Sun Mountain gets Golf Digest 'Gold'

6/20/2013 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Golf Digest editors reviewed 71 bags and found 22 that set the standard; three of which are Sun Mountain golf bags

MISSOULA, Mont. (June 20, 2013) -- The July 2013 issue of Golf Digest magazine includes the annual Golf Bag Hot List. This year the editors reviewed 71 bags and found 22 that set the standard; three of which are Sun Mountain golf bags. The Sun Mountain C-130 cart bag and H2NO Lite carry bag were awarded Hot List Gold and the Sun Mountain Three 5 stand bag was awarded Silver. To find a Sun Mountain retailer, call 800-227-9224 or visit www.sunmountain.com. The Golf Digest Hot List judges said, "We tested 71 models before finding 22 that set the standard." Of those 22 bags, only eight received Gold awards to include two from Sun Mountain - the C-130 and the H2NO Lite. Unprecedented, the Sun Mountain C-130 cart bag has made the Hot List every year since 2007. About the C-130 golf cart bag, the editors' said, "This bag features a cart-strap tunnel that allows unrestricted access to all nine pockets. It also has three handles attached to the 14-way top, two apparel pockets and a cooler pocket." C-130 retails for $215. H2NO Lite is a new, waterproof golf carry bag that will be in-stores September 1 with a retail price of $259. H2NO Lite will be available in five colors and features a four-way divided top. The Hot List judges said, "Waterproof nylon, taped seams and waterproof zippers on all five pockets help this bag offer maximum protection from the rain." Receiving Hot List Silver is the new and improved Three 5 lightweight golf carry bag. The Three 5 offers the Auto-FitTM Dual Strap System and Sun Mountain's state-of-the-art roller bottom leg mechanism. Three 5 also boasts several cart-friendly features to include a cart strap tunnel, leg lock system and cart-friendly bottom. The retail price on the Three 5 is $189. For 30 years Sun Mountain has been a pioneer in the golf industry, revolutionizing golf bags, golf outerwear and golf carts. Sun Mountain's many innovations, including the first lightweight golf bag and modern stand bag, have made it the top golf bag company in North America. Within golf outerwear, Sun Mountain redefined golf-specific performance first with the windshirt, then fleece, and again with its four-way stretch, waterproof, and breathable rainwear. The Sun Mountain Speed Cart® golf push cart transformed walking carts and created an entirely new category of golf products. Sun Mountain's "Ahead of Time Design" motto drives the company to continually design and refine golf equipment. For the Sun Mountain retailer nearest you call 800-227-9224 or visit www.sunmountain.com.

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