If you’re heading abroad (or even to another region of the United States) for a golf vacation package, you’ll want to make sure you pack well and have everything you need on hand. From what you bring to how you pack it, being prepared is the best thing you can do to ensure that you have your best game ready to go come tee time. Whether across the country or across the world, use these packing tips to have a stress free time and play your best.

• Travel golf bag. This is essential, especially if you are flying to your golf vacation. You need your clubs to arrive unharmed, so get a travel-specific bag that is either lightweight and padded (for ease of carrying around an airport), or hard (for added protection of extra clubs, but also a bit heavier).
• Travel trunk. This helps you keep your other gear organized. A travel golf bag won’t have the extensive pockets that you’re probably used to on your main bag (especially if you have a cart bag). Bringing a small trunk for your tees, gloves, hat, shoes and socks, balls, and other gear lets you keep your suitcase for your clothes, and have your golf gear in one place, organized and protected.
• Weather-appropriate golfing clothes. Some of the best golf courses for a golf vacation are in warm climates that may be hotter than you are used to. Make sure you have clothing that will protect you from the sun (like a hat or visor). Your shirt should be breathable so you don’t get too warm. And if you’re going someplace humid that may rain, a material that wicks moisture will keep your comfortable. And if it’s especially hot, consider getting golfing sandals. After all, you are going to be on vacation; you should be comfortable.
• Backup gear. Gauging how much gear to bring is tricky. You want to be prepared, but you don’t want to pack more than you need, especially if you pay for checked luggage by weight. Think about how much of your backup gear (especially extra balls and tees) you go through when you play a course you are unfamiliar with. Bring one or two extra, but nothing excessive. Then have cash on hand so that if you have to, you can buy supplies from the club.
• Your mind. This may sound silly, but when you’re playing a new course for the first time, it really doesn’t hurt to do a little research before you get there. Adapting to a change in weather conditions can throw you a little off, physically, so the more prepared you are, the better. Check out the club’s website before you embark on your golf vacation, and see if they have an overview of the course, or if online forums give pointers on specific holes that may present particular challenge.

Once you’re ready to go, and have everything you need for your golf vacation, then all that is left to do is have fun!

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