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RVRoadie
08-21-2015, 12:39 PM
Thinking of traveling with my golf bag as checked luggage on Southwest Airlines. Looking at the Bag Boy T700.

Anybody have experience checking a golf bag? What kind of case did you use?

Thanks.
MikeV
08-21-2015, 01:06 PM
My BagBoy developed a large hole in the fabric after only three trips. I don't remember the model.
dewilson58
08-21-2015, 01:17 PM
Consider Fed Ex. Have experienced good things.
fred53
08-21-2015, 07:42 PM
Try Club Glove...many pros use this brand...
JoMar
08-21-2015, 08:20 PM
Always ship FedEx.....less hassle and dragging.....which is why I no longer have a bag. FedEx provides the box
Shadow8IA
08-22-2015, 01:08 AM
Always ship FedEx.....less hassle and dragging.....which is why I no longer have a bag. FedEx provides the box

Any idea what they charge?
mulligan
08-22-2015, 04:20 AM
Pack and ship charges 65 or 70$. I bought a soft bag for 35$. I've flown Southwest several times so it more than paid for itself. On Southwest, clubs fly free.
Dr Winston O Boogie jr
08-22-2015, 07:53 AM
Try Club Glove...many pros use this brand...

I agree. Club Glove are the best. I had one for many years and most of the guys on tour used them.

Expensive, but well worth the price.
tomwed
08-22-2015, 08:08 AM
I have a Calloway soft bag and have used Southwest a few times. I haven't had any problems but I sign a release each time because it's a softbag. Hard Bags have insurance if a club breaks, soft bags do not. I check in on the outside and tip if I have a lot to carry and want a short line. I usually take more balls than allowed and less clubs and an extra pair of sneakers if my other bag is a carryon.
dewilson58
08-22-2015, 09:43 AM
Any idea what they charge?

Ship Your Clubs | FedExCup (http://fedexcup.van.fedex.com/ship-your-clubs)
dengid
08-22-2015, 01:32 PM
Borrow one from your neighbor
JoMar
08-22-2015, 01:41 PM
Any idea what they charge?

Anwhere from 45 - 56 depending on size and weight. Doesn't beat free on Southwest but it sure is more convenient. In PA we had a FedEx office close by, here I have used pack and ship in Colony. Now that we are here full time it will be rare for me to ship again. I also had priced UPS but FedEx actually had a better program, price was very similar.