Traveling with your golf clubs on a flight can be immensely stressful. Packing your golf clubs can cause a bit of a headache, with the extra charges for excess baggage, and worries about damaged golf clubs arriving at your destination.
I have prepared some tips that will get you ready for your next golf vacation worry-free. Read on.
The top on the list – use headcovers and putter covers. The first step in protecting your clubs is a basic one. Start by simply putting the headcovers back on your clubs to avoid any unwanted dents.
Bungee your clubs together. You should wrap it tight around all of your other golf clubs. You might also want to use some extra towels or clothing to wrap around the top of the clubs to keep them safe.
Always inventory your belongings. Know every bit of what is inside your travel bags. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Before getting started with packing your bag, always take a full inventory of everything you will be packing. You need to have a list. Alternatively, you can take some pictures of everything you are packing, as evidence of what you are bringing with you.This will be helpful at all times especially in case of any insurance claims in case of a lost, delayed, or damaged bag. You can never tell.
Get or purchase a quality travel bag for your golf clubs. This might be pricey but it is not for a one-time use only so it will be worth it. Having a high quality travel bag with adequate foam padding is a must if you really want to protect your clubs. These bags are the first line of defense. It doesn’t require to be a hard shell travel bag, you just need to make sure to get a sturdy bag that can do the job.
Lastly, install a unique tag. Place some identifying markings on your bag that will make it easy for you to identify your bag at the baggage claim, and let other passengers with similar bags know that it is not theirs.
These are just the basic ones but will definitely help when followed. Hope your next golf travel will be safe and sound with the help of these tips.
