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Anyone know if I can bring golf balls on a plane traveling internationally?

I'm heading to Jamaica this weekend, to Jewel Runaway Bay resort and golf course (got a really good deal and golf is included), not bringing my clubs so I will be renting.   Being as bad as I am, I'm sure I will lose a few balls, so I figured I'd throw a few extra sleeves in my bag and take them along.

Am I being a cheapskate by wanting to bring balls with me and not buy them there?  I normally play recycled Top Flite D2s, just to let you know where my budget normally is.

Also, has anyone played there before?  Thoughts on the course?

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Fortunately, they have yet to declare my golf balls, or swing, a threat to national security.  There has been some discussion about declaring the combination of the two as a possible weapon of mass destruction, however.....

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw

Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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Originally Posted by David in FL

Fortunately, they have yet to declare my golf balls, or swing, a threat to national security.  There has been some discussion about declaring the combination of the two as a possible weapon of mass destruction, however.....

HAHA that's funny, but to the OP no they will not confiscate them.  I just flew with some not that long ago.

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You CANNOT take them as carry on luggage, due to a threat to other passengers, should not be an issue in checked in baggage. Happened to me travelling from bangkok to new delhi

In the :tmade: san clemente 14 way bag: :ping: G30 Stiff shaft driver 9deg upped to 10 :tmade: RocketBallz 4-sw Steel Stiff Shaft :callaway: 50 degree wedge :wilson_staff: 58 deg Wedge :cleve: Center shaft putter :titleist: Balls & :footjoy: BOA shoes

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Originally Posted by achadha7

You CANNOT take them as carry on luggage, due to a threat to other passengers, should not be an issue in checked in baggage.

Happened to me travelling from bangkok to new delhi

I've flown dozens of times, including internationally with golf balls in my carry on.  Heck, you can buy them inside the security zone in a lot of major U.S. airports.....

Not sure what they were thinking in Bangkok, but the OP will have no trouble whatsoever flying to and from Jamaica.

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw

Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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Originally Posted by David in FL

I've flown dozens of times, including internationally with golf balls in my carry on.  Heck, you can buy them inside the security zone in a lot of major U.S. airports.....

Not sure what they were thinking in Bangkok, but the OP will have no trouble whatsoever flying to and from Jamaica.

That is what I argues when i had 24 new balls in my carry on, their argument was, you could take them out and throw them at other passengers and injure them >>>> oh well... better to be safe than sorry :)

In the :tmade: san clemente 14 way bag: :ping: G30 Stiff shaft driver 9deg upped to 10 :tmade: RocketBallz 4-sw Steel Stiff Shaft :callaway: 50 degree wedge :wilson_staff: 58 deg Wedge :cleve: Center shaft putter :titleist: Balls & :footjoy: BOA shoes

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Won't be checking a bag, so I'll try to carry them on. Good thing they're cheap so I won't have an issue tossing them if I do get any grief at the airport. Also if it makes any difference I'm flying through JFK and Miami.
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Check the alert levels :)

In the :tmade: san clemente 14 way bag: :ping: G30 Stiff shaft driver 9deg upped to 10 :tmade: RocketBallz 4-sw Steel Stiff Shaft :callaway: 50 degree wedge :wilson_staff: 58 deg Wedge :cleve: Center shaft putter :titleist: Balls & :footjoy: BOA shoes

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Originally Posted by achadha7

That is what I argues when i had 24 new balls in my carry on, their argument was, you could take them out and throw them at other passengers and injure them >>>> oh well... better to be safe than sorry :)

Wow...I guess you could also throw your shoes at other passengers as well.  Maybe take your shirt off and use it strangle someone?

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Wow...I guess you could also throw your shoes at other passengers as well.  Maybe take your shirt off and use it strangle someone?

tell that to the security personell

In the :tmade: san clemente 14 way bag: :ping: G30 Stiff shaft driver 9deg upped to 10 :tmade: RocketBallz 4-sw Steel Stiff Shaft :callaway: 50 degree wedge :wilson_staff: 58 deg Wedge :cleve: Center shaft putter :titleist: Balls & :footjoy: BOA shoes

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Never had an issue traveling with balls in hand luggage. I'd like to her the explanation from the security personnel of why golf balls should not be allowed on a plane.

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Originally Posted by Zeph

Never had an issue traveling with balls in hand luggage. I'd like to her the explanation from the security personnel of why golf balls should not be allowed on a plane.

Originally Posted by achadha7

That is what I argues when i had 24 new balls in my carry on, their argument was, you could take them out and throw them at other passengers and injure them >>>> oh well... better to be safe than sorry :)

Here is your answer.

-Matt-

"does it still count as a hit fairway if it is the next one over"

DRIVER-Callaway FTiz__3 WOOD-Nike SQ Dymo 15__HYBRIDS-3,4,5 Adams__IRONS-6-PW Adams__WEDGES-50,55,60 Wilson Harmonized__PUTTER-Odyssey Dual Force Rossie II

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I guess it's physically impossible to throw PCs and other hard items on-board an airplane.

Ogio Grom | Callaway X Hot Pro | Callaway X-Utility 3i | Mizuno MX-700 23º | Titleist Vokey SM 52.08, 58.12 | Mizuno MX-700 15º | Titleist 910 D2 9,5º | Scotty Cameron Newport 2 | Titleist Pro V1x and Taylormade Penta | Leupold GX-1

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While it may be completely fine to carry them and not be on the prohibited items list, its completely subjective. If a TSA agent feels like it shouldnt fly then it wont. If i were you i'd kindly find a TSA agent and run it by them before trying to get through the line.

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It's not subjective at all. www.tsa.gov Print out the prohibited list and take it with you. If they give you trouble ask to talk to a supervisor. Don't talk to a smurf, tell them you want to talk to the person that comes to work in a suit, not a costume.
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