Is this bag ok for Bandon?

[tlasher]

Going to Bandon this summer, 4 days, many rounds, with caddies.

 

will they shun my current OGIO hybrid stand bag?  It’s not that heavy but last time I had a caddy he pulled all my s*** out and put it in a lighter bag.

 

I know to empty out as much as possible before round.

 

bag is similar to photo

 

thanks 

Edited May 28, 2021 by tlasher
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[Blonde Line Lizard]

Use the bag you already have, just leave out all the stuff you don't need to carry such as food and drinks.  Since you will have a caddy, leave the laser-finder behind, it is just going to be added weight.

 

Also, you don't need to carry 8 pairs of socks, 5 water-proof jackets and pants, and 3 pairs of shoes in the bag either just because you are at Bandon.

[Dancin]

Some of them will pull it out of anything that isn't one of the lightest on the market so it depends on the caddie, but that doesn't exactly look light from my point of view.

[tlasher]

3 minutes ago, Blonde Line Lizard said:

Use the bag you already have, just leave out all the stuff you don't need to carry such as food and drinks.  Since you will have a caddy, leave the laser-finder behind, it is just going to be added weight.

 

Also, you don't need to carry 8 pairs of socks, 5 water-proof jackets and pants, and 3 pairs of shoes in the bag either just because you are at Bandon.

Yes, I empty it out before a caddy round.

[Abh159]

Based on the info from OGIO's website it looks like that bag weighs over 6.5 lbs. That's quite heavy for a stand bag. Titleist, Ping, and Sun Mountain all keep their stand bags at 5 lbs or less for comparison.

 

There's a good chance the caddy is going to swap it out for something lighter.

[tlasher]

1 hour ago, Abh159 said:

Based on the info from OGIO's website it looks like that bag weighs over 6.5 lbs. That's quite heavy for a stand bag. Titleist, Ping, and Sun Mountain all keep their stand bags at 5 lbs or less for comparison.

 

There's a good chance the caddy is going to swap it out for something lighter.

The caddy who swapped it out said OGIO stands for “oh god, it’s overweight”

[jvincent]

1 hour ago, tlasher said:

The caddy who swapped it out said OGIO stands for “oh god, it’s overweight”

That's a good one.

 

OGIO do tend to be on the heavy side.

 

It's amazing how much difference a pound makes. I just got a new bag (Titleist StaDry) and it's a just over a pound lighter than the bag it replaced (3.8 lbs) and I've definitely noticed how much lighter it is over the course of a round.

[tlasher]

48 minutes ago, jvincent said:

That's a good one.

 

OGIO do tend to be on the heavy side.

 

It's amazing how much difference a pound makes. I just got a new bag (Titleist StaDry) and it's a just over a pound lighter than the bag it replaced (3.8 lbs) and I've definitely noticed how much lighter it is over the course of a round.

That’s what I’m looking at VS stitch SL2

[Wallywally]

it's likely your caddie(s) will use another lighter bag.

 

Nothing personal.    The only times caddies haven't swapped out my bag was when I used a one-strap old Ping Moonlite with 8 clubs.   Even then I expected they would use their own light two-strap stand bag.

[eagle2838]

I'd say that fits firmly in "cart bag" territory. 

[tlasher]

1 hour ago, eagle2838 said:

I'd say that fits firmly in "cart bag" territory. 

The legs won’t fool anyone?

[Lefty_89]

I'm going to say it depends on the caddie.

 

I have a Jones carry and a caddie told me told me a few weeks ago (here in TX) that he was used to stand bags, it was an adjustment for him.

 

Carry bags are definitely popular at Bandon, but stands are too. As long as you don't pack it with multiple rain suits, a dozen balls, an umbrella (which are pretty worthless at Bandon), etc. you should be OK. I would consider not taking a full set either, knowing Bandon and that there will be absolutely no reason to take more than 2 wedges with you.

 

EDIT: if you walk courses regularly, it might benefit you to invest in a carry. I love my Jones and have a Mac on the way. Been slowly moving away from my stand bag.

Edited May 28, 2021 by Lefty_89

[2bGood]

If the caddies really don't like your bag they switch your stuff over to a caddie bag, so don't go too far out of your way. 

Edited May 30, 2021 by 2bGood

[tucson5190]

That bag will 100% be switched out.

[CactusGolf]

Asa former caddie, we avoided all Ogio, Callaway (most were Ogios), and many of the Taylormade bags (straps aren't great).  Swapped them out for Hoofers, Hoofer lites, some of the lighter Titleist bags, etc.  

