Today's Highlights

• Tote a little or tote a lot
• Mother's Day gift ideas
• Sponsorless SWAG: A different kind of logo

NEWS

Antigua teams with PGA SCS

The Antigua Group Inc. renews its sponsorship of the Antigua Triple Play Championship with the Southern California Section of the PGA of America.

Briefly

LoudMouth Golf reports that John Daly wore its pants during the pro-am segment of the Spanish Open in Girona, Spain. ... Page & Tuttle becomes the official volunteer uniform supplier for the Champions Tour 3M Championship, July 10-12 in Blaine, Minn. Along with outfitting more than 2000 volunteers, Page & Tuttle will be used for special on-site committee and corporate sponsor apparel needs.

FEATURE

Tote a little or tote a lot

By Janice Ferguson
GPA Writer

Totes and duffle bags are a great way to organize and carry gear to and from the clubhouse. The right bag can also serve a functional purpose off the course for travel or as a gym bag, and they are eco-chic to use for quick shopping trips to the grocery store in place of an earth-clogging plastic bag.

• Lulu Lemon Athletica's Action gym bag practically organizes by itself. The stylish-shaped bag has a removable and washable shoe bag, a vented pocket for soiled golf socks or dirty gym clothes, additional pockets for a BlackBerry, iPod, makeup, water bottle and more. The built-in shoulder strap tucks under the bag when not in use. The Action bag can hold a 15-inch laptop and up to 50 pounds of gear. The water-resistant liner easily wipes clean. Featured in yellow, a popular color for the spring and summer seasons.

Retail: $78. On the Web: www.lululemon.com.

• Mulholland's Vintage waxed canvas rover duffel is proof that all men's bags do not have to be black. The classic khaki beige waxed canvas will just get better with age and wear. The slouchy design and shape is conducive for stuffing just about anything in to it. A long three-sided zippered top flap opens fully to expose the bag's contents. There are two exterior zip pockets plus one very deep pouch for holding dirty clothes or a pair of shoes. Rolled leather handles and a detachable should strap make it an easy carry-all for day use or overnight.

Retail: $460. On the Web: www.mulhollandbrothers.com.

• Keri Golf's white patent Shuttle duffle goes everywhere and with everything. The sleek, stylish overnight bag is crafted from white patent leather. Ideal for a weekend getaway, the duffel offers five external compartments and a spacious interior with a specially-designed shoe pocket. To give it a quintessential resort look, the Shuttle duffle is lined in navy and white piping, and features navy zipper tapes with silver zipper teeth.

Retail: $375. On the Web: www.kerigolf.com.

• Timbuk2 lets you build your own messenger, laptop messenger, backpack and cargo tote. Simply choose which bag style and size - from extra small to extra large. Then the fun begins, deciding on colors from an array of choices for the different panels on the bag. View how the bag will look by clicking on different color and pattern options. Finally, choose the liner material and color, and then a variety of options are available for pocket inserts, strap pads and gadget holders.

Retail: Prices vary. On the Web: www.timbuk2.com.

• Ogio's Transfer duffle bag can be a companion from the gym or clubhouse to the airport thanks to its sophisticated style. This duffle is roomy enough to manage clothes, multimedia devices and shoes - all in their own side pockets. The Transfer lives up to its name as it is perfectly sized to fit under airline seats or in overhead bins. The large U-shaped opening makes it easy to organize and find things. The all metal hardware and sturdy nylon construction make the bag tough and durable.

Retail: Price varies. On the Web: www.ogio.com.

• Ame & Lulu's Everyday tote comes in nine different colors and patterns. With two interior slip pockets and two outside pockets - one zipped and one slip - this bag keeps items organized and is ready for everything from errands to a day at the beach. Measuring 14-inches high and 18.5-inches wide, the soft structure and long handles make the tote easy to carry. For an additional $20, have the bag embroidered for personalization.

Retail: $80. On the Web: www.ameandlulu.com.

• Rea Creations' Susie duffle bag comes in five fashionable color patterns, and features a zipped top enclosure to ensure nothing spills out going through the airport security machine. Perfect for the woman-on-the-go, the travel duffle has two outer storage compartments, plus three interior pockets to hold shoes or toiletries. The creators of Rea, a mother/daughter team, combined their extensive travel experiences and eye for design to develop elegant yet fun and functional accessory bags for women.

Retail: $87.75-$94.50. On the Web: www.reacreations.com.