Whether your golf clubhouse is in Surrey, Suffolk or Scotland, getting you and your golf clubs safely to the fairway will in most cases mean a trip in your car.
While the obvious choice is to pop your clubs in one of the best estate cars going like a BMW 5 Series Touring, or a large SUV like a Range Rover, that's not for everyone.
So what if you're driving something a little more niche or smaller than a big estate or SUV? Will you still be able to rock up at the golf clubhouse with your set of clubs in tow? To answer that questions, let's take a look at some cars that golfers are regularly asking if they can fit a set of golf clubs into.
Can you fit golf clubs in a MINI Cooper?
We're big fans of the MINI hatchback and in Cooper spec, it's a fantastic small car with bags of charm and style. As we've touched on though, it is a small car and that doesn't necessarily go hand-in-hand with bags of space. In fact, the MINI hatch has a modest 211-litre boot so it's going to be a squeeze getting a set of golf clubs in there. The good news though is if you fold the rear seats down you get 731 litres of load space. That should be more than enough for a set of clubs (or perhaps two), though you might want to look at getting a sheet or a towel placed on the boot floor to avoid damage to your car or clubs.
Alternatively, if you're keen on a MINI but want something a little more practical, then there's always the MINI Clubman. We love the split side-opening boot doors that provide access to a largish 360 litres of space that jumps up to 1,250 litres with the rear seats folded down. Much more versatile than the three-door hatchback.
Can you fit golf clubs in a Mazda MX-5?
The MX-5 is a stunning little sports car and one of our favourite convertible cars you can buy right now. While it delivers bags of fun behind wheel, practicality doesn't come as a top priority.
While the older generation model could just about fit some clubs in the boot thanks to a little opening for the jack on the right-hand side, you can't do that with the current model. The boot is just 130 litres in size, so you're only really going to have space for a few extras. To fit your golf clubs into a MX-5 you'll have to ditch any thoughts of having someone come with you and pop the clubs on the passenger seat. Not ideal, but it can be done if you're prepared to make some compromises.
Can you fit golf clubs in a Tesla Model 3?
With a bit of luck, your local golf clubhouse will have installed an electric charging station, so you might be tempted to rock up in an electric car and the Tesla Model 3 is certainly one of the most popular options out there right now. But can you fit a pair of golf clubs in one?
It might not be an estate, but the Tesla Model 3 is a decent-sized saloon that's bigger than some rivals like the Polestar 2 and Jaguar I-Pace. While the opening could be a little more practical, the boot in a Tesla Model 3 will happily accommodate two sets of golf clubs and a buggy. A nice touch is that all trim levels have an electric tailgate, making it that bit easier to load and unload your kit. It can be opened and closed from the touchscreen, or via the dedicated Tesla app or simply by press a button on the boot lid.
Can you fit golf clubs in a Porsche Boxster?
If you fancy a blast down to the golf course in your Porsche Boxster, but are not sure if you'll be able to get your golf clubs in, don't worry. While we'd recommend bags with narrower bases, but you will be able to get your golf bag and clubs in. You'll probably need to take the woods out and stow them separately, but with a bit of careful arrangement, you'll be able to pack all you need for a day on the green.
The Boxster's sister car, the Cayman, is that bit more practical still thanks to its larger boot. It will again depend on what type of bag you have, but you can get two sets of golf clubs in a Porsche Cayman.
And what about Porsche's most famous car, the 911? As the 911 is bigger than both the Boxster and Cayman and sports more space in the back with a couple of seats, it's possible to fit a bag of golf clubs in the back. Again, you might need to take the woods out and lay them in separately, but you should have no problem getting a set of clubs in a 911.
Can you fit golf clubs in a Jaguar F-Type?
It might be a cliché, but Jags and golf go hand-in-hand. While things might have changed since large XJ saloons were lined up outside golf clubhouses, they're still a common sight in the clubhouse carpark.
Jaguar's SUVs like the F-Pace might be an obvious choice, but it's hard not to be drawn to the gorgeous lines of the F-Type. Jag's stunning sports car might have its faults, but that's all forgotten when you fire up its thunderous V8 - it'll certainly make people look up from their G&Ts at the 19th hole.
Can you fit golf clubs in a Jaguar F-Type though? Well, opt for the more elegant-looking coupe with 407 litres of boot space and Jaguar reckons there's enough space for some versions to fit two sets of golf clubs in - one in the boot and one on the passenger seat. What about if you want to have the wind in your hair and you've opted for the soft-top cabriolet? Things get a little trickier here thanks to the much smaller boot, meaning you'll have to have your clubs on the passenger seat.
Can you fit golf clubs in a Fiat 500?
It might not be much bigger than a golf cart, but the little Fiat 500 is pretty versatile considering its size. While the boot is just 185 litres in size and not really large enough to fit some clubs in to, flip the back seats down and you've got more than adequate space for your golf clubs.
We love the retro styling of the Fiat 500 but if you're looking for something with a little bit more of a presence in the golf clubhouse car park, then check out the Abarth 695. Based on the Fiat 500, this little hot hatch it's fantastic fun.
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