A novel hip belt carry system called the Power Caddie for carrying a golf bag has been invented and one U.S. Patent has been granted. As shown in Figure 1, it has a hip belt and two shoulder straps, that distribute most of the weight of the golf bag onto the hips and legs, thus relieving the weight from the shoulders and back. Many golfers prefer to walk and carry their bag because it is good exercise, it is economical and it is the traditional way to play golf.
Golf is a physical sport that is demanding on the back and shoulders.
The lower back is particularly stressed because it provides the foundation for the powerful golf swing. The problem is further compounded by carrying the weight of the golf bag on one shoulder and the back. The heavy golf bags professional caddies carry are an extra challenge. Recently developed dual straps for golf bags provide a significant improvement over bags with a single strap, but such dual straps do not remove weight from the shoulders and back. Figure 1 Back packers and infantrymen have long used a hip belt support on pack frames to carry heavy loads with improved ease and comfort.