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Date: 28 Aug 2006 02:28:31
From: Hunt
Subject: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

Going to be playing about six tracks on Kaua`i and Oahu in September and am
looking for suggestions on getting the clubs over. I've flown with my hard-
case, either with my clubs, or mine & wife's in 2 Sunday bags, but only
domestically. It's OK, but we'll be doing an overnight in SFO both ways, to
get the flight that I want and also switching islands in mid-trip.

I can rent at most locations (US$45/set/round), but two CC's do not have
rentals. Those are on Oahu, so I could rent for the week from Nevada Bob's in
Honolulu.

I've got a few Web sites of shippers, but have never used them. Seems that the
price for getting our clubs to both islands is about half of the rental,
including insurance.

Anybody have experience with club shippers, or taking clubs to HI? If I check
them, I'll have to pay UAL excess baggage, and then handle the buggers a bunch
- tips to skycaps all over the place.

What do you guys/gals do?

Hunt

Date: 28 Aug 2006 05:28:24
From: Joe
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

Hunt wrote:

> Going to be playing about six tracks on Kaua`i and Oahu in September and am
> looking for suggestions on getting the clubs over. I've flown with my hard-
> case, either with my clubs, or mine & wife's in 2 Sunday bags, but only
> domestically. It's OK, but we'll be doing an overnight in SFO both ways, to
> get the flight that I want and also switching islands in mid-trip.
>
> I can rent at most locations (US$45/set/round), but two CC's do not have
> rentals. Those are on Oahu, so I could rent for the week from Nevada Bob's in
> Honolulu.
>
> I've got a few Web sites of shippers, but have never used them. Seems that the
> price for getting our clubs to both islands is about half of the rental,
> including insurance.
>
> Anybody have experience with club shippers, or taking clubs to HI? If I check
> them, I'll have to pay UAL excess baggage, and then handle the buggers a bunch
> - tips to skycaps all over the place.
>
> What do you guys/gals do?
>
> Hunt
>

A few years back the wife and I did the Hawaii trip, laid out a lot like
yours, NY to SFO, overnight there, SFO to KOA on the big island. I had
our clubs shipped directly to the condo we spent a week at in Kailua
Kona. Then inter island to Molikai'i for another week, then back over
to the big island again to Hilo to visit some friends for a few days
then Drove across the island to spend a long weekend at Hualalai. We
handled clubs ourselves for all the inter island trips. I shipped the
clubs home to NY from Hualalai while we flew to Oahu for a couple of
days in Honolulu. Back from there to an overnight in Vegas and back to NY.

The small airports on the islands were no problem, but didn't want the
hassle in the mainland facilities. Besides, I think we played 13 -14
rounds and the rentals for two sets would have been over the top. Ship em!

Enjoy the trip.
Joe

Date: 28 Aug 2006 17:16:39
From: Hunt
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

In article <Y9vIg.25255$v82.10461@news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com >,
joehnospam@ospamwarwick.net says...
>
>
>
>Hunt wrote:
>
[SNIP]
>> Hunt
>>
>
>A few years back the wife and I did the Hawaii trip, laid out a lot like
>yours, NY to SFO, overnight there, SFO to KOA on the big island. I had
>our clubs shipped directly to the condo we spent a week at in Kailua
>Kona. Then inter island to Molikai'i for another week, then back over
>to the big island again to Hilo to visit some friends for a few days
>then Drove across the island to spend a long weekend at Hualalai. We
>handled clubs ourselves for all the inter island trips. I shipped the
>clubs home to NY from Hualalai while we flew to Oahu for a couple of
>days in Honolulu. Back from there to an overnight in Vegas and back to NY.
>
>The small airports on the islands were no problem, but didn't want the
>hassle in the mainland facilities. Besides, I think we played 13 -14
>rounds and the rentals for two sets would have been over the top. Ship em!
>
>
>Enjoy the trip.
>Joe

Thanks Joe,

That is probably what we'll end up doing. The inter-island connection (Kaua`i
to Oahu) poses too tight a schedule, plus there's a weekend in the mix, and
the shippers cannot handle that. I'll probably just lug and pay for that part
of the trip. I'll just look for a young, and strong skycap at Lihue, and have
a bunch of tip $ handy. I'm checking with Aloha Airlines (Inter-island
carrier) to see what they charge for additional luggage. I've had excess
baggage charges waived with some camera gear, but that was years ago - back
before the airlines charged for aisle seats, water, and the like.

