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A golf ball storage system is provided herein. The system may be configured on an exterior of a golf bag and generally includes an upper aperture and a lower aperture that may be substantially vertically aligned. The first and second apertures are connected by an internal sleeve. The sleeve may have

A golf ball storage system is provided herein. The system may be configured on an exterior of a golf bag and generally includes an upper aperture and a lower aperture that may be substantially vertically aligned. The first and second apertures are connected by an internal sleeve. The sleeve may have a generally tubular configuration to contain golf balls within the storage system in a single file, stacked arrangement. The sleeve may be substantially vertical when the golf bag is in an upright position such that gravity will force balls inserted into the upper aperture to fall to a bottom portion of the sleeve, adjacent the lower aperture, for ease of removal.

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We claim: 1. A golf ball storage system, comprising: a first flexible aperture having a first position and a second position, wherein the first position will not allow a golf ball to pass, and wherein the second position will allow a golf ball to pass, the first flexible aperture having a lower por

We claim: 1. A golf ball storage system, comprising: a first flexible aperture having a first position and a second position, wherein the first position will not allow a golf ball to pass, and wherein the second position will allow a golf ball to pass, the first flexible aperture having a lower portion that is wider than an upper portion; a second flexible aperture disposed vertically below the first aperture, the second aperture having a first position and a second position, wherein the first position will not allow a golf ball to pass, and wherein the second position will allow a golf ball to pass; and a sleeve connecting the first aperture and the second aperture and having a cross section sized so as to allow a golf ball to move through the sleeve. 2. The golf ball storage system of claim 1, wherein the first position of the first flexible aperture is a contracted position and the second position is an expanded position. 3. The golf ball storage system of claim 2, wherein the first aperture is in the expanded position when a golf ball is being inserted into the golf ball storage system. 4. The golf ball storage system of claim 1, wherein the first position of the second aperture is a contracted position and the second position is an expanded position. 5. The golf ball storage system of claim 4, wherein the second aperture is in the expanded position when a ball is being removed from the golf ball storage system. 6. The golf ball storage system of claim 1, wherein the sleeve is formed of a water-resistant material. 7. The golf ball storage system of claim 1, further including a compartment surrounding the golf ball storage system and wherein the sleeve is positioned internal to the compartment. 8. The golf ball storage system of claim 7, wherein the sleeve is not in direct communication with the compartment. 9. A golf bag, comprising: a housing defining a chamber for holding plural golf clubs; and a golf ball storage compartment provided at an exterior surface of the housing, wherein the storage compartment includes a first flexible aperture and a second flexible aperture, the first and second apertures being connected by a sleeve internal to a portion of the exterior surface of the housing, wherein the first aperture includes a first position that will not allow a golf ball to pass and a second position that will allow a golf ball to pass, wherein the second aperture is located at a position lower than the first aperture when the housing is oriented in an upright manner, wherein the second aperture includes a first position that will not allow a golf ball to pass and a second position that will allow a golf ball to pass, wherein a lower portion of the first aperture is wider than an upper portion of the first aperture when the housing is oriented in the upright manner. 10. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the first aperture and second aperture are substantially vertically aligned when the housing is oriented in the upright manner. 11. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve is substantially tubular and is arranged in a substantially vertical configuration. 12. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of less than 14 in2. 13. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of less than 9 in2. 14. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of less than 7 in2. 15. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of less than 5 in2. 16. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of at least 2.3 in2. 17. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of at least 2.4 in2. 18. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of at least 2.9 in2. 19. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of at least 3.2 in2. 20. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of at least 1.5 inches. 21. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of at least 3 inches. 22. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of at least 4 inches. 23. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of at least 5 inches. 24. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein a distance between a lower portion of the first aperture and an upper portion of the second aperture is at least 1 inch. 25. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein a distance between a lower portion of the first aperture and an upper portion of the second aperture is at least 1.5 inches. 26. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein a distance between a lower portion of the first aperture and an upper portion of the second aperture is at least 3 inches. 27. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein a distance between a lower portion of the first aperture and an upper portion of the second aperture is at least 4 inches. 28. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of less than 8 inches. 29. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of less than 6 inches. 30. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of less than 5 inches. 31. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein a distance between a lower portion of the first aperture and an upper portion of the second aperture is less than 8 inches. 32. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein a distance between a lower portion of the first aperture and an upper portion of the second aperture is less than 6 inches. 33. The golf bag of claim 9, wherein the portion of the exterior surface of the housing includes a pocket formed in the exterior surface of the housing. 34. The golf bag of claim 9, wherein the portion of the exterior surface of the housing includes a storage compartment provided on the exterior surface of the housing. 