Traveling With Golf Bags

I was amused when I was traveling this las time, by the number of golf club bags that I saw circling the baggage carousel. Traveling with golf clubs is made easier by properly packing your clubs in either a soft or hard club case. When packing them in a soft case it is important not to pack them into the case loose, as that can cause damage to the clubs. It is better to pack them in the case inside your golf bag. It is preferable if your bag has a top, however, if it does not you can simply wrap the heads of your clubs in some clothing to help protect them during the trip. This helps to limit the bags you are taking, and offers additional protection for your golf bag and clubs.

Soft golf club travel cases can be considerably less expensive than their hard shelled counterparts, so be sure that you take into consideration how much you will be needing to use the bag when you purchase it, as well as just how much of an investment you have in your golf clubs. If you are traveling with an old inexpensive set of golf clubs, then you might not want to invest in a very expensive hard case for them, you might want to buy the hard case, however, if the clubs are your prized possession and you would find your vacation ruined if the clubs were damaged when you arrived. Expect to pay up to $100 for a soft case and several hundred dollars for a hard case.

Don't expect to be allowed to carry on your clubs when flying, not only do they exceed the carry-on size limits, they are something that the FAA would consider a potential weapon and will not be allowed in the passenger compartment. You will have to check them. I suggest that if you are concerned about losing your valuable clubs, then you look for and get a good travel insurance that will cover such losses.

An important note: your homeowners insurance might just cover 'off premises theft', so if your clubs are stolen while traveling you might be covered by your homeowners insurance.

Expect to be asked to get special coverage for expensive club sets, this might include getting special appraisals or an endorsement and such similar to insuring costly jewelry.