Abstract: A golf bag functioning as a golf cart and a foot stand has a pair of pivot joint elements disposed respectively at upper and lower ends of the golf bag; a pair of primary supports and a pair of secondary supports are respectively and pivotally disposed on the pivot joint elements; the distal end area of the primary support is bent to a certain angle to superpose the distal free ends of the primary and the secondary supports when the primary and the secondary supports are pulled outward; a pair of dismountable wheels are disposed on the distal ends of the primary and the secondary supports; a pull rod is disposed in a dismounted way on the upper and the lower pivot joint elements; thus, the wheels and the pull rod easily associate with the golf bag and make the golf bag move forward by means of the wheels.

Abstract: A folding collapsible wheeled luggage includes a wheeled base, and a folding collapsible cover detachably fastened to the wheeled base by a zip fastener, the folding collapsible cover having a top panel, two side panels and a back panel fixedly fastened together and a front panel detachably fastened to the top panel and the side panels by a zip fastener, the side panels having hinges for enabling the folding collapsible cover to be set between the collapsed condition and the extended condition.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a combination golf bag and golf bag cover, the combination including a golf bag having at least an inner cavity for holding golf clubs, an open upper end communicating with the cavity for receiving golf clubs, and at least one divider positioned generally within the open upper end for dividing at least the open upper end to thereby define compartments within the inner cavity for separating the golf clubs when positioned therein, and a golf bag cover which includes a cover body having an open lower end positioned to abuttingly contact upper peripheries of the open end of the golf bag, a closed upper end, and a fastener connected to a divider of the golf bag and positioned to connect to the cover body to thereby secure the cover body onto the golf bag.

Abstract: A golf bag comprising a body and a cover is disclosed. The cover protects the open end of the golf bag body during inclement weather conditions keeping the clubs contained within the golf bag body from getting wet. The cover is small in size and can be easily stowed in a pocket of the golf bag body. It can be quickly retrieved, deployed and attached to the open end of the golf bag body when weather conditions demand. When in the deployed state attached to the golf bag body, the cover provides a large, hollow space cage around the golf clubs, providing full visibility with no materials draping over or obscuring the golf clubs. The top end of the cover is designed to open and close which allows full access to the clubs enabling easy removal and replacement through an opening equal to or greater in size than the opening in the golf bag body itself.

Abstract: A protective cover for a golf bag having an opening and for holding golf clubs having different lengths is disclosed. The protective cover comprises a top adapted for enclosing the opening, a pair of support members connected to the top, each of the support members comprising a series of registration openings, a clamp associated with each of the supports for securing the support members to the opening of the golf bag, and a pair of guides positioned on each of the clamps, the guides for receiving the supports and allowing the supports to slide therein, one of the guides having an opening which is aligned with the series of registration openings and the other guide having a flange having a tab at one end with the tab being adapted to be positioned into the opening in the one guide and one of the series of registration openings in order to adjust the height of the top relative to the opening of the golf bag.

Abstract: A golf bag carrying case with club head protection and a method of protecting the club head of golf club stored in a golf bag during transport are disclosed. The method includes providing a first protective member disposed within a cavity near the top end for protecting the club heads in the golf bag, the first protective member having a first end within the cavity and the second end free and wrapping the first protective member at least partially around the club head of the golf club. The carrying case includes a protective member having a first end attached to an outer covering and a second end which is free to wrap at least partially around the club heads in the golf bag.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a golf bag comprising a hood assembly including a support frame comprising a plurality of ribs which are at least partially formed from a flexible, resilient material and structured relative to one another to normally orient or bias the hood assembly into a closed position defined by overlying, enclosing relation to an open end of the golf bag as well as golf clubs extending therethrough in the conventional manner. The hood assembly may be defined by at least two hood segments either one of which may be selectively positionable in spaced relation to the other so as to define an open position which allows access by a player to the clubs for removal thereof through the open end.

