Bringing golf clubs

[Flipadelphia26]

Anyone have any experience with doing this? Is it a major pain? I have traveled domestically with my sticks a few times, but never internationally.

[NRV]

My husband & friends brought their clubs...no problem. Just pay the fees.

[wrtiii]

You should check with your own airline. Here's one example, from the United web site. Sounds as if it would be fairly expensive and involve extra waiting around.
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United accepts one item of golf equipment per customer as checked baggage.

An item of golf equipment consists of:

One golf bag containing 1 set of golf clubs
Golf balls
One pair of golf shoes
All items must be properly encased in a suitable container. The golf bag must be covered or enclosed in a heavy, rigid carrying case.

United is not liable for damage to golf equipment that is not contained in a hard-sided case.

Excess Valuation may not be purchased for golf equipment that is not contained in a hard-sided case.

First or second checked bag service charges may apply.

Golfing equipment containers measuring over 62 (158 cm) total linear inches (L + H + W) that contain other items in addition to or in place of appropriate golf equipment will be subject to an oversize checked baggage service charge.

Note: All customers, including MileagePlus® Premier® members, who check a golf bag will experience a delay in receiving their bag at the baggage claim due to the manner in which oversized items and sports equipment are required to be loaded, unloaded and delivered to baggage claim.

[mn negril fan]

Me and a friend brought our sticks one year. I would suggest rental clubs it caused lots of delays and grabs alot of attention from the locals. Walked out from our hotel to grab a cab clubs in tow and almost caused a massive traffic pile up! Tires locked up and horns blairing had cabbies fighting with each other over who would get the fare. Had a great time at the course though.

[Flipadelphia26]

Thanks for the info everyone.

[newfiegirl59]

my husband has brought his last 3 yrs. not really a big deal justhave to take it over to the exray machine yourself, we stay a while so it pays for itself cause rental is up to $40 per game, he goes at least once a week and they let him keep them in storage at the club house so he doesn't have to drag them back and forth.

[Ras Walleye]

Just remember, it's called Negril Hills for a reason! Enjoy!

[poolguywindsor]

For a Negril trip you would be better to rent. The rental clubs are decent, and the course isn't anything that great. But fun to play, I only golfed there one time with Kevin, and Billy though.

[booger]

Anyone have any experience with doing this? Is it a major pain? I have traveled domestically with my sticks a few times, but never internationally.

You don't want to have airline employees toying with your new sticks. Use the rentals and maybe drag your putter along if you have a love affair with it.

[Flipadelphia26]

I was probably going to bring my old bag haha