Book as much as you can in advance
You are likely to save about 20% of your holiday costs by simply booking your golf course fees, accommodation and flight tickets in advance. That’s a huge saving in terms of holiday costs. With a little bit of planning and forethought, your holiday could cost a lot less than you anticipated. If you find that costs are not as low as you’d like, simply ask for a lower rate and use your early booking as motivation to get it.
Anticipate your holiday ahead of time
The most logical way to plan a decent golf getaway without feeling a pinch is by planning it a few months in advance. By breaking up the total amount into smaller divisions, you can leave with a decent amount that doesn’t affect your overall budget that much. So you may be tempted to leave for your holiday right away. But the wisest thing you can do is to anticipate it in advance and plan a decent, stress-free holiday where money is not the main concern of the trip.
Arrive at your destination as prepared as possible
Many golfers arrive at their pre-booked golf game only to find that they are unprepared for the course. This can happen in several ways:
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They are not dressed according to the dress code put forth by the golf course. As a result, the players are sent away or forced to buy clothes on the golf course so as not to forfeit their booking fee.
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A particular club is needed during the game. This club was not packed and therefore needs to be purchased at the onsite golf shop.
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Players forget to bring golf balls and must needlessly buy golf balls at the shop—which often cost way more than they’re worth.
These setbacks can cost you a big chunk of your spending money, so be sure to pack everything you need for your games.