Abstract: A travel protector for golf club heads comprising a structurally sturdy assembly, including multiple leg members arced over and encasing entire top of a golf bag and connected and secured thereto. The invention is fitted with padding abutting and protecting the golf club heads within the golf bag.

Abstract: A cover for a golf bag having a strap with strap sections that attach to the golf bag at two attachment points near a top opening of the golf bag is provided. The cover includes a housing having a top opening and a bottom opening, the bottom opening being constructed and arranged for mating with a top portion of the golf bag. The cover also includes a top section covering the top opening of the housing, and an attaching mechanism, mounted on the housing, that is constructed and arranged to secure the cover around the strap sections of the golf bag.

Abstract: A golf bag umbrella adapted for use in a golf bag for providing optimal protection to items stored within the golf bag, having an extendable and retractable shaft and a collapsible and expandable canopy, underneath which is a flexible material, preferably mesh or netting, for preventing the golf clubs from becoming entangled in the support structure for the umbrella canopy. The golf bag umbrella further includes a handle, providing easy movement between an extended position and a lowered position while the canopy is expanded, such that the golf clubs within the golf bag may be easily accessible without having to remove the golf bag umbrella from the bag. The protective material beneath the canopy functions to prevent entanglement between the golf clubs and the support structure of the canopy, which prevents damage to both the support structure and the golf clubs themselves while also avoiding frustration on the part of the golfer as the golfer attempts to remove golf clubs from within the golf bag.

Abstract: A security assembly for a golf bag which is structured to restrict unauthorized access to the interior of the golf bag and the clubs therein as well as prevent or restrict unauthorized removal of the golf bag from an intended, supported position such as on a golf cart or like location. A plurality of holders, preferably having a substantially closed or ring like configuration, are fixedly or removably mounted,on the golf bag in spaced but generally adjacent relation to the open end thereof, wherein the plurality of holders pass at least partially through correspondingly disposed openings formed in a hood, which in turn is mounted in overlying, covering relation to the open end of the golf bag. An elongated retainer member passes through or is otherwise connected to the plurality of holders so as to be disposed in overlying, retaining relation to the hood thereby preventing its unauthorized removal.

Abstract: A golf bag cover for use with a golf bag for preventing theft of golf clubs retained therein, and method for preventing the theft of the clubs, comprising a covering piece having an inner layer constructed of cables welded together to form a hood-like shape and an outer layer stitched over the inner layer to keep the clubs dry. A plurality of cables from the inner layer extend downward and terminate in a plurality of loops. A belt is inserted through the loops of the covering piece and placed tightly around the upper periphery of the golf bag to prevent removal of the covering piece therefrom. The covering piece is provided with a zipper which opens and closes to allow access to the clubs. To prevent unauthorized opening of the zipper, a first padlock is inserted through the belt buckle and the eye of the zipper. A cable strap and a second padlock are used to secure the golf bag to a fixed structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a golf bag serves to secure and protect golf clubs contained in the golf bag. The apparatus includes at least one club head securing member for simultaneously securing one or more selected golf clubs contained in the golf bag. The club head securing member is provided with a middle portion for covering at least a portion of club heads of the selected golf clubs. Two extended portions are provided for allowing said middle portion to hold the selected golf clubs down onto the golf bag with a predetermined pressure, wherein one end of each extended portion integrally is extended from said middle portion. An attachment member is provided for detachably and length-adjustably attaching the other end of each extended portion to an upper portion of the golf bag to thereby maintain the predetermined pressure. The apparatus further includes a golf bag cover designed to fit over one or more club head securing member to provide additional protection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf bag cover device which is mounted over and about a rim surrounding the opening leading into a golf bag to protect the clubs from inclement weather and the like. The cover device comprises three ribs connected to a base mounted about to the rim. The ribs support a canvas or plastic cover. One of the ribs extends in a generally horizontal orientation beyond the perimeter of the rim. That way, a golfer can reach up and into the open end, causing the one rib to pivot toward a second rib which in turn pivots toward a third rib to provide access to the clubs. This construction enables a golfer to grab a club without having to touch the palm of his hand to the cover, thereby providing a dry and secure grip on the club.

