Collapsible golf bags, golf bag kits, and related methods are provided herein. A collapsible golf bag can include a collapsible chassis having a top portion and a base with sidewalls therebetween. Additionally, the collapsible golf bag can include a foldable stiffening rod configured to engage a portion of the top portion of the chassis and the base of the chassis to separate the top portion and the base and extend the side walls to hold at least a portion of the sidewall taut. The golf bag kits can include a carrying container having an accessible interior, the collapsible chassis, and the foldable stiffening rod.

Provided are an apparatus and system for indicating pace of play of a sport's game, the apparatus comprising: a sensor for sensing a first wireless signal including timing information emitted by a tag associated with a first player; a microprocessor configured to receive the first wireless signal, transmit the first signal to a central processing station for comparison with times of other players or groups, and receive a second signal from the central processing station indicating the pace of play of the first player; and a signal display device being configured to receive a third signal from the microprocessor according to the pace of play of the first player and render according to the third signal a light signal indicative of the pace of play of the first player.

A golf bag retaining device contains a closed band adapted to be fixed or attached to the rear of a golf cart. A first armature and a second armature extend rearwardly from the band on opposite sides of the band, and provide a support system for a golf bag that is secured to a belt that is looped through buckles at open ends of the first and second armature, respectively.

Embodiments of bag having an adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the adjustable carrying strap system includes a plurality of carrying straps configured to be coupled to a bag at one end and a connector plate at the opposite end thereof to provide a self-centering capability to the bag, such as a golf bag. The connector plate comprises an arc region and an apex region opposite the arc region and defines a first arc slot and a second arc slot in the arc region and a first straight slot and a second straight slot within the apex region. In some embodiments, the connector plate defines a center slot defined between the first and second arc slots and the first and second straight slots.

A pocket-sized, retractable golf club stand that can hold one or more golf clubs is described. The golf club stand includes a magnetic club holder that is attached to a telescoping shaft which is attached to a base including a slidable anchor. During use the anchor is extended and embedded into the ground, the telescoping pole is extended, and clubs are held against the device by the magnetic holder. Upon completion of use, the clubs are removed from the magnetic holder, the telescoping pole is retracted, and the anchor is slidably hidden away. In addition to holding golf clubs the device's anchor may be used for divot repair and the magnetic club holder may be used to secure ball markers.

A shoulder strap for devices adapted to carry loads, particularly on the back of a user, has a side widening toward the sternal area of the user and an arched shape, the dimensions and shapes being designed so that in worn condition the side widening can rest on the thorax area, below the cervicothoracic imaginary line and above the breast, while the section extending downward beyond the side widening overlaps the side area of the thorax, the breast being positioned in the area next to a concave side edge that bypasses the breast. A buoyancy compensator for diving comprising equipped may be equipped with one or more shoulder straps as described.

A tee peg holder is provided. The tee peg holder can be fixed to a fixation object, and a portion for holding tee pegs can be replaced easily. A clip 10 has a nipping portion 11 disposed at the tip end thereof and a plate support portion 13 disposed at a position behind the nipping portion 11. A holder plate 20 has two support notches 22 and a holder hole 21. When the holder plate 20 inserted in a plate insertion hole 14 of the plate support portion 13 is unbent, both end portions of the plate support portion 13 are inserted respectively in the support notches 22, thereby positioning and supporting the holder plate 20.

A golf equipment case and a golf marker adsorption structure are described, which are operable to adsorb a golf marker regardless of the type. The golf equipment case for housing golf equipment includes a marker adsorption part that adsorbs a golf marker, wherein the marker adsorption part comprises a pair of magnets and a support part that supports the magnets, and wherein the pair of magnets of the marker adsorption part is arranged adjacent to each other and have different magnetic poles facing the side where the golf marker is attracted.

A golf bag with a removable snap-in strap system wherein the strap system comprises a set of heterogeneous connectors that fasten a set straps to the golf bag. The connectors are able to accommodate the dominant hand of the user through a variety of heterogeneous configurations of the connectors, including geometry, ability to angle the straps, and surface area. These configurations allow the straps to create more arm space for the user, an easier assembly to a corresponding divider top, and equal distribution of weight across the straps, thereby, promoting comfort and balance for the user.

Described herein is a golf bag with a collapsible pocket assembly. The golf bag can comprise a first pocket, a second pocket, and a third pocket, wherein the third pocket comprises a wall. The third pocket wall can comprise a first region and a second region, wherein the first region of the third pocket wall is the same wall as at least one of the sidewalls of the second pocket. When shipping golf bags, the golf bag flats oftentimes must be shipped separately from the golf bag tops. The instant golf bag can be collapsed for shipping, allowing the golf bag tops to be partially installed onto the golf bag flats prior to shipping, reducing shipping and assembly labor costs.