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.....are you trusting Delta with getting your clubs to Hawaii?!?!?!?!  😱

Or are you chartering a jet and carrying your tools with you??  👍

 

https://sports.yahoo.com/viktor-hovlands-golf-clubs-finally-081039723.html

 

 

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Well, I'm at least aware enough (and I know this because I do it myself, EVERY TIME) to separate my clubheads from their shafts and store them to at least minimize the chance that the airline baggage peeps can trash my gear.

"Where'd it go?"  "Right in the Lumberyard..."

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1 hour ago, Shapotomous said:

.....are you trusting Delta with getting your clubs to Hawaii?!?!?!?!  😱

Or are you chartering a jet and carrying your tools with you??  👍

 

https://sports.yahoo.com/viktor-hovlands-golf-clubs-finally-081039723.html

 

 

Or Shipsticks.

I've flown Delta with my clubs for 30 years, including to Maui... never had an issue.

Surely, he could afford to fly with others on a charter or ship the clubs.  
He can afford it; the purse is $8.2M and only 36 players  (and don't call me Shirley).  😂

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I hope he doesn't have to wait for a replacement from Ping as long as some on here have waited for their Ping clubs!!  🤣

Modern Bag:  :ping-small: G410 LST 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.5 Flex;   :titelist-small:  915F 3w, Diamana S+ 70 S flex;  Snake Eyes 18* 2h, 23* 4h & 27* 5h; :mizuno-small: JPX 900 Forged 6 - PW, PX LZ 6.0;  Edison 2.0 49*, 53*, 57* KBS Tour 120 S;   :ping-small:  Heppler Fetch;  Ball - :Snell: MTB-X; Bag - Jones MyGolfSpy Edition! 

Shot Scope H4, MG600 Rangefinder

Classic Bag:  Driver - :wilson_staff_small: Persimmon; 3w - :Hogan: Speed Slot; 5w - :wilson_staff_small: Tour Block; 3 - pw - :wilson_staff_small: Dynapower; sw - Ram Tom Watson;  putter - bullseye standard or flange.

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Two things could have likely prevented this: 1) a hardshell case & 2) removing the heads and storing them in his golf bag or other luggage. No need for a charter or separate shipping. Doesn't really matter though because unless he games something really exotic, I'm sure he can get his hands on a suitable replacement.

Driver: :mizuno-small: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S
Fairway Wood: :mizuno-small: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S
Hybrid: :mizuno-small: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB
Irons: :bridgestone-small: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: :taylormade-small: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200
Putter: :odyssey-small: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34"
Bag: :titleist-small: Players 5 Stand Bag
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Really surprised he wasn’t chartering something private with a few guys. I would assume their will be equipment coverage for these guys by the major OEMs. I’m sure a van/tent/ building is set up for adjustments or replacements 

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3 hours ago, TR1PTIK said:

Two things could have likely prevented this: 1) a hardshell case & 2) removing the heads and storing them in his golf bag or other luggage. No need for a charter or separate shipping. Doesn't really matter though because unless he games something really exotic, I'm sure he can get his hands on a suitable replacement.

I hate to be "THAT GUY"  but C'mon this guy made 2.2 Million dollars last year, and he doesn't have a Hard Case to fly his clubs in.  He should consider himself lucky they all weren't broken. 

Driver: Cobra King Speedzone

Irons:  :callaway-small: Mavrik 4-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: CG-14 56 & RTX 52

Putter:  :ping-small: Scottsdale Wolverine

Woods:  Gigagolf  3W, 2H, 3H

Ball:  Srixon Z-Star XV 

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2 hours ago, RollingGreens said:

Really surprised he wasn’t chartering something private with a few guys. I would assume their will be equipment coverage for these guys by the major OEMs. I’m sure a van/tent/ building is set up for adjustments or replacements 

That is what surprised me.  They all seem to be wearing a NetJets logo somewhere....I thought that was a private jet leasing service.  I have not needed to look into that so maybe I've been wrong all these years about what it really is?!   

If I was a pro I'd treat my clubs like the crown jewels and if I flew commercial i'd buy a seat for them.  Even as a hack I have lead tape on most everything and custom sole grinds on my wedges.  I would hate to have to work through that set up again on a new set of clubs in only a few days before a tournament.  

