A golf bag collar for securing around a golf bag when attaching the golf bag to a golf cart includes a first arcuate side member having a first end and a second free end, and a second arcuate side member being a mirror image of the first arcuate member and positioned opposing the first arcuate side member. The second arcuate side member also has a first end and a second free end. In addition, the golf bag collar includes a back member connecting the first end of the first arcuate member to the first end of the second arcuate member to define a central aperture, where the central aperture has a shape to fit around an outside of a golf bag and the first and second arcuate side members are held in place around the golf bag by a golf cart strap.