A golf vacation is one of life’s true pleasures – sunshine, great company, and beautiful courses. But forgetting something important can quickly ruin the experience. That’s why we at Sportstravel Golf have created the ultimate golf travel packing list – so you can focus entirely on your game.
🧳 Travel Documents and Essentials
Start with the most important things – the items you can’t replace if lost:
- Passport or valid ID
- Flight tickets / booking confirmation
- Travel and golf insurance documents
- EU Health Insurance Card (if applicable)
- Driver’s license (for car rental)
- Credit/debit cards
- Contact details for Sportstravel Golf (24/7 emergency service)
💡 Tip: Keep all documents in your hand luggage and store digital copies on your phone.
🏌️♂️ Golf Equipment
Your golf gear is the heart of the trip – pack carefully to protect your clubs and stay within airline limits:
- Golf bag with travel cover (hard or soft case)
- Full set of golf clubs
- Golf balls (bring more than you think you’ll need!)
- Tees
- Ball markers and pitch repair tool
- Golf gloves (bring spares)
- Rangefinder or GPS watch
- Golf umbrella
- Rain cover for your bag
- Tape, spare grips, or basic tools for quick fixes
💡 Tip: Always check your airline’s golf baggage policy. Sportstravel Golf will provide all travel details before your departure.
👕 Clothing and Shoes
Pack for both warm and cooler days – even sunny destinations can surprise you:
- Golf shoes (preferably waterproof)
- Casual shoes for evenings
- Golf trousers / shorts
- Polo shirts
- Lightweight wind jacket
- Rain suit
- Cap or visor
- Sunglasses
- Golf socks
- Belt
- Comfortable travel clothes
💡 Tip: Some resorts have dress codes – Sportstravel Golf will always inform you about local requirements.
🌞 Personal Items and Accessories
- Sunscreen (SPF 30–50)
- Insect repellent
- First-aid kit
- Band-aids and sports tape
- Chargers for phone and devices
- Power bank
- Plug adapter (depending on destination)
- Refillable water bottle
- On-course snacks (nuts, energy bars)
- Towel
🏨 Evenings and Leisure Time
A golf trip isn’t just about golf – remember what you’ll need for evenings and off-course adventures:
- Swimwear
- Light summer clothes
- Shirt or dress for dinners
- Sandals or sneakers
- Camera or smartphone with good camera
- A book, headphones, or playing cards
🎒 Hand Luggage Essentials
Always keep these in your cabin bag:
- One change of clothes (in case of lost luggage)
- Essential medications
- Toothbrush and hygiene kit
- Headphones
- Snacks and water
- Power bank and charger
- Travel documents and insurance
✈️ Extra Tips from Sportstravel Golf
- Label your golf bag clearly with name, address, and phone number.
- Pack balls and tees among your clothes to save space.
- Roll clothes instead of folding to avoid wrinkles.
- Weigh your luggage before going to the airport.
- Remember: many golf resorts offer club rental if you prefer to travel light.
Ready for Takeoff!
With this checklist, you’re fully prepared for a smooth and stress-free golf holiday.
At Sportstravel Golf, we take care of every detail – from booking to return flight – so you can focus on what truly matters: enjoying golf on the world’s best courses.
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