The travel cover, sometimes called the travel bag. The most under thought of piece of equipment in golf, but when you need it to hold up, it is the most important thing you own. It’s time to take stock.

Consider this a survey of sorts. We are looking to our audience for information on the travel cover they use. We want to know anything and everything.
- What brand are you using?
- What model for that brand?
- How is it holding up?
- What made you decide that was the one?
- How long before you think about replacing?
Drop your comments below as well as the answers to these questions when you get an opportunity. Bonus points for going into detail, although obviously kidding as this is not a test, but us gathering data from our readers to get a better understanding of this segment of the overall landscape of traveling golfers.
While you are here, if you missed our report on best travel gear for golfers, you can find it here, as it covers suitcases and rolling duffels after testing dozens of options.




What brand are you using?
Club Glove
What model for that brand?
The Last Bag
How is it holding up?
Great, and it’s made around a hundred trips with me in the dozen plus years I’ve had it.
What made you decide that was the one?
Quality and price. Used by most pros at that time. Local golf retailer was going out of business and sold it cheap.
How long before you think about replacing?
Probably never. Has a lifetime guarantee and is in great shape.
1. What brand are you using? [B]Sun Mountain[/B]
2. What model for that brand? [B]Kube[/B]
3. How is it holding up? [B]Only used once, still in excellent condition[/B]
4. What made you decide that was the one? [B]Compact storage design[/B]
5. How long before you think about replacing? [B]Probably won’t need to replace it[/B]
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Many years ago I was traveling to California to play some golf and when I landed the airline had totally destroyed my travel bag-and some clubs as well. The airline wrote me a check on the spot for a replacement and I went to the nearest golf retailer and bought a Club Glove. Not sure of the model but a big ole soft case one with plenty of storage for extra shoes, clothes etc. Don’t travel so much, is still in great shape so no plans on replacing it anytime soon.
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1 – Club Glove
2 – Collegiate
3 – holding up great since 2017 – pre THP
4 – Online reviews seemed like the best available at that time in my budget
5 – No intentions of replacing it as it’s in great shape yet
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I don’t travel a lot so mine doesn’t get beat up or used like others. Right now I am still using my cover we got at the 2015 Grandaddy.
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My answers for #1, #2, and #4 are the same as Mike’s.
3. How is it holding up?
-It looks great from the outside. One of the internal straps that holds the golf bag in place and tight has a broken clip, so I have to tie that one in a knot. I probably have only used it around 10 or so times since I’ve had it, so it hasn’t gotten massive use, but it’s been great.
5. How long before you think about replacing?
-I haven’t thought about it. I just don’t travel with the clubs enough to justify it. It used to be once a year, but it’s been a couple years since I have used it.
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I’ve been really pleased with this travel bag. Rolls very well through the terminal, has three compression straps to keep everything secure, has an internal strap to keep my bag in place and there’s ample room for shoes. Also plenty of handles to make getting it in and out of the vehicle, etc. very simple.
I currently have 2 and have used them both this year so I’m going to answer twice
What brand are you using?
CaddyDaddy
What model for that brand?
Constrictor 2
How is it holding up?
I’ve used this one the longest and it’s holding up better than the other I’ve only used for this year. I would trust that it holds up for a long long time
What made you decide that was the one?
Price couldn’t be beat and reviews here on THP. Even had a discount code to make the price better
How long before you think about replacing?
Not sure I will get rid of it anytime soon. But I have stopped using it in favor of a different one because of how much easier it is to get the bag in the travel case
2nd answer
What brand are you using?
Ogio
What model for that brand?
Alpha Travel Cover
How is it holding up?
Decently, though there is visible wear in spots that could be worrisome the more I travel with it.
What made you decide that was the one?
Got it as part of the Grandaddy in 2023. What made me start using it when I already had one was the ease of getting my bag in and out of the cover. The zipper goes around the outside of the case meaning I can open the cover in its entirety to get my clubs in and out. My other opened down the middle and it wasn’t fun packing that bag in the slightest. That’s truly the one reason it gets use. Ease of packing
How long before you think about replacing?
I’ll just go back to my Constrictor 2 whenever this one gets a hole or anything in it. No idea how long that will be though since it does look pretty beat up after four flights this year and last
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1. ClubGlider
2. Meridian Travel Bag
3. Amazingly well. I’ve had it for 2years and had over 20 long haul flights.
4. I choose that one for the extra legs. They are game changer as it removes the weight from the shoulder. No need to lift the bag while walking. Super easy to move around with it.
5. Not planning on changing anytime soon. Probably a few more years before I think of making a change.
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I have an old CaddyDaddy cdx-10. I got it in 2014 and it has been holding up fantastically for me. No rips or tears and all zippers still work fine. It isnt super fancy, but it does the job well.
