to ensure you’re getting a great deal.

Of course, buying the cart bag may just be the start of your journey to becoming a cart or trolley user, so be sure to check out our guides to the Best Electric Golf Trolleys and Best Push Golf Trolleys.

If you’re struggling to find a golf bag that suits your needs here and may find more use carrying, then take a look at our guide to the Best Golf Stand Bags.

Best overall cart bag: Callaway Org 14 Cart Bag | VIEW OFFER

Best lightweight cart bag: Titleist Cart 14 Cart Bag | VIEW OFFER

Best waterproof cart bag: Motocaddy Dry Series Cart Bag | VIEW OFFER

Best value cart bag: Cobra Ultralight Pro Cart Bag | VIEW OFFER

Best premium cart bag: Vessel Lux XV 2.0 Cart Bag | VIEW OFFER

Best looking cart bag: OGIO All Elements Cart Bag | VIEW OFFER

Best golf cart bag

Clubhouse Golf

Clubhouse Golf

Best cart bag for practicality

Clubhouse Golf

Clubhouse Golf

Best lightweight cart bag

Clubhouse Golf

Clubhouse Golf

Vessel Golf

Vessel Golf

Best looking cart bag

OGIO

OGIO

Clubhouse Golf

Clubhouse Golf

Best golf bag for all seasons

Hot Golf

Hot Golf

Best streamlined cart bag

Hot Golf

Hot Golf

Best premium golf cart bag

Clubhouse Golf

Clubhouse Golf

Stewart Golf

Stewart Golf

Clubhouse Golf

Clubhouse Golf

Clubhouse Golf

Clubhouse Golf

Clubhouse Golf

Clubhouse Golf

There are a range of key factors to consider when thinking about buying a golf bag and we have delved into these below…

Budget

As with many golf products, price is usually at the forefront of every golfer’s mind. With golf bags, there is a style, a type, and a price for everyone. If you want a stand bag that is nice and cheap and will job there is plenty out there for you. Or if you want something more premium such as a waterproof cart bag then there are plenty of them too.

Bag Type

It’s as simple as, Do I want a stand bag or a cart bag? if you can’t make your mind up there are also hybrid stand bags that are good for both but for now, let’s keep it simple. Both types of bags have positives and negatives depending on what you want out of them, so you should think about exactly what will best help your game.

A cart bag is for someone that uses either a golf buggy or golf cart on the course. If you’re this golfer then find a bag that has plenty of storage space and is good at keeping your clubs organized as it will make your life much easier. Cart bags are much bigger and bulkier than stand bags so finding one that is lightweight and easy to haul from your garage to the course will benefit you.

A stand bag is for a golfer who prefers to walk around the course carrying their golf clubs. If you’re a golfer that loves to carry then factors such as weight and comfort will be most important as they’re going to be on your back for 18 holes. Even though the bags are smaller finding one with good storage can help as there is not much room in comparison to a cart bag, as you’re constantly taking the bag on and off getting one that is nice and robust with strong legs and good support is key.

Weight

Most brands nowadays strive to make the lightest bag on the market whether that be a stand or a cart bag as making life easier is something most golfers want. A lightweight stand bag is great as it’s on your shoulders the whole round and you don’t want it fatiguing you before the 18th hole. A cart bag isn’t required nor expected to be lightweight however the lighter it is the easier it is going to be to shift from home, to the car, to the course.

Waterproofing

Having a waterproof golf bag may not be essential but it’s certainly something to consider and being prepared for the heavens to open is a no-brainer. If you live somewhere like I do in the UK then you’ll know that it can be wet all year round and can also rain when you least expect it, so getting a waterproof bag to look after your clubs and valuables is great. For many of you who live in warmer dryer climates this factor may be something you brush over and not worry about.

Storage

A bag with tonnes of pockets is great, you have loads of room for your apparel, balls, gloves, valuables, and accessories. On a stand bag, you may have to compromise some weight the more pockets you have on your bag as it will be heavier and you’re carrying around more stuff. But stand bags can be simple and keep things light with only a few pockets it’s just a case of only packing the essentials for the course.

Cart bags on the other hand tend to have an abundance of storage spaces with bags like the Mizuno BR-D4 having an amazing 20 different places to keep your things. As cart bags are bigger they tend to have larger pockets and as you’re not carrying them around the course you can fill them with more stuff, whether that be a buffet for the 10th tee or a full set of waterproofs.

Looks

Whether you want a stand or a cart, there is a design out there for everybody. Brands have bags that are more garish to help you stand out on the course or something a little more subtle to help you blend in. Most bags whether it be a cart or a stand have similar designs, so it may be worth considering the style or colourway you want.

Can you use a tour bag on a golf cart?

Yes, a tour bag will fit on a golf cart but you need to keep in mind that a staff bag is generally bigger and heavier than most cart bags and are not designed to fit perfectly so may be more awkward than a regular cart bag.

Can you put a golf cart bag on a trolley?

If you use a trolley then a cart bag is ideal. It is a bigger style of bag with more storage, plenty of room for 14 clubs, and all the extra space for drinks, food, and accessories such as umbrellas, towels, and rangefinders.

Modern cart and trolley bags are designed with golfers in mind, the pockets are easy to access and club dividers make it simple to retrieve your clubs. They often come with a cart-friendly base which makes the bag more secure when going over rough terrain and stops it from sliding around.

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Will Shreeve-Peacock – Golf Equipment Writer

Will is an expert in golf shoes, GPS watches, rangefinders, and training aids.

He has a degree in journalism from Sheffield Hallam University and four years’ experience working in golf retail with American Golf where he was trained by a host of the big-name manufacturers.

A six-handicapper, Will has played golf for more than a decade and is a member at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

Golf Equipment Writer