Golf Blog from Sun Mountain Sports - Golf Bag Manufacturer

The Sun Mountain Sports golf blog keeps you informed with everything going on in the world of golf. Find tips and hints that will help you get the most out of the sport. Learn about new product introductions and upgrades to existing golf products we manufacture. From revolutionary golf bags, carts and outerwear for men and women to stories from the various professional tours, we hope you will find our golf blog informative and interesting. We look forward to your comments and suggestions.

Sun Mountain Improves Its Lightest Golf Bag

September 20, 2017 by Steve

Since its introduction, the Sun Mountain 2Five golf bag has been the lightest, full-featured bag on the market. Weight-saving components used by Sun Mountain include carbon-fiber legs, high strength-to-weight plastics, and ultra-lightweight fabric. For 2018, the new 2.5+ will have increased durability, increased comfort, and more storage. All of these improvements without a price increase and adding only three ounces in weight.

“We added the equivalent weight of two golf balls while increasing durability, comfort and pocket space,” said Ed Kowachek, President of Sun Mountain Sports. “We’re satisfied with that trade off and think golfers will be, too.”

Some details on the improvements are:

• Added durability with a change from 70 denier to 100 denier fabric

• Increased comfort with wider shoulder straps and higher-grade padding

• Added storage with a new, zippered spine pocket and a dedicated beverage pouch

2.5+ is truly a full-size golf bag featuring a 9” top and four, full-length club dividers. 2.5+ doesn’t skimp on conveniences either, offering five pockets including a full-length clothing pocket, velour-lined valuables pocket, two accessory pockets, and a beverage pouch.

2.5+ also includes the details that have made Sun Mountain the #1 bag in golf: durable top with built-in handle, sturdy bottom with the patented Roller-Bottom leg mechanism for quick and strong leg action, Sun Mountain’s proprietary X-Strap® Dual Strap shoulder strap system, lumbar hip pad with AirFlow System, umbrella attachment, towel holder, top-mounted leg mechanism for added stability, pen holder, and a color-coordinating rainhood.

You can make if fit your style, too, with eight different color combinations.

Best Sunday Golf Bag

September 14, 2017 by Steve

What is a Sunday golf bag?

A Sunday bag is a lightweight golf bag meant to be easier to carry and typically smaller than a standard golf bag; intended to carry a limited number of clubs and the bare minimum of accessories.

The name originated back in the day, when most people observed the Sabbath and weren’t allowed to work on Sundays, including caddies. The lack of caddies meant golfers had to carry their own bags so they opted for a smaller/lighter bag.

A typical Sunday bag has a smaller diameter top, less club dividers and no structure, that is, no solid base and no side supports. Some have one rigid support and are referred to as ‘pencil’ bags.

The best Sunday golf bags offer the ultra-lightweight without skimping on features.

A premium Sun Mountain Sunday bag option is the Leather Sunday Bag. It’s constructed from a supple, premium leather with a 9″ top and four, full length dividers. It offers a classic look with modern necessities like graphite shaft protection.

Sun Mountain 2.5 stand bag was awarded Best Sunday bag by MyGolfSpy even though it’s not technically a Sunday bag. It just offers the same benefit of a Sunday golf bag – ultra lightweight.

Sun Mountain’s lightest golf bags weigh the same as a Sunday bag while offering a full-size top, full-length club dividers, structured sides, solid base, stand mechanism and a full complement of pockets.

Sun Mountain’s collection of ultra-lightweight golf bags that offer the benefits of a Sunday bag, but with all the capabilities of a standard golf bag.

New Golf Push Cart Accessories

August 15, 2017 by Steve

Sun Mountain has long been the innovator and market leader in golf push carts and now has a collection of golf push cart accessories to round-out the offerings.

The latest push cart accessories include: cigar holder, cooler tube, cup holders, golf push cart rain cover, cart gloves (mitts), range finder bag, sand/seed bottle and umbrellas for protection from sun and/or rain. Additional push cart accessories are model specific, such as the Speed Cart mesh basket and the Micro-Cart cooler.

These newest accessories join the existing collection of golf push cart covers that offer a convenient way to store and transport a golf push cart. There’s a three-wheeled Speed Cart cover and covers that fit the four-wheeled Micro-Cart® and the Reflex® cart. These covers help keep grass clippings out of the car and offer lift and carry straps for easier transportation.

The new golf push cart covers offer a large U-shaped opening, two-way zipper, durable Tough-Tek material in wear areas, removable carry strap with slip-resistant shoulder pad, and lift handles with a wrapped grip.

