The Top 5 Pre-Trip Checklist For Golf Holidays
Planning a standard holiday usually consists of a regular to-do list (visa applications/currency exchange/travel insurance/etc.). For the holidaying golfer, there are a number of additional items on their to-do list to check prior to travel to make sure your holiday goes well. The following should cover the essentials for most golfers.
Wellbeing: Prepare a simple first aid kit for the trip with headache tablets, sun block, indigestion/diarrhoea tablets, plasters and insect repellent. Even minor injuries can worsen when golfing over a number of days as they don't receive enough time to recover/heal.
For extra comfort add some hot and cold packs to your suitcase to help relieve any strained muscles. If you are not used to golfing every day then the muscles could easily be over-exerted.
Bookings: Email or phone the courses you intend playing to confirm your tee-time is booked. Make a note of any booking references you may need along with tee-times and a map/directions to the course (especially if you are renting a car).
Clothing and Shoes: Have a look at the golf course's websites and confirm if there are dress codes. Most holiday resorts are quite flexible on this matter but if you are playing championship courses then there could be specific dress codes (for on-course and/or in the clubhouse). Aim to bring several layers of clothing with you. This means you can easily add/remove layers depending on how cold/hot the destination is. It also means you have plenty of spare clothing if you are rained on.
Inspect your rain gear for any damage and pack it in with your golf bag (so that it is always to hand). Clean your shoes of any soil (see the paragraph below) and inspect the cleats at the toe of the shoe are in good condition. Rotate damaged cleats to the heel so that the toe of the shoe has enough grip during the transition at the top of your back swing. Pack away wool hats, baseball caps and sunglasses.
Documentation: Check the club websites you are visiting for any dress codes they may have (some of the bigger courses will have codes, especially in the club house). Pack your PGA handicap if you are playing courses with a minimum handicap rule. Prepare any course information regarding tips on how to play the course, out-of-bounds, etc.
Golf Equipment: Check all your clubs are in a fit state and clean clubs and golf bag of any grit. Contaminated soil is a major concern in countries such as Australia and Ireland were farming industry can be decimated by bovine cattle diseases that can be brought into the country by visitors. Golden rule is to clean your shoes & clubs before departure.
Lastly, fill your bag with all the small golfing items that you will need on the course such as pencils, gloves, tees, golf balls, etc. You could get these at the destination, especially if the exchange rate is favorable in which case purchasing expensive items (e.g. golf balls) would work out less expensive then purchasing at home.
The goal of this list is to ensure you can enjoy your golfing holiday to the utmost from the first to last day.
Wellbeing: Prepare a simple first aid kit for the trip with headache tablets, sun block, indigestion/diarrhoea tablets, plasters and insect repellent. Even minor injuries can worsen when golfing over a number of days as they don't receive enough time to recover/heal.
For extra comfort add some hot and cold packs to your suitcase to help relieve any strained muscles. If you are not used to golfing every day then the muscles could easily be over-exerted.
Bookings: Email or phone the courses you intend playing to confirm your tee-time is booked. Make a note of any booking references you may need along with tee-times and a map/directions to the course (especially if you are renting a car).
Clothing and Shoes: Have a look at the golf course's websites and confirm if there are dress codes. Most holiday resorts are quite flexible on this matter but if you are playing championship courses then there could be specific dress codes (for on-course and/or in the clubhouse). Aim to bring several layers of clothing with you. This means you can easily add/remove layers depending on how cold/hot the destination is. It also means you have plenty of spare clothing if you are rained on.
Inspect your rain gear for any damage and pack it in with your golf bag (so that it is always to hand). Clean your shoes of any soil (see the paragraph below) and inspect the cleats at the toe of the shoe are in good condition. Rotate damaged cleats to the heel so that the toe of the shoe has enough grip during the transition at the top of your back swing. Pack away wool hats, baseball caps and sunglasses.
Documentation: Check the club websites you are visiting for any dress codes they may have (some of the bigger courses will have codes, especially in the club house). Pack your PGA handicap if you are playing courses with a minimum handicap rule. Prepare any course information regarding tips on how to play the course, out-of-bounds, etc.
Golf Equipment: Check all your clubs are in a fit state and clean clubs and golf bag of any grit. Contaminated soil is a major concern in countries such as Australia and Ireland were farming industry can be decimated by bovine cattle diseases that can be brought into the country by visitors. Golden rule is to clean your shoes & clubs before departure.
Lastly, fill your bag with all the small golfing items that you will need on the course such as pencils, gloves, tees, golf balls, etc. You could get these at the destination, especially if the exchange rate is favorable in which case purchasing expensive items (e.g. golf balls) would work out less expensive then purchasing at home.
The goal of this list is to ensure you can enjoy your golfing holiday to the utmost from the first to last day.
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Looking for European golfing breaks? For an overview of golf holidays in Portugal including the Algarve and Estoril regions visit the Golf Holidays Portugal Guide website to learn more.
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