How to Ship a Golf Set
A set of golf clubs is not just a necessity for serious golfers; it is also an investment. It is not uncommon for a high-quality club set to cost thousands of dollars and last for years. Aside from the normal wear and tear the clubs experience on the links, they can also be damaged by travel. Serious golfers looking to protect their clubs can explore a variety of options for keeping their golf set safe during shipping.
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Protect your golf club set. Consider investing in a hard case for your clubs to keep them safe while in transit. While club cases are sold at a variety of prices, most durable ones are $100 or more. Assess how much you are willing to spend to protect your clubs and don't skimp on price if it means added protection. Buy a club case with a warranty.
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Check an airline's weight limits for sporting equipment if shipping the clubs by air. Review any documentation or packaging specifications an airline has for items such as golf club sets.
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Contact the shipping company you wish to use. Inquire if they have special packaging methods that can further protect your clubs. Ask about boxes offered for fragile or over-sized packages.
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Hire a luggage delivery service (see Resources). Weigh the cost and convenience benefits of hiring such a service, which will pick up your clubs, package them safely and deliver them to their destination. Some services, such as Luggage Forward and Sports Express, handle all sorts of luggage whereas Golf Bag Shipping specializes in shipping golf clubs.
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