Packing for the Ultimate Golf Vacation
Transcript of Packing for the Ultimate Golf Vacation
Considerations
As your golf vacation approaches, it's time to figure
out what to pack. What you’ll want to bring depends
on your travel plans. When traveling by car, you’ll
have more room for clothes and gear. When traveling
by plane, you’ll have to be more mindful about what
gets packed due to space limitations. You’ll also need
to consider whether your hotel has laundry services
and what the weather conditions will be like. With a
little planning, you'll be ready for anything.
The primary piece of gear needed is your travel bag for
your clubs. Hard cases provide the most protection on an
airplane. Soft and padded cases are more suitable for car
travel. A hybrid between the two is also an option, and
because they’re partially soft, they take up less space
than a hard case.
Golf Travel Case
For your time on the course, you’ll want a lightweight
carry bag. The word “lightweight” is the key because
caddies gravitate to the lightest bag in the group. If your
carry bag looks like a heavy burden, it could make for a
very long day on the course for you and your caddie.
Carry Case
The clothes you pack should prepare you for the types of activities and
weather you will be experiencing. Microfiber fabrics are lightweight,
wrinkle resistant, and dry quickly. Purchase quality golf outerwear that
protects you from the sun, wind, rain, and other natural elements.
When you’re away from the golf course, be prepared with clothes and
shoes for potential activities such as swimming, sightseeing, and going
out to both casual and formal meals.
and Other Activities
Clothing for Golf
Golf Shoes Bring two pairs of waterproof golf shoes – in case it rains, you will have a
back-up dry pair available. Having two pairs of shoes is also ideal on longer
trips – this is great when one pair isn’t fully broken in or grows painful. Don’t
forget shoe trees to maintain the shape of the shoes during travel.
Stain Remover
It seems like a minor thing to remember, but if
you get a stain from a meal or the mud, you’ll
be glad you thought of this. Treating the stain
immediately will improve the chance you
can wear what you intended to wear more
than once.
Golf Balls and Extras Spare yourself from
having to overpay on
golf balls by bringing
back-ups. If you’re a
high handicapper,
you’ll need them.
Calculation based on
your history should
give you a sense of
how many to pack.
You’ll also want extra
tees, pencils, and
divot repair tools,
which aren’t always
readily available at
certain golf courses.
Technology
A golf GPS system can help you track distances. A
camera will capture all of the moments of your trip on
and off the course. You should also pack your cell
phone, music player, and any accompanying chargers.
AGS Golf Vacations specializes in custom golf vacation packages and
tours for golfers. Accommodations are booked close to the course for
easy access. Packages are available in Scotland, Ireland, England,
Wales, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. To complete your memorable golf tour experience, we ensure top quality from the hotels we book to the
transport options and championship and link courses. Please visit
www.agsgolfvacations.com for more information.
Planning ahead when packing for a golf trip will ensure that
you’re prepared for any situation. You want to consider needs
for both on and off the course, as you never know what
opportunities will present themselves. Your mental energy
should be focused on your performance rather than what you
might have forgotten to pack.
Summary