tdc1 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 A number of years ago I was living in Ireland for a few months and decided to take a short trip to St. Andrews. Made car rental reservation with an outfit at Edinburgh airport and said, yes, a Ford car would be acceptable. Upon arrival I discovered that the reservation agent had said Ford Ka not Ford car. Upshot was that my clubs (in a Sun Mountain carry bag) had to ride at angle in the back seat because trunk was too small! Like others have posted, I always take my clubs and push cart with when looking for a new car — odd looks from salespeople but golfers among them instantly understand. A side note: was lucky enough to only wait 30 minutes as a walk-up single to get on the Old Course, and Carnoustie is the hardest course I’ve ever played. tony@CIC and MattF 2 Quote Driver: Ping G425 Max (10.5º; Regular ) Fwy: Cobra King SZ (3; Regular); Ping G410 (5; Regular) Hybrids: Ping G410 (22º and 26º; Regular) Irons: Cleveland Launcher XL (6-U) Wedges: Ping Glide 3.0 (54º/12º), and Ping Glide 3.0 Eye2 (58º/8º) Putter: Ping Karsten Anser X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiregolf Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Honda Passport Clubs fit easily with plenty of room for shoes and other accessories right now I have clubs and 10 pair of shoes and space to spare great mpg plenty of room for 4 golfers and 4 bags try one today you won't be disappointed........ MattF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 hours ago, TR1PTIK said: Late to this thread, but once I saw it I had to share. Any car that includes golf bags in the owner's manual From my 2018 Mazda 3 manual: We recently added a 2021 Mazda 3 to the stable. Should be same manual, no? I need to go check. MattF 1 Quote 849D with Evenflow Riptide (stiff) V Steel 3 & 5 woods 699U 3 (19.5*) 939X 4H 699 (4-6) / 699 Pro (7-PW) with KBS Tour 120 shafts (stiff) 286 Wedge (50 degrees) 588 RTX 2.0 (56 degrees) ER8v with Fujikura MC shaft (firm) Tour 2023 2.5+ / University of Miami Stand Bag Nitron - Forum Test Review Pro L2 Garmin S10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltc.dan Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I have a 2018 Pathfinder. Clubs fit fine. MattF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjudge Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 MattF 1 Quote DR - Callaway Paradym X, Newton Motion 4-Dot 4W - T.E. Exotics C722, Diamana D+ 82-S HYB - Paradym X 18*, HZRDUS Smoke Red 80S; Sub 70 949X 21*, same shaft 7W (if played) - Callaway Epic Flash, ACCRA Tour X 80S Irons - Cobra Forged Tec X (5-GW), KBS TGI 75-R Wedges - Edison 2.0, 53* and 57* (bent to 58*), KBS TGI 100 Putter - Makefield VS custom, 34", 67* lie, 1.75* loft Ball - Maxfli Tour-X CG (2023) or Vice Pro Plus (OnCore ELIXR or Maxfli Tour S in winter) Bags - Vessel Cart - MotoCaddy M7 Remote (without the remote) Spoiler driver / off the tee is no longer a weakness for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjudge Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 minute ago, funkyjudge said: I prefer a nice sporty hatchback or compact AWD wagon for both transporting my golf clubs (and those of at least two of my golfing buddies) and for my musical instruments and band gear (I am a bass guitarist). I’ve driven this car from NJ/PA to Myrtle beach with two golfers and their gear for a week-long golf trip, and it was VERY comfortable, plus it held our bags/suitcases, snacks, cooler, and provisions …. and the other guy was 6’5” tall and about 275 lbs. MattF, Kenny B and tony@CIC 3 Quote DR - Callaway Paradym X, Newton Motion 4-Dot 4W - T.E. Exotics C722, Diamana D+ 82-S HYB - Paradym X 18*, HZRDUS Smoke Red 80S; Sub 70 949X 21*, same shaft 7W (if played) - Callaway Epic Flash, ACCRA Tour X 80S Irons - Cobra Forged Tec X (5-GW), KBS TGI 75-R Wedges - Edison 2.0, 53* and 57* (bent to 58*), KBS TGI 100 Putter - Makefield VS custom, 34", 67* lie, 1.75* loft Ball - Maxfli Tour-X CG (2023) or Vice Pro Plus (OnCore ELIXR or Maxfli Tour S in winter) Bags - Vessel Cart - MotoCaddy M7 Remote (without the remote) Spoiler driver / off the tee is no longer a weakness