Abstract: Disclosed is a golf bag putter holder utilizing a bean bag, plush or stuffed toy doll as the principal means of protecting the putter head from damage. A putter holder that under normal transportation and golf play, when attached to a conventional golf bag by a clip, will suspend a putter above the bag floor and secure a putter head firmly in place. The holder is comprised of a tube for mounting a doll and storing the putter. The tubes top aperture contains notches to seat a club head in place, thus eliminating the need to remove and replace a head cover. A plain version of the holder is disclosed as well.

Abstract: The invention is a golf bag for receiving and transporting golf clubs and other golf-related equipment, wherein a top section of the golf bag is configured to organize frequently-used golf clubs and protect golf club heads and shafts that are prone to damage. Organization and protection are achieved through centrally-located areas that permit clubs to be retrieved and replaced without interference by other clubs and structures that prevent the head or shaft of a golf club from making contact with other golf clubs.

Abstract: A golf club supporting device (10), where each club (18) comprises a shaft (21) and a head (19). The support (10) includes a base member (13) and a plurality of dividers (16) that extend outwardly from the base member (13). At least one divider (16) has a concave face (22) and an adjacent divider (16) has a generally oppositely facing convex face (23). The dividers (16) are positioned so as to define therebetween a space (17) for receiving a club head (19).

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf club carrier with a vertically extending golf club compartment for transporting golf clubs. The club carrier is integrally connected at its base to a wheel assembly. In addition, a retractable handle is connected to one side of the golf compartment which slides vertically relative to the golf club compartment. One or more collapsible compartments are provided on the side of the carrier. Also, a cover is provided which can be placed on the top of the carrier in order to cover the club heads.

Abstract: A golf bag having a substantially rigid top member, a substantially rigid bottom member, a plurality of rigid stays separating said top and bottom members, an outer cover and at least one internal partitioning member including: at least one intermediate member attached to one end of said plurality of stays and at least one internal partitioning member, said at least one intermediate member attached to either and top or bottom member, a distal end of said plurality of stays and said at least one internal partitioning member from said at least one intermediated member attached directly, or indirectly, the bottom or top member respectively.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf bag, comprising a housing (1), the bottom of the housing having several stationary feet (7) and wheels (8), the top of the housing having a cap (12), and at least a first hand-carrying strap (3A) for pulling the bag, wherein the housing (1) is generally rectangular in shape and encloses a storage rack (2), which includes a plurality of storage compartments (21) close to the front portion of the housing and opened to the front and a plurality of compartments (28) close to the rear portion and opened upward; and an openable access portion (11) is arranged in the front side of the housing (1) in the position corresponding to the compartments (21) of the storage rack (2).

Abstract: An improved golf bag device for fixing golf sticks includes a plurality of soft cushions, which are formed toward the handle corresponding to the bag opening, obliquity partition, and horizontal partition. The appearance edge of each soft cushion is provided with a plurality of vertical fixed troughs, which are arranged in order at a proper distance. Furthermore, the back edge of each soft cushion takes the advantage of a plurality of adhesive tapes which are divided into a male tape and a female tape corresponding to the edge thereon of the bag opening, obliquity partition, and horizontal partition.

Abstract: A full-sized golf bag of variable configuration having a detachable smaller golf bag that may be used to carry a small number of clubs to a remote chosen location.

Abstract: A golf bag having a club-separating staggered honeycomb-like cell structure and a method for manufacturing is disclosed. The golf bag includes a plurality of individual hollow fabric-lined plastic or soft fabric tubes coupled to a top opening or collar, and confined or anchored by a bottom or base. The full-length tubing separates and protects the shafts of the golf clubs and prevent them from becoming entangled. The collar comprises a plurality of openings arranged in a honeycomb cell configuration. The cell openings are elongated to maximize the separation between club heads and also allow easy access for club retrieval and replacement. The base as configured keeps the lower end of the tubes in line with cell openings at the other end of the golf bag. The method of manufacturing consists of shaping, positioning and attaching a plurality of tubing to the collar and the base to form the honeycomb cell structure.

Abstract: A golf bag for receiving a plurality of golf clubs. The bag comprises a bag body (1) with a longitudinal axis (13), an inner chamber (11) and a lateral area (12) which essentially extends in the direction of the longitudinal axis (13). Holding devices (2) are arranged on or within the lateral area (12). The holding devices are used for receiving golf clubs (3) having club shafts (32) that essentially extend in the direction of the longitudinal axis (13). Golf clubs held in holding devices (2) are situated outside the inner chamber (11). A golf club (3) that is held in a holding device (2) is essentially covered on the side facing away from the inner chamber (11) by a self-closing cover (4). The bag body (1) is composed of two shells (16) and can be unfolded along a hinge axis (7) which extends essentially in parallel in relation to the longitudinal axis (13) thereof, whereby the inner chamber (11) thereof becomes accessible.

