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Methods of forming images on an outer surface of a golf bag are provided. A method can include the step of obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed onto a substantially flat side outer surface portion of a golf bag having a main bag body including an open end, a closed end, a club chamber po

Methods of forming images on an outer surface of a golf bag are provided. A method can include the step of obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed onto a substantially flat side outer surface portion of a golf bag having a main bag body including an open end, a closed end, a club chamber positioned between the open and closed ends, and the substantially flat side outer surface portion. The method can also include controlling image production by sending the photographic-type image to a printer and activating at least one printer motor to form the photographic-type image onto the flat side outer surface portion of the golf bag, and printing the photographic-type image onto the substantially flat side outer surface portion of the golf bag so that the photographic-type image is readily visible and substantially permanently affixed.

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That claimed is: 1. A method of forming photographic-type images on an outer surface of a golf bag, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed onto a substantially flat side outer surface portion of a golf bag, including obtaining the photographic-type imag

That claimed is: 1. A method of forming photographic-type images on an outer surface of a golf bag, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed onto a substantially flat side outer surface portion of a golf bag, including obtaining the photographic-type image from at least one of the following: a database, a website of a global communications network, a photography equipment storage device, or a scanner; controlling image production by sending the photographic-type image to a printer and activating at least one printer motor to form the photographic-type image onto the flat side outer surface portion of the golf bag; stabilizing a fabric panel of the substantially flat outer surface portion of the golf bag; and printing the photographic-type image onto the substantially flat side outer surface portion of the golf bag, the photographic-type image being readily visible and substantially permanently affixed. 2. A method as defined in claim 1, wherein the step of printing the photographic-type image onto the substantially flat side outer surface portion of the golf bag includes printing the photographic-type image on a fabric panel comprising a substantially permanently affixed pocket. 3. A method of forming photographic images on an outer surface of a golf bag, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a photographic image to be formed onto an exterior fabric panel of the golf bag, the exterior fabric panel being not readily removable; controlling image production by sending the photographic image to a printer to form the photographic image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag; stabilizing the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag to provide a substantially flat outer surface thereon; and printing the photographic image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag, the photographic image being readily visible and substantially permanently affixed. 4. A method as defined in claim 3, wherein the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag comprises a substantially permanently affixed pocket, and wherein the step of printing the photographic image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes printing the photographic-type image on the substantially permanently affixed pocket. 5. A method as defined in claim 3, wherein the step of printing the photographic image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes the step of printing the photographic image directly onto an external surface of a pocket or other exterior fabric panel, as a laminate insert in the pocket of the golf bag, or as an insert into a laminate region of the golf bag. 6. A method of forming photographic-type images on an outer surface of a golf bag, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed onto an exterior fabric panel of the golf bag; controlling image production by sending the photographic-type image to a printer to form the photographic-type image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag; stabilizing the exterior fabric panel to provide a substantially flat outer surface thereon; and printing the photographic-type image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag, the printed photographic-type image being readily visible and substantially permanently affixed. 7. A method as defined in claim 6, wherein the step of obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed onto an exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes obtaining the photographic-type image from at least one of the following: a database or a website of a global communications network. 8. A method as defined in claim 6, wherein the step of printing the photographic-type image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes the step of printing the photographic-type image directly onto an external surface of a pocket or other exterior fabric panel, as a laminate insert in the pocket of the golf bag, or as an insert into a laminate region of the golf bag. 9. A method as defined in claim 6, wherein the step of obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed on an exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes obtaining at least one of the following: a scenic golf hole from a golf course, a memorable golf shot, a memorable hole played, a hotel, or a resort. 10. A method of forming photographic-type images on an outer surface of a golf bag, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed onto a substantially flat side outer surface portion of a golf bag, including obtaining the photographic-type image from at least one of the following: a database, a website of a global communications network, a photography equipment storage device, or a scanner, performing a point-of-sale transaction, and responsively storing the photographic-type image at a remote site accessible to a data acquisition medium; controlling image production by sending the photographic-type image to a printer and activating at least one printer motor to form the photographic-type image onto the flat side outer surface portion of the golf bag; and printing the photographic-type image onto the substantially flat side outer surface portion of the golf bag, the photographic-type image being readily visible and substantially permanently affixed. 11. A method as defined in claim 10, wherein the step of printing the photographic-type image onto the substantially flat side outer surface portion of the golf bag includes printing the photographic-type image on a fabric panel comprising a substantially permanently affixed pocket. 12. A method of forming photographic images on an outer surface of a golf bag, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a photographic image to be formed onto an exterior fabric panel of the golf bag, the exterior fabric panel being not readily removable, the obtaining including performing a point-of-sale transaction and responsively storing the photographic-type image at a remote site accessible to a data acquisition medium; controlling image production by sending the photographic image to a printer to form the photographic image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag; and printing the photographic image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag, the photographic image being readily visible and substantially permanently affixed. 