Modern Bag:  :ping-small: G410 LST 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.5 Flex;   :titelist-small:  915F 3w, Diamana S+ 70 S flex;  Snake Eyes 18* 2h, 23* 4h & 27* 5h; :mizuno-small: JPX 900 Forged 6 - PW, PX LZ 6.0;  Edison 2.0 49*, 53*, 57* KBS Tour 120 S;   :ping-small:  Heppler Fetch;  Ball - :Snell: MTB-X; Bag - Jones MyGolfSpy Edition! 

Shot Scope H4, MG600 Rangefinder

Classic Bag:  Driver - :wilson_staff_small: Persimmon; 3w - :Hogan: Speed Slot; 5w - :wilson_staff_small: Tour Block; 3 - pw - :wilson_staff_small: Dynapower; sw - Ram Tom Watson;  putter - bullseye standard or flange.

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... As others have said removing heads is a good idea. Hovland uses the same Club Glove bag I use but did not have a Stiff Arm in it? A must for anyone that travels by air that hasn't seen airline employees literally pick up a bag and toss it like they are in an olympics discus event. 



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Fairway:  :cobra-small: Aerojet 3/5 ... Kai'li Blue 60R
Hybrids:  :ping-small:      430 Hybrid 22*... Steelfiber 780Hy 
                  :taylormade-small:  DHy #4 ... Diamana LTD 65r 
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Wedges:  :taylormade-small: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r
Putter:     :cobra-small:  Sport-60 33" 
Ball:           Maxfli     Maxfli Tour

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6 minutes ago, Shapotomous said:

i'd buy a seat for them. 

I thought same thing, but FAA says clubs can't fly in cabin, but how about you use some of that 2.2 million dollars, and "tip" some people to ensure that your clubs get on the same plane as you, and arrive in one piece.

Driver: Cobra King Speedzone

Irons:  :callaway-small: Mavrik 4-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: CG-14 56 & RTX 52

Putter:  :ping-small: Scottsdale Wolverine

Woods:  Gigagolf  3W, 2H, 3H

Ball:  Srixon Z-Star XV 

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2 minutes ago, stuka44 said:

I thought same thing, but FAA says clubs can't fly in cabin, but how about you use some of that 2.2 million dollars, and "tip" some people to ensure that your clubs get on the same plane as you, and arrive in one piece.

But sir....they aren't clubs.....they are considered medical equipment because they are vital to my emotional stability and need to be by my side at all times.....   👍

hey it works for all these so called emotional service pets why not my clubs??!!??

Modern Bag:  :ping-small: G410 LST 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.5 Flex;   :titelist-small:  915F 3w, Diamana S+ 70 S flex;  Snake Eyes 18* 2h, 23* 4h & 27* 5h; :mizuno-small: JPX 900 Forged 6 - PW, PX LZ 6.0;  Edison 2.0 49*, 53*, 57* KBS Tour 120 S;   :ping-small:  Heppler Fetch;  Ball - :Snell: MTB-X; Bag - Jones MyGolfSpy Edition! 

Shot Scope H4, MG600 Rangefinder

Classic Bag:  Driver - :wilson_staff_small: Persimmon; 3w - :Hogan: Speed Slot; 5w - :wilson_staff_small: Tour Block; 3 - pw - :wilson_staff_small: Dynapower; sw - Ram Tom Watson;  putter - bullseye standard or flange.

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1 minute ago, Shapotomous said:

But sir....they aren't clubs..

I'm pretty sure a grand, the pilot would've strapped the clubs in the jump seat inside the cock-pit!

Driver: Cobra King Speedzone

Irons:  :callaway-small: Mavrik 4-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: CG-14 56 & RTX 52

Putter:  :ping-small: Scottsdale Wolverine

Woods:  Gigagolf  3W, 2H, 3H

Ball:  Srixon Z-Star XV 

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not only did they take an extra 6 days (based on his interview with GC), they snapped his backup driver head off the shaft.... 

I'm a 21 HDCP and even I have a hard case for travel. Maybe these guys don't have the same protective nature over their clubs since they get them free?

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21 hours ago, stuka44 said:

I hate to be "THAT GUY"  but C'mon this guy made 2.2 Million dollars last year, and he doesn't have a Hard Case to fly his clubs in.  He should consider himself lucky they all weren't broken. 