Abstract: A golf club bottom positioning rack made of foam material and fastened to the inside of the bottom cuff of a golf bag and adapted to hold golf clubs in the golf bag. The golf club bottom positioning rack having at least two vertically spaced decks, each deck having rows of insertion holes and engagement fins at two sides of each insertion hole. The insertion holes of the decks are respectively vertically aligned for receiving the grips of golf clubs being inserted into the golf bag. The diameter of the insertion holes of a lower deck is greater than the diameter of the insertion holes of an upper deck.

Abstract: A golf bag includes an elongate substantially cylindrical bag and a head portion, the head portion having a web at the opening of the golf bag. The web comprises a divider for clubs having four radial separator ribs that establish four quadrants within which to insert golf clubs. In addition, the web includes a central circular rib joined at the intersection where the four radial separator ribs meet to provide a central aperture for the storage of a putter.

Abstract: A golf bag with a built-in assembly included a top moulded member wherein the moulded top member includes a neck portion, a collar portion and a shoulder portion connecting the neck and collar portions, the neck portion includes a longitudinally extending circumferential wall which defines the inner aperture of the top member and a longitudinal part which is surrounded by the enclosure, the collar portion includes a circumferential wall surrounding the neck portion and appendages which are laterally spaced apart for receiving a part of the stand assembly for connection to the top moulded member.

Abstract: A top cuff for golf bag having a plurality of golf club insertion compartments and a club shaft positioning device in each golf club insertion compartment, the club shaft positioning device each having at least one hard locating plate and at least one flexible engagement plate alternatively disposed at two sides at different elevations, each hard locating plate having peripheral notches for the positioning of the shaft of each inserted golf club, each flexible engagement plate having a plurality of retaining portions corresponding to the peripheral notches of each hard locating plate for pressing on the shaft of each inserted golf club.

Abstract: A golf club bottom positioning rack made of foam material and fastened to the inside of the bottom cuff of a golf bag and adapted to hold golf clubs in the golf bag. The golf club bottom positioning rack having at least two vertically spaced decks, each deck having rows of insertion holes and engagement fins at two sides of each insertion hole. The insertion holes of the decks are respectively vertically aligned for receiving the grips of golf clubs being inserted into the golf bag. The diameter of the insertion holes of a lower deck is greater than the diameter of the insertion holes of an upper deck.

Abstract: A device for indicating absence of a golf club from a golf club housing includes an elongate rod having a top end, a base end, and an intermediate length less than a length of the golf club housing, the elongate rod being configured to be completely contained within the golf club housing upon insertion of the golf club into the housing. A compliant biasing element is configured for positioning at a bottom portion the golf club housing and is coupled to the base end of the elongate rod and configured to extend and retract with the elongate rod independently of the golf club housing.

Abstract: A club divider of golf bag is provided. An annular frame is provided on either top or bottom opening of the bag. Each frame has a plurality of corrugated longitudinal members formed therein. The same number of club dividers formed of fabric or flexible plate are connected between the corresponding corrugated longitudinal members of frames. This can orderly keep golf clubs in the golf bag.

Abstract: A golf bag having a substantially rigid top member, a substantially rigid bottom member, a plurality of rigid stays separating said top and bottom members, an outer cover and at least one internal partitioning member including:

Abstract: A club divider of golf bag is provided. An annular frame is provided on either top or bottom opening of the bag. Each frame has a plurality of corrugated longitudinal members formed therein. The same number of club dividers formed of fabric or flexible plate are connected between the corresponding corrugated longitudinal members of frames. This can orderly keep golf clubs in the golf bag.

Abstract: An automatic golf club selecting device for selecting a certain golf club by verbally indicating which club is desired. The automatic golf club selecting device includes a plurality of lifting units for lifting a club. Each of the lifting unit comprises a selectively extendable cylindrical member. Each of the cylindrical members being mountable in a golf club bag. A motor designed for extending and retracting the cylindrical member is operationally coupled to one of the cylindrical members. A control circuitry designed for recognizing spoken golf club indicators is mountable to the golf club bag. The control circuitry is electrically coupled to each of the motors. A power supply is removably mountable in the golf club bag and is electrically coupled to the control circuitry. A microphone for receiving golf club indicators is mountable to the golf bag and is electrically coupled to the control circuitry. An actuator for turning the control circuitry on and off is mountable to the golf club bag.

