Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer - Golf bags & other oversized luggages

Hi Guys,

I'm about to take my Golf set abroad for the first time.. What is SQ's policy regarding this matter and regarding the extra costs related to this..

Has anyone ever had a problem with carrying Golf sets with SQ? How would their ground personnel take care of the oversized luggages?

The only thing I know from the web is this:

Special Charges for Bulky Items/Sporting Equipment
The following are considered bulky items and will be charges at different rates due to their size.

Golf Equipment

A standard charge of 6 kg will be applied on the golfing equipment if its weight together with the customer’s other checked baggage exceeds the free allowance entitled to the customer. This will apply up to a maximum excess of 15 kg for the golf bag, after which the normal excess baggage charges will apply. For example, a customer carrying 20 kg of golf equipment will be charged 11 kg - 6 kg standard charge plus the 5 kg after the first 15 kg.

This special charge is only applicable to one set of golf equipment per customer, and one set of golf equipment is deemed to comprise:
1 golf bag containing not more than 14 golf clubs
Maximum of 12 golf balls
1 pair of golf shoes
Golf tees
Any additional golf sets shall be charged according to the standard excess baggage charges.

For travel to/from the USA and/or Canada, each golf set will be considered as a piece of luggage under the piece system, and any excess baggage will be charged.

Carried clubs on SQ/Silk 3 times, no troubles at all. between 6-8kg each time, no questions asked.

Only had one problem, one time my bag got crushed. Just had to pop it out again though.

I don't get charged when my entire baggage is within the allowed amounts correct? or I get charged the 6kg fee first before the allowed amounts?

Well, whenever I have travelled my normal bag has been quite light, so they have probably taken that into consideration.

Just returned from a golf trip to Thailand on SQ in Y.
No problems with a full sized cart bag, 14 clubs, 2 dz balls, shoes and umbrella; all in the travel bag. Slightly over weight but nothing said and the bag was treated well. Out of SFO on SQ1, returned SQ2.

First time I have ever had an airline put “handle with care” stickers on the bag, nice touch.^

Yes, just confirmed.. As long as the "total" allowance is not overlimit, no charge at all...

Just returned from a golf trip to Thailand on SQ in Y.
No problems with a full sized cart bag, 14 clubs, 2 dz balls, shoes and umbrella; all in the travel bag. Slightly over weight but nothing said and the bag was treated well. Out of SFO on SQ1, returned SQ2.

First time I have ever had an airline put “handle with care” stickers on the bag, nice touch.^

Did you use a soft cover travel bag? or a hard shell one? I'd imagine the hard shell would be a lot heavier (re: weigh limitations), and the soft one is not as firm making the club heads more suspectible to damage?

the soft one is not as firm making the club heads more suspectible to damage?

I have never had any problems with using my soft cover bag. I use it on a regular basis flying within the UK but also on the odd long haul flight.

Did you use a soft cover travel bag? or a hard shell one? I'd imagine the hard shell would be a lot heavier (re: weigh limitations), and the soft one is not as firm making the club heads more suspectible to damage?

I’ve always used a soft cover, never had a problem. Always wrap a towel around and in between my irons so they do not do any damage to each other or other clubs.

I “upgraded” to a Bag Boy T7 last year. Padded top and wheels for about $80; highly recommend it.

Thanks for the packing tips guys..much appreciated :)