for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTVMAN Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 2005 BMW 325 Ci Convertible...top up or down, perfect fit! MattF and tony@CIC 2 Quote Certified Club Fitter. Ping G425 Max Driver 10.5° w/Fujikura Ventus TR Ping G425 Max 5-7-9 Fairway Woods w/Ping Alta CB Ping G425 Irons 5-U w/Ping Alta CB (Power-Spec Lofts) Ping 4.0 Eye2 Glide Wedges 54°-58° w/Recoil SmacWrap Ping Redwood ZB Putter w/PP58 PING Pioneer Cart Bag Lamkin Sonar+ Wrap Mid-Size Grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfnut0226 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 2014 F150 supercab, enough room for 3 foursomes with room to spare tony@CIC and MattF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaumissy Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 A 1995 Chevrolet Camaro......a big hatchback space with the back seat down. It has been perfect for over 25 years!! MattF and tony@CIC 2 Quote NC Golfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assybish Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 AUDI A6 or VW PASSAT tony@CIC and MattF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Mocha Man Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I looked at new Audi a couple of years ago. When I pulled into the dealership I parked next to the car I wanted. Immediately the salesman came running out (like they always do). I asked him to open the trunk. I opened mine and pulled out my clubs and push cart. And placed them into the dealership's Audi. Salesman kept saying, "Be careful, be careful." I told him if they fit I'd buy the car. I did. MDGolfHacker, tony@CIC and MattF 3 Quote DRIVER: Rogue 10.5 degree 3 WOOD: Mavrik Max 15.0 degree 21 DEGREE HYBRID: Titleist 909H IRONS: Callaway XR Pros 5 - PW GAP WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 48 degree SAND WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 54 degree LOB WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 56 degree LOB WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 60 degree PUTTER: Odyssey Black #7 BALL: Titleist Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickK Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) This will get it done nicely. It will carry your clubs, the clubs of the rest of your 4some and seat them in comfort on the way to your golf destination with no need to adjust front driver seat or passenger seat for leg room. Edited October 8, 2021 by RickK Tarheelvolvo, tony@CIC, Chip Strokes and 1 other 4 Quote WITB Driver - Taylormade M6 3wd - Taylormade RBZ Hybrids - Taylormade RBZ Irons - Taylormade RSi1 Putter - Macgregor Smoothie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bachman Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 If I want to put mine in the trunk I have to take my driver, 3 wood and hybrid out of the bag and put them in on top. If I’m too lazy I jut put them in the back seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabon68 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Wow everyone one is so fancy. 2007 Ford Expedition El limited 250000 miles plus and still going. No payments baby. TR1PTIK, tony@CIC, flyingwedges and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beakbryce Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I have 2- I echo everyone who responded with some kind of truck. My truck bed easily swallows my wife and my bags and electronic trolleys. With room to go on golf trips with multiple bags, coolers, whatever. Haven't seen anyone mention a golf cart, but I haven't read all the responses. TR1PTIK, tony@CIC, MDGolfHacker and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Callaway Epic 9 degree, stiff (set at 10 degrees with the movable weight in the center} FW: Callaway Epic 3,5, heaven wood w/ regular shaft (driver shaft in 3 wood, 3 wood shaft in 5 wood, 5 wood shaft in heaven wood, all three set at neutral plus 1 degree) Hybrids: Callaway BB19 4,6,7 (4 set at neutral plus 1 degree and 6 and 7 set at neutral minus 1 degree for gapping purposes) Irons: Callaway Rogue ST Max 8, 9, PW Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM6 50,54,58 Ball: Titleist Pro V1, 1X, Vice Pro Plus or anything I find that day and try out for the fun of it (I