Best of Everything 2021/22: The best golf bags at every price point

The best golf bags for 2021-2022

Start 2022 off right with a brand new golf bag.

Welcome to GOLF’s 2021/2022 edition of the Best of Everything, where we’re providing you with the, well… best of everything! Check out our picks below or browse more items on Fairway Jockey.

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I’ve written this before but it’s worth writing again because that’s how strongly I feel about this statement: Is there anything more satisfying than the arming of a brand-new golf bag? Besides a birdie-birdie finish, no, there is not.

But here’s what we love about golf bags. There’s one for everyone. Heck, maybe there’re two for you. These days the reliable ones are becoming more reliable and the fancy ones — cooler pockets! phone chargers! — are becoming fancier. It all comes down to what you want. Some golfers will fill all 14 different pockets with gear, while others need a subtle bag with two pockets — balls, tees, pencil, thank you very much — and can’t be bothered with extras. Want to stick out? There’s a bag for you. Blend in? Easy. Lots of great options for that.

For the latest edition of GOLF’s Best of Everything, we did the work for you. Our staff of experts found the best bags for those looking for value or those ready to splurge. For those walking or riding. For those who aren’t hung up on the extras and just want something simple yet Check out our picks below or browse more items on Fairway Jockey.

The best golf bags

*Products compiled by GOLF staff.

An affordable and light carry bag

LOMA BAG | Midnight Green

$129.99
Under 2 pounds, the LOMA Bag is an ultra-lightweight golf bag that doesn’t break the bank or your back! It holds up to 6 clubs, so you’ll never have to lug that old bag around your local Par 3 course again.

A sleek and luxurious bag for walkers

Vessel Player IV Stand Bag

$395
Reengineered from the base up for an uncompromised game, the Player IV is the next generation of our best-selling Player Stand. Refined feature upgrades include: increased beverage storage, purposeful pockets, and an internal base divider to keep grips separated for effortless club retrieval.

A smart and slick show-stopping golf bag

MNML MV2 Golf Bag with Speaker and Solar Phone Charger

$299
The MNML GOLF Bag is truly innovative and unique. Whether you’re playing 9, 18, or 36 holes, stay charged, hydrated, tread lightly, and record/share your experience.

A proven stand bag with plenty of space

Sunday Golf Ryder Stand Bag | SEAFOAM

$199.99
The Ryder by Sunday Golf is the lightweight full size stand bag you’ve been needing for a good time! With a built-in frosty pocket for your coldest beverages and 6 other pockets this golf bag is not short on storage. Designed to be lightweighT enough for walkers and versatile enough to throw on a cart and enjoy the ryde!

A value bag big on storage

Premium Lite Stand Bag Blue

$465
As a member of the Fraternity of Feel, Vessel has partnered with Miura to deliver the finest stand bag in the game. Made from Tour Grade synthetic leather, this bag has minimal seams, strategically placed pockets, and the Vessel Patented Rotator Stand Base.

The lightest carry-bag on the market

LOMA BAG | Toasted Almond

$129.99
Under 2 pounds, the LOMA Bag is an ultra-lightweight golf bag that doesn’t break the bank or your back! It holds up to 6 clubs, so you’ll never have to lug that old bag around your local Par 3 course again.

A bag for those who wanna be like the pros

Callaway Epic Mini Staff Bag

$ 349.99
Want a pro bag to match your pro-style game? The Callaway Epic Staff Bag might be your best option. An OptiFit Comfort Strap helps with a heavier bag model, and it has plenty of storage, including umbrella and rangefinder sleeves.

A bag for those who are into the details

MacKenzie Original Walker Bag, Leather

$1,250
These MacKenzies are designed with an 8” opening at the top, perfect for a full set of clubs. They feature a single pocket that is thoughtfully sized to hold all of your golfing essentials, all while keeping your bag light and comfortable to carry.

Josh Berhow

Golf.com Editor

As GOLF.com’s managing editor, Berhow handles the day-to-day and long-term planning of one of the sport’s most-read news and service websites. He spends most of his days writing, editing, planning and wondering if he’ll ever break 80. Before joining GOLF.com in 2015, he worked at newspapers in Minnesota and Iowa. A graduate of Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minn., he resides in the Twin Cities with his wife and two kids. You can reach him at joshua_berhow@golf.com.