Honestlychose it based on price at the time, but incredibly imlressed how it has held up.
I havent even thought about replacing it so far. I probably would need it to fail, or be given something better somehow, before i would switch out to a newer one.
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I’m going to go out on a limb and say nobody has ever tried to mistakenly grab this bag thinking it was theirs.
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I’m going to go out on a limb and say nobody has ever tried to mistakenly grab this bag thinking it was theirs.
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It’s quite the conversation piece!
I have an SKB hard shell travel cover.
Standard ATA model
I really like the hard case for peace of mind that my bag is better protected than a softcase.
It has been holding up great with minimal scratches. It also has the added benefit of being able to put THP stickers on it.
I will say that the one draw back is that it is relatively small so I have to use an ultralight bag and it really only has room for my bag, clubs and shoes.
I have a brand new Club Glove that I have been sitting on that I could use if I needed more room, but I have yet to use it.
I guess the answer to the final question is that I have no plans to replace my bag anytime soon as I don’t forsee a need to.
I did really enjoy the article about the other travel gear as I am in the market for a new carry on.
I can personally attest to the convenience of the Aged and Ore kits. I have one of the larger bottle thermos containers, and a couple of the smaller travel size ones as well. They are very well made and are very sturdy.
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I have read the reviews on here of some issues with the Club Glider and durability. I travel 2-3 times a year with the cover so not a frequent traveler but also I get around. :ROFLMAO: I haven’t seen the durability issues as of yet and I have gotten my money’s worth out of it so far. I have seen some interesting travel covers and really the value of the Caddy Daddy’s really stick out to me if I were looking for one right now. I am in a Run To Fail mode right now so I don’t see me needing to get a new travel cover for awhile.
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I don’t know if it was a mistake, but TEAM GOLF had just one of their NCAA team travel bags listed at $49.99. It was a blue bag with University of Kentucky colors, and I bought it several years ago.
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Tomorrow will be the maiden voyage of my CaddyDaddy Phoenix after replacing the cheap one I got on clearance at Target years ago. Based on known CaddyDaddy quality, I don’t plan on replacing this one any time soon and will likely grab another CaddyDaddy bag to replace the wife’s as well.
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First impression, this thing is roomy. Got my bag, two sets of shoes, a dozen extra balls, hats and towels in it and I still have room for more stuff.
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I like the look and functionality of this product and I also like that is folds down into a compact size for storage. The wheels work well and it is relatively easy to transport. The only drawback I see is that it has to be placed just right or with support to stand unaided. There is a good amount of space, and includes enough separate pockets for other items that you do not want to pack in a suitcase.
What brand are you using? Srixon
What model for that brand? ZStar
How is it holding up? Pretty good – travelled with me twice since I bought is second hand (for £50) – a few scuffs but no damage to the handles/straps/wheels and no holes. With a stiff arm and all the usual recommendations on packing it protects everything really well.
What made you decide that was the one? Bought reasonably cheap on eBay as I needed one quickly for a trip and didn’t want to spend a lot before doing proper research, or indeed knowing if I wanted to fly again with my clubs (I do !) This one was the best of the bunch, with a buy-it-now on the day(s) I looked.
How long before you think about replacing? I’m looking at the moment. Nothing blows me away in the UK. I’m after a Club Glove, or a Caddy Daddy – but Club Gloves are £370-400 here. I’d pony up that amount if I knew I was doing 3-4 trips a year – and I’m thinking of maybe picking one up in the US next time I’m over and either packing it or dumping the Srixon if I bring clubs over and switching then. Always got my eyes on eBay for a good example – they come up rarely in good condition or local/postable.
Not mine – but identical – even down to the easy to spot on the carousel lime green.
I first had a cavas cover (back in the day – and it was nearly shredded on our return from Barbados – that was close to 30 years ago but no club issues. Since then I had an Ogio, that worked well but had limited padding and the airlines were, not nice. Following that I bought super deal from Caddy Daddy that included the cover, a shoe bag and a matching duffle. The duffle is not in New Orleans, the shoe bag was commandeered by my golfing daughter, and the Travel cover was given to a buddy after one use – where it was flawless.
So all that brings us to the questions:
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What brand are you using? I had a $50 Himal that lasted a descent handful of trips before wearing through. So a couple of years ago bought an Ogio Creature 2 travel bag.
What model for that brand? Ogio Creature 2
How is it holding up? Small handful of trips and it still looks new.
What made you decide that was the one? Liked the looks, lol, and reviews were good.
How long before you think about replacing? Probably going to be a good while. Would have to see some severe wear.