Abstract: An inflatable protective cover for golf club bags includes first, second, third and fourth flexible walls. An inner side surface of a lower part of the first wall frictionally engages the golf club bag while an upper part thereof covers an opening in the golf club bag and the portion of any clubs projecting from the opening. A lower part of the second flexible wall is sealingly attached to the lower part of the first wall while an upper part thereof overlays the upper part of the first wall to form a first, normally inflated, air bladder therebetween. Similarly, a lower part of the third flexible wall is sealingly attached to the lower part of the second wall while an upper part thereof to form a second, normally deflated, air bladder therebetween. An air supply system comprised of a pump bulb and a flexible air conduit in communication with the first air bladder provides a quantity of air to the protective cover to inflate the first air bladder.

Abstract: A golf bag carrying case with club head protection and method for using same, for use in transporting a golf bag having golf clubs with clubheads. The carrying case includes an outer covering having a first end and second end and a cavity formed therein for storing the golf bag and a protective member disposed within the cavity near the top end for protecting the clubheads in the golf bag. In its preferred form, the protective member has a first end attached to the outer covering and the second end which is free and capable of being wrapped around the clubheads and shafts in the golf bag, thereby reducing or eliminating damage to the clubheads and shafts from impact during transport. The invention also includes a new zipper opening design which allows easy access to a golf bag stored within the carrying case.

Abstract: A Multi-Purpose Golf Bag includes a rigid storage tube for protecting golf clubs, and includes a number of smaller tubes sized to receive the golf club shafts. Each individual tube holds one golf club and keeps that club from banging and rattling against the other clubs. The Multi-Purpose Golf Bag also includes a rigid lid which may be securely fastened to the rigid storage body. The Multi-Purpose Golf Bag may also be equipped with a carrying strap and handles for carrying the Multi-Purpose Golf Bag. The Multi-Purpose Golf Bag may also include a removable wheel assembly and a removable storage bag which may be strapped to the Multi-Purpose Golf Bag during use, yet removed when traveling on an airplane.

Abstract: A protective hood for a golf bag wherein the hood comprises inner and outer members defining a compartment therebetween which is divided into an upper compartment and a lower compartment. The upper compartment in the hood is filled with a thick padding material while the lower compartment is filled with a layer of foam material. The hood is designed so that it may be used with golf bags having various diameters and carrying strap configurations.

Abstract: The present invention is a cover device for use in storing and transporting a golf bag and its contents, and a method of installing said cover device. The top, front, and sides of the cover device are flexible. The lower back section and base are rigid. The cover device has a continuous u-shaped slit along its front and sides near the bottom of the cover device. Under the base, there is at least one wheel and stop. To install the cover device, a user slides the opened cover device over the golf bag, and then pushes the rigid lower back section with his foot under the base of the golf bag.

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: A golf club travel bag comprising a generally parallelpiped shaped bag body having top, bottom, side, front and back panels preferably formed from foam padding interposing a knit backing and a ballistic nylon shell. An inset shoe case recesses into the travel bag from the front panel to maintain a substantially streamline outer surface. A generally rectangular flap cut into of the front panel operably covers the shoe case and provides access to the inset shoe case. The inset shoe case preferably includes a spike guard.

Abstract: A removable protective cover is used in combination with a golf bag which includes a bladder for protecting the heads of golf clubs and other equipment carried in a golf bag. The cover is removably affixable to the golf bag and when disposed thusly, the bladder may be inflated to securingly envelop the golf club heads and provide a protective barrier against the club heads contacting each other and against club heads contacting some other hard surface, e.g. the ground, conveyor belt, etc. The golf bag includes a tray having a plurality of substantially downwardly extending tubes suitable for holding golf clubs. A recess is also provided in the tray for holding miscellaneous golf equipment such as, for example, balls, tees, etc. The tray also includes a cigar or cigarette holder and a utility outlet for connection to a computer or cellular phone. The cover includes an inclined top surface, while the bottom surface of the golf bag is substantially horizontal.

