Top tips for planning a group golfing holiday
If you love golf, then sooner or later you’re going to want to combine your passion with a trip and embark on a golfing holiday. Golf is a sport that is certainly best enjoyed in the company of a group of friends, combining your love of the game with an opportunity to develop and deepen some friendships.
Like any group holiday, there's going to be a measure of sensitivity involved in deciding the specifics of the trip. Time spent at the outset assessing people’s priorities and wishes for the trip will definitely pay off ensuring everyone has a great time. Destination is probably the first topic of consideration, but you will also need to consider how much golf people will want to play and what other activities they may wish to enjoy. It’s vital all voices are heard. Considerate planning at the early stages will help ensure a peaceful group atmosphere. This approach should take much stress out of the trip itself.
Destination
What is most exciting? Do you want to enjoy a wealth of historic courses or is playing in stunning weather more important? Such considerations will be the main factor in your choice of destination. Whilst Scotland boasts a collection of exciting and challenging courses it does not quite offer the same chance of a tan as Florida.
Tour Packages or going it alone
There are many companies specialising in golf travel who for a premium can take much of the hassle out of organising your trip. Such companies bring with them a wealth of local expertise and invaluable tips to get the most out of your holiday. If you choose to go it alone, the internet is a terrific source of information to help you plan your vacation.
Travelling
When you’re travelling to play with your own clubs, the transportation of such precious cargo is likely to be at the forefront of your mind. Whether flying or travelling by bus or train, you will need to check your clubs are fully protected. There may be points during your journey where your clubs, in which you have invested so carefully may be out of your sight, so packing them well is crucial.
Golf travel bags have undergone numerous innovative improvements in recent years. They now boast a feature set similar to that of the best luggage including locking latches, heavy duty handles and roller blade style wheels. Take care to cushion your clubs within the case using t-shirts or similar soft clothing to protect them against each other and knocks from the outside world. If you opt for a hard case you can use it to transport your normal golf bag, which you then use for regular play. New to the market are hybrid travel cases, allowing you to protect your golf clubs during transit, and use for play during your trip, saving the cost of renting a bag.