Travelling with a putter?

randomer

I am currently in the US, and am tempted to buy a new putter. Does anyone have any experience travelling with a putter, and not having their golf bag?

It won't fit into my case. I am allowed three checked bags on the plane, so I could buy a barrel bag and put it into that. Ideally looking for someone who has done this before, and may have a creative solutions!

Thanks!

MiniGolf

You need one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/STRONG-TELESCOPIC-ARTIST-DRAWING-125mmx1-2m/dp/B0021TIO6A

mike12

U could get them to box it in the shop and put plenty of bubble wrap around it and the airline will put it in the hold. are u sure it wont fit across the angle of the suit case have got one in before.
Mike

Damo 2k9

Got a few golf clubs the previous years ive been in america, put it in a box off a blind and put plenty of bubblewrap around it, so a box similiar in shape should do the job

randomer

mike12 wrote: »

U could get them to box it in the shop and put plenty of bubble wrap around it and the airline will put it in the hold. are u sure it wont fit across the angle of the suit case have got one in before.
Mike

My suitcase is 33 inches from corner to corner, so possibly with the height it might fit in.

The tube looks like a good option too though. If it doesn't fit in I am sure I will be able to get a box in the shop.

Thanks for the advice. I really want to get a week of putting practice before I get back to Ireland, so that I can hit the ground running!

NoelAPM

Wouldnt be overly expensive to post it with fed ex or a similar courier would it?

L.O.F.T

randomer wrote: »

I am currently in the US, and am tempted to buy a new putter. Does anyone have any experience travelling with a putter, and not having their golf bag?

It won't fit into my case. I am allowed three checked bags on the plane, so I could buy a barrel bag and put it into that. Ideally looking for someone who has done this before, and may have a creative solutions!

Thanks!

I've taken the shaft off and just brought home the head previously with both putters and drivers. A new shaft on a putter and grip wont break the bank. Driver shafts are different of course.

randomer

Good idea, but I am planning on going from the airport almost directly to the course. I have been in San Francisco for over two months and haven't managed to play any golf.

My flight lands at 9am and I will be disappointed if I dont get at least 18 holes in that day!!!

GreeBo

Fed-Ex etc do "club boxes" that you can just buy and then bring it home yourself in the plane.

randomer

GreeBo wrote: »

Fed-Ex etc do "club boxes" that you can just buy and then bring it home yourself in the plane.

Thanks for that. Will drop by the fedex store today.