Travel covers for golf

Travelling with your clubs

For a golfing trip or a tournament abroad, most golfers prefer to take their own clubs, set up for their swing. But a golf bag travels in checked luggage, handled by baggage handlers and stacked with other suitcases. The travel cover wraps the bag entirely to protect the clubs from impacts, especially the wooden heads and driver, which are the most exposed. Airlines often accept golf bags as special luggage, under conditions that should be checked before departure.

The other bags

Golf bags also come in:

• Trolley Bags.
• Stand Bags.
• Rain Covers.

All bags are collected on the bags page.

The Big Max Atlantis cover

Big Max, a German brand of golf bags and trolleys, offers the Atlantis transport cover. Padded and equipped with wheels, it is easily pulled in airports, like a suitcase. Its large opening accommodates a trolley bag or a stand bag. The internal straps keep the bag in place, and the handles make loading into a car boot easier. An exterior pocket holds shoes and rain gear.

Preparing your bag well

Before closing the cover, protect the club heads with their covers, and you can place a support stick, slightly longer than the driver, in the centre of the bag: in case of impact, it's this stick that absorbs the shock, not the clubs. Fill empty spaces with towels or clothing. Remove prohibited items from the checked luggage, like certain aerosol cans. A lock and a tag with your name complete the preparation.

Good deals

Good bargains can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are processed and dispatched within 24 hours. The key moments of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days of spring, then the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

Hard or soft travel cover: which one to choose?

The hard cover offers the best protection against impacts but is heavier and harder to store. The soft padded cover, lighter and foldable, provides good protection if you reinforce the area around the club heads.

How to protect your driver in a travel cover?

Remove the head if the club is adjustable or slip it into its cover, then pack the woods with towels. A stick longer than the driver, placed in the centre of the bag, absorbs vertical shocks.

Are wheels essential on a golf cover?

They quickly become essential at the airport, as a loaded golf bag is heavy. Sturdy wheels and a pull handle make long trips between check-in, parking, and the course easier.

Can you put clothes in your travel cover?

Yes, and it's actually helpful: clothes and towels packed around the clubs prevent them from moving and cushion impacts. Just check the maximum weight allowed by the airline.

How to check in your golf bag at the airport?

The golf bag travels in checked luggage, often as special luggage to declare when booking. Arrive a bit early, as it is sometimes taken to the oversized luggage desk.