Golf bag saver

Abstract

A protective sleeve covering for a golf bag includes a panel member shaped to conform to, cover, and be retained on at least a portion of one or more top edges of an interior partition of a golf bag, the panel member of a sufficiently rigid material with a non-damaging surface with respect to materials of construction of golf-clubs.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A protective sleeve covering for a golf bag comprising:
 a panel member shaped to conform to, cover, and be retained on at least a portion of one or more top edges of an interior partition of a golf bag, the panel member of a sufficiently rigid material with a non-damaging surface with respect to materials of construction of golf-clubs.   
     
     
         2 . A protective sleeve covering for a golf bag having interior partitions with tops extending across the opening of the bag, the protective covering comprising:
 a panel member with inverted U-shape cross-section configured to be removably disposed over and extending along a top of a partition with protective members extending down sides of the partition, the panel material of a sufficiently rigid property with a non-damaging surface with respect to materials of construction of golf-clubs.   
     
     
         3 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 1 , wherein the panel member is shaped as a folded over to a U-shape cross-section such that two protective members extend from sides of the fold, the members having surfaces on a same side of the panel member that face each other. 
     
     
         4 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 3 , wherein the facing surfaces of the protective members face each other in parallel manner. 
     
     
         5 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 3 , wherein a first protective member is angled relative toward a second protective member, with increasing proximity toward distal ends. 
     
     
         6 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 3 , wherein the two protective members are flat and folded in a curve. 
     
     
         7 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 5 , wherein the fold is defined by a rounded curvature at a fold line that does not include sharp corners. 
     
     
         8 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 1 , wherein the panel is folded over to form a U-shape cross-section so as to form an insert opening between protective members of the U-shape in which inner facing surfaces are configured to slidably and removably engage the partition. 
     
     
         9 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 1 , wherein the panel member includes a resilient material that maintains an original folded shape. 
     
     
         10 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 4 , wherein the first surface is shorter than the second surface. 
     
     
         11 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 4 , further including at least one notch located on the first or second surfaces, the notch configured to surround a partition intersection. 
     
     
         12 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 10 , wherein the notch includes rounded edges that are not sharp. 
     
     
         13 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of inner facing surfaces of the U-shaped cross-section or outer surfaces of the sleeve covering are textured. 
     
     
         14 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of inner facing surfaces of the U-shaped cross-section or outer surfaces of the sleeve covering further comprise a cushioning material. 
     
     
         15 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 14 , wherein the material includes a hook and loop material. 
     
     
         16 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 1 , wherein the covering is made of durable plastic. 
     
     
         17 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 4 , wherein the first surface extends less than a half length of the second surface. 
     
     
         18 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 1 , wherein peripheral edges of the covering include curvature such that no sharp edges are present. 
     
     
         19 . The protective sleeve covering in  claim 1 , wherein the covering includes lightweight, water-resistant properties. 
     
     
         20 . A protective sleeve covering for a golf bag with a partition extending across the opening of the bag, the protective covering comprising:
 a panel member with inverted U-shape cross-section configured to be removably disposed over and extending along a top of the partition with protective members extending down sides of the partition,   the panel material of a sufficiently rigid property with a non-damaging surface with respect to materials of construction of golf-clubs, and   the panel material having resilient properties that allow the protective members to be pulled away from each other and then returned to their original position and which provides for a tight friction fit as the protective members are slidably engage around the partition.