Golf Bags � Travel Advice

Protect your clubs when you're on the go with the best golf bags for travel

Today's golfers are spoilt for choice when it comes to courses, especially when it comes to overseas greens. Florida , Spain , Portugal , Dubai , France and even Australia all boast a wide range of magnificent golf courses, many set within luxury resorts so you can take your family or partner with you. But no matter where you choose to play golf, you will still need to get yourself and your clubs there. Having a decent travel golf bag becomes essential.

These are the three types of golf bags that are ideal for travelling purposes:

• Soft Travelling Golf Bags

These are made of soft padded cloth, sometimes coming with hard bottoms and wheels to allow easy transport. Whilst they are light, they offer little in the way of protection for your golf clubs, and you will need to put your equipment in your regular golf bag first, before putting that into the soft travelling bag. For added protection it would be wise to buy head covers for your golf clubs to ensure complete protection.

• Hard Case Golf Bags

If you're flying to an overseas golf course, the hard case bag is the best golf bag for transporting your equipment. The hard material these golf bags are made from will withstand most bumps and knocks that are an inevitable part of checking in, loading and offloading. If damage does occur whilst your clubs are in a hard case, many airlines will offer compensation. The downside is the cost of thee golf bags, which range from hundreds of pounds to thousands. But if you want your golf clubs to arrive safely with you, there is no other option.

• Hybrid Golf Bags

This type of golf bag is best suited for car travel, as it comes with a body like a soft bag, but a top like the hard case to protect your clubs. They weigh less than the hard case and take up less space, but won't give you the protection your equipment needs for air travel.

Check your Golf Baggage Allowance Before Flying

Most airlines will charge you for carrying golf bags onboard their flights, which they class as �over-size' baggage. You will inevitably be charged each way, so make sure you check before you book your tickets, as in some cases the surplus charge may end up costing more than the flight itself.

Insure your Golf Bag and Equipment Before Travelling

It is also worth double checking your travel insurance before you fly, and consider taking out specific insurance to cover damage by airlines, loss or theft. There would be nothing worse than losing your whole golf bag filled with your clubs, and finding out you are inadequately insured.

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