Abstract: A golf bag structure having two semi-cylindrical bag bodies having a flat back portion and with a sealed bottom and an opened top, characterized in that the bag body is provided with a lifting strap and one or two pockets, the flat surface of each semi-cylindrical bag bodies are mounted to each other by means of a plurality of connecting members to form as a mother bag to accommodate a whole set of golf clubs, or the two semi-cylindrical bag bodies are detached from each other and any one of the bag bodies is selected as a secondary bag to carry half-set of the golf clubs.

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: The present invention relates to a golf bag security device. One aspect of the present invention relates to a golf bag security device that has both a club retaining assembly and a bag securing assembly that are both locked by a single releasable lock. Another aspect of the invention relates to a golf bag security device that uses a plurality of fingers to retain the clubs therein.

Abstract: A system for detecting the presence of individual golf clubs in a golf bag. The system includes a club monitoring device which is mountable in the interior of the golf bag for detecting the presence of at least one golf club in the interior of the golf bag, the club monitoring device comprising: a plurality of sensor units, each of the sensor units defining a gap for removably receiving one of the plurality of the golf clubs; and a control unit connected to each of the sensor units, the control unit indicating when one of the sensor units does not detect the presence of a golf club in the gap defined by the sensor unit, wherein the control unit has an indicator for indicating that at least one of the sensor units does not detect the presence of a golf club in the associated club receiving member.

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: An insert for a golf bag is adapted to be removably inserted into an open end of a golf bag. The insert includes a wall structure adapted to fit snugly within the open end upon insertion. The wall structure comprises a plurality of walls forming a plurality of substantially rectangular golf club receptacles arranged in at least four separate rows. The wall structure has a first element of a two-element locking mechanism which interlocks upon insertion of the insert into the open end of the golf bag. The second element of the two-element locking mechanism is located at the open end of the golf bag. The insert is formed from a polymeric material which is a soft, pliable, deformable and resilient, enabling a user to grip the unitary wall structure and deform it to disengage the elements of the locking mechanism and remove the insert from the open end of the golf bag.

Abstract: A light weight golf bag with waist straps and an angle adjustment cord which is carried on the waist at an angle behind the players' back, so as not to impede the players' stroke. The bag is not intended to be removed between shots.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf club carrying rack unit to protect golf clubs from damage due to the collision of the golf club heads when transporting them or when withdrawing and returning them to the carrying rack, by the use of a golf club head retaining means and a golf club shaft retaining means. This organizing feature facilitates the easy selection of any club.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for protecting golf clubs 14 from being scratched due to the golf clubs 14 being inserted into a golf club protection tube 18 which are commercially available. The present invention 10 discloses a flanged 42 tubular insert for placement into the top neck of the golf club protection tube 18. The present invention 10 is padded with soft pile material 34 having a hole 38 therein for inserting the golf club shaft 20. Another embodiment is provided which has a Y-shaped upstanding member 44 mounted on the top edge of the present invention 10 within which is placed the golf club head 26.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf club bag having a club separating collar having a plurality of openings therein for receiving individual golf clubs therein. The collar has a plurality of color coded areas or zones, each area surrounding a plurality of openings in the collar to identify golf club types to allow the rapid removal and placement of a golf club to and from a predetermined area. Each golf club has color coding thereon, such as on the shaft adjacent the golf club head, to match one of the area colors on the golf bag collar for rapid identification of the golf clubs. The golf club collar can include a self-lubricating polymer TEFLON insert placed in each opening within the collar to prevent damage to the golf club shaft on inserting and removing a golf club from the golf club bag.

Abstract: A multi-function golf bag includes an outer bag of a rigid material functioning as a protective and decorative enclosure and being useable as a functional golf bag, a middle bag of a soft material functioning as a containment system for golf clubs and accessories, and an inner bag of a soft material for containing a plurality of golf clubs. The middle bag is adapted to nest within the outer bag and the inner bag is adapted to nest within said middle bag. The middle bag and the inner bag are removable as a unit from the outer bag and the inner bag is removable from the middle bag. The outer bag, the middle bag and the inner bag can be used separately and individually of one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf bag, more particularly to the golf bag equipped with a frame, the frame whereto a tube set, whereby a plurality of golf clubs are separately divided, is easily assembled so that the golf clubs are not entangled one another. The present invention comprises an upper body formed in a cylindrical structure, a frame disposed in the top portion of the upper body for maintaining the configuration of the golf bag, a lower body installed in the bottom portion of the upper body used as a bottom part enclosing the bottom portion of the upper body for supporting a grip portion of the golf club, and a separation means coupled with the frame and supporting the side face of the head of the golf club wherein the grip portion is supported at a lower body for separating the golf clubs in order to prevent clashes between the head of the golf club and frame and the easy discernment of the head of each golf club that is inserted inside the upper body.

