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Do you usually trolley but also like to carry from time to time? This could be the bag for you & at under £100 represents amazing value.
One of the more recent golf bag themes has been the introduction of the ‘hybrid’ bag, a bag that can be carried, put on a trolley, taken to the range or put on a buggy. As someone who generally prefers to carry, but will occasionally use a trolley if, for example, I’m playing 36 holes in a day, this sort of bag does interest me. In this MacGregor Tourney hybrid golf bag review, we see how it delivers on its hybrid promise.
I do like the hybrid concept, but it’s a tough one to pull off. The MacGregor Tourney offers a budget option in this class, and it is certainly tremendous value
At first look, this hybrid bag from MacGregor presents a rather old-fashioned appearance. It comes in a choice of five different colours. The one I tested was a traditional white/red/black which certainly looked presentable.
The bag offers 14-way full length dividers, which is great for shaft protection and club organisation but does come at a weight cost. I measured the bag (with rain cover and straps) at a pretty hefty 3.15 kg (almost 7lb) which is almost twice the weight of a premium lightweight carry bag.
It does offer well thought-out storage and a sensible layout with 8 pockets of various sizes including a velour-lined magnetic closure rangefinder pocket. There’s certainly plenty of room for all you need on the course and allows for easy separation of all your stuff.
The fabric of the bag, which is 100% polyester looks functional, and is lightweight. What it doesn’t do is offer any semblance of premium or luxury appearance. Nor is it waterproof but it feels well put together and I’d expect it to resist showery weather. The zips all run smoothly. There is a double zip closure on the central ball pocket for easy access. The rubberised zip pulls are all pleasingly chunky.
So, how did the bag perform on the golf course, both as a carry bag and a trolley bag? Read on to find out!
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MacGregor Tourney Hybrid golf bag review: On the course
The 14-way top allows good separation of a full set of clubs and there is a dedicated slot able to fit my putter with oversized grip. The superb range of pockets allowed me to put everything where I wanted it to be, with space to spare.
This bag is substantially heavier than my normal carry bag and the two adjustable shoulder straps are reasonably padded and contoured. This meant that I could obtain a comfortable and balanced carry. It was not up there with the best hybrid bags for carrying comfort but it was good enough.
All the lower pockets are easily accessible when on the move. This is a feature that I think all bags should have, but some don’t. It’s made easier by the presence of two zippers on the main ball pocket.
The legs fold away tightly with no flopping around when marching down the fairway, and offer strong stability when deployed.
With golf bags in general, and with hybrid golf bags in particular, there’s always a compromise to be made. A well-equipped premium carry bag is going to be heavier than a stripped down pencil bag, but the latter may struggle to fit in waterproofs, snacks,rangefinders et al. The premium hybrid bags may offer better padded straps and more luxury materials but are heavier than a more functional hybrid bag, which the MacGregor Tourney is.
I think the Tourney is probably more at home on a trolley or cart. All pockets are accessible, and there is a tunnel for a strap to pass through just behind the valuables pocket.
NCG Verdict
As is the case with all the hybrid bags I have tested, it does work better as a trolley or cart bag, just because of the extra weight. So , who is this bag for? I should point out at this stage that I was astounded by the price of Tourney Hybrid, which is, drum roll….just £99.99.
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I think that is tremendous value for a bag that offers such flexibility. Yes, it is not constructed from premium materials and it isn’t waterproof but it is a perfectly decent bag with a good pocket configuration so comes highly recommended – particularly at the price. It would make an ideal starter bag for a casual golfer who values the ability to carry as well as use a trolley or cart.
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