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For anyone with an obsession with golf, Portugal, Spain, Turkey and even Sicily are among some of the many choice destinations when it comes to a golfing holiday. Jetting off with your clubs onboard is always an exciting prospect, but a player knows better than anyone that there are lots of essentials to remember when it comes to packing. Travelling with sports equipment can certainly be tricky and it takes some strategic planning. Top Tips for Packing for your Golf Trip Firstly, there is a simple packing list that you should keep close at hand when you are preparing for your trip away that focuses on your golf. Portugal, Spain and other golfing destinations all have excellent hire facilities but you are going to be much more comfortable if you remember your own personal bits and pieces. Your Packing List Clubs and balls Tees Range finders GPS device Markers or coins Gloves Ball retriever Golf towel SPecialist Shoes and extra socks Clothes for the evening Clothes for the course (many have a dress code) Weather specific clothes such as light payers and a waterproof Sunscreen Sunglasses and cap Water bottle The Right Bag No matter where you are heading to enjoy your golf (Portugal, Italy, Spain, France, Cyprus and the list goes on), having a reliable travel bag is essential. Your bag needs to comply with the airline restrictions and you must ensure that, to avoid disappointment, you have a bag that has adequate protection for your clubs. Invest in a good one and you will be rewarded with peace of mind when you travel. It is recommended that you choose a hard case for longer journeys and go with a softer case if you are just making shorter trips. Harder cases are more protective but can be quite heavy and cumbersome. Nifty Packing Tips Keep your clubs safe and secure by using your golf towel and spare clothes as cushioning for them. Any clubs you have that are adjustable should have their heads removed to avoid potential damage. If you spend time thinking about how you pack you can look forward to a smooth and stress-free start to your trip. Get Prepared Consider your destination and pick your wardrobe appropriately. Take a few minutes to think it through and you will be able to pack wisely to maximise space while minimising weight. Checking the weather is key to packing so you don’t end up taking anything that ends up sitting redundant in your case. When you are picking your attire, choosing items will work both on and off the course. A shirt worn one night can be worn again the next day on the course, for example. Wearing your heaviest shoes on the flight also helps to keep weight low. When you have been looking forward to your golfing trip, which can often be just a well deserved short break, you really don’t want any hassle and fuss when you arrive. You just want to get going to perfect your swing out on the course. To this end make sure you pack wisely and economically and you won’t regret it. Author Plate Steve Frewin is the Managing Director of A Golfing Experience, a company with more than 29 years experience organising bespoke golf holidays and escapes throughout Europe for individuals, societies and groups. If you're looking for a truly great holiday that’s dedicated to golf, Portugal is one of our top destinations. We also operate in all the other major European golf destinations and, if you'd like to explore options further afield, we can arrange holidays to the world's greatest golf courses in The Caribbean, Mauritius, Bermuda and USA.
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