Where to Find the Best Golf Bags for Sale
Finding the best golf bags for sale doesn’t have to be a difficult endeavor. The volume of interesting brands and bag types make this one of the game’s most exciting purchases. With a little research and understanding of the different features available, your golf bag purchase is sure to be a highlight of your golf season.
Some of the best places to shop for your golf bag include:
Online retailers
Big-box golf stores
Your local pro shop
Classified ads
If you’ve psyched yourself up to purchase a new bag, either from reading the Golf Digest best bags list or your own independent research, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s take a deeper dive into each, including where to go and what to look for ahead of your golf bag purchase.
Online golf retailers are growing quickly
When it comes to shopping for golf equipment, there’s no better place in terms of available inventory that the internet. Online retailers are popping up everywhere, however there are still a few tried and true websites that are sure to help you purchase your new golf bag.
BudgetGolf.com, for example, is one of the world’s largest online retailers for all of your golf equipment needs. WorldwideGolfShops.com is another, larger website that includes inventory from some of the most popular brick-and-mortar stores around. Either of these two options have a wide range of golf bags from which to choose, including both stand bags or cart bags.
Other sites like RockBottomGolf.com or TGW.com (The Golf Warehouse) are also fine options where you can find discounted prices on some of the biggest brands in golf. All of these sites offer searchable filters on their pages to help you narrow down your options of golf bags, especially if you already know what type of bag you’re interested in. These sites will carry all the latest golf bags, including Callaway golf bags, Titleist golf bags, Sun Mountain golf bags and more.
Big-Box golf stores give you a hands-on experience
If you’re a little hesitant to purchase your golf bag online, then any one of the major big-box golf stores are your next best option. Stores like PGA Superstore or Golf Galaxy, just to name a few, carry a wide range of golf bags in their floor inventory from all major brands.
The benefits of shopping at a brick-and-mortar store are plenty: you get to see the products on the floor, get a hand’s on experience with the product, and compare different brands and product types in the same visit. Some stores even offer a “try before you buy” demo program where you can use a piece of golf equipment for a brief period and return it if it doesn’t meet your needs. You’ll want to check with store management on their policy, of course, as this may only apply to golf clubs.
Your local pro shop needs love too!
Of course, we must not forget supporting the pro shop of our local golf courses. While their inventory will be limited in most cases, local pro shops offer a unique, personal touch when it comes to shopping for new equipment or golf accessories.
The main salesperson might be the head golf professional in some instances, and they are a wonderful resource to help you make your golf bag purchase. Much like any golf store, have your product questions ready when you are thinking of making a purchase. A local pro shop may also be able to special order a golf bag or product for you if they don’t have one in stock, usually at no extra cost.
Supporting your local pro shop is a great way to give back to golf in your community. Courses rely on pro shop sales to cover a portion of their expenses every year, so making a purchase there will benefit everyone at the course in the long run. While they might not carry the latest Vessel golf bag or Stitch golf bag, local pro shops are sure to offer comparable options.
Use classified ads to find hidden neighborhood gems
One of the best ways to find a new golf bag is to search through classified ads either online or in the newspaper. Think of these as “local eBay sites” where neighbors in the community list items for sale at deep discounts. While a majority of items listed will be used, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to find something still in great shape.
At the time of this writing, there are a multitude of smartphone apps like Mercari, LetGo, and others that are great resources to find deals in your area. If you’re not comfortable picking up a purchase locally, most sites also offer a shipping option for a small fee. Your inventory options will be limited using classified ads, of course, but if you are open to brand and lenient on condition of the golf bag, this might be a good way to go.
