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Sending golf clubs ahead to a course, a resort or an airport is cheaper and easier than lugging them through a terminal and paying oversize baggage fees, and it is popular for golf holidays and society trips. A golf bag is a long parcel, roughly 1.2m, but not especially heavy, so it is handled as a large or long parcel and the price depends mostly on the length and weight rather than the distance within mainland Britain. ParcelMatch compares every carrier that takes long parcels, including DHL, DPD, Parcelforce and UPS, so you can see the cheapest and fastest options in one search, with VAT included and no account needed to compare or book. It is just as handy for selling a set online or returning clubs after a fitting, where the same packing care applies.
Because a golf bag is long, carriers vary on how they price it, so comparing is well worth the few seconds it takes. A proper travel case or a well-padded box both protects the clubs and keeps the quoted size sensible, and seeing every live rate side by side means you are not guessing which carrier is kindest to long items.
Cost
How much does it cost to send golf clubs?
A packed golf bag is a long parcel of around 8kg, and prices start from £10.90. Here is how the main service types compare, with live figures from the quote engine.
On this long, light item the next-day carrier happens to be the cheapest quote, which is exactly the kind of thing a comparison surfaces.
Next-dayfrom£10.901 working day
Economyfrom£13.202 to 3 working days
Price follows the larger of the actual and volumetric weight, so a snug case keeps the cost down.
It is worth checking every time, because the ranking on long, light items shifts with the carriers' own pricing rather than following the usual economy-first pattern.
Size and weight
What size can I send?
A standard golf bag is around 1.2m long, which sits within the roughly 1.5m length limit on most standard services, so clubs post without needing a special service. A tour bag with a tall hood may approach the limit, so measure the packed length before you quote. The weight is rarely a problem, as a full set in a bag is usually well under the 30kg limit. If you only need to send a few clubs rather than a full set, a shorter, lighter box can drop you into a cheaper band, so quote both ways.
Packing
How to pack golf clubs for a courier
Protecting the club heads and the graphite shafts is the priority. Follow these steps:
- step 01
Use a padded golf travel bag if you have one, or a long box sized for the clubs.
- step 02
Put a stiff rod or an old shaft alongside the clubs, taller than the longest club, so it takes any top-end impact.
- step 03
Wrap the club heads together in bubble wrap, and pad the top of the bag where the heads sit.
- step 04
Fill any space in the bag or box with soft padding so the clubs cannot move.
- step 05
If using a box, tape all the seams firmly with the H-taping method; if using a travel bag, strap it closed.
- step 06
Attach the label flat on the largest face, clear of seams and edges.
Before you book
Common mistakes to avoid when sending golf clubs
A few slips account for most damaged clubs. The biggest is leaving the shafts unsupported, as a knock to the top of the bag transfers straight into graphite shafts and snaps them, which the stiff support rod is there to prevent. Packing the heads without padding so they clatter against each other is another, as is leaving clubs loose enough to slide inside the bag. People also tend to use a box far longer than the clubs, which invites the parcel being bent in handling and pushes up the volumetric weight. Do not forget to remove any valuables or a rangefinder from the bag pockets, and always strap or H-tape the bag fully closed so nothing works loose in transit.
Sending golf clubs abroad
Shipping clubs overseas for a golf holiday or an international move is straightforward on services from carriers such as UPS and DHL, which ParcelMatch compares alongside domestic rates. Allow extra time and complete a customs declaration describing the clubs and their value honestly. Check the destination country's rules and any duty the recipient may owe, which is charged separately from the courier price. For a valuable set going abroad, add cover to match and keep your proof of posting.
Should I insure golf clubs?
A set of clubs can be valuable, so check the standard cover on each service and add more to match the replacement value. ParcelMatch shows the standard cover against each quote so you can pick a service with enough protection, and add-on cover where you need it. Keep your proof of posting and a photo of the packed bag, as both make any claim easier to settle.
Your choice
Drop-off or collection?
A golf bag is long but manageable, so dropping it at a depot or shop is usually the cheapest option, while a doorstep collection is available on most services for a little more. ParcelMatch shows both in your results.
Couriers
Which couriers take golf clubs?
| Courier | For golf clubs |
|---|---|
| DHL and DPD | DHL and DPD handle long golf bags well and are often the best value, including on next-day. |
| Parcelforce and UPS | Parcelforce and UPS take longer or heavier tour bags and suit international trips. |
| FedEx | FedEx offers economy options for longer lead times. |
ParcelMatch shows which carriers quote your bag and what each costs.
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How it works
Book in one checkout
Pick a service, add the addresses and pay. Your label lands in your inbox straight away.
Drop off or get collected
Leave it at a depot or book a collection, then track it on one page.
Why ParcelMatch
Why send golf clubs with ParcelMatch
- Every carrier that takes a golf bag, compared in one search, from £10.90
- Often cheaper than airline oversize fees, with VAT included
- Standard cover shown against each quote, with add-on cover available
- Collection or drop-off, whichever suits
- No account needed to compare and book
- One tracking page for every courier
How much does it cost to send golf clubs?
From £10.90 for a packed golf bag, with VAT included. On this long, light item next-day can be the cheapest quote, so it pays to compare rather than assume economy is cheaper.
How do I pack golf clubs to post them?
Use a travel bag or long box, add a stiff rod taller than the clubs, pad the heads, fill the gaps and strap or tape it closed. The support rod is what saves graphite shafts from a top-end knock.
What is the cheapest way to send golf clubs?
Compare carriers, as the best value on a long, light bag is often a next-day service, from £10.90. Keeping the packed length sensible also holds the price down.
Can I send golf clubs abroad?
Yes, on international services from carriers such as UPS and DHL. Allow more time, complete a customs declaration and check the destination's rules and any duties.
Can I send just a few clubs rather than a full set?
Yes. A shorter, lighter box for a few clubs can drop you into a cheaper band, so quote both the full bag and the smaller box to compare.
Do golf clubs fit standard courier limits?
Usually, yes. A standard bag at around 1.2m sits within the 1.5m length limit. Measure a tall tour bag first, as a tall hood can push it close to the limit.
Should I empty the bag pockets before sending?
Yes. Remove valuables, a rangefinder, balls and tees, both to protect them and to keep the weight down. Loose items can also shift and damage the shafts.
Can I track and insure golf clubs?
Yes. Every booking includes tracking, and you can add cover to match the set's value. Keep your proof of posting and a photo of the packed bag in case you claim.
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