How to pack and handle a golf club for a flight?

How should I pack a single golf club (not a set) for a flight? Any tips will be appreciated. And, how should I handle it? should I carry it into the cabin, etc.How to pack and handle a golf club for a flight?I'd really advise shipping it UPS or Fedex....Its just less hassle. If however you do take it with you....Package as you would to ship it....and you will have to check it...they will not allow it as a carry onHow to pack and handle a golf club for a flight?
call the airline.

I know they have special packaging facilities for fishing rods.

Since they don't like potential weapons on-board the plane, it would have to go below

If it is for a gift, Fed Ex it.

If you are going to use it, the airline may have such a worry free system, you could take a few other clubs too



If you are worried about bending the shaft, look fo a PVC pipe from a plumbing supply to slide the club in. Cut a notch for the club head to give extra supportHow to pack and handle a golf club for a flight?I'd stop in the local golf shop and ask them if they have a box you could have or buy from them. Most of the time they'd be glad to throw you an extra box they were going to put in the trash. Try to get a box that a driver came in.



Bubble wrap the head good and then use some blue painters tape to tape the shaft to the inside of the box, so it doesn't rattle around. That should be plenty to keep it safe during the trip.How to pack and handle a golf club for a flight?
Get a golf club shipping box from a golf store (most have spares on hand or new ones). Pack it as if you were shipping it to someone. Check the club, you can not take a club on the flight.How to pack and handle a golf club for a flight?Go to local golf shop and ask for a shipping box. I don't think they will let you carry it on. Try to pack cloths or something similar around the club head and around the shaft.How to pack and handle a golf club for a flight?
If you are staying in the U.S. I would ship it UPS or Fedex. Less hassles and Less Money. Even if you are traveling outside the U.S. I would check into the pricing