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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
  • COME AND PACK WITH ME | IM GOING ON A GOLF HOLIDAY | GOLF LUGGAGE TRAVEL TIPS #GOLFTRAVEL #GOLFTIPS #GOLFVLOGS
    In todays video I am packaging my 20K GOLF SPORTS LUGGAGE bag, ready to travel abroad. Come and join us to find out how a PGA PRO packs their golf equipment in preparation to travel abroad via airoplane!
    I am traveling to PORTUGAL to play and vlog at DOM PEDRO OLD COURSE & MILLENNIAL VILAMOURA.
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    Welcome to Gary Martin Golf, I am a PGA Professional based at Huddersfield Golf Club, West Yorkshire. I started my UA-cam channel during lockdown whilst being Furloughed and unable to work.
    My goal is to be the peoples golf UA-camr. All my help and advise is unbiased with our subscribers best interest at heart. I want to share as my experience, knowledge and understanding of golf and golf products, to help other golfers avoid making all the same mistakes I did in my 20 years playing and working within golf!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 82

  • @wajopek2679
    @wajopek2679 Рік тому +8

    A tracking device such as Apple Airtag hidden in your bag is a necessary device these days. Cheap and gives you peace of mind.

  • @taeshire791
    @taeshire791 Рік тому +14

    I always put my clothes with my clubs, use it to provide additional padding around the clubs. roll them up and they don't get too crushed and dont look too bad when you wear them.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, that’s a good idea! I would have done more of this if I hadn’t been carrying a new set of clubs for my mate who I’m meeting out there 😅

    • @paulmcgee1867
      @paulmcgee1867 Рік тому +1

      Yep a few golf polos would be a good idea

    • @dougy0761
      @dougy0761 Рік тому +1

      Just make sure you are nowhere near the weight limit if you are flying Ryanair

    • @steboy2142
      @steboy2142 9 місяців тому

      Always do this

  • @nevillehubbard7347
    @nevillehubbard7347 Рік тому +4

    What you need is a broomstick with a tennis ball, cut halfway through on the end. You can then keep your woods attached in the bag knowing that the broomstick will take the brunt of any mistreatment! Seriously, this works!!!!

  • @damarapoledna3636
    @damarapoledna3636 Рік тому +1

    Just flew from Texas to North Carolina with clubs I purchased the day before for holiday. No problems. On the other hand, I have flown twice with my mountain bike and the airlines lost them both times.

  • @lexxwhite747
    @lexxwhite747 Рік тому +5

    I'm amused by your choice of Ryanair for the thumbnail on a video cautioning against possible baggage perils 😂😂

  • @donwalton6325
    @donwalton6325 Рік тому +2

    Foam pipe lagging is perfect for protecting graphite shafts. It's easily available and comes in one metre lengths 👍

  • @royclose946
    @royclose946 Рік тому +3

    Well done gaz love the socks on the irons great idea 💡 👏 😊

  • @tommiethatcher7265
    @tommiethatcher7265 Рік тому +4

    Never thought about putt putting socks on the irons when travelling what a great idea Gaz

    • @paulyg1741
      @paulyg1741 20 днів тому +1

      It really cuts down on the club chatter

  • @johnrowntree5450
    @johnrowntree5450 Рік тому +2

    Take a picture of your clubs before you hand over the bag at the airport and if they are damaged when you arrive also. It will help with any claim you may need to make. Enjoy your trip and play well.

  • @melabshier5812
    @melabshier5812 Рік тому +2

    For an average golfer, my tip would be to contact the club you're going to play and find out what brand of clubs they hire out. That way you can test a new set of clubs on your holidays. Then just take the necessaries, shoes, balls, tees, a marker, pitchfork and your clubs are safely in your abode when you're on the road. Pro's are to picky and want their own. lol. Being left handed I don't want mine lost or stolen. As it would take time to reorder replacements.
    Or if you have the money use shipsticks,

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  Рік тому +1

      Great advise for the golfers who aren’t overly bothered about using their own clubs abroad. Infact, I’m going to do a social media poll tomorrow to find out the percentage of people that hire / take their own. Interesting

    • @melabshier5812
      @melabshier5812 Рік тому

      @@garymartingolf One other tip Gaz, I've played golf in SE Asia. If you're going there on business or have been invited over, take a few dozen golf balls as gifts. They are damn expensive over there and your hosts will appreciate it.

