Stop Carrying Too Much: The 7 Best Sunday Golf Bags of 2025

The Sunday III is Vessel’s no-compromise take on the minimalist carry bag. Whether you go with the original or the DXR version, you’re getting what might be the most refined Sunday bag on the market.

Guys, this bag is just flat-out awesome. If you’re like me, you like the idea of a Sunday bag but you never really want to give up the features that come with a bigger option. To me, this bag solves that problem better than any other.

Each Sunday III Stand bag is super sleek, includes a three-way top, and has full-length club dividers. You can carry 10 clubs easily, and you can even squeeze in all 14 if you want to push it.

You’ve got carbon fiber legs, a Rotator base for extra stability, and a dual strap that sits right where it should. There are five total pockets, including a magnetic rangefinder pocket, a beverage sleeve, and a zippered apparel pocket. Basically, everything a full stand bag would have, just streamlined.

So, do you go with Vessel’s tour-grade synthetic leather or their DXR ripstop? The original leather version is soft-touch and incredibly polished. But the DXR model uses Vessel’s proprietary X-Pac fabric, which is an ultra-light, abrasion-resistant, water-repellent material that trims the bag weight to just 4.15 pounds and adds real-world durability for walking in all conditions.

Both versions are priced the same. Both look premium and carry like a dream. Either option is the gold standard for serious minimalists.

So the next bag on my list technically isn’t a Sunday bag. It’s a mid-sized bag meant to carry less than a full set. But just like with the Vessel Sunday III, I think this bag makes for the perfect minimalist setup that’s still comfortable and functional.

The Sunday Golf El Camino Superlite is for the walking minimalist who values function over flash. And it absolutely delivers.

At just 3.2 pounds, this might be the easiest carry you’ll ever experience. The nylon ripstop build feels like something out of a camping gear catalog. It’s featherlight yet impressively resilient. There’s nothing luxurious about it, but that’s kind of the point. This isn’t about bells and whistles. It’s about throwing six to 10 clubs over your shoulder and cruising.

That said, don’t expect this bag to do everything. It’s not pushcart-friendly. It’s not optimized for full 14-club rounds. And while the pocket setup is thoughtful — velour-lined valuables pocket, rangefinder pouch, ball compartment — it’s very much in the “just enough” category. This bag definitely rewards restraint.

If you want one bag to do it all, this isn’t it. But if you’re building out your golf bag collection and you want something light, easy, and made for casual walks, this thing is perfect.

If you’re looking for the cleanest, purest version of a true Sunday bag, the Vessel Pencil might just be it. No extras. No distractions. Just a beautifully built, ultra-light carry bag that strips golf down to the essentials and still feels top-tier.

At just 3 pounds, the Pencil is the lightest bag in the Vessel lineup. And when you throw it over your shoulder, it practically disappears. This is the kind of bag you take for an afternoon walk where it’s more about the vibe than the scorecard.

But make no mistake, this isn’t some flimsy canvas novelty. It’s wrapped in Vessel’s signature Tour-grade synthetic leather, which means it holds its shape, wipes clean, and has that luxury feel. The clean stitching and tasteful branding make the bag feel elegant rather than budget.

The 2-way top has full-length dividers. Three pockets give you exactly what you need. You get a single padded strap, carbon fiber legs, and a stand system that works far better than you’d expect from a bag this stripped down.

If you’re looking for a simple, refined way to walk a course, this is as good as it gets.

If you’re looking for the lightest possible way to carry a few clubs, the Sunday Golf Loma might be your winner. At just 1.95 pounds, this is as minimal as it gets. Yet somehow it’s still functional enough to make it a surprisingly useful part of your golf bag lineup.

The Loma is clearly designed for specific use cases. You’re not going to load it up with 14 clubs. You’re not going to stuff it with gear. You’re not bringing this bag on a full-fledged golf trip.

But for what it is? It’s great.

Six to eight clubs is about the max. Seven seems to be the sweet spot. That gives you room to avoid the frustrating club tangle that can happen when these small bags get overloaded.

Storage is intentionally limited, but what’s here is smartly laid out. You get five pockets total, including a “Frosty Pocket” cooler sleeve, which has room for two cans. There are tee holders, glove Velcro, and just enough room for the essentials.

