STAND BAGS

MIZUNO BR-DRI £250 golf.mizunoeurope.com

WHY IT’S WON: Weighing in at just 2kg the BR-DRI is a seriously lightweight waterproof bag option. Mizuno say it’s water-tight, which is a pretty big claim considering there’s a whacking big hole in the top to put clubs in! We’re big fans of the simplicity of the five-way top which makes it really simple to get clubs in and out of the bag, and the stylish colouring tops off a top quality stand bag.

PING HOOFERLITE £150 www.ping.com

WHY IT’S WON: It’s difficult to imagine now, but golfers who carried their bags used to lay them down while playing shots. That was until Ping invented the stand bag. Ever since, their stand bags – which have clever flexing bases – have been some of the best available. We reckon the Lite’s four-way top, seven pockets and Ping’s attention to every last detail make the Hooferlite nigh on the perfect stand bag for weight conscious walking golfers.

PEARL LIBERTY £186.99 www.pearlgolf.co.uk

WHY IT’S WON: You may not have heard of this German company, but they’re making waves in Europe with some quality bags and balls. And because they only sell online, it’s all very competitively priced. The Liberty caught our eye because of its “style meets performance” design, and Pearl’s dedication to focusing on quality materials and functionality. YKK zippers are expensive to buy and commonly found on premium clothing, which shows complete commitment to making the best product possible.