The 8 Best Women’s Golf Bags of 2023 [Cart & Stand Bags]

A golf bag is more than just a place to store all of your gear. Golf bags help you show off a bit of your personality and style on the golf course.

When I was younger, I had a Ping golf bag that was truly my favorite golf bag ever. The thing that made this bag stand out was the color and design more than the features and tech.

Fast forward to today and it’s hard to not be impressed with the current women’s bags on the market. Let’s look at the best women’s golf bags of this year for both stand and cart bags.

What to Look for in a Good Golf Bag for Women

Before you decide on which golf bags are the best for you, there are some key features and functionality you should be aware of. If you purchase the right bag, you can have it in place for several years; it’s worth doing the research now.

Cart vs. Stand Bag

The first big decision that has to be made is whether you are interested in a cart bag or a stand bag. The cart bag will have the most space and room for things like a full-length apparel pocket or a 14 way divider.

However, cart bags add quite a bit of weight and can make it difficult for those that like to walk the course. The stand bag may only have a few dividers, but it has essential pockets like a ball pocket or accessories and beverage pockets.

Many women golfers ride the course or use a push cart; if that is the case for you, the cart bag is the way to go. If you like to walk and carry, stand bags are the only choice.

Pockets

Pockets help you stay organized on the golf course. Some of my favorite pockets in a golf bag are the water bottle or cooler pockets, the valuables pocket as well as a quick access golf ball pocket.

Having some room for apparel and other gear is also important, but the essentials include the pockets to keep balls and tees organized and to ensure that your valuables have a place to sit while you are on the course.

Straps

Almost all golf bags have at least a large shoulder strap to help lift the bag in and out of a vehicle or the golf cart. Some will also have straps that are more like backpack style straps. These are in place to help golfers with walking the golf course.

If you walk, you need the backpack style shoulder straps. Trust me on this one, I love to walk the course, and I would only do it with a stand bag designed specifically for walking.

Color and Design

There are lots of different color options and designs available for women golfers. However, I caution you to be careful with anything too lightly colored. When the colors are lighter, it can be hard to keep the bag clean.

You may play one or two rounds in the rain or on a course that is sandy or muddy, and your bag may never look the same. Keep this in mind, but if you are a fair-weather golfer, there will likely be no issues with any color you choose.

Individual Dividers

The individual dividers of a women’s golf bag keep the clubs from touching each other as you play. When you have the dividers in place, there is a much less likely chance that your grips will have to be replaced.

In addition, it makes it easier to keep your clubs in place and to ensure you are not missing any of them on the golf course.

One glance over at the bag can tell you that your 9 iron is missing.

Cart bags should have 14 or even 15 dividers; many stand bags only have 4-6. The dividers add some weight to the bags, so you see fewer dividers with the stand bags.

Zippers/Magnets

Golf bags also use zippers and magnets to keep the pockets of the bag closed. If you find a bag with magnetic technology, it can be a great benefit. These are very easy to use and can help you get gear in and out of the bag quickly.

When it comes to zippers, just make sure that the zippers are not going to rust. Golf bags are almost always exposed to harsh weather/humidity at some point, and when the zippers rust, it’s hard to get to all of your gear.

Accessories and Features

Some women’s golf bags have a glove holder or a place to store your rangefinder. Some bags also have an umbrella holder or umbrella sleeve. Remember that many accessories can be added to a golf bag after the fact, so don’t be concerned if some things are not included.

Top 4 Women’s Golf Stand Bags

Stand bags are great for the woman golfer that likes to walk the course. In addition, if you go to the practice facility often and want to just bring the entire bag with you, stand bags are much more convenient.

1. Callaway Fairway Plus Stand Bag

Pros

• Long-lasting and durable fabric
• Works well on a push cart
• Good quality club protection for a stand bag

Cons

• Color selection can be a bit limited at times

The Callaway Fairway Plus stand bag is a push cart friendly stand bag with some great new features. The Fairway is a golf bag model that Callaway has had in place for some time. With the new Fairway Plus, we saw some additional features included.

With this model, you will find a new mid sized 4 way top with rubber over mold. The idea here is that you can put the bag on a push cart, and it sits really well without twisting or swaying. In addition, the bag comes with accessories like an alloy towel ring, durable fabric, and metal zip pulls to make access to the pockets considerably easier.

With Callaway, you don’t have to worry about quality or issues that come up. The only thing to be careful of here is choosing a color that will not get too dirty. So many women’s golf bags are white, pink, or light purple, and those colors can get stained.

2. Ogio Fuse 4 Stand Bag

Pros

• Impressive features for a stand bag
• Rapid Access pockets are functional and easy to use
• Self balancing strap system

Cons

• Some stand bags have more dividers at the top

The Ogio name will come up more than once on our list of the best women’s golf bags. Ogio does a great job of putting together options for golfers with impressive technology and features they need while on the course.

With the Ogio Fuse 4 Stand bag, you get a 4 way full length divider and six front facing pockets. My favorite pocket on the back is the Rapid Access Snap Ball Pocket and also a Rapid Access Snap Valuables Pocket.

