golf shops and bringing back clubs with Globespan

[Guest]

Hi

Due to go to Florida in September.

DH is mad keen on golf and is thinking of buying a club/s out there.

I am thinking one - he is thinking an entire set.

Can anyone recommend some good places to shop for clubs?

Also has anyone tried bringing back clubs with Globespan?

I know there is some blurb on the web site about sets of golf clubs/bags and having to book in advance but wasn't sure if that would be the same for a single club in a box.

Or is it just better to get them shipped home?

Any info would be great.

[Guest]

Sorry i have no experience whatsoever, but we saw a few men with golf clubs going in the hold with GS last year (mostly upper class passengers, a couple of doctors etc.)... i THINK they are over and above your luggage allowance, but youd have to pay for it.

[Ruth]

We took DS's clubs last year as he was palying at Bay Hill and didn't want 'hired clubs'. We went Thompson and it was £20 extra.

If you are flying schduled then it might be included within your baggage allowance.

Just remember to do your homework first - price up the clubs you want here -then when you see them in the states remember to add tax and - IF THEY ARE OVER THE £145 LIMIT add the extra duty you will be charged coming back into the UK.

Ruth

[Guest]

you have to book them in advance on their website, and print off the email, think it costs £20 or something tho

[kmt]

my dh (NOT me you understand - wouldn't be caught dead there) loves edwin watts golf shops and quite happily spends 1-2hrs in each one (there are 3), 2 shops on I drive and one on sand lake rd (his fav one). i tend to drop him off and head to some real shops then pick him up later.

[magick]

Forfarbridie- it depends if he needs specialist advice, custom made clubs etc, then i would recommend Edwin Watts, if not I have found some cracking deals in Sports Authority on a great range of clubs, they really are great value , as for Globespan im not sure but you will probably need extra baggage coz they charge for everything like that.
p.s. it's a super wee course in forfar played it a few times

[georgemac]

we were in Golfsmith yesterday beside the mall at millenia - unfortunately only had 30 minutes in the shop before I had to leave - could have spent hours in there - has a large practice net area for trying clubs

I have been in edwin watts on idrive before and also like it

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