[b.helts]

Logistically, how does that work?
 

Does the club provide caddy bags or does each caddy have his own bags to use?

[2bGood]

13 minutes ago, b.helts said:

Logistically, how does that work?
 

Does the club provide caddy bags or does each caddy have his own bags to use?

They have caddy bags ready to go. 

[b.helts]

Just now, 2bGood said:

They have caddy bags ready to go.

 

 

yes, I know they are ready. My question is who provides the bags? Does the club just have 50 hoofer lites hanging around or does each looper have a couple in a locker or something?

[Avidswampthing66]

I played Bandon with a friend recently and his bag had all kinds of stuff in it.... The caddie refused to carry it unless he cleaned it out.  Glad to see this post, its almost rude to not make sure beforehand.

[jvincent]

This thread reminds me of the time a buddy and I went to Pinehurst.

 

The caddie picked up my buddies bag and gave a WTF is going on here comment. He emptied out what must have been 5 dozen golf balls plus assorted other junk.

[2bGood]

9 hours ago, b.helts said:

 

 

yes, I know they are ready. My question is who provides the bags? Does the club just have 50 hoofer lites hanging around or does each looper have a couple in a locker or something?

Club owns the bags. I am not sure the model now days. 

[MtlJeff]

I'm surprised they wouldn't carry that....I wouldn't have even thought of this to be honest. My every day bag is an Ogio like that and i carry it 70 rounds a year or so. I find it easier than pushing a cart.

 

I understand if you're packing it with all sorts of crap....But a 6lb~ just with clubs and balls, i'd be kinda shocked if someone refused to carry that

[2bGood]

12 minutes ago, MtlJeff said:

I'm surprised they wouldn't carry that....I wouldn't have even thought of this to be honest. My every day bag is an Ogio like that and i carry it 70 rounds a year or so. I find it easier than pushing a cart.

 

I understand if you're packing it with all sorts of crap....But a 6lb~ just with clubs and balls, i'd be kinda shocked if someone refused to carry that

I suspect it would be more about the design of the bag/straps if they did pass on that bag. But I agree not sure they would, I have seen lug around worse than that. 

[jvincent]

36 minutes ago, MtlJeff said:

I'm surprised they wouldn't carry that....I wouldn't have even thought of this to be honest. My every day bag is an Ogio like that and i carry it 70 rounds a year or so. I find it easier than pushing a cart.

 

I understand if you're packing it with all sorts of crap....But a 6lb~ just with clubs and balls, i'd be kinda shocked if someone refused to carry that

They are often double bagging, so carrying extra pounds adds up.

[MtlJeff]

9 hours ago, jvincent said:

They are often double bagging, so carrying extra pounds adds up.

 

Ahhhhh that makes sense now

[ND2005]

15 hours ago, jvincent said:

This thread reminds me of the time a buddy and I went to Pinehurst.

 

The caddie picked up my buddies bag and gave a WTF is going on here comment. He emptied out what must have been 5 dozen golf balls plus assorted other junk.

 

Same, I had a friend who never walks and isn't used to playing with a caddie, has a massive cart bag that is stuffed with everything you can imagine...he was so upset when they started pulling out his clubs and putting them in a carry bag...

[Snaphooker12]

Are caddies that coddled these days. I remember carrying a leather burton bag on one shoulder and ping nylon on the other. Yes it sucked, but I wasn’t being paid for comfort. And emptying a members bag wasn’t even a thought. 

[miamistomp]

20 minutes ago, Snaphooker12 said:

Are caddies that coddled these days. I remember carrying a leather burton bag on one shoulder and ping nylon on the other. Yes it sucked, but I wasn’t being paid for comfort. And emptying a members bag wasn’t even a thought. 

 Don't you know caddies are a " thing " now like chefs and tattoo artists

  They do their thing which is maybe not your thing

[2bGood]

3 hours ago, ND2005 said:

 

Same, I had a friend who never walks and isn't used to playing with a caddie, has a massive cart bag that is stuffed with everything you can imagine...he was so upset when they started pulling out his clubs and putting them in a carry bag...

 

You buddy needs to get life and not get upset about stuff like this. 😀

[MtlJeff]

if i caddie is carrying one bag, anything with 2 straps he better not be emptying....Like i said a 6lb Ogio carry bag that's just moderately filled --That's easy to carry

 

But 2 bags i get it, i'm not a monster. If he's double bagging it i'd have no issue