Abstract: A hook for securing clubs within a golf bag and for securing the golf bag to another object is disclosed. The hood comprises a pair of zippered hood members connected at their bottom edges by a circular collar. The collar encircles the bag and when folded upwardly upon the bottom of the hood members, forms a pocket for storage of the hood members. A cable having loops at each end extends around the collar passing under a strap or ring on the bag. The hood members are movable from a first position stored within the pocket, to a second, deployed, position in which they cover the open end of the bag when zipped together. The hood is secured over the bag by locking a ring connected to the zipper to the cable.

Abstract: A flexible golf bag cover for protecting the interior and contents of a golf bag of the type having an open top surrounded by a peripheral rim and having a carrying strap extending laterally from the rim. The golf bag cover comprises a generally cylindrical base having an open bottom, rear and front base walls for overlapping and holding the cover on the golf bag rim, the rear base wall having an openable slit with overlapping slit side edges, each with continuous closures, for closing the slit about the carrying strap. A back wall extends upwardly from the rear wall of the base to an apex and has back lateral side edges.

Abstract: A golf club head protector assembly includes 1) a golf bag assembly; 2) a club protector shield member of a flexible sheet material operable to be inserted within an open bag entrance opening into the golf bag assembly and extend upwardly therefrom; 3) a bag cover enclosure assembly operable to be releasably connected to a top support section of the golf bag assembly; 4) an exterior protector cover assembly operable to be mounted about and enclose the golf bag assembly, the club protector shield member, and the bag cover enclosure assembly. The golf bag assembly is provided within the top support section with a club divider plate operable to receive and separate club shafts having the club heads extended upwardly therefrom and outwardly of a top surface of the golf bag assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is a hood or cover for golf bags, which features pneumatic, air-filled tubes and/or stiffeners, used as a frame or skeleton, to produce a finite, yet compliant physical shape. The inventive rain hood utilizes a hinged top to accommodate the full range of club sizes and yet make removal and replacement quick, easy and positive. The hood or cover also shields the remaining clubs while removing or replacing any one club. A universal attachment system accommodates almost all golf bags commonly used today. The attachment mechanism is a one-step cinch system which is infinitely adjustable from the smallest to the largest of currently-used golf bags. Once attached, the rain hood inflates quickly to its rigid state with either a built-in hand pump or an auxiliary pressurized hand-held inflator.

Abstract: A golf club travel bag comprises a generally parallelpiped shaped bag body having top, bottom, side, front and back panels preferably formed from foam padding interposing a knit backing and a ballistic nylon shell. An inset shoe case recesses into the travel bag from the front panel to maintain a substantially streamline outer surface. A generally rectangular flap cut into of the front panel operably covers the shoe case and provides access to the inset shoe case. The inset shoe case preferably includes a spike guard.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article for covering a golf bag. The article includes a rectangular main portion that is integral with a flap portion. The main portion is adapted for covering the body of the golf bag and the flap portion is adapted for covering the top of the golf bag.

Abstract: A golf bag having a flap for protecting the golf clubs therein from rain. The flap is designed such that it will not be an obstacle when clubs are inserted into or taken out of the bag when it is not raining. The golf bag has a cylindrical body having a top opening covered by a flap. The flap is inclined relative to the axis of the cylindrical body. The interior of the body is partitioned into three spaces by two sheets. Each of putters and irons are placed in one of the spaces of the smallest and medium depths whose depth is nearer to the length of each of the putters and irons so that the putters and irons will not bounce in the bag. The flap is formed with holes right over the third space. A resin pipe is fitted in each hole through which the shaft of a wood can pass. A wood head cover is secured to the protruding end of each resin pipe.