  • @VonTwinzig
    @VonTwinzig 8 місяців тому +1

    I’ve got Motorcaddy Flight safe. Great bit of kit and under £200. Comes with a fold out stiff hood section that sits over the heads and creates a solid protective cube at the top of the bag. 4 proper wheels, so you can wheel it upright from the car to the bag drop. When you get to your destination or back home, the whole thing folds into itself for storage. Those flimsy cheap bags are not worth the saving and dragging a 2 wheel 20+kg bag about is a ball ache, same for ABS coffin cases, plus storage of those is also a pain. Had both and sold them off. As for clubs, mine all have covers, so no socks required. Kit is expensive, so why scrimp when for less than the price of a decent putter you can get proper travelling protection for them.

  • @philshield2027
    @philshield2027 Рік тому +2

    Enjoy your trip

  • @stuartcarson9378
    @stuartcarson9378 Рік тому +1

    Nice house. Love the rad and colour. Oh, good advice as usual.

  • @alandodd5600
    @alandodd5600 Рік тому +2

    Most informative Gary ! I hadn’t thought of taking the heads off my woods before and I think it is a great idea! Keep up the good work and enjoy your holiday mate.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  Рік тому

      Thanks Alan. Appreciate the support 👌🏼

    • @guyr7351
      @guyr7351 Рік тому +1

      I would add wrap the heads in cling film that way no chance of losing the securing screw/washer. Lots of vibration while flying

    • @sheldonjohnson6117
      @sheldonjohnson6117 5 місяців тому

      ​@@guyr7351thank you for this comment! I've been wondering what people do with their fasteners/screws when taking the heads off. Thought about maybe taping them in place but wanted to avoid the adhesive residue on my club heads. Preparing to head to Scotland from the States in July for the Open/golf trip, but have never done air travel with clubs before so trying to absorb as much info as possible!

    • @guyr7351
      @guyr7351 5 місяців тому

      @@sheldonjohnson6117 hope you have a good trip lots of great golf courses in Scotland covering a wide range of costs, just make sure you have waterproofs and if in the west coast cream to resist midgies. A very annoying insect/fly that thrives in damp/warm conditions. Also might want to check out golf mates channel on you tube, Liam often does trips to Scotland with his hidden gems of value for money courses to play.

  • @gastronaut73
    @gastronaut73 Рік тому +1

    I have an extendable broom handle that I then adjust to be longer than the driver to stop that taking the impact when dropped. I got a great cover from amazon basics. Great rollers and padding.

  • @garygonzales111
    @garygonzales111 7 місяців тому +2

    I insert my irons upside down to keep them from banging around. I also use a strong arm along with a plastic bucket over the strong arm with my bag rain cover over the bucket which holds everything in place. I would never check my clubs in without using a strong arm if I'm using a soft travel bag.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  7 місяців тому

      I’m off to get one! I’m going away on 25th and I’m not risking my new driver shaft getting damaged 👀😂. Thanks

  • @p47ker1
    @p47ker1 5 місяців тому +1

    Pack exactly the same myself, 10kg for clubs and bag, use the remainder for my golf clothes and wash bag.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  5 місяців тому +1

      You off away ?

    • @p47ker1
      @p47ker1 5 місяців тому

      @@garymartingolf yes pal, off to villamartin on Sunday for a week 😁🏌️⛳

  • @davybell194
    @davybell194 Рік тому +1

    Top tips Gaz. Enjoy Vilamoura - the Victoria course is mint

  • @bernardcurren1250
    @bernardcurren1250 Рік тому +3

    Last time I travelled with my clubs I put a cheap plastic bucket over the head cover, just in case they drop the lot on the wrong end.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  Рік тому +1

      That’s a great idea! I’m sure they’re very capable of that 😂

    • @KevinsDiving
      @KevinsDiving 11 місяців тому

      Outstanding idea,thanks!

  • @davedelacy
    @davedelacy Рік тому

    Great golf travel video, all good ideas to use

  • @markmurray1091
    @markmurray1091 5 місяців тому

    An AirTag in the bag and a strong arm (Masters do them) are a necessity for me. Clothes in the golf bag too.

  • @grahamwilcox4027
    @grahamwilcox4027 Рік тому +2

    It’s not just damage, you need to take electronic / electrical devices in hand luggage so they can be checked & not put in hold luggage.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  Рік тому +1

      Good point 👌🏼

    • @guyr7351
      @guyr7351 Рік тому

      Anything that has a rechargeable battery needs to be in hand luggage

  • @craigsnewfoundland2351
    @craigsnewfoundland2351 Рік тому +1

    I use a 4 wheel hard case. Never had any damage

  • @stuartholmes8133
    @stuartholmes8133 10 місяців тому +1

    some great tips, helped a lot

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  10 місяців тому

      Cheers Stuart

    • @stuartholmes8133
      @stuartholmes8133 10 місяців тому

      @@garymartingolf your welcome im going away for first time to play golf and needed some tips and yours have helped

  • @ianprice4001
    @ianprice4001 3 місяці тому

    I have bubble wrap around my clubs and tape around the top of the bag

  • @TPHartley999
    @TPHartley999 Рік тому +2

    Be careful with your laser rangefinder in your hand luggage. Lots of countries don’t allow any binoculars etc in hand luggage

    • @jf_knows_nothing
      @jf_knows_nothing Рік тому

      Really? Why?