In all honesty, I get why a lot of guys wouldn't want to use a hard case for travel. I've owned one and they are not the easiest thing to travel with (and these guys travel A LOT), but at the very least a stiff arm as mentioned by @chisag might have made a difference.

Driver: :mizuno-small: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S
Fairway Wood: :mizuno-small: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S
Hybrid: :mizuno-small: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB
Irons: :bridgestone-small: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: :taylormade-small: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200
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10 minutes ago, TR1PTIK said:

they are not the easiest thing to travel with

I can agree with this too. They are kinda a PITA as compared to soft cases. Either way, I love what Viktor brings to the game. Understated confidence and humility.

I'm sure he's still learning all the in and outs of being a pro; chalk this one up to a lesson learned. I'm sure he'll have a Stiff Arm or a hard case when he makes the hop to Maui (if he's playing the Sony).

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:taylormade-small: 15° SIM Max Slay 65 S
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On 1/5/2022 at 5:54 PM, Kenny B said:

Do the tour vans travel to Hawaii?  

Dude, it's Hawaii.  Obviously they don't get a tour van. Duh. 

They get a tour submarine. 

Rag tag bag, but it does the job. 

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Ping G400 3 wood.

Cleveland Halo Launcher 3 hybrid.

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7 hours ago, TR1PTIK said:

In all honesty, I get why a lot of guys wouldn't want to use a hard case for travel. I've owned one and they are not the easiest thing to travel with (and these guys travel A LOT), but at the very least a stiff arm as mentioned by @chisag might have made a difference.

The handful of times I've flown with or been at the airport at the same time as any "Tour" players, I have never ever seen a hard case.  I would bet 90%+ are using Club Glove.  Most however are presumably taking more precaution then young Mr. Hovland.  He's had some bad driver shaft luck the last few months, and seems to still be doing alright...

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I'm trying to be sympathetic but I can't. If you travel by the airlines to play golf you should know to always remove adjustable heads on clubs. Put the head in the head cover and put the headcover in a pocket on the golf bag. Then put the shaft in the club area with the grip up. Then on top of that always use a stiff arm or equal. Move your putter to the middle area next to the stiff arm. Take your golf towel and wrap in and out of you irons. Put your rain cover on the bag. Place this all into your travel bag and done. Now they even have a chip you can put in the bag that allows you to use your phone to track it. 

I've had hard cases broken twice by Delta. But my clubs were fine due to the above packing. I have now used a Club Glove for the past three years with no problem. Hard cases although preferred by the airlines have problems in the conveyor systems and it plain sucks with rental cars unless you have a Suburban or a mini van. 

I have a friend that didn't take the head off the driver even though I suggested he do so. He said not a problem I have a stiff arm Actually some one else's version). You know what happened, twice lucky third time no so much. We had to go get a new shaft, grip and adapter after getting to our condo. Luckily we got in early enough to get to a place before they closed. We had early tee times the following morning. You all know how bad I wanted to say "I warned you that this might happen". 

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If I'm ranked #7 in the world, I will have a back-up set with exact same specs ready to go that can be air expressed to me.

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18 hours ago, Pandaman said:

If I ranked #7 in the world then standards would not be very high.

LOL.....  Or like in my case.....maybe the standards are the same but only 8 golfers are left in the world!  😆

Modern Bag:  :ping-small: G410 LST 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.5 Flex;   :titelist-small:  915F 3w, Diamana S+ 70 S flex;  Snake Eyes 18* 2h, 23* 4h & 27* 5h; :mizuno-small: JPX 900 Forged 6 - PW, PX LZ 6.0;  Edison 2.0 49*, 53*, 57* KBS Tour 120 S;   :ping-small:  Heppler Fetch;  Ball - :Snell: MTB-X; Bag - Jones MyGolfSpy Edition! 

Shot Scope H4, MG600 Rangefinder

Classic Bag:  Driver - :wilson_staff_small: Persimmon; 3w - :Hogan: Speed Slot; 5w - :wilson_staff_small: Tour Block; 3 - pw - :wilson_staff_small: Dynapower; sw - Ram Tom Watson;  putter - bullseye standard or flange.

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