Things to Consider

If a group of you have decided to book a golf vacation together make sure that before you even start to scan the resorts which are on offer, you sit your fellow golfers down and make a list of all of your preferences. It is a good idea to iron out any disagreements now, to avoid getting your heart set on a particular golf resort only to find out that it is too expensive or too far for one of your traveling companions. Once you have all had a good chat you will have a much clearer idea of your ideal budget, duration, and location. Some people may not be such keen golfers as the others, and may require a golf resort with other facilities like a good spa, tennis courts or great shopping.

It is also important to consider the time of year you want to go on your golf vacation, to ensure that it is prime golfing season in your chosen destination. For example, a golf vacation would be no fun in the European Alps over the winter as the courses would be covered in snow, and if you are planning a trip somewhere exotic like Thailand, bear in mind seasonal changes like monsoon storms or high season increases in prices and crowds.

Women golfers should also bear in mind that some golf courses may have handicap limits and so the vacation operator may require you to state your handicap or golfing ability when you book. You may also be expected to provide evidence of your ability when you arrive on the greens for your first game.

As there are women in your party it is also worth looking into how ‘women-friendly’ the facilities are before you book your golf vacation. We recommend checking out whether local golf courses offer free introductory lessons, women-only golf instruction taught by female professionals, equipment hire for women golfers, a good range women’s golf apparel in the pro shop, well placed forward tees, and equal accessibility to the course and facilities for women golfers.

If you have booked a golf vacation away with friends or colleagues it is always sensible to consider how lightly or heavily you need to pack. Remember that most golf resorts now offer a good selection of hire golf equipment so that you do not necessarily have to bring your own. However, if you decide that you cannot possibly play with unfamiliar clubs then invest in a golf travel bag with wheels for easy manoeuvrability, and always remember to insure your golf equipment so that you don’t need to worry about a thing except enjoying yourself. Have fun!

Some great bags for your trip:

The Ogio Monster Golf Travel Bag