haven't bought balls with my own money in at least 10 years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mharr Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, RickK said: This will get it done nicely. It will carry your clubs, the clubs of the rest of your 4some and seat them in comfort on the way to your golf destination with no need to adjust front driver seat or passenger seat for leg room. Comfort? H*ll no! It’s a TRUCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dterrie Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 1935 Auburn Boattail Speedster with golf club port. funkyjudge, Kenny B, tony@CIC and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: c721 9.5 / HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 6.0 Irons: P7MB 3-PW, Project X IO 5.5, 1.5 flat Wedges: Hogan Equalizer II, 52 standard V sole, 58 Texas Grind Hybrid: FT 20 degrees Fairway: c721 5-wood / HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 6.0 Putter: EVNROLL ER2 Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revscole Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I like my 2017 Camry. Huge trunk, stylish, and great on gas mileage for those golfing road trips. tony@CIC 1 Quote Callaway Rogue Driver 10.5 Aldila Synergy 50 A Flex Callaway Big Bertha Fusion 3 Wood Aldila NVS 55R (old school) Callaway Mavrik Max 4 Hybrid Project X 55 5.0 Callaway Mavrik Max Irons 5-PW Project X 55 5.0 Vokey SM8 Wedge 56 10S Ping Sigma 2 Arna Putter 35 inch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REMGolf Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I can tell you that a 1969 MGBGT (hatchback) is not ideal for more than one bag. tony@CIC, funkyjudge and MattF 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdennish Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Honda Ridgeline Truck- The bed has a compartment that is flush with the bed floor that holds clubs in a cart bag with 6 pairs of shoes, balls and many other accessories in a a waterproof compartment that is lockable. Most people don't even realize this compartment is there. It is the best tony@CIC 1 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 Driver with ACCURA Senior flex, 42.5 grams Ping G415 3 Wood Callaway Epic 5 Wood Ping G415 22* Hybrid Sub70 699 irons Aerotech Steel Fiber I70 graphite shafts an NO1 50 grips Sub70 286 Forged wedges 54* and 60* Scotty Cameron Phantom X putter with oversized Sweet Rollz grip True Pro Lux and True Links Knit shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjudge Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 On 4/14/2021 at 11:29 AM, dlow206 said: I have a 2020 Ford Ranger that i purchased 3 months ago. Much better than trying to get my pushcart and bag in the Prius that I had previously. Plus, what kind of self-respecting golfer drives a Prius? ;^) tony@CIC 1 Quote DR - Callaway Paradym X, Newton Motion 4-Dot 4W - T.E. Exotics C722, Diamana D+ 82-S HYB - Paradym X 18*, HZRDUS Smoke Red 80S; Sub 70 949X 21*, same shaft 7W (if played) - Callaway Epic Flash, ACCRA Tour X 80S Irons - Cobra Forged Tec X (5-GW), KBS TGI 75-R Wedges - Edison 2.0, 53* and 57* (bent to 58*), KBS TGI 100 Putter - Makefield VS custom, 34", 67* lie, 1.75* loft Ball - Maxfli Tour-X CG (2023) or Vice Pro Plus (OnCore ELIXR or Maxfli Tour S in winter) Bags - Vessel Cart - MotoCaddy M7 Remote (without the remote) Spoiler driver / off the tee is no longer a weakness for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korsmot Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Same thing. I carried my golf clubs when I shopped for cars. But really, you should narrow it down for other items in the category and then test out those. I knew I wanted a mid-size SUV, not any kind of sedan. So it depends on how you golf? Always walk, always ride, push cart? I have 2016 ford explorer and works pretty well. I have clubs, push cart, and one of those trunk caddies that hold shoes and balls and stuff. Works pretty good. None of the mid-size SUVs that I found would fit clubs fore and aft perfectly. Honda Pilot is pretty big in the midsize category, but I didn't like the cockpit and other features. For golf trips, there is no better car than Suburban. Four sets