Sunday Golf Big Frosty Golf Bag Cooler

The Sunday Golf Big Frosty is a slim cooler bag that slides into a golf bag pocket and keeps up to six slim cans cold for the round.

Why it made the list

Most coolers you see on a course are built to sit on a cart seat. The Big Frosty golf bag cooler takes a different route. It measures 17 x 7 inches, long and narrow, so it drops into the side pocket of many golf bags and your drinks go wherever your clubs go.

That matters most if you walk, since a boxy cooler has nowhere to live on a carry bag. Sunday Golf rates the Big Frosty for six slim cans or four pint cans, which covers a foursome’s turn drink or a full round for one thirsty player.

What it does well

• The shell is coated polyester with water-resistant zippers, so condensation and the odd spill stay inside instead of soaking the rest of your bag.
• A dedicated ice pack sleeve holds a flat freezer pack against the cans, which keeps the cold where the drinks sit.
• Three grab handles make it easy to pull out of a tight pocket or carry to the patio after you finish.

There are no hard walls, so it bends a little to fit the pocket and folds flat in the garage between rounds.

Who it’s for

It suits walking golfers, players who use a push cart with a carry or stand bag, and anyone who wants drinks in the bag without strapping a cooler to the outside. At the $35 sale price it also works well as a gift for a golfer who seems to have every gadget already.

Who should skip it

If you ride with a group and want ice for a dozen drinks, a full cart cooler is the better tool. Owners of the Sunday Golf Loma or Loma XL should also pass, since Sunday Golf says the Big Frosty does not fit in those bags.

Key specs, explained

At 17 x 7 inches, the cooler is long and slim, so check that your bag has a full length side pocket before you buy. The capacity of six slim cans or four pint cans means it fits seltzers and tall cans better than wide craft cans. The coated polyester and water-resistant zippers are about keeping moisture in, not about rain; treat it as a cooler, not a dry bag.

How it compares

If you are shopping for a gift in the same price range, the STICKIT Magnetic Golf Towel costs $24.99 and also lives on the bag. A magnetic golf towel gets used on every hole, while the Big Frosty earns its keep on hot days and long walks. Pick the cooler if the golfer you are buying for walks in summer, and the towel if you want something used year round.

Good to know

The ice pack is sold separately. Sunday Golf lists the Big Frosty Iceberg cooler pack at $15 on sale ($20 regular), and it showed as sold out when we checked, so a thin store-bought freezer pack is a fair stand-in. The cooler carries a free lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, plus a 30-day return window. The listed price is $35 on sale and $40 regular.

Questions about the Big Frosty

Will the Big Frosty fit in my golf bag pocket?

It fits most bags with a full length side pocket, since it is 17 x 7 inches and soft sided. Sunday Golf notes it does not fit the Loma or Loma XL, so measure a small carry bag before buying.

Does it come with an ice pack?

No, the ice pack is not included. You can add the Big Frosty Iceberg pack or use any flat freezer pack that fits the sleeve.

What colors does it come in?

Sunday Golf sells it in several finishes, including Matte Black, Heather Gray, Midnight Green, Toasted Almond, Mossy Oak Bottomland Camo and a welded waterproof charcoal version. Colors and stock change, so check the listing for the current choice.