Are golf clubs considered a free bag on Southwest?

[disneydiz]

Before I book my trip, just wondering about our golf bags.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

The following items may be checked at no charge (unless a charge is specified), and will count toward the two-piece free baggage allowance for each fare-paying passenger. Overweight and/or oversize charges may apply.

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Golf clubs in a hooded or soft-sided golf bag are conditionally accepted. Golf clubs that are transported in a hard, plastic travel case should be tagged with a regular tag. Golf equipment includes golf clubs, golf balls, and golf shoes, contained in one bag.

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http://www.southwest.com/travel_center/sports_equipment.html

 

[NotUrsula]

Overweight and/or oversize charges may apply.

And there is your gotcha. It is very easy to go oversize with a travel golf bag, which is often about 50 inches long. Go over 62" (length + circumference at the widest point) and you will be owing the oversize charge even though the bag itself is technically free to check.

 

[palhockeymomof2]

We've taken hubby's golf clubs down to disney many times on southwest..they do count as one of his 2 free checked bags and we've never had an issue with the weight or size of the traveling case