Hunt

Date: 28 Aug 2006 20:26:47
From: Bob Brown
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

> That is probably what we'll end up doing. The inter-island connection
> (Kaua`i
> to Oahu) poses too tight a schedule, plus there's a weekend in the mix,
> and
> the shippers cannot handle that. I'll probably just lug and pay for that
> part
> of the trip. I'll just look for a young, and strong skycap at Lihue, and
> have
> a bunch of tip $ handy. I'm checking with Aloha Airlines (Inter-island
> carrier) to see what they charge for additional luggage. I've had excess
> baggage charges waived with some camera gear, but that was years ago -
> back
> before the airlines charged for aisle seats, water, and the like.
>
> Hunt

There is no extra charge for clubs as long as you check only one other bag.
I've went to Hawaii for 5 weeks once and still only brought one piece of
luggage. I now live on Maui and have for 2.5 years. I have never worn long
pants since living here (except for when I work). No restaurant here
requires it that I am aware of and I've been to most of the best ones.

My wife actually bought me some underware this past weekend that is so cheap
that I'll but some when we go away next year for a long trip and kust throw
them away.

Date: 28 Aug 2006 14:06:08
From: long&left
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

Bob Brown wrote:
>>That is probably what we'll end up doing. The inter-island connection
>>(Kaua`i
>>to Oahu) poses too tight a schedule, plus there's a weekend in the mix,
>>and
>>the shippers cannot handle that. I'll probably just lug and pay for that
>>part
>>of the trip. I'll just look for a young, and strong skycap at Lihue, and
>>have
>>a bunch of tip $ handy. I'm checking with Aloha Airlines (Inter-island
>>carrier) to see what they charge for additional luggage. I've had excess
>>baggage charges waived with some camera gear, but that was years ago -
>>back
>>before the airlines charged for aisle seats, water, and the like.
>>
>>Hunt
>
>
> There is no extra charge for clubs as long as you check only one other bag.
> I've went to Hawaii for 5 weeks once and still only brought one piece of
> luggage. I now live on Maui and have for 2.5 years. I have never worn long
> pants since living here (except for when I work). No restaurant here
> requires it that I am aware of and I've been to most of the best ones.
>
> My wife actually bought me some underware this past weekend that is so cheap
> that I'll but some when we go away next year for a long trip and kust throw
> them away.
>
>

no charge as long as you stay under the weight limit. Used to be 75# but
for most airlines (United, American, Alaska) it is now 50# which is not
much considering clubs, couple pairs of shoes, couple doz golf balls,
misc clothes, etc...

Date: 27 Aug 2006 21:24:20
From: pete z
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

Date: 27 Aug 2006 20:44:01
From: long&left
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

Hunt wrote:
> Going to be playing about six tracks on Kaua`i and Oahu in September and am
> looking for suggestions on getting the clubs over. I've flown with my hard-
> case, either with my clubs, or mine & wife's in 2 Sunday bags, but only
> domestically. It's OK, but we'll be doing an overnight in SFO both ways, to
> get the flight that I want and also switching islands in mid-trip.
>
> I can rent at most locations (US$45/set/round), but two CC's do not have
> rentals. Those are on Oahu, so I could rent for the week from Nevada Bob's in
> Honolulu.
>
> I've got a few Web sites of shippers, but have never used them. Seems that the
> price for getting our clubs to both islands is about half of the rental,
> including insurance.
>
> Anybody have experience with club shippers, or taking clubs to HI? If I check
> them, I'll have to pay UAL excess baggage, and then handle the buggers a bunch
> - tips to skycaps all over the place.
>
> What do you guys/gals do?
>
> Hunt
>

OK, so let me understand this...you're considering having a 3rd party
company ship your clubs to HI instead of packing them in your travel
case and checking them when you fly...the shipping company charges you
an arm and a leg then puts them on the same plane the you're on and so
they have the same chance of arriving safely...or not. Pack the clubs in
a travel bag, pay the couple of bucks in tips, and enjoy your golf. If
your clubs don't show up, have a MaiTai and rent some...
Dave
ps: the only thing I've ever considered shipping is my Sun Mountain
speed cart because I can't get it in my travel bag

Date: 27 Aug 2006 23:55:29
From: Otto
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

I think his biggest hassle is he is overnighting in SFO twice so he is
probably booked with Sfo and Hnl as independent destinations.