Abstract: A light weight golf bag with waist straps and an angle adjustment cord which is carried on the waist at an angle behind the players' back, so as not to impede the players' stroke. The bag is not intended to be removed between shots.

Abstract: A golf club protection system for protecting golf clubs from the elements. The golf club protection system includes a plurality of tubes for insertion into a golf bag. Each of the tubes has a first end and a second end. Each of the tubes is generally hollow. A plurality of head covers the heads of golf clubs. Each of the head covers comprising a housing. The housing has a leg portion and a foot portion. The housing is generally hollow. The leg portion has a free end having an opening therein adapted for removably coupling to the second end of one of the tubes. The foot portion has an open bottom side. A covering means covers the opening in the foot portion. The covering means has a shape adapted to cover the opening. The covering means is selectively movable between an open and a closed position.

Abstract: A golf club organizing assembly for a golf club carrying bag includes a plurality of dividers. Some of the dividers extend in intersecting transverse relationships with other of the dividers so as to form a plurality of compartments therebetween for receiving shafts of golf clubs placed in a carrying bag. Also, some dividers are of colors different from and contrasting with colors of other dividers so as to provide contrasting colors about the compartments which improve visibility of compartments to a golfer over a case where all of the dividers are of the same color.

Abstract: A convertible carrier for golf clubs in which the carrier comprises a base member having a top portion, an elongated middle portion and a bottom portion; and a plurality of discrete elongated tubular members attached to the base member in a spaced apart relationship; wherein the carrier can be closed.

Abstract: A golf club locking device attachable to a golf club bag having a main portion divided into one or more compartments and a mouth portion forming openings in the bag for receiving golf clubs in the compartments. The golf club locking device comprises a locking member and a main member which fastens to the mouth of the golf club bag and includes openings corresponding to the compartments. The locking member is coupled to the main member and slides linearly in relation to the main member between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the openings are constricted thereby preventing removal of clubs from the golf bag. The locking device is manufacturable as integral component of a golf bag.

Abstract: A golf bag for protecting golf clubs including at least two decks formed at the top side of the golf bag and shaped and formed like stairs, wherein the height of each of the decks is tall enough to accommodate and protect the full length of club shafts and the height difference between the decks is defined to fully isolate club heads of the clubs in one deck from other club heads of the clubs in the other deck, and walls separating said decks, said walls extended to the bottom of the golf bag in order to protect the club shafts of one deck from the club shafts of the other deck.

Abstract: A golf bag capable of raising golf clubs received therein is provided. The golf bag has a bottom part having a front flat portion and a rear slope portion. The rear slope portion has two holding tubes projecting into said golf bag. The holding tubes each has a sliding member movably received therein. The sliding members each has a raising block passed through a lengthwise arranged guide slot of a respective one of the holding tubes. The sliding members have lower ends contacting a first raising plate pivoted on the bottom part. A second raising plate is movably received in the golf bag with a bottom resting on the raising blocks of the sliding members. The second raising plate has holes for the holding tubes to be passed therethrough. When the golf bag is supported on the ground in a sloping position with the rear slope portion of the bottom part resting on the first resting plate, the first raising plate will force the sliding members to move upwards.

Abstract: A universal golf club securer and organizer for securing golf clubs in a fixed position in a golf bag which consists of a series of individual resilient clips having adjustable positions on a support bar thereby compensating for the width of any club in a set of golf clubs. The support bar is attached to a golf bag by means of a rod and clamp system which is adjustable to the height of any set of golf clubs.

Abstract: An individual golf club holder installed in a golf bag to hold an individual golf club, including a tubular body, the tubular body having multiple sets of vertically spaced through holes spaced around the periphery of a bottom end thereof, a top cap and a bottom cap covered on top and bottom ends of the tubular body, the top cap having a center hole through which a golf club is inserted into the tubular body, and a plurality of golf club retainers respectively installed in the through holes on the tubular body, the golf club retainers each having a plurality of flexible retaining rods suspended in the tubular body for engagement with the periphery of the golf club inserted into the tubular body.

