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The invention is a hard-shell convertible golf bag generally made of plastic and comprises a built-in extend and retract feature. The general structure is made of three major parts, a hard-shell front, a hard-shell back and a hard-shell headcover. The wheels may be retracted for shipping on an airli

The invention is a hard-shell convertible golf bag generally made of plastic and comprises a built-in extend and retract feature. The general structure is made of three major parts, a hard-shell front, a hard-shell back and a hard-shell headcover. The wheels may be retracted for shipping on an airliner, or carrying the bag on a golf cart, or extended to pull when walking on a golf course. A second handle is provided for pulling the folded golf bag on a smooth surface.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hard-shell golf bag, convertible to a golf cart and shipping case, the golf bag comprising:a back portion, said back portion having a hard-shell exterior, a plurality of golf club sleeves, a pull rod recess, a pull rod pivotally mounted on said back portion and adapted

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hard-shell golf bag, convertible to a golf cart and shipping case, the golf bag comprising:a back portion, said back portion having a hard-shell exterior, a plurality of golf club sleeves, a pull rod recess, a pull rod pivotally mounted on said back portion and adapted to fit within said recess, a ball drop hole formed in said exterior and a ball drop knob slidably mounted on said back portion for selectively releasing a single golf ball through said ball drop hole, a back plate pivotally mounted on said back portion, said back plate having a first pair of wheel mounting triangular pivot plates affixed thereto, a first end of a pair of pivotable legs mounted on each of said first pivot plates, a second pair of triangular pivot plates pivotally mounted on a second end of said legs opposite said first end, a wheel rotatably mounted on each of said second pair of triangular pivot plates, first locking means fastened between said two pairs of legs for extending and retracting said two pairs of legs, second locking means removably fastened between said back plate and said back portion for locking and holding said wheels in an extended position,a front portion pivotally attached to said back portion, said front portion having a hard-shell exterior end, and an interior end having a plurality of storage pockets formed therein, sliding stop means connecting said back portion and said front portion for holding said front portion in an open position, locking means for securing said golf bag in a closed position when shipping said golf bag, anda hard-shell coverhead pivotally connected to said back portion, said coverhead having a scoreboard pivotally mounted thereto, and a pull handle formed at a first side, said coverhead being adapted to fit over said back portion and said front portion when closed, for securing the golf clubs from unauthorized entry.