bringing golf clubs

Anyone have any tips for bringing clubs on the plane? Is there an extra charge?

bringing golf clubs

Aloha KauaiJoy,

I%26#39;m assuming you mean for interisland flights? Island Air did not charge my husband extra for 3 pieces of oversized luggage (bike, 50 lb box, lg duffle bag). But, that might have been an exception rather than the rule. They may ask you to ';plane-side'; check the clubs. You would get a bright tag to put on your bag %26amp; hand it off as you board the plane. Like I said to a previous poster, expect to pay the fee, but you may luck out!

bringing golf clubs

I think NatureCat is right, it really all depends on who is manning the counter and if the plane is full.

Be prepared for the charge and happy if they don%26#39;t assess it.

We had no problem or extra charge on Go! from Honolulu to Kauai...Clubs need to be in hard sided case and not weigh over 50 pounds.

If in doubt - call the airline directly.

3Chihuahuas

With the extra bag fees that most airlines charge these days it%26#39;s not worth the hassle taking them especially if you are planning to play only a couple of rounds. And unless you are a low handicapper and must have your sticks, you%26#39;re better off renting a set of clubs when you get there. You can find a good set of rentals for anywhere from $25 to $45.

According to http://www.golfonlanai.com, club rental is $70. We are taking our clubs, as we plan to play a few rounds. My Mrs might be more attached to using her own clubs, as they her own blend of irons and hybrids. The savings will buy us more than a few post-round beverages.

That being said, if I were only playing once I would rent clubs.

If you end up going to Kauai and play golf, hang on to your hat at Poipu (still loved it) and check the weather forecast for Princeville - winter weather can be unpredictable, cool, and wet (still worth it).

Have fun, forget about your score.

Just want to thank everyone for their help!

Just wanted to post a thought that we had, my wife and I are going to Lanai/Kona for 8 nights in June, planning on playing three times, twice on Lanai and once on Kona. We looked at renting, shipping the clubs ups, or checking them with the airline. While renting them is certainly more expensive it is the least hassle, and the final deciding factor for us was if you ship them or bring them, you are paying no matter how many rounds you play- if you are renting, and for some reason you decide not to play any of the rounds, you don%26#39;t pay, which decreases the cost differential. So we are renting. Just my opinion.

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