Club Glove's Aficionado III Stand Bag

Winston Churchill once described a round of golf as a pleasant walk ruined, and almost anybody who has actually tried to hoof eighteen holes can sympathize. Many times I've gone to the local par three with the intention of walking the course and getting in a little exercise only to spend nearly the entire time fighting my bag. Most golf bags today are designed for cart use and simply don't lend themselves to being packed around like bags of yesteryear. Pull carts are fine if you don't mind constantly adjusting straps, dragging your towels through the mud and generally looking like a dork. That only leaves stand bags. The only problem I have with stand bags is that in the interest of keeping them light, manufacturers tend to shave off features, which would be OK if every golfer on earth liked the exact same options on their bags. If only somebody would come up with a stand bag that was not only lightweight and easy to carry, but also had only the options that I really want. Well fret no more fellow pedestrians, for Club Glove has you covered with their Aficionado III stand bag. The Big Idea: combine Club Glove's inspired modular pocket design with the lightest, toughest, most durable materials on the planet to make a fully customizable stand bag that won't leave you aching at the eighteenth green.

Sounds neat on paper, but how well does it perform where it matters, on the course? Simply brilliantly. The Aficionado III is an ingeniously designed stand bag: up to seven pockets, pleated drink holder, dual entry rain hood, full length dividers, extra thick lumbar padding, leg-stand lock, and the seven piece Izzo dual shoulder strap. With all the pockets on, the Aficionado III weighs in at a svelte 5-½ pounds, and an anorexic 4-¾ pounds in Sunday bag mode. It's extremely easy to tote with the multi adjustable straps and ultra-cozy lumbar pads.

More Than The Sum Of Its Parts

Need more customization? For a small fee, Club Glove will embroider your name, company logo, favorite team mascot or anything you want onto a removable pocket so you can decide when and where you want to show your pride.

But how tough is it? Army Tough. The Aficionado III is constructed from Military Spec PIA-C-7350 material, the same fabric used in parachutes designed for dropping cargo and armored vehicles out of U.S. Military transport planes. Both water and stain resistant, you won't find a lighter or more durable full size stand bag on the market.

Another plus afforded by the modular design is the "Never Without Your Bag" Warranty. In the past if your bag tore a pocket or sprung a zipper, you had to lug it back to the store, send it back to the manufacturer or send it somewhere else to get repaired. With the Aficionado III, you simply call Club Glove, tell them what broke and a new pocket, strap or whatever is on the way. Just pop it on when it comes in. How's that for customer service?

The bottom line is that the Aficionado III is the last bag you'll ever need. The combination of Club Glove's innovative modular design, super lightweight shell and the "Never Without Your Bag" Warranty guarantee that it will always be the bag you'll love for a long, long time. The Aficionado III also makes the perfect gift for that special golfer in your life. Available in a wide variety of colors, for about one hundred eighty bucks you can get one most anywhere golf bags are sold, or find a dealer online at www.ClubGlove.com.