Father’s Day Golf Gift Guide

June 13, 2017 by David

Father’s Day is coming and now is the time to start thinking about that perfect gift. If you have a father in your life who is a golfer; Sun Mountain has some excellent Father’s Day golf gift ideas. The gift ideas listed here include men’s golf bags, men’s golf outerwear (which includes rain jackets, wind jackets and thermal wear), men’s golf push carts and golf travel bags.

1 – Sun Mountain’s 3.5 LS weighs 3.5 pounds and is designed for the golfer who likes an ultra-lightweight golf bag but wants a few more features. 3.5 LS is constructed with lightweight nylon fabric, high-strength-to-weight plastic and carbon fiber legs. Even at this light weight, 3.5 LS features generously padded shoulder straps and hip pad, and seven pockets. 3.5 LS is available in seven colors at $229.99.

2 – Tour Series SS Pullover is fully seam-sealed and guaranteed waterproof. The short-sleeve golf rain jacket is made with a four-way stretch fabric that is distinguished by its flexibility, breathability, quietness and overall comfort when playing. $169.99

3 – The ClubGlider golf travel bag glides from parking lot to luggage counter thanks to legs that extend and support 100% of the weight and pivoting caster wheels that handle corners and curbs with ease. ClubGlider offers all of the protection and storage space of a traditional golf travel bag while eliminating the heavy lifting and the need to bend over to pick up and set down every time the check-in line moves three feet. $289.99

4 – Headwind golf wind jacket is so light some compare it to wearing a Kleenex. We’ll accept that as long as you accept that this ‘kleenex’ is windproof and durable and even treated with a water repellent finish. Long Sleeve Men’s Headwind. $69.99.

5 – The newest version of our category-changing Speed Cart® golf push cart, the Speed Cart GT, features a redesigned upper bag bracket to better hold golf stand bags plus top and bottom bungee straps to more securely hold the bag. The redesigned storage tray has a new mobile phone slot, a new drink holder, and an updated mesh basket. $209.99

6 – Phantom is a mid-sized, full-featured, golf cart bag. For convenience, all pockets are front-facing so they are accessible when the bag is on a cart and the top has two integrated lift-assist handles for lifting the golf bag on and off the cart. $199.99.

New Lightweight Series Golf Bags Offer Something for Everyone

March 6, 2017 by Steve

The Sun Mountain Lightweight Series (LS) golf stand bags offer a full range of features and weights to please the individual golfer’s preferences. Bags include the minimalist’s two-and-a-half pound 2Five bag, the 3.5 LS, 4.5 LS and the cart bag with legs, five-and-a half pound 5.5 LS. With each progressively larger number comes additional pockets and features and a corresponding additional pound of weight. This Lightweight Series of golf stand bags is available now in stores and on-line with retail prices of 2Five ($219), 3.5LS ($229), 4.5LS ($209), and 5.5LS ($239).

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Sun Mountain to Make Under Armour Golf Bags

February 15, 2017 by Steve

Sun Mountain has entered a licensing agreement to create and market a new line of Under Armour golf bags. The 2017 collection includes two stand bags (Speedround $239.99, Match Play $259.99) and one cart bag (Armada $259.99). These new golf bags are scheduled to be at on- and off-course golf specialty stores beginning in April. Interested retailers should contact their Under Armour sales representatives to place an order.

Under Armour golf bag

The UA Storm Speedround golf stand bag is the lightest bag in the collection and offers a 9”, 4-way divided top and the X-Strap® Dual Strap System for easy on/off. Speedround offers nine pockets, two are water resistant, and comes in men’s and women’s styles with a retail price of $239.99.

The UA Storm Match Play golf stand bag features a 9.5”, 4-way divided top and the E-Z Fit© Dual Strap System for customizable fit. Match Play offers 11 pockets, two are water resistant. Retail price is $259.99.

UA Storm Armada is a golf cart bag with a 10.5”, 14-way divided top and single shoulder strap. Armada features 10 pockets, two are water resistant, and the new Smart Strap System to secure the bag to the golf cart. Retail price is $259.99.

Why Use a Golf Travel Bag?

February 15, 2017 by Steve

Once the golf destination has been selected, the rooms booked and the tee times arranged; it’s time to figure out what and how to pack for the golf trip.

Some of the options include: using rental clubs, shipping your clubs ahead of you, or checking your golf travel bag with you on the plane.

If you’re traveling on business, for instance, and just hope to sneak in one round, rental clubs might suffice. But for most golfers, golf is hard enough without having to figure out a different set of clubs. Shipping clubs is a viable option. So is shipping your clothes but we never do that, do we? There’s a sense of security that comes with packing your bags and taking to the airport and putting them on the plane with you and then having them immediately upon arrival.

