Best carry bag for minimalist golf

[TheGooch]

Have a 9 club setup now. Any bags to look at besides the standard Jones and lite bags the big boys offer? Any hidden gems you minimalist golfers finding that works best? Preferably 2 pockets and small water bottle area would be nice to have.

[Joe Duffer]

MacKenzie Ballistic Sunday Walker - https://www.mackenziegolfbags.com/about/blog/ballistic-nylon-101/

 

[Buzzkill]

Vessel:

https://forums.golfwrx.com/discussion/1751020/mini-review-of-vessel-sunday-2-0-stand-bag#latest

 

[TheGooch]

Great suggestions!

 

[OakRockHacker]

I like the Callaway HyperLite 1+. Not as cool as the others mentioned above, but good quality and a nice compromise between a stand bag and a Sunday bag. 

[TheGooch]

Looks good. Good price too.

[MuskieCy]

How about most minimal?

[TheGooch]

Cut some holes in it and you might have something there.

This might be the ultimate goal besides just carrying the clubs.

[phil6380]

Loving my Stitch SL1. It's very light. It is a stand bag which I decided was essential for me as I didn't want to lay a bag on wet ground. I'm carrying 9-10 clubs depending on my mood.

[theothertwo]

New Sun Mountain 4Plus Stand Bag:

 

https://shop.sunmountain.com/4plus-stand-bag-detail

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Mackenzie. I have two, both in nylon, a Walker and a Sunday Walker. Love them, absolutely perfect for carrying with a short set. I usually carry 7 or 8. They aren't cheap, but in my experience they're well worth the cost. Last bag you'll ever need.

[arbeck]

I have a Ping Moonlite, and it's hard to beat. If you really don't like putting the bag on the ground I'd probably go with a Mizuno BR-D2 or the Callaway Hyperlite +1.

I have a hard time spending more than $100 on a Sunday bag myself.

[TheGooch]

More great options! Thanks.

I'm trying to decide if the size is more important to me than standing it up.

[Harry Putter]

Mizuno BR-D2 is amazing.

 

[TheGooch]

That's clean. Another to add to the list.

[braincramp52]

I have a question for some of you minimalist guys. Do you find carrying a short set easier than using a push cart and a short set?

[Buzzkill]

> @arbeck said:

> I have a Ping Moonlite, and it's hard to beat. If you really don't like putting the bag on the ground I'd probably go with a Mizuno BR-D2 or the Callaway Hyperlite +1.

> I have a hard time spending more than $100 on a Sunday bag myself.

Been there done that with Moonlite - had 3 spline failures and moved on (got replacements under warranty but got old real quick)!

[ChipNRun]

Not sure just what you mean by minimalist, but the TaylorMade Stand Bag 5.0 (circa 2017) is a light but sturdy bag. New ones on closeout sell for about $99. Four-way divider slots. Rides well on back for carry - if you don't overload it.

 

[6thFairway]

Jones/ Makenzie/ Seamus.

The Titleist premium carry bag is pretty cool, too.

https://www.titleist.com/golf-gear/golf-bags/carry/premium-carry-bag

I have the Seamus.

 

[TheGooch]

That is a sick bag. Love the "old timey" look.

[Hammer_Hands]

I have a Belding bag. These are available on amazon and I highly recommend them. Same design principle as a Mac but comes in at a lower price point. I have also had the titleist and Ping sunday bags but this is much better and much cooler.

 

[Mclancy94]

> @Joelandrewrogers said:

> I have a Belding bag. These are available on amazon and I highly recommend them. Same design principle as a Mac but comes in at a lower price point. I have also had the titleist and Ping sunday bags but this is much better and much cooler.

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Gorgeous bag, can you get all 14 in that?

[James the Hogan Fan]

I want to jump on this thread to ask a similar question; my ‘minimalist ‘ version of golf comes up when I’m traveling. Basically I want the smallest bag possible that can carry all 14 clubs, and pockets enough to hold a dozen tees, 6 balls, and a glove plus my wallet. Most consumables I wind up buying at the destination, but so much of golf travel is carrying the clubs to and from the airport, course, hotel, etc, and my usual carry bag winds up being bulky and overloaded. Do the pencil bags on here all fit 14 clubs? I know I don't have the coin for the MacKenzie stuff, so lets say a budget of $100 with _slight_ wiggle room upward but not a lot. What would be y'all's go to?

[OakRockHacker]

> @"James the Hogan Fan" said:

> I want to jump on this thread to ask a similar question; my ‘minimalist ‘ version of golf comes up when I’m traveling. Basically I want the smallest bag possible that can carry all 14 clubs, and pockets enough to hold a dozen tees, 6 balls, and a glove plus my wallet. Most consumables I wind up buying at the destination, but so much of golf travel is carrying the clubs to and from the airport, course, hotel, etc, and my usual carry bag winds up being bulky and overloaded. Do the pencil bags on here all fit 14 clubs? I know I don't have the coin for the MacKenzie stuff, so lets say a budget of $100 with _slight_ wiggle room upward but not a lot. What would be y'all's go to?