Abstract: A golf bag comprises a bottomed cylindrical bag body, and a cylindrical unit provided on an upper end portion of the bag body, this cylindrical unit having as main constituent parts a plurality of skeletal members arranged circularly. The cylindrical unit is formed so that it is expanded and contracted radially at its upper portion with the lower end portions of the skeletal members used as fulcrums. Owing to this construction, damage to the club heads and the breakage of a hood by the head edges of iron type golf clubs due to the vibration occurring during the transportation of the bag can be prevented. Moreover, the withdrawing and inserting of golf clubs from and into the bag can be done more smoothly.

Abstract: An accessory device protects golf clubs from damage during transit or storage. The device includes a head member having a solid plate configuration and having a semi-rigid construction and an extensible rod assembly adapted to be positioned in the golf bag with the lower end of the rod assembly positioned on the base of the golf bag. The head member may be releasably attached to the upper end of the rod assembly or may be stored in a side pocket of the golf bag.

Abstract: A golf bag includes a generally tubular bag portion having an elongate body, a bottom and an open top. The bag portion also has a pocket with an access opening. A hood member secured to the bag portion covers the exposed portion of one or more golf clubs disposed in the tubular body. The hood member is extendable to an operable position for covering the top of the bag portion and the club or clubs while being secured to the bag portion and foldable into the pocket for storage while remaining secured to the bag portion.

Abstract: A protective device for covering and protecting golf clubs in a golf bag comprises an inflatable body portion, the body portion comprising a tubular sleeve having a closed end and an open end for slipping over the golf clubs, and a valve for inflating the body portion wherein the inner body portion is shaped to the contour of the clubs for enveloping and resiliently securing the head and upper shaft portions of the golf clubs against movement. The inner and outer walls of the body portion are sealed together at their peripheral edges, and at a plurality of points over their respective areas forming a plurality of fluid chambers, preferably in fluid communication with each other, for conforming to the clubs. The golf club protective device may also be secured to the inside of a conventional golf bag cover, whether the cover is of the travel bag type fully enclosing the golf bag, or a hood enclosing only the club heads and the upper end of the golf bag.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful golf bag cover for the improved protection of a golf bag and its contents from rain and like precipitation. The cover is made up of first and second flexible planar sheets, each of elongated and preferably generally rectangular configuration. The first sheet has a top and a bottom portion while the second sheet also has a top and a bottom portion but the top portion extends beyond the top portion of the first sheet. The second sheet is further provided with an overlapping pair of flaps at an upper area of the second sheet extending downwards over the top portion of the first sheet. The first and second sheets are fastened substantially continuously along a side edge of each of said sheets.

Abstract: A protective cover for golf bags on a golf car is easily installed and removed, consisting of a clear vinyl sheet having a taper toward the top edge and metal snaps or corner straps disposed thereon for attaching the cover to a golf car roof or a horizontal support bar, and an elastic cord having a hook at each end for securing the bottom portion of the cover to the golf car.

Abstract: A golf club cover is disposable about the neck of a golf bag and extendable above the neck of the golf bag to define a sufficient space thereabove to enclose completely and protect any golf clubs contained in the golf bag. A zipper is provided in the cover for opening of the cover when in the extended position. When unzipped, the cover is collapsible from its extended position to wrap around the neck of the golf bag without impeding access to golf clubs in or pockets on the golf bag. Straps with fasteners are attached to the cover for tightly securing the cover when disposed in its collapsed condition around the neck of the golf bag. The cover is provided with fold-lines for controllably and predeterminedly collapsing the cover into an out-of-the-way position.

Abstract: A foldable covering device for a golf bag includes an elongated housing member or tube adapted to fit within the parameters of a golf bag along with several golf clubs. The housing tube has a smooth inner surface adapted to slidably receive an elongated rigid support member or rod. The rigid support rod has an upper end to which is attached a flexible water impervious cover material or sheath having an opened end and loose side walls. The flexible cover is adapted to fit over the open end of a golf bag to prevent water in the form of rain, sleet, etc. from entering therein.

