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A golf bag is provided that includes a bag body and a golf bag having a pocket that includes magnetic assemblies that cooperate with one another to hold the pocket together in a closed configuration. In addition, the pocket is configured to close itself without need of any additional manipulation by

A golf bag is provided that includes a bag body and a golf bag having a pocket that includes magnetic assemblies that cooperate with one another to hold the pocket together in a closed configuration. In addition, the pocket is configured to close itself without need of any additional manipulation by the user. The pocket can further include first and second edges aligned with one another defining an opening for a compartment accessible on a bag body of the golf bag. The pocket can further include first and second magnetic assemblies disposed along the first and the second edges. The first and the second magnetic assemblies can each include a plurality of magnets. For example, the magnetic assemblies can each include a sleeve that confines the plurality of magnets in end-to-end, spaced-apart relationship.

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What is claimed is: 1. A golf bag, comprising: a bag body defining an upper opening for receiving golf clubs and a bottom end; a pocket sidewall disposed on the bag body and defining a cavity, the pocket sidewall having a first wall portion extending across a bottom of the pocket sidewall and a sec

What is claimed is: 1. A golf bag, comprising: a bag body defining an upper opening for receiving golf clubs and a bottom end; a pocket sidewall disposed on the bag body and defining a cavity, the pocket sidewall having a first wall portion extending across a bottom of the pocket sidewall and a second wall portion extending about the remaining periphery of the pocket sidewall, the first wall portion angled inwardly towards the cavity, the first wall portion having a maximum height greater than a maximum height of the second wall portion, and the second wall portion defining a first edge and having a first magnetic assembly disposed about the first edge, the first magnetic assembly having an elongate configuration, the second wall portion having a height profile that tapers down from a junction of the first wall portion and the second wall portion to an intermediate section of the second wall portion; and a pocket front wall about the periphery of the pocket and having a second edge aligned with the first edge and having a second magnetic assembly disposed about the second edge, the second magnetic assembly having an elongate configuration and cooperating with the first magnetic assembly to secure the pocket front wall to the pocket sidewall, wherein the pocket front wall is attached to the first wall portion of the pocket sidewall such that the first wall portion urges the pocket front wall to a closed configuration independent of the magnetic attraction of the magnetic assemblies. 2. A golf bag as defined in claim 1, further comprising a first barrier that extends between the pocket front wall and the pocket sidewall along a first side thereof, and a second barrier that extends between the pocket front wall and the pocket sidewall along a second side opposite the first side. 3. A golf bag as defined in claim 2, the first barrier and the second barrier each having a fold line generally aligned with the first and the second edges, such that the barriers fold into the pocket cavity with the pocket in a closed configuration. 4. A golf bag as defined in claim 1, wherein the first wall portion extends outwardly from the bag body. 5. A golf bag as defined in claim 1, wherein the first edge extends substantially the entire length of the second wall portion, and the second edge is substantially the same length as the first edge. 6. A golf bag as defined in claim 1, wherein the magnetic assemblies each include a sleeve that confines a plurality of magnets in spaced-apart relationship. 7. A golf bag, comprising: a bag body defining an upper opening for receiving golf clubs and a bottom end; a pocket sidewall disposed on the bag body and defining a cavity, the pocket sidewall having a planar first wall portion extending across a bottom of the pocket sidewall and a curved second wall portion extending about the remaining periphery of the pocket sidewall, the planar first wall portion angled inwardly towards the cavity, the first wall portion having a maximum height greater than a maximum height of the second wall portion, and the curved second wall portion the first portion of the sidewall defining a first edge and having a first magnetic assembly disposed about the first edge, the first magnetic assembly having an elongate configuration; and a planar pocket front wall having rigidifying material disposed therein and a second edge aligned with the first edge and having a second magnetic assembly disposed about the second edge, the second magnetic assembly having an elongate configuration and cooperating with the first magnetic assembly to secure the pocket front wall to the pocket sidewall, wherein the pocket front wall is attached to the first wall portion of the pocket sidewall such that the first wall portion urges the pocket front wall to a closed configuration independent of the magnetic attraction of the magnetic assemblies. 8. A golf bag as defined in claim 7, further comprising a first barrier that extends between the pocket front wall and the pocket sidewall along a first side thereof, and a second barrier that extends between the pocket front wall and the pocket sidewall along a second side opposite the first side. 9. A golf bag as defined in claim 8, the first barrier and the second barrier each having a fold line generally aligned with the first and the second edges, such that the barriers fold into the pocket cavity with the pocket in a closed configuration. 10. A golf bag as defined in claim 7, wherein the planar pocket front wall defines a plurality of creases on an outer surface thereof. 11. A golf bag as defined in claim 7, wherein the first edge extends substantially the entire length of the second wall portion, and the second edge is substantially the same length as the first edge. 12. A golf bag as defined in claim 7, wherein the magnetic assemblies each include a sleeve that confines a plurality of magnets in spaced-apart relationship. 13. A golf bag, comprising: a bag body defining an upper opening for receiving golf clubs and a bottom end, the bag body defining a longitudinal axis; a pocket sidewall disposed on the bag body and defining a cavity, the pocket sidewall having a planar first wall portion extending across a bottom of the pocket sidewall and a curved second wall portion extending about the remaining periphery of the pocket sidewall, the planar first wall portion angled inwardly towards the cavity, the first wall portion having a maximum height greater than a maximum height of the second wall portion, and the curved second wall portion defining a first edge including a first magnetic assembly disposed about the first edge, the first magnetic assembly having an elongate configuration, the second wall portion slopes from a maximum height proximate to the first wall portion to an intermediate region of the second wall portion located on an opposing side of the pocket relative to the first wall portion, and a planar front wall attached to the first wall portion of the pocket sidewall, the front wall having rigidifying material disposed therein and a second edge aligned with the first edge of the pocket sidewall having a second magnetic assembly disposed about the second edge, the second magnetic assembly having an elongate configuration and cooperating with the first magnetic assembly to secure the pocket front wall to the pocket sidewall, wherein the planar front wall is configured to be oriented at a relatively constant angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the bag body in a closed configuration. 14. A golf bag as defined in claim 13, wherein the magnetic assemblies each include a sleeve that confines a plurality of magnets in spaced-apart relationship. 15. A golf bag as defined in claim 13, the planar pocket front wall defines a plurality of creases on an outer surface thereof. 16. A golf bag as defined in claim 13, wherein the first wall portion extends outwardly from the bag body. 17. A golf bag as defined in claim 13, further comprising a first barrier that extends between the pocket front wall and the pocket sidewall along a first side thereof, and a second barrier that extends between the pocket front wall and the pocket sidewall along a second side opposite the first side.