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.
Golf Travel Case 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.
Carry 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.
Clothing for Golf
and Other Activities
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.
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.
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Summary 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.