I’ve been on both sides of this. I originally bought a tour bag because a buddy had one and talked me into it. Loved the look, but once I had to fly to Vegas to visit him, reality hit — it was heavy and a pain to travel with. I sold it and moved to a premium stand bag that actually fits how I play.

That experience changed my mindset. No one should be a gear snob. Use what works for you. Most of us aren’t playing for a living — we’re out there to have fun with friends and enjoy the game.

Bags and headcovers are really one of the only ways to show personality in golf anyway. If a tour bag fits your setup, run it. If not, don’t force it. Be you — that’s never try-hard.

Well said Josh...thanks for the thoughts!

I have a buddy who has a dozen bags or so.
Asked him why and this is pretty much how he started lol

Got a big bulky tour bag, then had to get something more practical for traveling, then a sunday bag for the short courses and then this and then that.

I have a staff bag and also a carry bag. I use the carry bag when going to the range to practice or if I decide to walk 9 holes (which isn't often - lol). When I play I usually ride and the staff bag allows me to carry more stuff .... but I agree that travelling with a staff bag is a little more challenging due to the weight. I have a Club Glove that makes it easier but the weight is the issue for me.

If you have a sweet man cave or a simulator at home you could use it for display which might be cool

I have a Cart 15 bag that is mounted on my golf car and never comes off. It's my locker room on 4 wheels. Nowadays, traveling golf for me consists of occasionally playing other courses around Florida that would be 1 to 3 hours from my home. I have a Players 5 bag for that purpose that I throw in the back of my pickup and head out.