A golf bag is definitely one of the most important pieces of golf equipment that you will own other than your golf clubs. No matter what type of bag you are buying, you need to make sure that it is comfortable. There are two main types of golf bags -a Carry Golf Bag and a Golf Cart Bag.
Carry golf bag are used when you do a lot of walking on the golf course and Cart bags are used when walking is not allowed or possible on the course and your only option is to use a golf cart. More than likely you will end up with both types of bags, as golf courses will have different rules.
An important factor in choosing a bag is the number of pockets it has. The more the better, there is no such thing as too many pockets in a golf bag. You also need to consider the weight of the golf bag before purchasing. Golf bags should be sturdy enough to hold all your clubs, yet be light enough for carrying .
You will even find some golf bags that are resistant to water. This is useful if you happened to be playing golf in the rain.