This week, the PGA Tour will be winding down its 2019 season, and many golfers will be dreaming up their next golfing adventure. One of the most prominent sports in the world, the PGA Tour represents the best golfers in the world, and the popularity of the sport means golfers can continue playing into their 90s. One of the things golfers love most about the PGA Tour is being able to take a vacation in the off-season, with the majority of the work being done by professionals.
If you’re looking to ship a golf club, it’s worth considering how much it costs to do so. Not all shipping companies are created equal, so it’s important to find a company that offers a good value while also providing high-quality service.
We’ve examined the pricing structures of the three largest shipping companies, FedEx, UPS, and DHL, to determine which is best for golfers.
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Fedex
Fedex is the world’s largest express delivery company, and the PGA Tour has a great relationship with the carrier, often using its services to move trophies and other prizes around the country. When it comes to pricing, FedEx offers a flat rate strategy, which you might want to consider if you’re looking to ship a few clubs or more than 20. For example, if you ship three sets of golf clubs to three different addresses in the United States, it will cost you $150, regardless of how much weight the boxes contain. This makes FedEx a great choice for golfers who need to ship clubs on a regular basis. If you need a break once your clubs arrive, you can’t beat FedEx’s door-to-door service.
UPS
UPS (United Postal Service) is another popular choice among golfers, due in part to the fact it offers a reliable service with a good reputation, quick delivery times, and a $50 flat-rate guarantee for residential customers. The catch is you have to be located in a major city to take advantage of this deal. Similar to FedEx, UPS has a fixed-price shipping strategy, but with the additional perk of discounted rates for large shipments. If you’re in a hurry to get your clubs shipped and don’t want to break the bank, UPS is the company you need to go with.
DHL
DHL is one of the world’s largest shipping companies, comparable in revenue to FedEx and UPS combined. Like the other two companies, it offers a flat-rate strategy for basic shipping, with additional fees for oversize and overweight items. The main difference is that DHL is a freight company, and therefore has additional fees based on the weight of what you’re shipping. If you have a weight limit on your shipping container, be sure to call DHL beforehand to see what the actual weight of your shipment will be so you don’t incur additional charges from the carrier at delivery time. If you need to ship a lot of equipment, consider an express package service such as DHL’s XPRESS SHIPPING program, which offers next-day delivery and a $50 minimum order value. Shipping multiple clubs in a single box? That will cost you extra, but it will still be cheaper than shipping individually.
The moral of this story is, if you need to ship a lot of stuff, it’s best to go with one of the two major express package companies, FedEx or UPS. Trying to haul your stuff across town yourself in a truck is too expensive and leaves you with too many safety concerns to enjoy your offseason vacation.