4 Essentials for planning a golf trip this Spring

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If you love golf, then you may be looking at planning a specific trip to be able to enjoy your favourite pastime in a more concentrated fashion, especially now the spring weather has arrived.

With this in mind, here are 4 essentials you may want to consider when planning your golf trip.

Location

This is probably top of the list. You will want to look at somewhere which has some brilliant courses and is geared towards golfers, both professional and for those who wish to practice their swing and have fun with friends. There are several areas in the world which recognise this fact and offer a beautiful resort to allow for players to enjoy their break but also allow for them to bring their families too. These include Alicante in Spain, Portugal and Northern Ireland to name but a few.

Attire

Considering what you wear on the golf course can be quite a big deal to some.  Many clubs have a set dress code, so it is important to make sure that you have brought the right clothing with you. Polo shirts, shorts, trousers and even waterproofs are all things to consider and it is worth looking at a specialist golf clothing site such as Function 18 for inspiration.

Insurance

Every golfer needs to make sure they obtain insurance. However careful you think you are, playing golf definitely comes with the risk of an accident. Golf players are held responsible if their shot (or, potentially, club) hits someone else and causes an injury.

It is also a good idea to get equipment cover to make sure that any loss or damage to your clubs, bag and other accessories can be replaced if they get lost, stolen or damaged. The average cost of a bag and trolley is well over £1,500. When you realise this, coupled with the fact that golf clubs often aren’t covered over home contents insurance, it definitely needs a second thought.

The Non-golfers

For those of you that prefer to take in the golf course from afar or send the guys off for the day you may wish to scope out the facilities surrounding the golf course. Having easy access to things such as shops, the airport and even the beach are worth considering when booking your trip. Planning ahead will also help with the success of your golf holiday as you may have to book certain excursions or spa days if you fancy a day of relaxation at the resort.

Which golf resorts have you visited, and did you go with family or friends?

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