Abstract: A cylindrical hood made of water resistant, durable heavy duty material and designed to fit over a golf bag container, the hood containing a security device that includes a steel ribbon connected to a band at each end and sewn into the hood near its base with an adjustable clip fastened to one end of the band and a hasp fastened to the other end of the band, the clip under tension latching onto a tongue on the hasp and the hasp fitting over a staple through which a cable is inserted, passed around a static fixture and secured with a padlock.

Abstract: A golf bag travel cover for use in transporting a golf bag. The golf bag travel cover includes a base member which is connected to a flexible cover and an interior ring. The golf bag travel cover also includes a strap which connects directly to the golf bag instead of the golf bag travel cover. The golf bag travel cover also has a pair of wheels which are located on the outer portion of the base member for use in pulling the golf bag travel cover hands-free with just a shoulder strap. The golf bag travel cover combines the durability and protection of a high density plastic golf bag cover with the lightweight and convenience of a nylon type cover to create the ultimate in a travel golf bag design.

Abstract: A rain cover (10) for a golf bag (80) comprises a belt (20) adapted for attachment around the club-receiving opening (85) of a golf bag (80), a pocket (40) attached to the belt (20), a hood (60) and a skirt (70). The hood (60) is made of collapsible waterproof material and is manipulable from a stored position within the pocket (40) to a deployed position substantially completely enveloping the club receiving opening (85) and any clubs (99) contained therein. The skirt (70) is made of collapsible waterproof material and is manipulable from a stored position within the pocket (70) to a deployed position substantially completely enveloping the golf bag body (82). The belt (20) includes snap fasteners (36) slidingly attached to the belt (20) for mating attachment with snap fasteners (86) of the bag (80).

Abstract: A golf bag cover is for use with a golf bag. The cover has a centrally located flap to provide access to an opening in the cover which allows clubs to be removed from the golf bag without removing the cover. The flap and cover have cooperating patches of hook and loop fasteners to seal the flap when the central cavity of the cover is not being accessed. Separate patches of cooperating hook and loop fasteners are provided to secure the cover in a stored condition when not in use. Two sets of patches are located along the outer walls of the cover for use when the cover is folded into a flattened state, and for use when the cover is rolled up for storage. A drawstring at the bottom of the cover secures the cover to bag. A loop which is also provided at the bottom of the cover mates with the bag to prevent accidental removal of the cover.

Abstract: A protective cover, made of flexible and foldable material, for a golf bag and golf clubs contained in the bag. The golf bag cover may be expanded from a collapsed stowed disposition to an expanded cover disposition enclosing the golf bag and the clubs in the golf bag. The golf bag cover includes a cylindrical portion for containing substantially the lengthwise extent of the golf bag, and an end portion integral with the cylindrical portion, to cover the heads of the golf clubs contained in the golf bag. The golf bag cover has opposed edges which extend substantially the full length of the cover when in its covering disposition. The opposed edges may be releasably secured to each other so the edges may be joined in the covering disposition and released for collapsing into the stowed disposition. The cylindrical portion of the golf bag cover is secured to the golf bag along a lengthwise extent of the golf bag.

Abstract: A protective cover for bags which may be carried by means of a harness or waist belt such as shoulder bags, fanny packs and the like is described. In order to provide additional protection against inclement weather, the bag comprises a pocket having a fastener and into which a cover of flexible water resistant material may be folded when the cover is stored. When additional protection for the bag is desired the pocket is opened and the cover unfolded from the pocket. The pocket contains the hinge joining the cover to the bag. The cover then extends around the bag to provide a water resistant covering extending over at least those sides of the bag which have openable flaps through which leakage may occur. The cover extends around but does not cover the harness so that the harness is still available for its intended use.

