The Rise of Kids' Golf: Why Junior Golf Bags Are a Growing Market

Junior golf is no longer a niche segment. With participation rates climbing steadily across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, golf clubs and brands that ignore the junior market are leaving significant revenue on the table.

The Numbers Tell the Story

According to industry reports, junior golf participation (ages 6–17) has grown by approximately 20% over the past five years. Key drivers include:

The Tiger Effect, Part II — A new generation of young stars is inspiring kids to pick up clubs

COVID-19 legacy — Families discovered golf as a safe outdoor activity during lockdowns

School programs — More schools are incorporating golf into physical education curricula

Technology — Golf simulators and apps have lowered the barrier to entry

What Junior Golfers Need in a Bag

Junior golf bags are not simply scaled-down adult bags. They require thoughtful design considerations:

Size and Weight

A toddler (ages 3–5) needs a bag that weighs under 500g empty. A junior (ages 12–17) can handle a bag similar to an adult stand bag, but with a shorter strap length and lighter construction.

Our product line addresses this with four distinct age-appropriate sizes:

Toddler (ages 3–5): Mini carry bag, 3–5 club capacity

Kids (ages 6–9): Small stand bag, 7–9 club capacity

Junior (ages 10–14): Full stand bag, 14-club capacity, lightweight

Teen (ages 15–17): Adult-spec stand bag with junior-friendly features

Durability

Kids are hard on equipment. Junior bags need reinforced stress points, heavy-duty zippers, and materials that can withstand being dragged across cart paths and tossed in car trunks.

Aesthetic Appeal

Kids want bags that look cool. Bright colors, fun graphics, and the ability to personalize with name embroidery are key selling points for the junior market.

Opportunity for Golf Club Brands

Golf clubs with junior programs have a unique opportunity to build brand loyalty from an early age. A child who receives a custom-branded junior bag from their home club at age 8 is likely to remain a member for decades.

Consider these program ideas:

Junior membership welcome kit — Include a branded junior bag as part of the membership package

Tournament prizes — Custom bags as trophies for junior competitions

Holiday gift programs — Offer branded bags through the pro shop during peak gifting seasons

Our Junior Bag Collection

At Links Golf Sports, we manufacture the full spectrum of junior bags:

Sunday Mini — Toddler carry bag in canvas or nylon, 5 colors available

Junior Stand Pro — Lightweight stand bag for ages 10–14, dual strap, 14-way divider

Kids Cart Bag — Cart-compatible bag for ages 6–9, 9-way divider

All junior bags are available with full custom branding, including embroidered logos, custom colorways, and personalized name tags.

MOQ: 50 pieces per style/color Sampling: 10–14 days Production: 4–5 weeks

Contact us to request samples or discuss your junior program requirements.