A golf ball marker (150) or other small article that is attracted by the force of magnetism is carried in open display on a fabric article of clothing or other fabric accessory. The ferrous article remains in position on the clothing due to the force of magnetism. To produce this effect, a permanent magnet (36) is secured in position on the fabric article, often in contact with a concealed side of a layer of fabric of which the fabric article is formed. A golf ball marker (150), golf divot repair tool, golf pencil with a ferrous band, or other article that is constructed of or which includes a ferrous material is placed into contact with an exposed layer of the fabric to which the permanent magnet (36) is secured. The ball marker (150) or other article is held by the force of magnetic attraction that typically acts through the fabric layer of material from the concealed side thereof to create a magnetic field on the visually exposed side of the fabric material. The ball marker (150) or other material remains in position until purposefully dislodged by a force that opposes and overcomes the magnetic field created by the permanent magnet (36). The permanent magnet (36) may be incorporated into the crown, bill (16), or band of a hat or cap (10), a golf sun visor, or into the closure flap of a golfing glove, a golf towel, or the structure of a golf bag. The magnetic retention system may be sold as a unit for attachment to a layer of fabric. Such an embodiment may take the form of a tray formed of flexible plastic that defines a cavity that receives the magnet (36).

An apparatus monitors the number of golf clubs (2) in a golf bag (1) during a round of golf game and warns a golfer if any of the golf clubs is missing. According to one preferred embodiment, a predetermined number of golf clubs (2) is automatically detected, and the total number of the clubs is stored in a memory for a later comparison. During a round, the number of clubs (2) is detected and compared to the stored initial number so as to determine if any club is missing. Upon determining that a club is missing, a warning is given to the golfer. This warning substantially reduces a risk of losing a club.

A bag (1), particularly a golf bag, comprising a tubular pillar (6) to which are hinged two compartments (4) which extend parallel to the tubular pillar and are open at one end. The two compartments are movable angularly between an open position in which they are spaced from each other and define with the tubular pillar a longitudinal outwardly-open seat (10), and a closed position in which they are side by side. An auxiliary container (5) having a shape substantially complementary to that of the longitudinal seat can be fitted removably into the seat when the two compartments are in the open condition.

The full service golf bag (10) includes a rigid body (12) with a separate tube (40) for the shaft of each club and a deck (20) with cradles (48) shaped to fit the respective club heads. The tubes (4) are shaped to frictionally retain the clubs by their handgrips. An adjustable retainer clip (60) forthe putter is shown, as are specially designed compartments (112, 108, 120, 128, 140, 142, 52, 50) for all usual golfing accessories such as shoes, rake_/retriever, thermos, umbrella, towel, balls and the like. A rigid, removable cover (14) is provided over the upper end of the bag body. The lower end may include a rotatable base (88) further provided with rollers (94) useful for rolling the bag along airport concourses and the like.