Heading away on a golf trip? A good travel cover is essential to keep your clubs safe, here are the best options you can buy
Best Golf Travel Bags
A quality travel bag is a must-have for the globetrotting golfer.
Your clubs are your prized possessions and taking them away with you can always be a risk, so keep that risk as low as possible with these bags.
With travel bags, there are several things to consider. First things first they have to be strong and able to deal with the trials and tribulations of travel in planes, trains and automobiles. Strong materials, padding, and excellent construction are all vital here.
Additionally manoeuvrability is a huge benefit too because awkward travel bags make everything more difficult. Ones that move easily with strong wheels are hugely important.
We also think it is good for travel bags to be easy to identify because you never know what can happen in an airport in terms of people accidentally taking your luggage or clubs.
So acknowledging all of this below are some of the best golf travel bags currently on the market.
Finally we also recommend taking a look at some of our other guides too, such as the best golf luggage, best golf bags, and the best golf tops.
Best Golf Travel Bags
Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian Travel Cover
KEY INFO
RRP: £249.95/$345 Weight: 11.3lb Material: Nylon Wheels: 4
+ Stand and cart bags fit easily
+ Wheels aid manoeuvrability
+ Highly quality strength
– One the heavier end of the travel bag spectrum
The superbly-innovative ClubGlider from Sun Mountain will be your best friend when on a golf trip, featuring an integrated leg set that retracts easily and supports all the weight of the bag for easy wheeling on all surfaces.
There’s plenty of room for your clubs and belongings and it is made from durable ‘ballistic-style’ nylon heavy padding to protect your clubs. There are a few different choices in this excellent range with the Glider Pro being a larger option.
Ping Rolling Travel Cover
KEY INFO
RRP: £229.95/$310 Weight: 8.9lb Material: 1200D Polyester Wheels: 4
+ Folds down easily
+ Easy to open/close and easy to load
– Not a lot of room for other items
This rugged, abrasion-resistant travel bag will keep your clubs safe no matter what size your golf bag. It features an outside pocket and six handles to ensure that it’s easy to carry when getting in and out of vehicles.
It has a strong polypropylene base with wheels for easy mobility and it is fitted with interlocking skid rails to help it roll smoothly over curbs. You also get a bag to store it and it folds down very small. If you want a matching Ping golf bag inside, check out the best Ping golf bags on the market right now.
Titleist Players Travel Cover
KEY INFO
RRP: £165/$195 Weight: 8.5lb Material: 1200D Polyester Wheels: 2
+ Well respected brand
+ Good value
– Some may prefer more wheels
Featuring two premium skate wheels and a large carry handle, this Titleist travel cover is very functional and a safe home for your clubs. It features plenty of internal and external storage and is made with a a durable construction and premium metal hardware to ensure it lasts a long time.
Also take a look at our best Titleist golf bags guide if you want to see the top models in the current range.
TaylorMade Performance Travel Cover
KEY INFO
RRP: £129/$Varies Weight: N/A Material: PVC base material Wheels: 2
+ Well thought-out design
+ High-strength material
– Bit of a bland design
The best golf travel bags can be simple – take this plain black TaylorMade travel cover for example. It features lots of room, padding, quality wheels, multiple handles and buckle straps.
It comes with a durable, skid resistant PVC base material for added durability and has a full wrap around zipper for easy access to your clubs and belongings.
Ogio Golf Alpha Travel Cover
KEY INFO
RRP: £139/$190 Weight: 6.3lb Material: 900D polyester Wheels: 2
+ Can store a lot
+ Dense foam around clubheads
– Only two wheels
This roomy option can store your shoes, clothes, balls and still have space left over for a souvenir or two.
It boasts external and internal compression straps to reduce club movement and dense foam around club heads for added protection and structure.
The Skid plate on the bottom protects from abrasion protection and the D-shaped opening makes it easy to get your clubs in and out.
It’s an impressive option that offers good value for money.
Bag Boy T-460 Travel Cover
KEY INFO
RRP: £65/$89.95 Weight: N/A Material: 600D nylon polyester Wheels: 2
+ Excellent value
+ Reinforced corners for strength
– Can be hard to spot in busy areas
This Bag Boy cover is plenty functional with multiple handles, an easy-access lockable zip department, smooth rolling wheels and reinforced corners for added sturdiness.
There’s also an external pocket for things like shoes and it’s made with weather and tear resistant premium 600D nylon. Superb value too.
MacGregor VIP II Premium Travel Cover
KEY INFO
RRP: £59.99/$69.99 Weight: 2.3kg Material: Nylon Wheels: 2
+ Lot of bag for your buck
+ Decent level of protection
– Arguably too much space makes it bulky
The VIP II Premium travel cover offers all the durable protection and ease of use of the Deluxe model, with a few extra features for added peace of mind – like additional padding around the top of the cover increases the layer of protection for the clubs, while an internal support strap keeps clubs secure during transit.
