The ClubGlider by Sun Mountain

What: ClubGlider from Sun Mountain

Web site: www.theclubglider.com

Where you can get it: Many golf retailers and online.

What it will cost you: $299.99

The facts: Bag features extra thick padding down the back and sides . . . zippered pockets are accessible from inside and outside . . . will handle tour staff bag and up to 50-inch putter . . . inside cinch straps secure the golf bag during transit . . . comes in four colors . . . was one of five finalists on Golf Channel's ''Fore Inventors Only'' . . . made by Sun Mountain, a longtime manufacturer of high-quality, lightweight golf bags.

What they say: ClubGlider eliminates your sore shoulders and back resulting from lugging golf clubs from the parking garage through the airport check-in counter and to the hotel. Upon check-in, the integrated set of legs with in-line caster wheels retracts into the bag making ClubGlider safe and secure for travel. At baggage claim simply extend the legs and glide to your destination.

What we say: We couldn't have said it any better. The ClubGlider does exactly what they say it does - it makes traveling with golf clubs easier.

Rating: Eagle. If you've ever had to lug one of those old-fashioned golf travel bags through an airport, you'll fall in love with the ClubGlider. Once you pop out the retractable legs, pulling the bag around is a breeze, and you don't have to worry about the bag falling over while you're pulling it. It is, quite possibly, the greatest invention ever for traveling golfers.

Ratings table
Eagle - A must-have as far as we're concerned.
Birdie - Serious golfers will want one.
Par - Perfect for the diehard golfer on your gift list.
Bogey - Don't bother.

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