The lines of golf travel bags or golf club travel bags that are currently being manufactured  represent the finest protection that money can buy for your valuable clubs. The only thing consistent in air travel these days is the abuse your luggage will have to endure during the trip. Its imperative that your clubs be properly protected  in order to withstand possible turbulence and worse, mishandling. While creating these durable pieces of equipment, manufacturers keep key features in mind and are listed below: Airline Approved • Manufacturers know how difficult traveling can be nowadays with all of the new rules and regulations that have been implemented.  Most golf travel bags or golf bag travel covers meet airline requirements for size and weight of checked baggage which takes the guesswork out of packing your clubs. Recessed Locks and Latches • Turbulence and mishandling could cause you less than secure golf bag travel cover to pop open mid-flight.  With unbeatable locks and latches a significant amount of protection is added to ensure safety from rough handling. • Industrial-strength steel makes the locks and latches strong and durable. • Secured with strong bull-nosed rivets. Molded-in Handles • The handles on some larger golf travel cases are super strong and a structural part of the case. There is nothing to fall off, tear or get caught on a conveyor belt. Hard Rubber Wheels • Hard rubber wheels don’t crack like the plastic wheels used by less protected bags. • The design of the wheels on a wheeled golf travel bag ensure a smooth and quiet ride. • Recessed for added protection. Steel Axles • Inferior protection includes use of aluminum axles but manufacturers have wised up and changed the material used to ensure quality and durability.  Steel axles are the smarter choice for golf travel bags.  Rotationally Molded • Golf travel bags and covers are made of rotationally molded polyethylene which ensures a uniform thickness and strength for maximum durability and longevity. Solid Color • When the color runs completely through a golf travel bags and cover's material, scratches and scuffs are visibly minimized. If air travel isn't necessarily what you have in store for your next trip out of town, traditional soft golf travel cover cases are also available.  The golf bag travel cover is an excellent choice for the "ground" golf traveler. Its sturdy design is ideal for protecting your clubs during light travel or from adverse weather conditions. When purchasing a soft golf travel bags over, be sure to get one that is at least 50" long to accommodate drivers with extended shafts. Also, features such as a convenient handle and shoulder strap will ensure easy handling.  Again, the soft golf bag cover is not recommended for air travel, but if you travel occasionally by ground and want to protect your clubs from scuffing and rain give the soft cover a try. New and improved golf travel bags and covers are a huge relief to golf-loving travelers everywhere.  Old fashioned travel bags make it difficult to maneuver through airports.  With these new designs and specifications, traveling has become easier.  It will also give you piece of mind knowing that you are protecting your investment with durable and efficient protection. VGS Golf & Country Club Supply has customers throughout the US such as in Birmingham, Alabama, Los Angeles, California, Indianapolis, Indiana, Bakersfield, California, Phoenix, Arizona, Clearwater, Florida, Macon, Georgia, Charlotte, North Carolina, Washington DC, Richmond, Virginia, Boston, MA, Stuart, Florida, Louisville, Kentucky, Nashville, Tennessee, Las Vegas, Nevada, Jacksonville, Florida, Huntsville, Alabama, Nashville, Tennessee, Miami, Florida, Orlando, Florida, Denver, Colorado, Long Beach, California, Cincinnati, Ohio, San Antonio, Texas, Kansas City, Missouri, New York, New York, Orange County, California and Chicago, Illinois.