In other words, he may have to the golf bag drag to and from the Sfo hotel.

Then there is the island hopping bag drag.

If you really want your own clubs, ship them. Enjoy your vacation.

If you don't care what clubs you hit, save the hassle and rent.

Another option:

Ship your clubs to Kaua`i and back for your play there and rent at Nevada
Bob's on Oahu.

Otto

"long&left" <nospam@diespammers.com > wrote in message
news:2EtIg.3789$gN7.2851@newsfe05.lga...
> OK, so let me understand this...you're considering having a 3rd party
> company ship your clubs to HI instead of packing them in your travel case
> and checking them when you fly...the shipping company charges you an arm
> and a leg then puts them on the same plane the you're on and so they have
> the same chance of arriving safely...or not. Pack the clubs in a travel
> bag, pay the couple of bucks in tips, and enjoy your golf. If your clubs
> don't show up, have a MaiTai and rent some...
> Dave
> ps: the only thing I've ever considered shipping is my Sun Mountain speed
> cart because I can't get it in my travel bag

Date: 28 Aug 2006 20:20:23
From: Bob Brown
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

"Otto" <ottondebREMove#$@^%!@*&@bellsouth.net > wrote in message
news:1LtIg.20413$e9.14795@bignews4.bellsouth.net...
>I think his biggest hassle is he is overnighting in SFO twice so he is
>probably booked with Sfo and Hnl as independent destinations.
>
> In other words, he may have to the golf bag drag to and from the Sfo
> hotel.
>
> Then there is the island hopping bag drag.
>
> If you really want your own clubs, ship them. Enjoy your vacation.
>
> If you don't care what clubs you hit, save the hassle and rent.
>
> Another option:
>
> Ship your clubs to Kaua`i and back for your play there and rent at Nevada
> Bob's on Oahu.
>
> Otto
>
>
> "long&left" <nospam@diespammers.com> wrote in message
> news:2EtIg.3789$gN7.2851@newsfe05.lga...
>> OK, so let me understand this...you're considering having a 3rd party
>> company ship your clubs to HI instead of packing them in your travel case
>> and checking them when you fly...the shipping company charges you an arm
>> and a leg then puts them on the same plane the you're on and so they have
>> the same chance of arriving safely...or not. Pack the clubs in a travel
>> bag, pay the couple of bucks in tips, and enjoy your golf. If your clubs
>> don't show up, have a MaiTai and rent some...
>> Dave
>> ps: the only thing I've ever considered shipping is my Sun Mountain speed
>> cart because I can't get it in my travel bag
>
Even if he has booked them as independent destinations, he can still check
the luggage through to his final destinations, I've done it. Now if he
arrives one day, then stays overnight, then gets a plane the next day,
that's a different story but not out of the question. He may want to get his
regular luggage to have with him overnight, but checking his clubs right
through is an option. I suggest he call the airline and ask about it.

I think there is too much risk sending the clubs ahead. Where doe she send
them to? His hotel? What's to say the hotel wont' loose them or the shipper.
I would want them with me.

I went to California for 3 weeks once and wanted to play at Pebble while I
way there. I brought my clubs with me and only played at that one course. It
wasn't that big of a deal.

Date: 27 Aug 2006 23:40:40
From: sfb
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

Last time I checked, Hawaii was also a domestic flight.

Don't forget to post to alt.trip.Imgoingtohawaii to see if you can get a
better rate changing your money from US to Hawaiian on the mainland or in
Hawaii.

"Hunt" <noone@hunt.com > wrote in message
news:ectkcf05a0@news2.newsguy.com...
> Going to be playing about six tracks on Kaua`i and Oahu in September and
> am
> looking for suggestions on getting the clubs over. I've flown with my
> hard-
> case, either with my clubs, or mine & wife's in 2 Sunday bags, but only
> domestically. It's OK, but we'll be doing an overnight in SFO both ways,
> to
> get the flight that I want and also switching islands in mid-trip.
>
> I can rent at most locations (US$45/set/round), but two CC's do not have
> rentals. Those are on Oahu, so I could rent for the week from Nevada Bob's
> in
> Honolulu.
>
> I've got a few Web sites of shippers, but have never used them. Seems that
> the
> price for getting our clubs to both islands is about half of the rental,
> including insurance.
>
> Anybody have experience with club shippers, or taking clubs to HI? If I
> check
> them, I'll have to pay UAL excess baggage, and then handle the buggers a
> bunch
> - tips to skycaps all over the place.
>
> What do you guys/gals do?
>
> Hunt
>

