The Best Golf Travel Bags & Cases (Protect Your Gear)

CaddyDaddy Golf Constrictor 2 Travel Cover

The CaddyDaddy golf travel bag is one of the best options. It’s made from 1800D Nylon with excellent abrasion, tear and water resistance. It has in-line skate wheels to help move around easily.

There’s also an option to get CaddyDaddy’s North Pole with this golf travel bag, which is an Aluminum and ABS plastic club protector for travel. I would recommend this as it further protects your golf clubs.

There are two large and one smaller external pockets on this golf travel bag, for any additional gear, like shoes,  you want to pack.

This golf travel bag features external and internal compression straps ensuring your clubs won’t slip out of the bag. It also has a heavily padded top that protects club heads, and works wonders in combination with their North Pole.

You get full warranty for the first year which includes any damage caused to the bag by the airlines. One thing I really love about this golf travel bag is that it’s really easy to store. It is collapsible and it takes up very little space when folded, so you can store it anywhere.

Athletico Padded Golf Travel Bag

The Athletico Padded bag is a simple golf bag cover lined with 5mm (1/3 inch) of padding to help keep your golf clubs from getting damaged.

It is enough to keep your clubs secure from any minor damage for sure, but I would not use this kind of bag for air travel as it is not a hard case.

There is also a removable, adjustable shoulder strap on the side to help carry it around when you need to move it – say from the car to your hotel. It is not something I would like to haul for long distances though.

The bag is quite roomy inside and should fit most golf bags, but be sure to measure yours completely and accurately before purchasing.

AmazonBasics Soft-Sided Golf Travel Bag

Here’s another inexpensive travel bag worth considering. The AmazonBasics bag is made from water-resistant nylon, with excellent tear and abrasion resistance. It also features two in-line skate wheels to move around with ease.

It can even stand on its own even with the clubs inside. This is very convenient, and not something that you see very often. This golf travel soft cover is also collapsible, and very easy to save space by folding for storage. 

The soft case features a heavily padded top section, as well as external compression straps to help secure your clubs during transport. Which will help keep your clubs safe!

Another thing I really like about the Amazon golf travel bag is the extra pockets on the outside. There are two of them and they are pretty big.

However, I would not recommend this golf bag for air travel – it is not padded throughout, and the plastic at the bottom of the bag is not super impact-resistant.

Bag Boy T-10 Hard Top Golf Club Travel Cover

Have you considered a hybrid bag? They’re a pretty versatile option. The top of this bag from Bag Boy is made from ABS, while the rest is 600D Polyester – so you get the security and protection of a hard shell and the weight and convenience of a soft bag.

This travel cover also features in-line skate wheels for easy transport. And it has a total of four grab handles.

This golf travel bag is only about 2 lbs heavier than traditional soft bags with wheels. A case that is entirely made from hard plastic weighs between 15-20 lbs – the hybrid is much easier to carry around. And with the top of the bag being plastic, the club heads will be protected at all times.

There’s an anti-burst strap at the top of the bag, which is designed to hold it together in case the zipper malfunctions. And since the zipper runs through the middle of the bag, this is a really useful feature to have.

The Bag Boy T-10 also features two oversized zippered pockets, which can fit anything from shoes to sunscreen. Plus, there’s a smaller zippered pocket on each of the oversized ones, giving a total of four external pockets.

Forgan Golf Hard Side Travel Case & Cover

The Forgan golf case is an amazing option if you really need a hard shell. It is made from ABS plastic, which does a pretty good job at keeping your clubs safe during air travel. It helps that the case has internal compression straps, which will hold the bag with clubs in place. It will also protect them from any impact, so it’s one of the best cases you can get to check at the airport.

The downside of this golf case is weight. At 15.4 lbs it is really heavy and not that convenient to store anywhere.

This case has four spinner wheels, which is pretty amazing. It is actually the only hardshell golf case with that feature that I managed to find, so big points for that. Spinner wheels mean you don’t have to tilt the case to get it rolling; you can just push it alongside of you or in front of you, just like you would a suitcase.

But there are also two in-line skate wheels on this golf travel case, should you want to tilt it. I love that you get both options, and that’s why this is one of my favorite golf cases for travel.

There are also two sturdy grab handles on this hard shell case; one on the top and one on the side. The top one is perfect to use with the in-line skate wheels, as it allows you to tilt the bag and drag it behind you.

The side one, on the other hand, is excellent for pushing the case alongside you and gliding throughout airport crowds with ease.

Himal Soft-Sided Golf Travel Bag

The Himal bag is one of the simple, affordable options. It is made from 600D heavy-duty polyester oxford, a material with pretty good tear and abrasion resistance. But it’s not the best material for this type of bag – polyester is not water-resistant, and the Himal bag does not feature any additional coating for that.

It does have wheels though, which is a plus. The in-line skate wheels make it easy to move around with this bag and take the pressure away from your shoulders.

No handle at the bottom though, and that’s a shame. You don’t have the option to pick up the bag with both hands when you want to load it in your trunk, which is a downside.

This traveling golf bag also lacks a compression strap. There’s nothing to really secure those clubs in place and ensure that they don’t move around while you’re transporting them, so I really wouldn’t recommend it for air travel.

