Abstract: The invention provides exemplary devices and methods for protecting golf clubs when stored within a golf bag. The golf bags used in connection with the invention comprise a bag body having a bottom end and an open top end for receiving a plurality of golf clubs. The protection device comprises a collar which is attachable about the golf club heads which are held in the golf bag. Further, the collar comprises a bladder which is inflatable to compress and secure the golf clubs together.

Abstract: In a shoulder strap assembly for a golf bag, a first shoulder strap extends longitudinally between spaced locations on the outer surface of the bag and a second shoulder strap has opposite connecting ends which are connected in close proximity to one another to the bag adjacent to one of the spaced locations to which the first shoulder strap member is connected and in such a way that the second shoulder strap will extend away from the bag in a generally loop-shaped configuration whereby the bag may be suspended by one or both shoulder straps from one or both shoulders of the golfer or caddy.

Abstract: A golf bag with a dual carrying strap assembly. In one embodiment, the strap assembly includes a first strap which is attached to the golf bag and interfaces with the golf bag at first and second longitudinally displaced locations. The strap assembly also includes a separate second strap which is also attached to the golf bag and which one end thereof interfaces with the golf bag at the second location and which its other end either interfaces with the golf bag at this same second location or at an intermediate location, such as at the carrying handle of the golf bag. Nonetheless, the two separate straps form two loops such that the golf bag may be supported on both of the golfer's shoulders.