The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a lightweight and durable top frame can be made of a lightweight metal and can have different structures. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form structures in the top frame having various shapes and geometric patterns, for example, a lattice having a top frame (cuff) with club dividers. The walls of the top cuff can be made of a lightweight metal and can have a sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other structure. The top cuff includes club dividers for storing and organizing clubs in different compartments. The club dividers can be made of a cord material.

Embodiments of golf bag support mechanisms are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also generally described herein.

Embodiments of golf bag support mechanisms are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also generally described herein.

According to the invention, a golf bag is disclosed. The golf bag may include a frame and a removable cover. The frame may include a top member at a top most portion of the frame, and a bottom member at a bottom most portion of the frame. The removable cover may include a central portion, a first coupling member, and a second coupling member. The first coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a top of the central portion. The second coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a bottom of the central portion. The first coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a top most portion of the top member. The second coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a bottom most portion of the bottom member.

According to the invention, a golf bag is disclosed. The golf bag may include a frame and a removable cover. The frame may include a top member at a top most portion of the frame, and a bottom member at a bottom most portion of the frame. The removable cover may include a central portion, a first coupling member, and a second coupling member. The first coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a top of the central portion. The second coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a bottom of the central portion. The first coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a top most portion of the top member. The second coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a bottom most portion of the bottom member.

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.

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.

A golf bag collar for securing around a golf bag when attaching the golf bag to a golf cart includes a first arcuate side member having a first end and a second free end, and a second arcuate side member being a mirror image of the first arcuate member and positioned opposing the first arcuate side member. The second arcuate side member also has a first end and a second free end. In addition, the golf bag collar includes a back member connecting the first end of the first arcuate member to the first end of the second arcuate member to define a central aperture, where the central aperture has a shape to fit around an outside of a golf bag and the first and second arcuate side members are held in place around the golf bag by a golf cart strap.

A golf bag collar for securing around a golf bag when attaching the golf bag to a golf cart includes a first arcuate side member having a first end and a second free end, and a second arcuate side member being a mirror image of the first arcuate member and positioned opposing the first arcuate side member. The second arcuate side member also has a first end and a second free end. In addition, the golf bag collar includes a back member connecting the first end of the first arcuate member to the first end of the second arcuate member to define a central aperture, where the central aperture has a shape to fit around an outside of a golf bag and the first and second arcuate side members are held in place around the golf bag by a golf cart strap.

A system for a bicycle or other vehicle to carry a golf bag, such as to, from, and on a golf course, in which the system can facilitate its use and transportation of the golf bag, such as by providing adjustability (e.g., to adjust how the golf bag is positioned), stability (e.g., to properly distribute weight and/or adapt to irregularity, softness, and/or other conditions of a ground surface), and/or other benefits.