 

The Callaway Hyperlite 1+ I mentioned earlier in this thread will hold 14 clubs. It's pretty tight and will certainly lead to at least a little tangle, but it works. I bought it for an upcoming trip for the same reasons you're mentioning and I think the minor hassle on the course will be worth the less hassle when traveling and transporting clubs.

[James the Hogan Fan]

> @OakRockHacker said:

> > @"James the Hogan Fan" said:

> > I want to jump on this thread to ask a similar question; my ‘minimalist ‘ version of golf comes up when I’m traveling. Basically I want the smallest bag possible that can carry all 14 clubs, and pockets enough to hold a dozen tees, 6 balls, and a glove plus my wallet. Most consumables I wind up buying at the destination, but so much of golf travel is carrying the clubs to and from the airport, course, hotel, etc, and my usual carry bag winds up being bulky and overloaded. Do the pencil bags on here all fit 14 clubs? I know I don't have the coin for the MacKenzie stuff, so lets say a budget of $100 with _slight_ wiggle room upward but not a lot. What would be y'all's go to?

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> The Callaway Hyperlite 1+ I mentioned earlier in this thread will hold 14 clubs. It's pretty tight and will certainly lead to at least a little tangle, but it works. I bought it for an upcoming trip for the same reasons you're mentioning and I think the minor hassle on the course will be worth the less hassle when traveling and transporting clubs.

 

Yeah the problem is when you have the extra space you tend to fill it. My hardsided travel case with clubs weighed in at 46 pounds and I had to lug that thing around literally a few miles + public transit to and from the courses on my trip. My search is a direct reaction to that, well done being preemptive about it!

 

I’ll check out the callaway bag next time I’m at the golf shop

 

[OakRockHacker]

> @"James the Hogan Fan" said:

> > @OakRockHacker said:

> > > @"James the Hogan Fan" said:

> > > I want to jump on this thread to ask a similar question; my ‘minimalist ‘ version of golf comes up when I’m traveling. Basically I want the smallest bag possible that can carry all 14 clubs, and pockets enough to hold a dozen tees, 6 balls, and a glove plus my wallet. Most consumables I wind up buying at the destination, but so much of golf travel is carrying the clubs to and from the airport, course, hotel, etc, and my usual carry bag winds up being bulky and overloaded. Do the pencil bags on here all fit 14 clubs? I know I don't have the coin for the MacKenzie stuff, so lets say a budget of $100 with _slight_ wiggle room upward but not a lot. What would be y'all's go to?

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> > The Callaway Hyperlite 1+ I mentioned earlier in this thread will hold 14 clubs. It's pretty tight and will certainly lead to at least a little tangle, but it works. I bought it for an upcoming trip for the same reasons you're mentioning and I think the minor hassle on the course will be worth the less hassle when traveling and transporting clubs.

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> Yeah the problem is when you have the extra space you tend to fill it. My hardsided travel case with clubs weighed in at 46 pounds and I had to lug that thing around literally a few miles + public transit to and from the courses on my trip. My search is a direct reaction to that, well done being preemptive about it!

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> I’ll check out the callaway bag next time I’m at the golf shop

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For sure, I’ve only played a single round with it so far, but I feel like it has just enough space to be able to fit what you need without room for too much stuff you don’t need.

 

I got mine on sale online at Budget Golf for $60 plus shipping, last I saw that deal was still going on.

[cflo2382]

> @Joelandrewrogers said:

> I have a Belding bag. These are available on amazon and I highly recommend them. Same design principle as a Mac but comes in at a lower price point. I have also had the titleist and Ping sunday bags but this is much better and much cooler.

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Hey, do you mind sharing where you got the wood stick stand? I've been considering that for my Jones Original. Thanks!

[Hammer_Hands]

> @Mclancy94 said:

> > @Joelandrewrogers said:

> > I have a Belding bag. These are available on amazon and I highly recommend them. Same design principle as a Mac but comes in at a lower price point. I have also had the titleist and Ping sunday bags but this is much better and much cooler.

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> Gorgeous bag, can you get all 14 in that?

 

Thanks the most I have tried is about twelve clubs and they fit fine. It’s right as you would expect but not at all unmanageable.

 

[Hammer_Hands]

> @cflo2382 said:

> > @Joelandrewrogers said:

> > I have a Belding bag. These are available on amazon and I highly recommend them. Same design principle as a Mac but comes in at a lower price point. I have also had the titleist and Ping sunday bags but this is much better and much cooler.

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> Hey, do you mind sharing where you got the wood stick stand? I've been considering that for my Jones Original. Thanks!

 

Hey Carlos. I made those stands from some Barnwood on my fathers property in South Georgia. If I make anymore I will let you know.

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> @cflo2382 said:

> > @Joelandrewrogers said:

> > I have a Belding bag. These are available on amazon and I highly recommend them. Same design principle as a Mac but comes in at a lower price point. I have also had the titleist and Ping sunday bags but this is much better and much cooler.

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> Hey, do you mind sharing where you got the wood stick stand? I've been considering that for my Jones Original. Thanks!

 

Check out ClaretDreamer on Instagram. He makes trestle sticks and sells them, I have two sets from him and they are great, highly recommended!