At least you get one zippered pocket. You can carry some of your other golfing necessities, which means no additional bag.

Overall, the Himal soft bag is a good option for light, basic and cheap protection. But, without padding (other than on the top), compression straps, and proper grab handles, it’s not a golf case I would dare check at an airport.

CaddyDaddy Enforcer Travel Bag

The CaddyDaddy Enforcer is another really cool hybrid option. And since this one features a lot more plastic than the previous hybrid I showed you, I thought it belonged in the cases section.

The Enforcer really gives you the best of both worlds -the top part is entirely made from crush-resistant ABS, for premium protection of your golf clubs and club heads. And the bottom part is made from soft fabric and features two large zippered pockets for extra storage of all your golfing accessories.

It’s also not too expensive; in fact, this is one of the cheapest hard cases I managed to find.

This hybrid golf travel bag has a total of four grab handles; there are the top and bottom ones that make it really easy to pick up the case and place it anywhere. And there’s also a pair of grab handles at the center of the bag, which is held together with a Velcro strap.

But you might not ever use those, since the bag comes with two skate wheels that allow you to just drag it behind you wherever you go.

Another advantage this hybrid bag has over fully hard shell cases is storage. The bottom part folds and fits inside the top part, so it’s going to be pretty easy to store it when not in use. 

On top of all that, CaddyDaddy gives you unlimited warranty for the first year, which covers any damage caused to the bag by the airlines. And that’s pretty amazing, and definitely, a big reason why you should buy one of these golf travel bags.

Izzo Golf Padded Golf Travel Cover

If you need a quick and cheap solution, consider getting the Izzo golf travel cover. It’s compact, lightweight, water-resistant, and padded throughout – not bad for a bag that costs less than $35.

It doesn’t have wheels or any plastic parts. Which is both good and bad – it’s bad because you have to carry it in your hands all the time. But it’s really good because it weighs a mere 2 lbs, and it is super easy to store. You can roll up the Izzo golf travel cover and stash it in a drawer.

This golf bag doesn’t have a shoulder strap. It has two padded carry handles with a Velcro strap. You can easily pick it up and put it down in your trunk, but it’s annoying if you have to carry your bag a long way.

It’s a great bag if you’re looking for some light protection for your golf clubs, but it’s not great for air travel. The handles are a bit flimsy, and a lot of people that checked this at the airport reported the stitching coming off.

But if you want a bag for a short road trip or if you are on a budget, it’s a good option. Just don’t expect it to be an amazing travel cover – you get what you pay for.

SKB Roto Sunday Golf Travel Case

The SKB Roto golf travel case is pretty unique, as you will soon see. It is remarkably lightweight for a hard case; in fact, it’s actually lighter than some of the soft bags I’ve shown you here. But it doesn’t have any wheels, so it is a case you would have to carry around in your hand all the time.

But it is shaped so that the weight of the golf clubs is evenly distributed, so it is actually pretty easy to carry it without getting tired. In addition to that, this hard case comes with a removable shoulder strap, so you will have the option to carry this like a bag.

That’s pretty great since most of the other hard cases I will show you here don’t give you this option.

The SKB Roto case also comes with military-style twist latches with padlock hoops. This means that you can put any padlock you want on the case – we recommend a TSA-friendly padlock, for ultimate security at the airport.

This is a case you can use for flying, as it’s made from heavy-duty materials and is remarkably durable. It will keep your clubs secure even if you decide to fly with Ryanair, which we never recommend. :>

The only downside is the price tag – at almost $150, this is not a cheap golf travel case. But you’re paying for premium quality, and if you often fly with your clubs, you will get really good value for money out of it. Eventually.

SKB 2SKB-4814W Deluxe ATA Golf Travel Case

This golf travel bag is in fact a very durable case that will protect your golf clubs no matter what. It’s made from polyethylene, the most popular plastic in the world with soft padding on the inside.

This plastic is bendy, and the case will mostly bend under severe impact. Meaning that it will take quite a lot of force to really crush the plastic.

Which might happen; several people reported the baggage handlers nearly destroying their case. They got the SKB case back with broken wheels, bent hinges, and dents in the shell. But they all had one thing in common – the golf clubs were intact. And if that’s the kind of protection you’re looking for in your clubs, then this is the case you should buy.

Keep in mind that this is a risk you’re going to have to take with any case you buy, just like you take it with your suitcase whenever you check it at the airport. Baggage handlers are not gentle and this golf bag is going to get thrown around a lot.

However, you can also likely fit in your cart bag or stand bag, if they are not too large. Which is a huge plus of course!

It is really heavy, but it comes with in-line skate wheels so that won’t be a huge issue. It also doesn’t feature any zippers, so there’s virtually no chance a thief could break this open. The bag has TSA approved latch closure, just like some really premium suitcases.

Overall, this is definitely one of the best hard golf cases for travel you can buy. But it is also one of the priciest, so it’s not going to be for everyone’s budget.

Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian

The final golf bag I want to mention is the Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian just because it is so unique.

Hauling your clubs around the airport can be hell, even with a few wheels. But The Sun Mountain ClubGlider comes with an extra brace midway down the bag with wheels that turn 360 degrees, making steering a dream.

Sure, it is not the cheapest option around, but if you want something that is simple to move around and has lots of extra space, this is one worth considering!