The Jones Rover Carry bag is a go to for "Emergency nines."
Jones Sports Co.
I’m a big fan of late afternoon “emergency nines” with nothing but a few clubs, a couple of golf balls and a lightweight golf bag. This year, I’ve had the perfect companion for it.
I picked up a Jones Rover Carry bag late last year and it’s been a mainstay in the trunk of my car, ready for action when called upon since.
And right now, you can get the Jones Rover R Carry bag for a steal, $70 off for just $145 on FairwayJockey.com. This bag normally retails for $215 and all four colors on Fairway Jockey (black, charcoal, clay green and la creme) are all part of the sale.
This carry bag has become my favorite for a number of reasons, but mainly because of the double strap system which allows me to comfortably carry it the same way I would my regular stand bag. There’s no more deciding if I want to use a carry bag and then continually reaching for the left side strap which is never there.
At just 3.8 lbs I have absolutely no strain throwing in 4, 5, 6 or 7 clubs for a late afternoon nine, but the bag is certainly big enough for your entire set if you’d just like a smaller load for a full round.
I currently keep the Rover carry bag in my trunk as a companion to my Rover Stand bag as it barely takes up any space and can be quickly utilized by throwing a few clubs into and heading to the tee. It’s also a great bag to use with players who are newer to the game as it’s super easy to carry, especially for just a few clubs.
You also have a bonus of a cooler pocket on the spine of the bag that can easily hold my 32 oz water bottle or some ice and a couple of cold beverages of choice.
And just in case you need to bring a jacket or sweatshirt, the underside pocket is plenty big enough to get a full rain suit in.
Jack Hirsh is the Associate Equipment Editor at GOLF. A Pennsylvania native, Jack is a 2020 graduate of Penn State University, earning degrees in broadcast journalism and political science. He was captain of his high school golf team and recently returned to the program to serve as head coach. Jack also still *tries* to remain competitive in local amateurs. Before joining GOLF, Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as a Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but also producing, anchoring and even presenting the weather. He can be reached at jack.hirsh@golf.com.