lkcummings

My friend is traveling to a golf tournament in DC with some very expensive golf clubs. He is concerned that they may be stolen if he transports via checked baggage. To ship them FedEx would cost $115. Should he be concerned about the clubs being stolen, if so, is there anything he can do to make a theft less likely? Or should he pay to have them shipped?

BeachBoi

I take my sticks about 25% of the time I travel.Never had a problem.I have never been concerned about theft.I have a Turtle cover and I never have to worry if they are going to be damaged either.But I would never use any kind of soft side bag otherwise they would be damaged.

rkkwan

Travel insurance would be the way to do if his clubs are expensive.

BeachBoi

Insurance is not a protection against theft.I would say FedEx them if he absolutely has to have the clubs.If the clubs are in a container not easily identified as golf clubs, then the theft would be less likely.Insurance would be an option, and not expensive.But it will not prevent a theft.

AAFrequentFlyer

Good advice above, plus I believe that logic would dictate that it would be pretty hard for a baggage handler to steal the entire bag. Cameras, small valuables, etc. are easy to hide, but can you see a worker walking with a golf bag to his car?