of clubs and luggage all fit well in the back and good seating for 4 guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StateOfMyArt Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Loved my "practical" 2000 C5 Corvette coupe which easily gobbled up both mine and my wife's clubs under the hatch. The vette is gone now sadly - but I still have my 1979 Oldsmobile Holiday 88 2 door coupe that does the same plus luggage and at least one dead body! Luckily - when the Holiday is in storage - I have my 2019 Honda Ridgeline which others on this thread have touted. Style and comfort all around. MattF, tony@CIC and GolfSpy_SHARK 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 My Mercedes C320 fits a bag nicely width-wise. Don't think the trunk will carry a pullcart and a bag. The trunk will also fit 6 bags of black mulch and four 12*12 pavers...don't ask on how I know .... My 2019 Honda Odyssey can fit a whole golf team, lol. MDGolfHacker tony@CIC, GolfSpy_SHARK and MattF 3 Quote TSssWhat's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenGolfer Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Really, theres so many choices that its probably easier to say what cars ARENT great. Having said that, my '15 Honda Accord does well. You can put a golf bag in sideways and I could probably get 4 bags in the trunk pretty easily. Really though, any SUV or car that is midsize or bigger is going to be pretty ideal for carrying golf clubs. tony@CIC, GolfSpy_SHARK, MattF and 1 other 4 Quote "I suppose its better to be a master of 7 than to be vaguely familiar with 14." - Chick Evans Whats in my Sun Mountain 2.5+ stand bag? Woods: Tommy Armour Atomic 10.5* Hybrid: Mizuno MP Fli-Hi 3H Irons: Mizuno T-Zoid True 5, 7 and 9-irons Wedge: Mizuno S18 54* and Top Flite chipper Putter: Mizuno Bettinardi A-02 Ball: Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Fahrney Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Mclaren MattF and tony@CIC 1 1 Quote Played golf for over 50 years until my health and business calendar reduced my time to less then 5 rounds a year. Then 4 years ago I retired, changed my diet and lifestyle, lost 100 pounds and got back on the course. Its been a struggle but things are getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prillac Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I like the one I drive, 17 year old lexus. Long since paid for, big trunk. Let's me buy more clubs that I don't need but want... tony@CIC 1 Quote @prilltx Golf is challenging, R U doing the work...or hoping 4 different outcomes? Titleist C16 irons Vokey 55°, 60° wedges Cleveland 50°, 46° wedges Ping Sigma2 41 inch putter Titleist D2 driver, 904 / 908 3 and 5 wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bachman Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I posted earlier but forgot to mention my car. 2015 Malibu. It would fit my clubs if it didn’t have the battery for the auto stop. I hate that feature but can’t bypass it. My previous car was a 2015 Impala that could fit clubs shoes, a pushcart and all my rain gear and still have room. Man I miss that car, but someone hit it while it was parked and totaled it. tony@CIC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Believe it or not, my Versa hatchback comfortably holds two sets of clubs and two push carts with the back seat down. I have an F-150 as well but the Versa is a heck of lot easier to park! tony@CIC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiTerp50 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Like others, both my personal vehicles were subject to a bag test to qualify. When I travel with my club glove travel bag I like to rent a Nissan Altima. The bag w/clubs fit left to right. The Sentra will do the same on a diagonal line. Parking at hotels in poorly lit lots, I prefer not to temp anyone by having exposed clubs on display. Malibu is/was another choice. Quote Titleist TSR 11 degree, HZRDS Red R 44.75 LH Titleist TSR-1 5/7 Woods LH Titleist TSR-1 23 Hybrid LH Titleist T200 7-48 - T350 6 Tensai AMT Red LH Titleist SM9 50-54-58 TT AMT Red LH Scotty Phantom X 7.5 RH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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