Best golf travel bag: how to choose?

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When buying a golf holdall, casual golfers may rent clubs, while keen golfers need to choose between a hard or soft-sided bag. Hybrid bags are versatile, and soft bags are the least expensive, but offer less protection. Hard bags are heavier and more expensive, but offer more protection for expensive equipment. Hybrid bags can serve as both a travel bag and a cart bag.

There are many options to consider when buying a golf holdall. Casual golfers may want to consider renting a set of golf clubs at their vacation destination. Keen golfers will want to travel with their regular set of clubs and will need to choose between a hard case or a soft sided golf bag holder that will protect their regular bag during travel. Hybrid bags are another option for golfers who travel often but don’t want to purchase a separate travel bag. Some regular bags may come with headgear that’s sturdy enough to handle lightly, but they’re not guaranteed to stand up to rough air travel.

The soft-sided bag holder is usually the least expensive and most versatile option for a golf holdall. Some of these bags are large enough to fit two small sets of golf clubs along with shoes and other accessories. During an extended vacation, this type of bag can also be used to carry other gear or carry gifts and souvenirs. In many cases, soft bags offer less protection for clubs and other golf gear, and airlines may have passengers sign a damage waiver for these types of bags. Some airlines may also place a limit on the weight that can be packed in a bag, limiting its versatility for carrying other items.

A hard-shell golf travel bag offers more protection than soft bags, but can be heavier and more expensive. These bags are ideal for golfers with expensive or delicate equipment such as graphite shafts that don’t tolerate rough luggage handling. Hard bags can be locked and often come with wheels to assist the user in carrying the bag through the airport terminal. Many professional golfers use this type of mount to protect their investment and make sure their equipment arrives at its destination intact.

Hybrid bags are containers that can serve as both a golf travel bag and a cart bag for use on the course. Hybrid bags usually have a soft exterior along with hard plastic interior plates to protect the clubs. The size of these bags range from small, highly portable bags designed to carry just a few clubs to full-sized bags that will house a full set of clubs along with shoes, balls, and other accessories. These types of golf bags are appropriate for golfers who travel often but don’t necessarily need the protection of a hard case.




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