The Complete Packing Checklist for Your Upcoming Golf Trip By Matt Seban

The Complete Packing Checklist for Your Upcoming Golf Trip

Are you planning a weekend getaway? We don't want you to forget anything, so here's is the complete packing checklist for your upcoming golf trip

By Matt Seban

When it comes to all the different kinds of sports, there's really nothing like a great day of golf. Why spend only one day out on the green when you could take advantage of holiday travel and go on a long trip full of wonderful golfing experiences.

You might be wondering what items are essential for your long weekend packing list.

Keep reading for a complete packing checklist for your upcoming golf trip.

1. Sunglasses
The last thing you need is the glare of the sun ruining your game. Instead of squinting, you should be able to comfortably assess your position on the field and more.
For that, you should have a pair of sunglasses on hand.

2. Sunscreen
Did you know that ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the single largest cause of skin cancer?
In order to avoid risking your health, you should pack at least one tube of sunscreen for protection against harmful UV rays.

3. Golf Shoes and Other Equipment
Any overnight trip packing list would be incomplete without a set of golf shoes.
In case your golf shoes are ruined by bad weather or natural wear and tear, you should always have a backup.
You should also assess your other golf essentials, such as your number of balls, gloves, tees, and other items.
Additionally, you should be mindful of St Andrews tee times if you plan on having your trip at the best courses in the UK and Ireland.

4. Insect Repellent
Mosquitoes and other bugs can become a nuisance when trying to perform the perfect shot.
To ensure that bugs don't bother you during your game, make sure to pack at least one can of insect repellent.

5. Portable Snacks
A grumbling stomach while on the green can also work against your performance. Instead of powering through your hunger, you should pack a number of healthy snacks that can fuel your game.
Power bars, trail mix, and dried fruit are all healthy choices that can provide you with energy.

6. Prepare for Inclement Weather
The courses you play on might not be sunny every day. With that in mind, you might have to play through some wet or windy weather.
A windbreaker and raincoat are essential for keeping you warm and dry. If things get really bad but you want to soldier on, then make sure you have a pair of rain boots.

7. Portable Charger
Of course, you don't want to be on your phone or computer all day but you'll still want to be connected to the outside world during your trip.
With that in mind, make sure you have a portable charger for situations where you can't access a wall outlet.

Are You Ready to Go on the Best Golf Trip Ever?
Now that you know what you need to have on your packing checklist, you can go on a perfect golf trip.
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Revised: 02/21/2020 - Article Viewed 10,215 Times

About: Matt Seban

Matt Seban is a turf aficionado, golf travel junkie, and self-proclaimed fairway repair specialist. By day, he runs a successful landscaping business, making the world greener one yard at a time. By night (or whenever he can sneak away), he moonlights as a golf travel writer, covering course openings, redesigns, and turf management techniques with the enthusiasm of a man who truly believes grass is his spirit animal.

With over 20 years of turf management experience—specializing in athletic field turf—Matt has a deep appreciation for the delicate balance of maintaining perfect playing surfaces. He’s been known to roam fairways armed with a bottle of seed and sand, patching divots like a wandering golf course doctor. Rumor has it, every time he takes a divot, a little piece of his soul dies.

Matt has played golf in more than 30 states and teed it up on over half of America’s Top 100 Public Courses. He also has a deep appreciation for golf course architecture, especially from the Golden Age of design in the 1920s. When he’s not repairing divots or admiring strategic bunker placements, you might find him competing in hickory golf tournaments, dressed in period attire and wielding century-old clubs with a surprising amount of skill.

Whether he's diving into the nuances of classic course design or debating the best strains of bentgrass, Matt brings a unique perspective to golf travel writing—one that’s equal parts historian, turf geek, and weekend warrior. Follow along as he shares his insights, adventures, and (hopefully) some perfectly manicured fairways.