I had one of those shag bags with an aluminum cylinder that holds 70+/- balls finally wear out on me. It had some tears in it, and the zipper was pretty much shot. I was getting ready to toss it untill I discovered I could still use it with out the bag. All I did was remove the bag, and the two large metal rings. I now have a "shag stick" that will carry 14 balls. I also drilled a hole through the top part of the cylinder so that I could put a 1/4" bolt, and wing nut through it.. This bolt is to keep the balls in the cylinder when I am not using the it. I leave the bolt out when practicing.

Couple of things I have found out. This new shag stick (with only 14 balls) is much lighter to lug around. Also with only 14 balls to practice with, I have more time to move around the practice area to practice different shots. Also a lot folks want to know where I bought such a gizmo. A draw back will be in the warmer months when the aluminum handle will get pretty hot due to the sun hitting it. A little foam will cure that issue.

So if you have a shag bag that is getting close to it's last "shag" trip, just skin it, and use the inside metal cylinder/handle parts.  FHs   

"Green Golfer"? Hey if it will help me find more greens in regulation, I am all for it.

Truth be known, this whole "green thing" is a tough sell. I know quite a few environmentalists who are out of work because the companies they worked for did not want to pay them to be told what regulations said companies were violating. More than a few company CEOs believe it is cheaper to pay a fine, if, and when they get caught, than to spend the monies needed to be environmentally compliant. The other problem is the EPA is controlled by politicians, and and politicians are are controlled by big business CEOs. JMHO....FHs 

I like to think of it as a matter of personal responsibility. You could have chucked that shag bag in the landfill...but you didn't. Thanks!

I work for one of those really big companies. All our buildings, our travel policies etc. are very responsible. It's Morgan Stanley. Since we don't actually manufacture anything, it's easier for us, sure. But we don't have to do all we do...we do it anyway. You can go to our web site and read about it.

Cheers!

Stephanie