Abstract: A dual strap apparatus is disclosed for use with a golf bag of the type having a generally tubular body with an open top end and a closed bottom end. The dual strap apparatus includes a V-shaped shoulder strap having first and second portions that extend in opposed directions from a vertex. A first coupling strap is connected between the strap first portion and the body top end, and a second coupling strap is connected between the strap second portion and a location on the body intermediate the top and bottom ends of the body. In one embodiment of the dual strap apparatus, first and second hold-down straps are coupled to a common point on the vertex of the shoulder strap. The first hold-down strap is connected to the body top end, and the second hold-down strap is connected to the body at another location intermediate the body top and bottom ends. In another embodiment of the dual strap apparatus, a single hold-down strap is coupled to a point on the vertex of the shoulder strap.

Abstract: A golf bag includes a putter storage compartment which is separate from a main golf club storage compartment and is disposed in an elongated pocket which is normally provided on golf bags and is commonly referred to as a clothing pocket. A partition within the clothing pocket separates the putter storage compartment from the remaining storage area of the clothing pocket. A top fitting having an axial bore is provided in the top panel of the clothing pocket above the putter storage compartment to allow the putter shaft to be inserted and removed from the putter storage compartment. The lower end of the putter storage compartment has an opening formed therein and a baffle is provided which partially restricts that opening to keep the grip end of the putter shaft from falling through the opening. The baffle also serves as a drain for water which may enter the putter storage compartment through the open top thereof.

Abstract: A cover for a golf bag throat structure is constructed to be easily removable from and reattachable to the throat structure. The cover includes an outer portion for covering a peripheral ring on the throat structure, and an inner portion for covering cross bars on the throat structure. The cover outer portion includes a first side wall disposed inside the peripheral ring, a second side wall disposed outside the peripheral ring, and a top wall connecting the side walls. A strip of material mounted on the first side wall is arranged for interlocking engagement with an internal lip extending circumferentially of the throat structure on the peripheral ring. The cover inner portion is substantially U-shaped in cross section including a pair of flanges that are detachably fastened together in order to attach the cover inner portion to the cross bars on the throat structure.

Abstract: A protective mitten for golfers has a finger receiving portion, a thumb receiving portion and a wrist receiving portion. The mitten includes an outer shell made of water resistant material such as nylon, a lining made of insulating material such as synthetic shearling disposed inside the outer shell, and a strip of resilient material such as foam rubber attached to the outer shell extending circumferentially of the wrist receiving portion of the mitten. The strip of resilient material is disposed between the outer shell and the lining.