Do you need a golf travel bag to fly with clubs?

Do you need a golf travel bag to fly with clubs?

Most airlines treat golf clubs as standard luggage, meaning there’s a weight limit (usually 50 pounds) but no oversize baggage fee. If your clubs go missing, the carrier will replace them (just be prepared to deal with paperwork and, in all likelihood, long hold times on calls should you need additional assistance).

How do you protect your golf clubs when traveling?

To protect your golf clubs when flying, use extra golf towels, bubble wrap, or packing material to take up the extra space. Weave these between the club shafts to ensure they don’t rub together in transit.

How do pro golfers ship their clubs?

Ship Sticks lets golfers ship their clubs directly to their destination, allowing them to use their own clubs, reducing unexpected baggage fees, and eliminating the need to wait in long check-in lines or crowded baggage carousels.

Can a golf club fit in a suitcase?

Many airlines require that golf bags be transported as checked luggage – even a single club cannot be taken aboard as a carry-on item. Depending on the airline you use and the nature of your ticket, you may have to pay for each piece of checked baggage. Most airlines allow checked bags up to 50 pounds.

Can you put clothes in a golf travel bag?

My travel bag has three shoe pockets, more than I need for shoes so I use some for clothes-which-can-scrunched-up such as socks, nightwear etc.) There is often a fair bit of space left inside the travel bag once my golf bag has been inserted, so utilise this by placing a bag of clothes in here.

How do you travel with golf clubs on a plane?

Almost every airline treats golf clubs as standard luggage. TSA generally permits golf bags as checked luggage but not as carry-on. But pay attention to the fine print: it’s up to the TSA officer at the gate whether or not you’ll be allowed through with your golf bag.

Do airlines charge extra for golf bags?

There is no additional charge or oversized fee for golf bags as long as they are within weight limitations. A golf bag will count as one of your checked bags. Please note: all equipment should be packed in a hard-sided container.

How much does it cost to FedEx golf clubs?

Shipping Golf Clubs with UPS vs. FedEx

How much does it cost to bring golf clubs on a plane?

How much does it cost to take your golf clubs on a plane? It depends on the airline but fees can range greatly. Here is a great baggage fee infographic provided by Ship Sticks that breaks down each airline baggage fee. In general, it’ll cost between $50-$150 depending on the number of bags and total weight.

Should I lock my golf travel bag?

Farbstein, who plays golf, is a proponent of using a lock for travel golf bags. “It’s a good idea to use them because, please keep in mind that TSA’s checked baggage areas have video cameras, so the likelihood that something is taken is slim,” she wrote in an e-mail.