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By Carolyn Heller @ Golf Depends<\/a><\/p>\n

There are a lot of things you have to take into consideration when you combine golf and travel. In this post, there are both basic and advanced <\/span>tips for travel with your golf clubs<\/b>. That ensure the complete safety of your expensive, precious golf clubs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Factors like checked luggage fees, golf travel bags, etc. matter a great deal. So then why not rent golf clubs instead? Well, that\u2019s an option too, but only if you don\u2019t mind using a set of golf clubs you just aren\u2019t familiar with. After all, you may have put a lot of thought into choosing the most functional set based on your skills and game. So why leave that behind!<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead, just get to know all that goes into traveling with golf clubs and making sure that they reach your destination safe and sound in one piece.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Travel with Golf Clubs \u2013 Complete Instructional Guide<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before the various factors are discussed at length here, let\u2019s get one thing straight. When traveling with your own golf club set, don\u2019t always expect everything to work out in your favor. Meaning the chances of your golf equipment getting damaged, lost, or stolen are likely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Airlines and luggage handlers at airports don\u2019t exactly care about your golf clubs as much as you do. But then there are effective strategies that can be implemented to boost protection and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Choose A Proper Golf Travel Bag\/Case<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

You can either get a hard case or a soft case golf travel bag. Most airlines have a weight limit of 50 pounds (more on that later), which is enough for your golf clubs, shoes, and other gear. This should also be factored in when deciding between soft case or hard case because the latter is slightly heavy.<\/span><\/p>\n

So it\u2019s quite evident that the hard case is sturdy, thus offers more protection. Also, did you know that the majority of airlines cover damaged golf clubs only if they were packed in the hard case?<\/span><\/p>\n

As for the soft case, it\u2019s made using a soft fabric, mostly nylon. And that makes the travel bag lightweight as well as easier to carry. Therefore, more fitting for shorter trips. For example, these <\/span>top-rated Sunday golf bags<\/span> are lightweight yet sizable.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Book A Non-Stop Flight<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Booking a non-stop flight (don\u2019t confuse it with direct flight) is very, very important here. Because switching flights just doubles the chances of baggage handlers not being careful with your precious golf clubs. So you can avoid this greater potential of ill-treatment and damage of clubs simply by booking a non-stop flight.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the same time, a non-stop flight is also convenient when flying with golf clubs. Agreed that you might pay extra for the \u2018non-stop\u2019 option, but then you have to lose something to gain something.<\/span><\/p>\n

But then a non-stop flight isn\u2019t available all the time. For instance, flights to Phuket are often 1-stop. After all, Phuket does offer some of the <\/span>best golf tour packages<\/span><\/a>. In that case, you better know how to place your golf clubs in your travel case the right way. Speaking of which.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Place Your Golf Clubs Upside Down and Remove the Clubheads<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Proper storage is essential when packing and traveling with your golf clubs. In order to protect them, make sure to place the clubs topsy-turvy. Meaning the lower part of the shaft and the hosel, which are the most vulnerable, touch the base of the bag. So no breaking or bending.<\/span><\/p>\n

You should also remove the clubheads. It may take up a generous amount of time but just think of the greater cause here. You\u2019re actively minimizing the likelihood of the clubs breaking.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Label or Mark Your Golf Travel Bag<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Attaching a carry ID (with your name, phone number, and email address) after packing the bag is a must. Stick it on the outside part of the travel case.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some even add easier-to-identify things like a sticker or ribbon. And make sure that it\u2019s large and obvious because you don\u2019t want frantic travelers to grab your bag by mistake.<\/span><\/p>\n

Packing Golf Clubs the Right Way<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now here\u2019s how you can go about packing your golf clubs so they don\u2019t get damaged in any way:<\/span><\/p>\n