Abstract: A combination towel and cover for a golf club bag. The device is a flat, foldable material having a water repellant side and a water absorbing towel side. Fastening members are positioned along selected peripheral edges of the device to hold it in a folded configuration. When fully folded, it is attachable by a clamp to a golf club bag. When unfolded, it is attachable by snapping the fastening members onto the snaps built into golf club bags such that its towel side is exposed for use. When so disposed, it may be flipped over the clubs to protect them during inclement weather, but the golfer may still reach under the device to use its towel side even when it has been flipped over. Preselected edges of the towel part of the device are unattached to the water repellant side to facilitate placing hands to be dried on opposite sides of the towel.

Abstract: A flexible cover has a hood with a first opening for receiving an open end of a golf bag to protect the golf clubs retained in the golf bag. The hood has a closeable second opening through which the golf clubs can be removed from the bag and a flap on the hood can cover the second opening. An apron is attached to the hood extending downward over a lower portion of the golf bag. A separate wing flap is attached to opposite sides of the apron and to the hood. The wing flaps extend around the bag to hold the apron against the lower portion of the bag.

Abstract: A protective cover with a removable top portion protects and covers a golf bag. The protective cover includes a base portion and a middle portion which is connected to the base portion, and has an opening for allowing the golf bag to be inserted into the cover with the base of the golf bag fitting into the base portion of the cover. Further, the cover includes a top portion removably attached to the middle portion which can be used as an accessory bag when not in use to cover the golf clubs. The top portion has a height sufficient for covering a plurality of golf clubs stored in the golf bag, and an opening is also provided in the top portion for allowing access to the golf clubs.

Abstract: A system for protecting golf clubs and a golf bag from exposure to natural elements such as rain. The system includes a protective cover comprising a club head protector for covering the head of a respective golf club, a compartment, such as a hidden pocket, located on the club head protector, and a sack-like waterproof hood attached, by its closed end, to the inside of the hidden pocket. The system further includes a method of use of the protective cover which includes storing the hood out of view when the hood is not being used. If rainfall or other hazardous condition appears imminent, the method includes drawing the hood outwardly from the pocket and reversing the hood so that the club head protector is moved from a first position outside the hood to a second position inside the hood.

Abstract: A rain cape for a golf bag comprising means removably tying the cape approximately midway between the top and bottom portions thereof, the top portion being folded over to define a cover for the cape and having a hook engagable with the means or with a handle on a cart carrying the bag.

Abstract: A cover for enclosing and supporting a bag such as a golf bag and including a pouch for containing golf equipment. This cover is of a collapsible nature for easy and convenient storage and handling as compared with rigid covers, having pliant front rear, side, and top portions. The bottom of the cover has a rigid base with wheels mounted therein. An opening is provided in the cover to permit the insertion of a bag therein, this opening being closable by a suitable device such as a zipper. A handle is mounted on the bag to permit the user to roll the bag along on the wheels. When the bag is not in use, the side, front, rear and top portions can be folded down onto the base to make the cover compact for stowage.

Abstract: A new golf cart enclosure has a top panel (14) with roll cover (5) attachable to a top (13) of a golf cart (4) or other vehicle or structure (32) above an area to be enclosed. Roll-up side panels (1-3 and 37) made of flexible and selectively transparent materials are attachable to the top of the golf cart (4) or structure at a position under the roll cover (5). This allows the roll-up side panels (18) to be rolled up under the roll cover (5) at select sides of the golf cart or structure to protect the transparent panels (1-3 and 37) from sun and other elements. The roll-up side panels in rolled-up condition are then held in a position under the roll cover with straps (20). The roll cover (5) can be positioned on top of the golf cart (4) or structure (32) such that the roll cover (5) has a plurality of edges at a plurality of sides of the golf cart or structure. The roll cover overhangs edges of the golf cart or structure and overlies rolled-up side panels (18) like flexible eaves.