Date: 28 Aug 2006 17:10:18
From: Hunt
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

In article <zpidnY-PDdwl-G_ZnZ2dnUVZ_qKdnZ2d@comcast.com >, sfb@spam.net says
...
>
>Last time I checked, Hawaii was also a domestic flight.
>
>Don't forget to post to alt.trip.Imgoingtohawaii to see if you can get a
>better rate changing your money from US to Hawaiian on the mainland or in
>Hawaii.

[SNIP]

You are correct. I should have said Trans-Pacific, or been more specific in
the actual flight plan, like in the title: Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i.
Next time, I will leave off "domestically," and substitute "Mainland."

Also, the ATM at the resort (Kaua`i) will exchange US$ for coconuts, IIRC. The
rate is pretty good too.

Thanks,
Hunt

Date: 28 Aug 2006 09:33:56
From: dugjustdug
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

> What do you guys/gals do?
>
> Hunt

Throw 'em in the travel bag and lug them around with you in the
terminal and airport. That's what Wife and I did last year to Kauai.
there were so darned many of them at baggage check that I would advise
some goofy color on your handle so you can easily identify them.

If the lugging around is hard on you, tip a Porter to help out. I'd
bet you would spend less on the tips that you would on the shipping
charges.

Have a great time over there regardless. Kauai has some great courses.

Date: 29 Aug 2006 00:04:23
From: Hunt
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

In article <1156797116.553682.220720@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com >, annika
1980@aol.com says...
>
>
>Hunt wrote:
>> Also, the ATM at the resort (Kaua`i) will exchange US$ for coconuts, IIRC.
The
>> rate is pretty good too.
>>
>
>Yeah, but getting them out of that little slot in the machine is a real
>bitch!

LOL - good one!

>
>I've always taken my clubs with me to Hawaii. The only complication I
>ever had was having to sign a waiver on Lanai in case my clubs were
>broken in transit. This was because I didn't have a hard case, but one
>of those fabric ones instead. I made sure all my woods were wrapped
>with towels and pillows and there was no damage.
>
>In fact, I planned to propose to my girl friend while I was there in
>'98. I hid the ring in one of the pockets of my golf bag. And
>wouldn't you know it .... the damn things showed up with the ring still
>intact. Been married over 6 years now. Fuckin airlines!

You know, they'll mess you up, every chance they get.

Last trip to Lana`i, we rented, but then we were taking the ferry from Lahaina
for the week, and I REALLY didn't want to schelp them down to the boat, then
up to the car. Only problem that I had, was that all golf balls arrive on
Lana`i via container ship (old pineapple wharf) and there were not enough on
the island for me to finish my round at Manele Bay.

I did get filmed for a Japanese travelogue on #8 at Koele, however, as did my
wife. We both hit drives of a lifetime to a blind landing area, while the
narrator prattled on in Japanese, and the gaffers waved reflectors all around.
The big Sony cameras were a distraction, but I'd love to see that tape. I do
not think I've hit one so well in a very long time.

Now, did you fly to Mau`i and then to Lana`i, or did you do HNL direct to
Lana`i? The various plane changes and overnighting in SFO are what I'd like to
get around.

Anyway, I can always just rent and say the hell with it.

Thanks,
Hunt

Date: 28 Aug 2006 13:57:35
From: cja
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

Bob Brown wrote:

> There is no extra charge for clubs as long as you check only one other bag.
> I've went to Hawaii for 5 weeks once and still only brought one piece of
> luggage. I now live on Maui and have for 2.5 years. I have never worn long
> pants since living here (except for when I work). No restaurant here
> requires it that I am aware of and I've been to most of the best ones.
>
> My wife actually bought me some underware this past weekend that is so cheap
> that I'll but some when we go away next year for a long trip and kust throw
> them away.
>
That's some kind of wild segue you pulled off there, Bob. Traveling
with golf clubs to wearing shorts all the time to cheap underware
(sic). And, yes, we are all jealous of your life in paradise. :-)

- cja (still trying to figure out the underwear connection)

Date: 28 Aug 2006 13:31:56
From: annika1980
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

Hunt wrote:
> Also, the ATM at the resort (Kaua`i) will exchange US$ for coconuts, IIRC. The
> rate is pretty good too.
>

Yeah, but getting them out of that little slot in the machine is a real
bitch!