13. A method as defined in claim 12, wherein the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag comprises a substantially permanently affixed pocket, and wherein the step of printing the photographic image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes printing the photographic-type image on the substantially permanently affixed pocket. 14. A method as defined in claim 12, wherein the step of printing the photographic image onto the exterior fabric panel, of the golf bag includes the step of printing the photographic image directly onto an external surface of a pocket or other exterior fabric panel, as a laminate insert in the pocket of the golf bag, or as an insert into a laminate region of the golf bag. 15. A method of forming photographic-type images on an outer surface of a golf bag, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed onto an exterior fabric panel of the golf bag, the obtaining including performing a point-of-sale transaction and responsively storing the photographic-type image at a remote site accessible to a data acquisition medium; controlling image production by sending the photographic-type image to a printer to form the photographic-type image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag; and printing the photographic-type image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag, the printed photographic-type image being readily visible and substantially permanently affixed. 16. A method as defined in claim 15, wherein the step of obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed onto an exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes obtaining the photographic-type image from at least one of the following: a database or a website of a global communications network; and wherein the step of printing the photographic-type image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes the step of printing the photographic-type image directly onto an external surface of a pocket or other exterior fabric panel, as a laminate insert in the pocket of the golf bag, or as an insert into a laminate region of the golf bag. 17. A method as defined in claim 15, wherein the step of obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed on an exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes obtaining at least one of the following: a scenic golf hole from a golf course, a memorable golf shot, a memorable hole played, a hotel, or a resort. 18. A method of forming photographic-type images on an outer surface of a golf bag, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed onto a substantially flat side outer surface portion of a golf bag, including obtaining the photographic-type image from at least one of the following: a database, a website of a global communications network, a photography equipment storage device, or a scanner; controlling image production by sending the photographic-type image to a printer and activating at least one printer motor to form the photographic-type image onto the flat side outer surface portion of the golf bag; and printing the photographic-type image onto the substantially flat side outer surface portion of the golf bag, the photographic-type image being readily visible and substantially permanently affixed, the printing including depositing image forming ink on the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag and curing the deposited image forming ink, the curing including one or more of the following: ultraviolet and high-energy electron beam curing, and whereby the curing occurs from a curing head co-located with an associated print head. 19. A method as defined in claim 18, wherein the step of printing the photographic-type image onto the substantially flat side outer surface portion of the golf bag includes printing the photographic-type image on a fabric panel comprising a substantially permanently affixed pocket. 20. A method of forming photographic images on an outer surface of a golf bag, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a photographic image to be formed onto an exterior fabric panel of the golf bag, the exterior fabric panel being not readily removable; controlling image production by sending the photographic image to a printer to form the photographic image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag; and printing the photographic image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag, the photographic image being readily visible and substantially permanently affixed, the printing including depositing image forming ink on the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag and curing the deposited image forming ink, the curing including one or more of the following: ultraviolet and high-energy electron beam curing, and whereby the curing occurs from a curing head co-located with an associated print head. 21. A method as defined in claim 20, wherein the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag comprises a substantially permanently affixed pocket, and wherein the step of printing the photographic image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes printing the photographic-type image on the substantially permanently affixed pocket. 22. A method as defined in claim 20, wherein the step of printing the photographic image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes the step of printing the photographic image directly onto an external surface of a pocket or other exterior fabric panel, as a laminate insert in the pocket of the golf bag, or as an insert into a laminate region of the golf bag. 23. A method of forming photographic-type images on an outer surface of a golf bag, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed onto an exterior fabric panel of the golf bag; controlling image production by sending the photographic-type image to a printer to form the photographic-type image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag; and printing the photographic-type image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag, the printed photographic-type image being readily visible and substantially permanently affixed, the printing including depositing image forming ink on the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag and curing the deposited image forming ink, the curing including one or more of the following: ultraviolet and high-energy electron beam curing, and whereby the curing occurs from a curing head co-located with an associated print-head. 24. A method as defined in claim 23, wherein the step of obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed onto an exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes obtaining the photographic-type image from at least one of the following: a database or a website of a global communications network. 25. A method as defined in claim 23, wherein the step of printing the photographic-type image onto the exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes the step of printing the photographic-type image directly onto an external surface of a pocket or other exterior fabric panel, as a laminate insert in the pocket of the golf bag, or as an insert into a laminate region of the golf bag; and wherein the step of obtaining a photographic-type image to be formed on an exterior fabric panel of the golf bag includes obtaining at least one of the following: a scenic golf hole from a golf course, a memorable golf shot, a memorable hole played, a hotel, or a resort.