Abstract: A new and improved golf bag comprising a shallow handle retainer having a bottom and upstanding sides. The upstanding sides defining an opening through which handles of golf clubs may be positioned to rest on the bottom of the retainer. A strap extending from the periphery of the opening outwardly away from the retainer the length corresponding to the substantial length of the shorter clubs to be used with the golf bag, an adjustable collar secured to the distal end of said strap, both the collar and the strap are flexible and non-resilient and not expandable.