The ability to grab the things you use the most is excellent with this bag, and there is even a water bottle pocket to keep you hydrated on the golf course. Ogio is a brand you can trust, and if you like to walk, the molded double shoulder strap is a great solution.

3. Izzo Ultra Lite Stand Bag

Pros

• Durable and long-lasting fabric
• Very lightweight design
• Easy to lift in and out of the car
• Really fair price

Cons

• Not the best when it comes to club protection
• Very minimal accessories and features

The Izzo Ultra Lite Stand Bag for women is an excellent option for those on a budget. If you are new to the game or need something for a fair price, the Izzo is a great solution. In addition, this bag only weighs 3.2 pounds, so you won’t have any trouble loading or unloading it.

Features on the Izzo Ultra Lite are a bit limited. Expect a 4 way top and just 2 full length dividers. This isn’t the best situation for a golfer that plans on putting the golf bag on a cart.

However, the fabric is a 4200 polyester, and it doesn’t fade easily. Overall you get what you pay for when it comes to golf products and gear, but the Izzo Ultra Lite Stand Bag provides good value for what you get.

4. Ogio Woode Hybrid Stand Bag

Pros

• Great combination of cart and stand bag
• Club protection is better than most stand bags
• Unique color selection
• Water bottle pocket with drainage port

Cons

• More expensive than some other stand bag options on the market

The Ogio Woode Hybrid Stand bag was an option that had to make it on the list. This is a newer design, and it makes so much sense for the golfers that like to walk the course some days and ride others.

With a hybrid stand bag, you will get an 8 way organizer top to keep your clubs from hitting each other. In addition, the pockets on the bag are front facing so you can access them when using a golf cart. There are a total of 9 front facing pockets, which is more than most.

In addition to the Ogio Woode Hybrid stand bag having tons of room for your clubs and gear, they also incorporated more of those Rapid Access pockets. The magnetic closure makes it so easy to keep track of your stuff and stay organized on the course.

Top 4 Women’s Golf Cart Bags

The best cart bags for women golfers are those that have lots of protection for golf clubs and tons of storage. With cart bags, you have to expect that the bag itself will be a little heavier, and that functionality when walking the course is not good.

1. Callaway Chev Cart Bag

Pros

• Plenty of front facing pockets
• Lightweight and durable fabric
• 14 way full-length dividers

Cons

• Bag is a little big to maneuver in and out of the cart

The Callaway Chev cart bag is one of the more popular options for women golfers. With 14 way club organization, the shafts of your golf clubs are much less likely to have issues with damage. Most women golfers play with graphite shafts, and they can get damaged considerably easier.

Each of the 14 slots has a full length divider to ensure that the grips are not rubbing against each other and causing issues. There are five front facing pockets on the Callaway Chev cart bag, including the velour lined valuables pocket.

If you like to carry an extra jacket or two with you, the large apparel pocket creates plenty of room.

2. Datrek DG Lite II Cart Bag

Pros

• Oversized insulated cooler pocket
• The putter well can fit a large grip
• Seven total pockets
• 15 way top

Cons

• Color selection and overall style options are a bit limited

The Datrek DG Lite II Cart Bag is a nice bag for the price. The top features a 15 way divider. If you want to keep your alignment sticks or your swing trainer in one of the slots, you can easily do that.

At the top of the bag, there are soft grip lift assist handles. These are integrated into the top of the bag and make it much easier to maneuver. As we mentioned, one issue that women golfers have with cart bags is the ability to maneuver them; with the Datrek DG Lite II, that shouldn’t be too much of a concern.

3. Sun Mountain Women’s Stellar

Pros

• Great looking golf bag
• Incredible storage and organization
• Good color selection
• Very stable on the golf cart

Cons

• Brand new option with premium pricing

Sun Mountain makes some of the most premium golf bag options in the game. The Sun Mountain Stellar is a brand new release that features a 10-way top, tons of storage and protection, and a total weight of under six pounds.

You will really like the full length club dividers and the way that your clubs stay protected in this bag. In addition, Sun Mountain has mastered the cart strap pass through technology. Your bag is going to be centered and stable on the golf cart.

The Stellar also has a total of 11 pockets, including a vented cooler pocket.

One of the things I found most impressive about the bag is that even with all of the added features and cart bumpers for stability, it’s not that heavy!

4. Glove It Ladies Cart Bag

Pros

• One of the best women’s golf bags for the look
• Several prints available
• Weighs just six pounds
• Made with top-quality materials

Cons

• Bags do tend to fade after a few years

The Glove It Ladies Cart bag is perfect for the woman golfer that wants to have a golf bag different than anyone else on the course. There are so many colors and patterns you can choose from here that you know you will be unique.

With the Glove It bag, there is a 14-way top to keep clubs separated, a thermal lined cooler pocket, and an umbrella sleeve. The total weight of the bag is right at six pounds, so it’s not difficult to get it on and off the golf cart.

If you are into the way the bag looks, this is going to have an eye-catching design.

Brittany Olizarowicz

Britt O has been playing golf since the age of 7. Almost 30 years later, she still loves the game, has played competitively on every level, and spent a good portion of her life as a Class A PGA Professional. Britt currently resides in Savannah, GA, with her husband and two young children.