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How to ship golf clubs
A full set of golf clubs in a bag ships fine via parcel carriers, but most golfers use Ship Sticks for door-to-door delivery to golf resorts. For moving a set between homes, UPS Ground is the standard.
- Typical weight
- Full bag: 25-45 lb
- Rate band tracked
- 20 lb
- Cheapest option
- UPS Ground with golf bag; Ship Sticks for door-to-door
Live rates
What it costs to ship golf clubs, right now
A 20 lb parcel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA. Actual cost for your golf clubs varies by ±10-30% with its specific weight and destination zone.
- 01
Ground FedEx 4d $46.79 +$37.48 - 02
Ground Saver UPS 5d $9.31 cheapest - 03
Ground Advantage USPS 5d $9.65 +$0.34
Close call Only $0.34 (4%) separates the cheapest from the runner-up. Free USPS home pickup or a closer drop-off can erase this gap. Pick by convenience, not price, at this margin.
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Before you pack
The box and materials
Box
Hard-case golf travel bag or padded golf box
Typical golf travel bag: 50 x 14 x 10 in
Soft golf bags alone do not protect clubs; use a hard case or a padded shipping box.
Checklist
- Hard-shell golf travel case
- Bubble wrap for club heads
- Towels for cushioning
- Small lock
- Shipping label
The process
Pack golf clubs in 5 steps
01 of 05
Remove drivers and woods from the bag
These have the largest heads and are most prone to damage. Wrap each head in bubble or use club-head covers.
02 of 05
Pack towels around the clubs
Bath towels between clubs in the bag keeps them from clanking.
03 of 05
Slip the bag into the travel case
Hard case with the bag fully inside.
04 of 05
Lock or zip-tie the case
Keeps the case closed during handling.
05 of 05
Attach shipping label and insurance paperwork
Clearly visible on the top of the case.
Carrier notes
Which carrier to use
USPS
Ground Advantage up to 70 lb. Most golf cases fit.
UPS
Ground with Oversize 1 surcharge for golf cases over 48 in. Typically $45-80 cross-country.
FedEx
Similar to UPS.
Insurance + declared value
Protecting the package
Declare at replacement cost. A full set of clubs runs $800-3,000 depending on brand and age.
Specialty shippers are worth it here.
Ship Sticks is the industry leader for vacation-to-course shipping. $35-75 typical cost with full insurance and tracking.
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Common questions
Q01 Should I detach the club heads?
No, most modern clubs have glued or pressed-in heads. Leave assembled.
Q02 What about putters?
Wrap in bubble separately. Putter heads are particularly vulnerable to dings.
Q03 Do I need to drain the shafts?
No. Golf shafts do not contain fluid.