Carrying Golf Clubs on Monster?

[StrikeJollyRoger]

So I searched the intarwebz a bit but found no good immediate solution to my problem.  I'm going golfing (OK, leave me alone  ) on Thursday.  My "friends" chose a place close to them which is about an hour and a half away from me.  Assuming that they actually want me to come and not that the invite was a social pleasantry given with the anticipation that I would not be dragging my ass 180mi of round trip pain across the gas burdened highways of America, there is no way I will be pumping my car full of premium to make this trek.

This brings us to my question: How in the honey-bee's sweet honeycomb do I bring a few select clubs to the course on my Monster?

My best thought at the moment is to strap the clubs across the beer tray and tie off the ends to the biposto grab handles.  The internets were of little help as this needs to be done for Thursday and production solutions, which seem to be targeted at Harley riders anyway, would not be deliverable by then.  My other thought is to strap them to my back but something inside me tells me it would be better to strap them to the bike although this may be only because I favor pirates over ninjas.

Bike is a carb'd Monster 750.
Clubs are hand-me downs from the 80s and very short (like me).
Rider is a novice golfer.
The sky is blue.
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[sugarcrook]

One option is to rent clubs at the destination.  Another option is to get a small travel bag like this

http://innovagolf.com/jetfligeagso.html

and wear it on your back.  You probably won't be able to take a driver with you, but most novice golfers would be better served by a reliable 3-wood.  I'd take a putter, GW/SW, PW, 5-9, maybe a hybrid if you've got it and a 5- and 3-wood. 

Remember that you'll also need to take shoes, booze, balls, booze, tees, booze, sunscreen, booze and whatever else you like to have during a round, which means another backpack, and possibly a cooler.

What about having one of the other golfers drag your stuff there and back?  You have a couple days to drive your bag over.

Let me know what you choose since I'd also like to try this. 

[Rameses]

Turn one of these into a trailer.   

[Adamm0621]

A friend of mine broke her foot a few years ago.  Because of her injury, she required the use of crutches.  At the time, her motorcycle was her only source of transportation.  She tied the crutches down perpendicular to the bike, making it look like her bike had wings.  It was quite amusing to watch her ride off, but I figure the same technique could work for you as well. 

I would suggest using electrical tape to tape the clubs together, then tie them down to the frame between the seat and the handlebars (so you're leaning over them).  Don't forget to put a towel or something down between the clubs and the tank to prevent any unnecessary scratching.  This technique also frees up the ability to carry shoes and the like in a backpack, since you won't be wearing the clubs.

FYI, I know you said the clubs are short, but if you do take my advice, just keep in mind that your newly acquired wingspan may protrude further off the bike than your handlebars, and you may need a few extra feet of clearance while maneuvering in traffic.

Let us know what you decide to do and how it works out.  I was planning on using a similar method to transport a few of my firearms (I have to check if it's legal first).  Hope I helped.

[55Spy]

Rent at the course!

I can't wait to hear what you come up with tho

[TiNi]

Turn one of these into a trailer.   

THaT would be hilarious!!!!! 

[herm]

i've heard you can do almost anything with this stuff....

[Capt baz]

ty wrap them to the frame.

[SKOM]

A - Get my friends to pick me (or at least my clubs) up.
or
B - Rent clubs at the course.

Riding with golf clubs sounds to me like trouble. Although the trailer idea sounds pretty cool.

[junior varsity]

if you were near me, you could use my club dolly like that as an experimental unit!

[KTMCHEESE]

Only a Ducati owner would ask a question like this...

[somegirl]

A friend used to ride with his clubs strapped to his back.

[thejsnide]

Get Jokerio and a couple of other members with chains and you could have your own Road Rash which is way funner than golf.   Seriously though +1 on renting clubs.  If you are a novice golfer, it probably won't matter that much... unless you are a "novice" golfer.

[DCXCV]

Get backpack.  Put clubs in backpack, heads at bottom and grips sticking out over your shoulder. 

Alternate - get all the clubs you're bringing and tape them all together - half of the heads facing one way, half the other to roughly balance it out.  Bungee/tape or in some way get all this to stay put on your pillion. 

I ride around with 36" long rolls of building plans on my pillion strapped down by a stretchy cargo net all the time.  Clubs are a bit longer, but not much - it'll work.

[Jaman]

OK, I probably shouldn't admit this, but I carry my clubs on my bike all the time.

My golf bag has 2 shoulder/backpack like straps that most newer bags have.

I have never had a problem, except for -
a. if it's windy, it's like have a big sail on your back
b. splitting lanes can be a little dicey
c. when you get to the course, everyone will think you are nuts

As far as the gear, I usually leave in persons car I am golfing with, or most places will let you put your helmet/jacket/pants/boots somewhere, or if I am carting it, stuff it in the basket behind the seat/infront of clubs.