Now that you’ve decided using a golf travel bag is the best option. What is the best travel cover?

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Meet the Sun Mountain Golf Windshirt Collection

December 23, 2016 by David

The Sun Mountain Headwind golf windshirt blocks wind and is so lightweight you might even forget you’re wearing it. With a water-repellent coating, this windshirt doesn’t just protect from wind but also a light shower.

The Headwind collection includes men’s full-zip, long sleeve golf jacket and half-zip, short sleeve pullover. For increased freedom of movement the Headwind golf jacket has stretchable, breathable inserts across the back. Headwind is ideal to pair with a thermal layer on cold blustery days or by itself on warmer days.

Looking for a softer feel? The Brushed Solo Golf Windshirt is a throwback to one of Sun Mountain’s original single-layer windshirts. It’s made with a peached polyester fabric with a silky inner finish to glide over your polo. The roomy cut allows for easy on and off and freedom of movement.

If you prefer the look and feel of a sweater, the Sun Mountain Crosswind is a windproof golf sweater to keep your core warm. The fine gauge cotton-merino blend gives the Crosswind a luxurious feel and refined look while the stretch liner and lightweight knit combine to make this piece playable.

Finally, check out the Weathershield Jacket offering the perfect lifestyle piece for a cool, rainy morning, a blustery afternoon or dinner out. The 3-layer construction bonds a stretchable polyester shell to a warm fleece liner and sandwiches a waterproof, breathable membrane in between.

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Cold Weather Golf Gear

October 24, 2016 by Steve

The right cold weather golf gear can add months to your golf season.

The basic ingredients include a thermal golf layer to keep you warm, a wind breaker to block the wind, a waterproof golf jacket and pants to keep you dry, winter golf mittens to keep your hands warm between shots, and a thermal hat or ear warmer to keep your head warm.

The Sun Mountain golf gear to keep you warm includes wool sweaters, half zip pullovers, and full zip vests and jackets in men’s and women’s styles.

Golf wind jackets by Sun Mountain are lightweight windbreakers available as pullovers, vests, sweaters and jackets.

Waterproof golf rain gear by Sun Mountain ranges from emergency, packable rain suits to the latest in 37.5 waterproof/breathable technology. Styles include half-zip pullovers, full-zip jackets, and short sleeve golf jackets. Women’s golf rain gear, too.

Other cold weather golf gear includes thermal hats, ear warmers and super, handy golf mittens to keep your hands warm between shots.

So, layer up and extend your golf season.

New Ski and Snowboard Travel Bag

October 12, 2016 by Steve

For the winter of 2016-17, Sun Mountain is bringing its award-winning golf travel bag design to its new SkiGlider ski travel bag and FreeGlider snowboard travel bag. The SkiGlider and FreeGlider are the only ski and snowboard travel bags that have extendable legs and wheels to support 100% of their weight, while eliminating the repeated heavy lifting required by traditional travel bags. The SkiGlider and FreeGlider come in Gunmetal Blue or Black-Red color schemes and retail for $299.99.

The SkiGlider ski travel bag and FreeGlider snowboard travel bag already have earned the endorsement of the U.S. National Ski Patrol. They are based on our ClubGlider golf travel bag, which was named the best golf travel cover for 2016 by Golf Digest magazine for its size, durability and maneuverability.

The SkiGlider and FreeGlider go from parking lot to check-in counter at airports and mountain resorts thanks to legs that extend and support 100% of the bags’ weight, and pivoting high-impact wheels with durable heat-treated axles that handle corners and curbs with ease. Once checked in, the legs easily retract in a single motion for travel or storage. SkiGlider and FreeGlider offer the protection of traditional ski and snowboard travel bags while eliminating the need for repeated heavy lifting every time the check-in line moves 3 feet.

The SkiGlider holds two pairs of skis up to 190 cm, boots and poles with room for a helmet and other gear. Made of 1200 D Polyester, the upper is fully padded and reinforced in wear areas to protect skis, and has three internally accessed pockets and heavy-duty, two-way zippers running the full length for easy packing. Skis are secured by three internal cinch straps and a padded pouch at the base for protection. The legs retract into a molded tray at the base for travel. The bag weighs 13.2 lbs. and folds down to 26” X 14” X 14” for storage.

The FreeGlider holds two snowboards up to 166 cm and two pairs of boots with extra room. It features similar construction and protection, but has one internal cinch strap, one internally/externally accessed pocket and one internally accessed pocket. The bag weighs 13.35 lbs. and folds down to 26” x 12” x 14” for storage.