Abstract: A golf travel case includes first and second housings each having a club mounting wall surrounded at its periphery by a side wall and including an open side through which golf club retainers are accessible. A spacer is pivotally connected along opposite edges to the first and second housings to permit movement to a closed position with the open sides facing one another, the free edges of the sides walls interlocking and the spacer abutting the side walls. In the closed position of the case, the clubs are protected during travel and storage. Each of the housings can be independently pivoted relative to the spacer through an arc of more than 180° to an open position of the case for playing golf.

Abstract: A golf bag has top holder units for holding golf clubs and protecting them from damage from one another, particular club heads impacting or chafing on shafts of adjacent clubs. The holder units are separable in the top of the bag, by pivoting about lower ends either in the middle of the length of the bag, in one form, or at the bottom of the bag in another form. In the shorter form of the holder units, separation of the units is controlled by pivoting links among the holder units and a handle moveable vertically. In one form the units are separated when the handle is raised, and in another when the handle is lowered. In one sub-form the top holder assembly is provided with guard plates located between pairs of the holder units, each plate having a notch for holding a club head against movement and contact with other clubs. In the long form of holder units, the units are separated from the bottom at a support end.

Abstract: This invention concerns a sports bag such as a golf bag equipped with an organizer insert. In another aspect the invention concerns an organizer insert for a sports bag such as a golf bag. The invention involves an apertured plate, with each aperture being sized and shaped to comfortably receive, for example, a golf club handle. Side walls extend below the plate to define a single compartment beneath each aperture. A spacer is associated with the side walls to keep them in fixed relationship with each other as they extend downwards. A retainer is associated with each compartment to grip a golf club handle and resist its removal from the bag. Golf club handles may be dropped or pushed into the bag through the apertures in the plate. They are gripped by the retainers and are kept relatively still inside their respective compartments. In this way the clubs will be retained in fixed relative locations within the bag, and will be unlikely to fall out of the bag during normal handling.

Abstract: A golf bag having an upper body formed in a cylindrical structure, a frame located in the top portion of the upper body to maintain the configuration of the golf bag, and a lower body installed in a bottom portion of the upper body. The lower body is used as a bottom part enclosing the bottom portion of the upper body. The golf bag also includes a separator connected to the frame for separating golf clubs that are inserted inside the upper body. This works towards preventing clashes between a head of the golf club and the frame as well as provides easy discernment of the heads of the golf clubs. The separator may include a base located in the center portion of the frame. The base may have an upper face slanted with an arbitrary angle, a partition board installed on the center portion of the upper face, and head partition members installed on the upper face to both sides of the partition board.

Abstract: A golf bag and partition rack arrangement, which includes a cylindrical bag body having two elastic bands at two opposite sides, a first rack frame and a second rack frame bilaterally fastened to the top cuff of the cylindrical bag shell and coupled to each other through a slip joint, a lever pivoted to the second rack frame and forced by a spring in the second rack frame to hook on one of front and rear locating notches on a locating rod at the first rack frame, and a cap fastened to the second rack frame to limit turning angle of the lever, wherein depressing one end of the lever causes the lever to be disengaged from the locating rod for enabling the second rack to be moved relative to the first rack frame to adjust the pitch between the two rack frames.

Abstract: A golf club locking device attachable to a golf club bag having a main portion divided into one or more compartments and a mouth portion forming openings in the bag for receiving golf clubs in the compartments. The golf club locking device comprises a locking member and a main member which fastens to the mouth of the golf club bag and includes openings corresponding to the compartments., The locking member is coupled to the main member and slides linearly in relation to the main member between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the openings are constricted thereby preventing removal of clubs from the golf bag. The locking device is manufacturable as integral component-of a golf bag.

Abstract: An asymmetrical golf bag is provided. According to one aspect of the present invention, the golf bag includes a top located at an upper portion of the golf bag and a base located at a lower portion of the golf bag. Additionally, the golf bag additionally includes a body coupled between the top and the base. Further, a stand is mounted to the top and the base at an off center position. According to another aspect of the present invention, the top has an asymmetrical shape about two perpendicular axes. The asymmetrical top may additionally include a pair of corresponding halves defined by a longitudinal axis. The right half may have a convex shape designed to comfortably cradle the small of a golfer's back. The left half may have a concave shape to increase the volume of a pocket, such as a clothing pocket or a ball pocket. The asymmetrical top may additionally include one or more integral dividers.