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RE: Just got back from MB here is what I wish I knew before going

lwildernorva — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:07:13 +0000

I've never had clubs damaged when flying with them. The bigger problem for me, which has occurred several times and is especially painful on a golf trip, is when the airline doesn't make sure my clubs travel with me. On several occasions, I've had to rent clubs if I was scheduled to play the day of or the day after my arrival. One time, using rented clubs, it took me three or four holes to figure out that the irons I'd rented had been adjusted "closed" so I was hitting everything with a big hook--my natural shot is a slight draw.

It's not so bad on the way home although once, Southwest managed to fail to deliver my clubs on a return flight from Orlando. I really did not understand that failure since I had gotten to the airport three hours early and my flight was a nonstop!

Even with all those hassles, I still generally fly with my clubs rather than shipping them. Most of the airlines have an affiliated credit card that includes a free checked bag. With the annual fee between $100-150, I beat the checked bag fees with one trip per year. On flights to Ireland and Scotland, the airlines include a checked bag free of charge.

RE: Shepherd Family Trip

OBBlues — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:48:39 +0000

Thanks for the report, always nice to play with the kids and see their games improve.

RE: Shepherd Family Trip

DenisGilbert — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:59:18 +0000

@jbshepherds : great trip report my friend!

Glad you had great weather and great golf too, while having the opportunity to share a round with our favorite Brian among all!

One week in Myrtle Beach goes way too fast, don't you think?

Take care and thanks for sharing once again!

RE: Just got back from MB here is what I wish I knew before going

Kano Mike — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:17:03 +0000

@kano-mike

used a soft travel bag, probably right at the limit on weight. fair point, might have been more careful with the packing

I used a hard sided travel bag and never paid more than what the standard charge for extra luggage is, unless I am overweight.

RE: Just got back from MB here is what I wish I knew before going

jakefairway — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:30:43 +0000

@codynomad thanks for the input, really helpful. going to look into ShipMyClubs more before the next trip. have you ever shipped clubs yourself, curious how it went if you did. and yes all three courses were worth it, Caledonia was the highlight for me personally, greens were in great shape. True Blue was solid too. you should definitely make the trip someday

RE: Just got back from MB here is what I wish I knew before going

jakefairway — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:07:56 +0000

@artmbgolf

courses were great honestly, Caledonia was the highlight by far. fair point on the scratch too, might have happened on the course

RE: Just got back from MB here is what I wish I knew before going

jakefairway — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:07:19 +0000

@kano-mike

used a soft travel bag, probably right at the limit on weight. fair point, might have been more careful with the packing

RE: Just got back from MB here is what I wish I knew before going

Codynomad — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:02:04 +0000

I think it comes down to convenience more than anything. After dealing with airport baggage a few times, I can understand why people are looking at shipping options. I’ve seen ShipMyClubs around when people talk about golf travel. How was the trip overall? Caledonia, True Blue, and Barefoot are all places I’d like to play someday.