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Equipment Guide
Flying with clubs, customs rules, and rental advice.
Flying with Clubs
- › Most international airlines (Emirates, BA, Virgin) offer generous sporting equipment allowances. Check your ticket class.
- › Domestic Airlines (FlySafair, Airlink, CemAir): You MUST pre-book golf bags as 'Sporting Equipment'. It costs approx R300-R400 per leg.
- › Hard-shell travel cases are highly recommended to protect clubs from damage.
- › Remove detachable driver heads and wrap irons in towels for extra protection.
Customs & Import
- › You can bring your own golf clubs into South Africa duty-free as personal effects.
- › If you are bringing brand new clubs (still in plastic) to leave as gifts, you may be charged duty.
- › Declare any food items (seeds, nuts, meat) - strict biosecurity rules apply.
- › Medication: Bring a prescription for any chronic medication.
Renting Equipment
- › Top courses (Fancourt, Leopard Creek, etc.) have excellent rental sets (Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade) for approx R500-R800 per round.
- › Mid-tier courses may have older rental stock - check ahead.
- › Golf shops like 'The Pro Shop' allow you to buy consumables (balls, gloves) at much cheaper rates than on-course pro shops.
- › Left-handed golfers: ALWAYS book rental clubs in advance as stock is limited.
Important: Lithium Batteries
If you bring a lithium battery for an electric trolley, it MUST go in your carry-on luggage. It is strictly forbidden in checked luggage and will be confiscated.