How to ship golf clubs safely
Once a buyer pays, you have 3 business days to ship. Follow these steps so your clubs arrive in the same condition you listed them — and your payout releases without disputes.
Get the right box
Use a long, narrow shipping box — ideally a purpose-made golf club box (48"+ for drivers/irons). Carriers, retailers, and shipping stores sell them for $5–$15.
For a full set, double-box: individual clubs bundled inside a golf travel tube or PVC pipe, then placed inside the shipping box.
Protect each clubhead
Put a headcover on every club that came with one. If you don't have covers, wrap the heads in bubble wrap and secure with tape (never tape directly to the clubhead or grip).
Wrap the shaft in a single layer of bubble wrap from hosel to grip. Pay extra attention to graphite shafts — they crack under point impacts.
Pack the box
Line the bottom and sides with crumpled paper or foam. Lay clubs head-to-grip alternating (heads on opposite ends) to distribute weight.
Fill every gap. The box should not rattle when shaken — movement in transit is the #1 cause of damage claims.
Seal and label
Use 2" packing tape across every seam, both ends. Reinforce corners.
Print the shipping label with the exact name and address shown on your Orders page. Do not ship to a different address than what the buyer provided at checkout — it voids buyer protection.
Choose a carrier and add tracking
USPS Priority Mail, UPS Ground, and FedEx Ground all accept oversized golf boxes. Compare rates for a 48" × 8" × 6" box weighing 5–15 lbs.
Tracking is required. Add insurance for the sale price — most carriers include $100 free, above that costs a few dollars.
Mark it shipped
As soon as you drop it off, go to your Orders page and enter the carrier + tracking number. This notifies the buyer and starts the delivery clock.
Your payout is released once the buyer confirms delivery (or automatically 7 days after tracking marks delivered).
Common mistakes to avoid
- Shipping in a reused box that's too flexible or too big — clubs shift and heads punch through.
- Skipping insurance on high-value items (putters, complete sets).
- Using media mail or letter services — they don't cover oversized packages.
- Leaving the tracking number blank in the Orders page.