35. A golf bag, comprising: a housing defining a chamber for holding plural golf clubs; and a golf ball storage compartment provided at an exterior surface of the housing, wherein the storage compartment includes a first flexible aperture and a second flexible aperture, the first and second apertures being connected by a sleeve internal to a portion of the exterior surface of the housing wherein the first aperture includes a first position that will not allow a golf ball to pass and a second position that will allow a golf ball to pass, wherein the second aperture is located at a position lower than the first aperture when the housing is oriented in an upright manner, and wherein the second aperture includes a first position that will not allow a golf ball to pass and a second position that will allow a golf ball to pass, wherein a lower portion of the second aperture is wider than an upper portion of the second aperture when the housing is oriented in the upright manner. 36. The golf bag of claim 35, wherein the first aperture and second aperture are substantially vertically aligned when the housing is oriented in the upright manner. 37. The golf bag of claim 35, wherein the sleeve is substantially tubular and is arranged in a substantially vertical configuration. 38. The golf bag of claim 35, wherein the portion of the exterior surface of the housing includes a pocket formed in the exterior surface of the housing. 39. The golf bag of claim 35, wherein the portion of the exterior surface of the housing includes a compartment provided on the exterior surface of the housing. 40. The golf bag of claim 35, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of less than 14 in2. 41. The golf bag of claim 35, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the sleeve defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of at least 1.5 inches. 42. The golf bag of claim 35, wherein a distance between a lower portion of the first aperture and an upper portion of the second aperture is at least 1 inch. 43. A golf bag, comprising: a housing defining a chamber for holding plural golf clubs; and a golf ball storage compartment integrally formed a pocket member provided on the housing, the pocket member including an interior pocket chamber, wherein the storage compartment includes a first aperture and a sleeve extending from the first aperture, wherein the first aperture is integrally formed in the pocket member and defines an opening having a longest longitudinal dimension extending in a first direction and a widest transverse dimension extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein, in an unstressed condition, the longest longitudinal dimension is at least 1.75 inches and the widest transverse dimension is less than 1.65 inches, and wherein the first aperture is constructed such that: (a) in the unstressed condition, the opening retains a golf ball within the sleeve against a force of gravity, and (b) when a golf ball located at the opening is exposed to an external, extra-gravitational pulling force, the opening will expand, flex, or move under the pulling force so as to allow the golf ball to pass through the opening, wherein the pocket member further includes a second aperture in communication with the sleeve at an end of the sleeve opposite from the first aperture, wherein the second aperture includes an opening for introducing the golf ball into the sleeve and wherein the second aperture is located inside the interior pocket chamber. 44. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the second aperture is located above the first aperture when the housing is oriented in an upright manner. 45. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the first aperture and second aperture are substantially vertically aligned when the housing is oriented in an upright manner. 46. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of less than 9 in2. 47. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of less than 7 in2. 48. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of at least 2.4 in2. 49. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture and defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of at least 1.5 inches. 50. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture and defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of at least 3 inches. 51. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture and defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of at least 4 inches. 52. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture and defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of less than 8 inches. 53. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture and defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of less than 6 inches. 54. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the sleeve is not in direct communication with the interior pocket chamber. 55. A golf bag, comprising: a housing defining a chamber for holding plural golf clubs; and a golf ball storage compartment integrally formed in a pocket member provided on the housing, the pocket member including an interior pocket chamber, wherein the storage compartment includes a first aperture and a sleeve extending into the compartment from the first aperture, wherein the first aperture is integrally formed in the pocket member, and wherein, in an unstressed condition, the first aperture defines an opening having a longest dimension of at least 1.75 inches, and wherein, in the unstressed condition, the opening is sized and arranged such that a circle having a diameter of 1.68 inches will not fully fit within the opening, wherein the pocket member further includes a second aperture in communication with the sleeve at an end of the sleeve opposite from the first aperture, wherein the second aperture includes an opening for introducing a golf ball into the sleeve and wherein the second aperture is located inside the interior pocket chamber. 56. The golf bag of claim 55, wherein the second aperture is located above the first aperture when the housing is oriented in an upright manner. 57. The golf bag of claim 55, wherein the first aperture and second aperture are substantially vertically aligned when the housing is oriented in an upright manner. 58. The golf bag of claim 55, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of less than 9 in2. 59. The golf bag of claim 55, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of less than 7 in2. 60. The golf bag of claim 55, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture, wherein the sleeve defines an internal open area perpendicular to the axial direction of at least 2.4 in2. 61. The golf bag of claim 55, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture and defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of at least 1.5 inches. 62. The golf bag of claim 55, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture and defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of at least 3 inches. 63. The golf bag of claim 55, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture and defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of at least 4 inches. 64. The golf bag of claim 55, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture and defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of less than 8 inches. 65. The golf bag of claim 55, wherein the sleeve extends in an axial direction from the first aperture and defines a longitudinal length in the axial direction of less than 6 inches. 66. The golf bag of claim 55, wherein the sleeve is not in direct communication with the interior pocket chamber.