This month, we're focusing on golf travel. We've created a golf trip checklist, broken down into the following categories: Golf bag, Golf-related clothes/gear, Non-golf clothes, Accessories, and Travel. Depending on your destination and how you're traveling, you may need different items. But this list will give you a good starting point for packing everything you need for a great trip.
Golf Bag
- All 14 clubs (or more)
- Travel bag with hard cover - the hard cover is a must if you're flying
- Golf balls - in most cases you'll be able to buy onsite, but you're going to overpay. And if you're particular about the type of ball you play, this is something you should pick up before leaving
- Rangefinder - Try Blue Tees!
- GPS app
- Golf gloves - regular, rain gloves, windstopper
- Umbrella
- Towels
- Ball marker
- Tees
- Water bottle
Clothes/Gear - Golf related
- Golf pants
- Golf polo
- Baselayers, tops and bottoms
- Quarter zip / sweater
- Golf shorts
- Golf Socks - tall and short
- Rain gear - jacket and pants - We're a little bias in this department
- Belts
- Shoes - golf shoes - two pairs depending on how many rounds you're playing
- Hats - cap and winter hat
Clothes - other
- Underwear
- Dress Socks
- Shoes - sneakers and dress shoes
- Dress shirt
- Dinner jacket
- Swimsuit
- Jeans
- Flip flops
- Activewear
Personal Items / Accessories
- Toiletries
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Pain reliever
- Band-aids / Medical tape
- Phone
- Phone charger
- Wat
- Power brick
- Snacks for airport
Travel
- Airline tickets on your phone
- Transportation info from airport
- Passport
- Drivers license
- Tee times info
- Travel agent contact info - just in case!
And here's a great pre-trip checklist that you should review as well.
If we have missed some must-haves, please email us at customercare@galwaybaygolf.com with your suggestions.