Best carry bag for minimalist golf

[p3ga]

> @lawsonman said:

> 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?

 

Yes, carrying 8 clubs + 6 balls, a bottle of water, & misc. crap in my Mac Sunday Walker is easier than going the route of a push cart......for me. I think a lot depends on how balanced the bag is (Mackenzie & Elliott are legendary for this). I'm no spring chicken, but have really come to appreciate the walk.

[p3ga]

Another to consider: https://www.eliottgolfbags.com/

If you search the board, you'll find many positive testimonials.

[Maximilian]

I’ve been looking at trestle sticks for those rainy days when I don’t want to lay the bag on the ground. But can I ask you guys that use them: How much of a hassle are they? Do you use them on each shot on the course, or mostly when practicing?

 

Thanks in advance!

[Pwood28]

If you’re going to carry a bag trestle sticks are a must. Whether it’s raining, just rained, morning dew, goose $#!+ next to a lake, etc. they will come in handy at some point. I lay my bag down whenever possible, but always carry sticks just in case.

[Wriggles]

> @lawsonman said:

> 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?

Carrying is much easier, at least I think so. I usually carry 5-7 clubs, in a carry bag.

For the last several years, I've carried Jones originals. Some 15-20 years ago, I bought a Walter Hagen Sunday Bag at DSG's, to replace an aging Jones that I bought for $2 at a yard sale. It was a great bag for carry. Don't recall how long it lasted, but I loved it. Of course, it was discontinued. Golf has become predominately a cart riding sport, so who need a carry bag?

Last fall, I was browsing on ebay, and someone had one for sale. I bought it, still wrapped in plastic.

I use the club I just hit to lift the strap, avoiding bending. Works with any carry bag.

 

 

 

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> @Maximilian said:

> I’ve been looking at trestle sticks for those rainy days when I don’t want to lay the bag on the ground. But can I ask you guys that use them: How much of a hassle are they? Do you use them on each shot on the course, or mostly when practicing?

>

> Thanks in advance!

 

I love my trestle sticks! Without them I might not have converted fully to a non stand bag. I’d say I use my sticks at least 80% of the time. I just find it easier than setting the bag on the ground. When I start my round I pull the sticks out on the first tee and set my bag up. When I start walking I grab the bag with one hand, the sticks with the other and start walking, carrying the sticks like a walking stick basically. Get to my ball, flip them open and set the bag down. Takes zero extra time. I’ll occasioanlly slide them back into the bag when I need both hands free, like to clean a wedge while walking to the green, and then I’ll often just set the bag down on the ground. But on the next tee the sticks will come back out.

 

ClaretDreamer on Instagram makes great sticks, I have two sets, one for each Mackenzie.

[Maximilian]

Thanks Pwood and Slide! Guess I'm going to have to get some. :-)

[K. Dickey]

I use a Junior golf bag with stand. Works for my 7 cub set up with lots of room for extra balls, tees, wind shirt ,drink etc. 

[bellken]

The Club Glove Sunday Carry bag is on sale, and, looks like a nice Sunday bag. 

[Mugnut]

Ping Moonlight especially if you can find one at a discount is tough to beat. I've had Jones and Sun Mountain Sunday bags, lusted over Mackenzie, and even have thought about having a custom bag made to my design, but for under $150, the Moonlight holds 14 clubs fairly comfortably and less even better (I usually carry 11-12), has a waterproof bottom panel, longish dividers, and a functional double strap convertible to single if that's your bag. My only complaints would be (1) the double strap setup requires some tweaking to get it right, and (2) the Ping branding is, as always, too much. Searched for a no-logo model to no avail.