Callaway Fairway+ HD Golf Bag Review

The bag itself is particularly lightweight but sturdy enough to sit on any push cart. The straps make it easy to sling over the shoulder and divide the weight evenly between each side. The Eva Moulded Straps make for an exceedingly comfortable carry even with a full set. I’d go as far as saying they gently massage as you walk thanks to their almost memory-foam capabilities. The same technology is applied to the hip pad so the comfort level is off the chart. The pads are fairly satin in finish so when wearing a silky jacket like my Callaway one they did have a habit of slipping a bit, so perfect positioning was essential. I soon got the hang of it. 

On any trolley (push, electric or remote) this bag sits brilliantly but is narrow at the bottom so straps were essential. It has a brilliantly almost adhesive rubber pad that sits on the top of a trolley and this kept the clubs in place. I’m a big fan of it on the back of a cart. Like a beacon of light but also the pockets are all in exactly the right place. The best Callaway golf bags have every angle covered and this model does so easily.

The 5 way compartment houses a lovely wide upper pocket. This is perfect for a menagerie of headcover clad clubs, plus the rubber dividers mean zero rubbing or deteriorating of fabric. The dividers have full length walls so my clubs didn’t get caught up and I could even get a brolley in there in a rush from the car. The place the umbrella should be kept is one of the only downsides. 

The loop at the base where the pointy end of the brolley should go isn’t wide enough for my snub nosed rubber ended one I own. (Maybe I need a skinnier umbrella?!) The whole attempt to put the umbrella in saw me actually just leave it behind. It’s a bit of a faff. 

A model that should easily go into our best waterproof golf bags guide, the HD is created from 10K waterproof fabric and fully seam-sealed. Let’s talk pockets. This bag has one for everything including some extremely stretchy mesh pockets (either side of the ball compartment) that will keep your drinks bottle secure and a few golf balls from littering the fairways. The zips have a small protector at the top of each compartment which is a clever addition. These are designed to keep any moisture out, on top of the zips themselves being taped. You can take confidence that your precious belongings are even more protected thanks to a fuzzy lined waterproof valuables pocket. One pocket is also insulated with ventilation so your sandwich and any other refreshments will remain cool and fresh even on the hottest day. The pockets aren’t excessive in size but they make up for that with practicality. 

The hood of the bag is particularly impressive. So many carry bags offer very basic hoods to protect the clubs against wet weather or when packed away for holiday. These hoods are usually boring and black. I have the Floral Yellow/Grey/Graphite color combination and this offers a matching yellow hood with almost reflective patterned texture that matches the yellow on the bag. This makes the bag look as impressive with the hood on as it is off. Easy to spot which buggy is yours if this is parked on the back. 

Lastly the rubber feet that come as part of this stand mean this bag is not going anywhere other than where you want it to be. Slippery hotel lobby or pro shop floors often catch a dodgy stand bag out but this is one of the best stand bags because of that grip. Overall quality of this bag is second to none. Callaway have surpassed themselves, what a top class piece of kit.