Golf bag design on a new canvas, literally

MISSOULA, Mont. - The designers at Sun Mountain literallystarted with a fresh canvas for the new Classic line of golf bags showcasingthetraditional styles of canvas and leather with modern features. The Canvas bags include a carry bag, stand bag with classic wooden legs, and a cartbag. The leather line includes a carry bag and a stand bag. Full suggestedretail prices range from $205 to $420. For information or to find theretailer nearest you call (800) 227-9224 or visit sunmountain.com.

"Sun Mountain was founded in the early '80s upon the belief that we could create a better bag," said Sun Mountain founder Rick Reimers. "And, we are not forgetting the wheel we invented. Rather, we are taking the best of our modern features and mixing it with this classic look."

Classic, indeed, the stand bags feature wooden legs that harken back to thedays of hickory shafted clubs, and brass hardware and zippers Additionalfeatures include suede GSP (Graphite Shaft Protection) on the 81/4" round,four-way divided top, four pockets including a full-length clothing pocketand velour-lined valuables pouch. The Canvas cart bag also includes afull-length belly pocket for ample storage space.

The canvas bags are actually constructed from a durable polyester with a canvas look and available in natural, green, light khaki, and dark gray with a full-suggested retail price of $205 for the carry bag, $235 for the stand bag and $255 for the cart bag. The full-grain leather line is available in brown or black and carries a full-suggested retail of $375 for the carry version and $420 for the stand bag.

"Interestingly, the force behind the creation of this line of bags istotally consumer driven," Reimer continued. "These bags were created at therequest of a niche group of customers asking for a durable bag with atraditional look."

In addition to golf bags, Sun Mountain Performance Outerwear is dedicated tofinding the most innovative fabrics, the latest weaving processes, and thebest designs to manufacture a line of performance outerwear that includesrainsuits, windshirts, microfiber and fleece garments. And, the SunMountain's Speed Cart is the leader of the push cart market.

For more than 20 years, Sun Mountain has been designing and manufacturingfunctional, high-quality, lightweight golf bags for the serious golfer. SunMountain is responsible for many industry firsts, including being the firstto use backpacking technology to produce a lightweight nylon golf bag, andbeing the first to develop a stand bag with integral legs.

October 16, 2003