    • @TPHartley999
      @TPHartley999 Рік тому

      @@jf_knows_nothing I’m not sure. I just know some airports are really strict on it.

  • @MyStaves
    @MyStaves Рік тому

    Nice light fitting Gaz, 😉

  • @JustSleepin61
    @JustSleepin61 Рік тому +3

    Don't put padlocks on, even approved ones, especially if you're travelling to the USA. They will just take a stanley knife to your travel bag to get inside and check it.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  Рік тому

      Didn’t know that. Wow😯 Great tip

    • @graemesmith3117
      @graemesmith3117 Рік тому

      Most custom officers have huge amounts of keys as well. Worked in Heathrow baggage hall for years and some padlocks are not worth the money wasted on them lol

  • @dant3058
    @dant3058 Рік тому +1

    Would you risk driver and fairway heads in your hand luggage? I’m always worried security staff could view them as dangerous and confiscate?

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  Рік тому

      I had not had any issues before, although I’ve only traveled within Europe when I’ve not needed a separate checkin bag, just hand luggage.

  • @whocares3986
    @whocares3986 Рік тому +1

    Golf bags definitely need to start having a GPS tracking device in them. Thousands of dollars of equipment need to be located if lost.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  Рік тому +1

      Honestly! Why has nobody thought of this 😮‍💨

  • @neiltaylor1765
    @neiltaylor1765 Рік тому +1

    Come pick up my tour bag Gaz, you'll end up with a hernia 😂😂, good tips hear though

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  Рік тому

      Haha, honestly! Can not believe what some of you guys carry!

    • @neiltaylor1765
      @neiltaylor1765 Рік тому

      @garymartingolf in all fairness without fluids/food it isn't to heavy

    • @johnfreeman3988
      @johnfreeman3988 Рік тому

      I always wrap my ‘woods’ and hybrids in bubble wrap and then put the head covers on…and put the irons in upside down

  • @KevinsDiving
    @KevinsDiving 11 місяців тому +1

    Tywrap a broom handle an inch longer to your driver and then bind all the shafts tight together to form 1 big golf club……

  • @cynt1111
    @cynt1111 2 місяці тому +1

    Not nearly as bad as sending clubs with Yodel. just sent a club with them and it arrived destroyed, broken shaft and dented head??

  • @frankodozi5349
    @frankodozi5349 Рік тому +1

    By taking golf balls in your hand baggage beware. I have had golf balls confiscated and thrown away in airports such as Bahrain and Mumbai. Maybe not the best idea. If you can try and buy them in the country where you are travelling to

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  Рік тому

      I’ve never had balls taken from hand luggage. What was there reasoning ?

    • @frankodozi5349
      @frankodozi5349 Рік тому

      @@garymartingolfI think they thought I would throw them in the aircraft or use them as a weapon in the plane. I now put them in the suitcase or golf bag.

    • @wajopek2679
      @wajopek2679 Рік тому +2

      I live and play golf in Bahrain for 30yrs now. 6yrs ago i brought maybe 50 coloured balls (loose) in hold luggage (no clubs) and customs pulled me over. They questioned me on what they were. I looked him in the face trying to explain what golf was. He was not having any of it. In the end, it transpired he thought they were toys for womens pleasure. He let me go in the end when he saw I was annoyed.

  • @donnawhitfield6820
    @donnawhitfield6820 Рік тому

    You need to borrow Dave’s iron covers from Chris’s videos. Mid handicapper Dave.

  • @krisjames999
    @krisjames999 Рік тому

    I’ve had my golf travel bag destroyed in my last few trips! They have lifted it by the front pocket which ripped it clear where I’d got my shoes in and that’s happened twice😡😡

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  Рік тому

      Can you claim off them ?

    • @krisjames999
      @krisjames999 Рік тому

      @@garymartingolf tried and came up with some rubbish that because the bag wasn’t ripped I don’t qualify even though the front pocket had been ripped clean off. Knew something was wrong when my golf shoes appeared first🤦‍♂️😡😂

  • @brianmurray4199
    @brianmurray4199 Рік тому +1

    They going to be disappointed when they steal your bag no club heads and stinky socks 😂

  • @edanzore
    @edanzore Рік тому

    Socks on irons? Are you mad? Just wrap a golf towel around them. I would have to institutionalize you