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| Avoid all the grief! Golf clubs are awkward and | | | | other luggage pieces. They should have recessed |
| heavy to lug around – especially when | | | | shoe pockets that can also be locked to help |
| you’ve already got other luggage to | | | | keep the clubs snug during travel. Out side clothing |
| carry. Golf travel cases can make your life easier | | | | pockets are also available on most models. Just |
| if you get the proper kind. They’re a | | | | try to make sure that they are expandable for |
| must have for any golfer who wants to take | | | | maximum storage. All zippers should have padlock |
| their clubs with them. Let’s face it, rental | | | | tabs for secure closing. The case should have |
| clubs are truly out of the question because | | | | some sort of an inside security strap that helps |
| they’re just not the same as your own. | | | | prevent the bag from moving too much during |
| Here are few simple but critical things to look for | | | | transport. |
| in a car or airline golf travel case. | | | | Wheels and Carry Systems |
| The Construction | | | | Make sure that that your golf travel cases have |
| This aspect can vary considerably depending if | | | | some sort of wheels on the bottom. These |
| you are looking for a hard or soft travel case. | | | | should be made of a durable polymer or even |
| The harder exterior ones are better for airline | | | | inline skate wheels that are basically indestructible. |
| travel because they can take a lot of abuse while | | | | This is very important because the last thing you |
| you are on the plane. They tend to cost a little | | | | want is to have a wheel break forcing you to |
| more money but are well worth it to protect | | | | carry your bag. Also make sure that the bottom |
| your investment since you can’t see what | | | | of the bag is either a hard vinyl or plastic that |
| they go through during on and off boarding. | | | | won’t leak and can take some abuse. This |
| The softer ones are perfect for car travel | | | | should allow the bag to stand upright. |
| because they are a little more flexible. They are | | | | The carry system should have handles on the top |
| usually a lot better for storage once you are at | | | | and bottom along with the side of the bag to aid |
| your destination because they fold down into a | | | | in getting it in and out of the car. These handles |
| nice compact form. You have to make sure that | | | | need to be a minimum of double stitched or |
| both these types of golf travel cases have a fully | | | | bolted to the case itself to insure they |
| padded interior form top to bottom to avoid | | | | don’t break. You should also have a |
| potential damage to your clubs. Also make sure | | | | durable shoulder strap or pulling handle that is |
| that is easily accessible with double zippers or | | | | adjustable for easy transportation. |
| latches that open from top to bottom. Check for | | | | One other thing to remember, make sure that |
| rugged double stitching on the softer ones. Try | | | | when you are shopping, no matter what you buy |
| also to get ones that have an I.D. window at the | | | | it has to be water resistant. That along with all |
| top along with a small padlock. | | | | these other important tips should help make your |
| Pockets and Storage | | | | experience more enjoyable. |
| If you can find one with lots of additional storage | | | | |