The biggest knock is the single strap. It’s long, and for many users, it can cause the bag to ride awkwardly low and tip horizontally while walking. But a dual-strap would add weight and cost, so you live with it. Legs are included, which isn’t always a given in Sunday bags.

No, the Loma isn’t particularly versatile. And no, it’s not for everyone. But if you enjoy a few casual rounds, par-3 loops, or quick practice sessions, it’s a tough bag not to love, and for not much more than $100.

Alright, so the Vessel Player Air isn’t technically a Sunday bag. But if you’re the kind of golfer who loves the idea of trimming down and carrying less — without giving up any of the premium feel — this is a bag you should absolutely have on your radar.

At around 4.5 pounds fully loaded (strap, rain hood, the works), the Player Air is made from Cordura — a lightweight, abrasion-resistant nylon fabric — rather than Vessel’s usual synthetic leather. That material swap alone sheds nearly a pound of its full-size sibling, and the result is a noticeably more nimble carry experience.

Where this bag really stands out is in how little you’re sacrificing in return for that weight you cut. You still get your choice of a 6- or 14-way top with full-length dividers, carbon fiber legs, the stable Rotator base, and Vessel’s Equilibrium 2.0 double strap. It carries beautifully. And it looks great.

No, it’s not built for six clubs and a quick loop around a par-3. But for those who want to go lighter without downsizing to a true Sunday style, this bag walks the line perfectly.

Storage-wise, the Player Air gives you seven pockets, including a magnetic rangefinder pocket, apparel storage, and more. It’s a full-featured bag in a slightly leaner, meaner shell.

And versatility is a major bonus here. Unlike most minimalist bags, the Player Air works just as well on a cart or pushcart as it does when you’re walking. So if you’re trying to keep your gear light but aren’t ready to downsize all the way to a pencil or single-strap bag, this is about as close to that line as you can get.

If you like the Loma bag’s ultra-minimalist vibe but always wished it could carry just a little bit more, the Loma XL is your answer.

At 3.4 pounds, it’s still wildly lightweight. But it scales up with more club capacity (up to 8 clubs comfortably), a dual-strap system for better carry balance and comfort, and slightly larger pockets that make it feel a lot more practical.

You’re still working with an abbreviated set, but now you’ve got enough storage space for an extra layer, a water bottle, and a few more of those things we all like to cram into our golf bags.

The insulated “Frosty Pocket” is still here, and it’s still just big enough to stash two cans. There’s a valuables pocket, tee and ball storage, a Velcro patch for your glove, and a few well-placed clips for things like a towel, brush, or speaker.

The dual straps are a huge upgrade. While the original Loma sometimes struggled with balance and comfort over longer walks, the XL’s backpack-style carry evens out the weight and rides higher on the back.

This is still not a full-featured bag. You’re still making the traditional tradeoffs you do when you choose a Sunday bag. But this Loma XL edition adds just enough that I think it’s a more realistic option for someone who wants a Sunday bag that they’re going to use somewhat regularly.

It’s not flashy. It’s not expensive. But it’s smart, functional, and very fun to use. And for the player who doesn’t always need 14 clubs, I think this one hits an affordable sweet spot.

Sunday Golf calls this the “Recess” bag, and it really is a perfect name. This is exactly what a junior golf bag should be: light, functional, and designed to make the game feel like fun.

Weighing just 3.9 pounds, the Recess is a proper Sunday-style carry bag. It’s built specifically for kids roughly between the ages of 5 and 10, and it’s one of the few junior bags that doesn’t feel like a toy or afterthought.

There’s a 4-way top that handles six to eight junior clubs, along with an adjustable dual strap system that’s been re-sized for smaller shoulders. The base is flat and stable. The legs deploy easily. Everything about it feels reliable and high quality without being fancy. Perfect for a junior or Sunday setup.

Storage-wise, it’s just enough. A Frosty Pocket (yes, even kids need hydration), a valuables pouch, and a full-length apparel pocket make this bag plenty useful. The glove patch, tee holders, and towel loop all help younger players get the full golf-bag experience.

A big win here in the look. This isn’t a cartoon-themed junior bag. It’s stylish. It looks like a proper golf bag, only smaller. I think for a lot of kids, the Recess might be the perfect entry point into the game.