Three heavy duty external straps provide a fail safe seal on the cover and lockable dual zips add a final level of security that makes this travel cover very good value for money.
Mizuno Golf- CG Last Large Pro Travel Cover Bag
KEY INFO
RRP: £265/$369.95 Weight: 10lb Material: Nylon Wheels: 2
+ Unique looking model
+ Folds compactly for storage
+ Lifetime limited warranty
– Cheaper models elsewhere
Coming in the traditional Mizuno blue, this large travel bag is a favourite amongst Mizuno pros and is almost guaranteed to keep your clubs safe and sound.
It comes with a stiff arm for extra security as well as plenty of reinforcement, space, pockets and handles. There’s a smaller option available too if you’ve just got a stand bag and that is $70 cheaper.
Callaway Clubhouse Golf Travel Cover
KEY INFO
RRP: £129.99/$180 Weight: N/A Material: 100% polyester Wheels: 2
+ Sturdy exterior straps
+ Some cool premium features like the logo
– Can be a touch unstable when stood up
The Callaway Clubhouse travel cover has all the functionality and room you need whilst transporting your clubs around the country and wider world. Buckle straps add security for your clubs and a reinforced wheel base ensures sturdy and reliable wheeling on all surfaces.
If you are a fan of Callaway also take a look at our best Callaway golf bags guide too.
Ogio Golf- Straight Jacket Travel Bag
KEY INFO
RRP: £145/$199.99 Weight: 7.6lb Material: Nylon Wheels: 2
+ Stable spine
+ Easy to spot
– When folded it has quite a large footprint
Maker of some of the best golf bags on the market, Ogio will serve you well on your travels.
It comes with large wheels, an external pocket, multiple handles and buckle straps for added security.
If you love the brand, you might want to consider choosing some from our best Ogio golf bags guide.
Sun Mountain Kube Travel Cover
KEY INFO
RRP: £189/$260 Weight: 6.7lb Material: Ballistic-style nylon Wheels: 2
+ Robust case transforms brilliantly
+ Lots of colors to choose from
– No exterior pockets
We’re big fans of the Kube – hence why we included it in our Editor’s Choice awards and Tech 50 lists in 2020.
It’s an excellent innovation that not only serves its main purpose of protecting your clubs well in transit, but also allows you to collapse it down to a neat size smaller than the average cabin bag (23 x 33 x 38cms) when not in use via its clever foldaway system.
Sun Mountain make many fantastic products, especially when it comes to bags which is why we created a best Sun Mountain golf bags guide too.
Cobra Golf- Crown Rolling Club Bag
KEY INFO
RRP: £160/$220 Weight: N/A Material: 100% polyester Wheels: 2
+ Oversized wheels aid movement
+ Strong outer material
– Only 1 year warranty
Keep your clubs safe in Cobra’s Crown Rolling Club Bag, coming with a large main compartment with two-way zip, oversize wheels, and multiple top and front grab/carry handles.
It is made from a durable heather material and the extra buckle straps keep your clubs nice and snug. External pockets add extra room and an ID card holder help for identification purposes.
Inesis Golf Rolling Travel Bag
KEY INFO
RRP: £89.99/£124 Weight: N/A Material: 100& polyester Wheels: 2
+ Value model
+ Good looking bag aesthetically
– No external compression straps
A lot of us might not want to spend hundreds on looking after our clubs and this is a small fraction of the price of others on the market.
This value option has two rear wheels and a thick and reinforced wall at clubhead level for extra protection. Neoprene carry handles and straps make it easy to shift while there are two plastic-coated rails and four protective studs on the part in contact with the ground for protection and durability.
You can store it vertically too. In truth, it ticks a lot of boxes for the price.
What to consider when buying a golf travel bag
You want to protect your pride and joys when going abroad so what are some of the factors you need to consider when housing your clubs? Let’s take a look.
Strength/durability – Above all else, a good travel bag has to be strong and durable to put up with the general wear and tear of travel. This means being made of strong, tear-resistant fabrics, and also having some features to protect the clubs on the inside of the bag too like compression straps on the inside and outside, along with foam padding around the top of the bag. The wheels should also be strong and move properly.
Weight – Given you will be carrying the travel bag around, weight is very important, especially if a model only has two wheels. Here a fine balance has to be made between lightness and strength because you don’t want to compromise on either.
Manoeuvrability – Good models are also very easy to move around which means having wheels that slide well and can change direction properly. There are several excellent models above with more than two wheels and these are usually the best in this factor, but some two-wheel options move well too, such as the Sun Mountain Kube or Cobra Rolling Bag.
Warranty – This is definitely a factor to consider if, god forbid, your clubs and golf gear are damaged or broken. We recommend checking with retailers and manufacturers themselves how long they offer on warranties.
Budget – Finally have a think about how much you want to spend on a travel bag. Ultimately this is not an area to compromise because the bag is protecting your golf clubs but there are models for those who want ultra-premium designs, and also models for those who want good value.
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