One thing I did to customize and make the external zipper pocket secure was to put in a grommet so I could put a lock on.
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[COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]I will say that this one is especially nice and seems to be extremely well built. It was spacious, had plenty of room for my clubs and the various items that I shoved into the bag to get home from our trip to CA. [/COLOR]
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Was going to say this exactly. I really do like the bag but that’s the only use I’ve had also. Hopefully more to come next year
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What brand are you using? Club Glove
What model for that brand? Last Bag
How is it holding up? Very well, it looks almost new despite the baggage handlers best efforts.
What made you decide that was the one? It seemed like the best bag for the price at the time.
How long before you think about replacing? I haven’t traveled very often lately so I currently do not have any plans to replace it.
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Ogio
can’t remember – Mutant maybe? It’s the one from 2018 Grandaddy
It has been on 3 or 4 trips and a round trip with ShipSticks so not a ton of use but it is holding up well.
I won’t replace it until I see a wear concern or see some club damage I guess
What brand are you using? Sun Mountain Golf
What model for that brand? ClubGlider Meridian
How is it holding up? Great after a dozen flights. Few scrapes but nothing significant or impacting bag integrity.
What made you decide that was the one? Was a Club Glove fan for 2 decades. Had a Last Bag that traveled the world many times. Bought a Collegiate and it got a hole (size of a quarter) in it on the third domestic trip. Reached out to Club Glove and they said it was not covered by warranty and could not be repaired. Immediately bought the Sun Mountain and couldn’t be happier. So easy to use and roomy. Four of my golf friends switched to the same one after seeing me take it through the airport with ease.
How long before you think about replacing? When it fails.
Maxfli 2024 Pro Travel Cover
Bought it because I needed a new cover and the price was right for what I wanted to spend at the time.
Done three flights with it so far. The hardware is holding up fine. The fabric has a couple of small holes already that need to be glued back up. No plans for travel anytime soon, so no anxiety about it at the moment.
I don’t expect to get more than 20 trips out of a bag at this price point so if I do better than that I’ll be happy. Since I only travel with clubs a handful of times a year I will still get 3-5 years out of it I hope.
I don’t know what is going on here but they should probably read this thread. About the only situation where I would tell the guy to get iron covers. ?
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[USER=46310]@odom730[/USER] and I have the same bag!!!
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Vintage Golf Travel Bags, The Vault” for air travel that is collecting dust.
I just rent when flying now to get the experience of different clubs.
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I’ve been really pleased with this travel bag. Rolls very well through the terminal, has three compression straps to keep everything secure, has an internal strap to keep my bag in place and there’s ample room for shoes. Also plenty of handles to make getting it in and out of the vehicle, etc. very simple.
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Jumping in to say we appreciate the support! Let us know how the bag’s holding up! ?
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Jumping in to say we appreciate the support! Let us know how the bag’s holding up! ?
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It’s excellent, as are my GT-14 and Anyday bags ?
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The travel cover, sometimes called the travel bag. The most under thought of piece of equipment in golf, but when you need it to hold up, it is the most important thing you own. It’s time to take stock.
Consider this a survey of sorts. We are looking to our audience for information on the travel cover they use. We want to know anything and everything.
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Drop your comments below as well as the answers to these questions when you get an opportunity. Bonus points for going into detail, although obviously kidding as this is not a test, but us gathering data from our readers to get a better understanding of this segment of the overall landscape of traveling golfers.
While you are here, if you missed our report on best travel gear for golfers, you can [URL=’https://www.thehackersparadise.com/the-best-travel-gear-for-golfers-luggage-and-more/’]find it here[/URL], as it covers suitcases and rolling duffels after testing dozens of options.
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[URL=’https://www.thehackersparadise.com/we-want-to-hear-about-your-travel-cover/’]See full article…[/URL]
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Super easy
Caddy Daddy
First Class
Holding up great and when I had one prematurely rip, got a replacement from [USER=55525]@Rod Dunlap[/USER]
Found it via reviews and feedback on THP!
I’ll replace it when I see some tears or something wrong with it – right now it’s lasted over 2 years. I suspect I’ll probably need to get a new one in 3 years or more (depending on travel)
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I love my ClubGlider as well and have no plans to replace it. It only sees about 6 flights each year but is holding up well after 7 years. I have an old Club Glove(medium size) that is a backup but the pop out extra set of wheels on the Glider so much easier. I did have a small tear in mine a few years ago but my shoe repair guy fixed it for $15.
Not sure how I missed this thread – great discussion so far!
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Below is a screenshot of my exact model…yes, those are pineapples (and no they don’t represent anything :ROFLMAO:).
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