Having a golf travel bag is really essential if you are flying and wanting to play golf on your trip. For those times you will want to invest in a hard case golf bag. Although you will find golf travel bags in soft case as well, they do not hold up to the rigors of airline use.
Another important reason to only use a hard case for your golf clubs and golf accessories is the fact that most every airline will take responsibility for any damages that may occur while they are in possession of the bag. They won’t do that with a soft bag. So if you plan to fly and play on the links, get a hard case golf bag. You’ll never have to worry about your clubs again.