Golf bag with top cuff

Abstract

A golf bag comprising a top cuff comprising a first member extending along one or more sides of the top cuff and a second member extending above or below the first member; a lining configured to extend around and over the first member of the top cuff, wherein the lining is secured to an inner surface of the top cuff; a bottom base; and one or more body panels extending between the top cuff and the bottom base. The one or more body panels may be configured to extend around and over the first member or the second member of the top cuff. One or more portions of the one or more body panels may be directly and/or indirectly coupled to the inner surface of the top cuff.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A golf bag, comprising:
 a top cuff comprising a first member extending along one or more sides of the top cuff and a second member extending above or below the first member;   a lining configured to extend around and over the first member of the top cuff, wherein the lining is secured to an inner surface of the top cuff;   a bottom base; and   one or more body panels extending between the top cuff and the bottom base,   wherein the one or more body panels are configured to extend around and over the first member or the second member of the top cuff,   wherein a first portion of the one or more body panels is directly coupled to the inner surface of the top cuff and a second portion of the one or more body panels is indirectly coupled to the inner surface of the top cuff.   
     
     
         2 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more body panels are releasably coupled to a portion of the lining. 
     
     
         3 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more body panels are configured to overlap a portion of the lining. 
     
     
         4 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the lining is disposed between the inner surface of the top cuff and the one or more body panels. 
     
     
         5 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more body panels comprise at least one panel extending continuously from the bottom base to an uppermost portion of the top cuff. 
     
     
         6 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more body panels are configured to extend around and over the first member and the second member of the top cuff. 
     
     
         7 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more body panels are configured to extend along a same portion or section of the top cuff as the lining. 
     
     
         8 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more body panels and the lining are secured to different portions of the inner surface of the top cuff. 
     
     
         9 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , wherein the top cuff comprises an aperture or window disposed between the first member and the second member. 
     
     
         10 . The golf bag of  claim 9 , wherein the lining is configured to extend through the aperture or window. 
     
     
         11 . The golf bag of  claim 9 , wherein a portion or a section of the one or more body panels is configured to extend through the aperture or window. 
     
     
         12 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , wherein the top cuff comprises an exposed front panel that is not covered or overlapped by the one or more body panels. 
     
     
         13 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , further comprising a front liner piece that is separate from the lining and independently securable to the top cuff. 
     
     
         14 . The golf bag of  claim 13 , wherein the front liner piece comprises a support board or a foam material. 
     
     
         15 . The golf bag of  claim 13 , wherein the front liner piece is configured to extend along the inner surface of the top cuff. 
     
     
         16 . The golf bag of  claim 13 , wherein the front liner piece does not cover or overlap an outer surface of the top cuff. 
     
     
         17 . The golf bag of  claim 13 , wherein the top cuff comprises an inner wall that is spaced apart from the inner surface of the top cuff to form a channel slot configured to receive the front liner piece. 
     
     
         18 . The golf bag of  claim 17 , wherein the channel slot is configured to secure the front liner piece along a front portion of the inner surface of the top cuff. 
     
     
         19 . The golf bag of  claim 17 , wherein the front liner piece is configured to extend over an upper edge of the inner wall. 
     
     
         20 . The golf bag of  claim 17 , wherein the front liner piece is configured to extend through a bottom end of the channel slot.