I've always taken my clubs with me to Hawaii. The only complication I
ever had was having to sign a waiver on Lanai in case my clubs were
broken in transit. This was because I didn't have a hard case, but one
of those fabric ones instead. I made sure all my woods were wrapped
with towels and pillows and there was no damage.

In fact, I planned to propose to my girl friend while I was there in
'98. I hid the ring in one of the pockets of my golf bag. And
wouldn't you know it .... the damn things showed up with the ring still
intact. Been married over 6 years now. Fuckin airlines!

Date: 28 Aug 2006 20:23:16
From: Prilosec
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

Take your clubs on the plane. Stuff your travel bag with socks, underwear,
bathing suits, etc.. that can get wrikled. Take one less suitcase, and
you're home free (2 checked bags). A golf pro once told me that on the
lesser tours the golf bags are usually packed with dirty clothes, which also
serve to protect the clubs somewhat. I did this once, and had a 40 pound
golf travel bag with a 15 pound suitcase (nearly empty) to check on the way
home. Worked, though.
"Hunt" <noone@hunt.com > wrote in message
news:ectkcf05a0@news2.newsguy.com...
> Going to be playing about six tracks on Kaua`i and Oahu in September and
> am
> looking for suggestions on getting the clubs over. I've flown with my
> hard-
> case, either with my clubs, or mine & wife's in 2 Sunday bags, but only
> domestically. It's OK, but we'll be doing an overnight in SFO both ways,
> to
> get the flight that I want and also switching islands in mid-trip.
>
> I can rent at most locations (US$45/set/round), but two CC's do not have
> rentals. Those are on Oahu, so I could rent for the week from Nevada Bob's
> in
> Honolulu.
>
> I've got a few Web sites of shippers, but have never used them. Seems that
> the
> price for getting our clubs to both islands is about half of the rental,
> including insurance.
>
> Anybody have experience with club shippers, or taking clubs to HI? If I
> check
> them, I'll have to pay UAL excess baggage, and then handle the buggers a
> bunch
> - tips to skycaps all over the place.
>
> What do you guys/gals do?
>
> Hunt
>

Date: 29 Aug 2006 05:52:36
From: annika1980
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

Hunt wrote:
> >
> Now, did you fly to Mau`i and then to Lana`i, or did you do HNL direct to
> Lana`i? The various plane changes and overnighting in SFO are what I'd like to
> get around.
>

When we stayed on Lanai we island hopped and spent a few days on 4
different islands. It seems like we spent more time packing and
unpacking then we did relaxing.
The next time we went, we were less ambitious and stayed on Maui for a
week. I took the ferry over to Lanai one day to play golf at Manele
Bay.

I love the two courses on Lanai, but there's nothing else to do there.
I love the Princeville Course and the scenery on Kauai, but there's
little else to do there either.
Maui is the best of both worlds, with great golf, great scenery, and a
night life.
The Big Island was my least favorite. The golf was great, but unless
one likes miles and miles of ugly black lava, there ain't much else to
see. Nice sunsets, though.

Date: 29 Aug 2006 15:38:36
From: mike cornmeal
Subject: Re: Question - Shipping Clubs Mainland to Hawai`i

annika1980 wrote:
> Hunt wrote:
>> Now, did you fly to Mau`i and then to Lana`i, or did you do HNL direct to
>> Lana`i? The various plane changes and overnighting in SFO are what I'd like to
>> get around.
>>
>
> When we stayed on Lanai we island hopped and spent a few days on 4
> different islands. It seems like we spent more time packing and
> unpacking then we did relaxing.
> The next time we went, we were less ambitious and stayed on Maui for a
> week. I took the ferry over to Lanai one day to play golf at Manele
> Bay.
>
> I love the two courses on Lanai, but there's nothing else to do there.
> I love the Princeville Course and the scenery on Kauai, but there's
> little else to do there either.
> Maui is the best of both worlds, with great golf, great scenery, and a
> night life.
> The Big Island was my least favorite. The golf was great, but unless
> one likes miles and miles of ugly black lava, there ain't much else to
> see. Nice sunsets, though.
>

Ugly black lava?!? UGLY BLACK LAVA!?! Philistine!