Golf Vacation Tips; How to plan your Golf Vacation

br> Do you need some golf vacation tips to plan your best golf vacation ever?

If you are an avid golfer chances are when you are planning a vacation, whether it is to do some intensive golfing with your buddies or just looking to get a round in while on holiday with your family the first of many things you want to consider is availability. You have to have a golf course nearby!

But these days golf courses are pretty much everywhere so no matter where you go it is likely that you will be able to play some sort of golf.

These golf vacation tips will help guide you through the other important decision factions you should consider while planning your golf vacation.

Golfing on a Family Vacation

Chances are when you are on a family vacation you won’t be spending every moment on the golf course unless another family member is as into golf as you are OR your family expects not to see you while on vacation.

Lets assume you family wants to see you and would like to do something other than golf. If this sounds like your family then follow these golf vacation tips.

The main planning tip is to be sure that you pick a vacation that includes both golf and other attractions. Whether it be a beach, shopping, amusement parks ensure that you are taking the rest of your family into consideration.

If you are planning on including your family members in a round of golf ensure that there is a course that isn't too challenging for novice players.

When it comes to golfing while on a family vacation it is all about balance between your golf game and family.  Get your golf in early in the morning so that you can enjoy the afternoons with your family.

Golf Buddy Vacation

No matter who your golf buddies are, whether they are your college roommates or your wife and son, a golf buddy vacation has golf at its center.  These are our golf vacation tips for you and your golf buddies.

If you are planning to play more than one round of golf everyday you are going to need to find a resort or location that has variety so that you don't get bored.

So look for locations that include more than one course within a close distance (within 30 mins or less) or even better a golf destination that has multiple courses on site like Tennessee Mountain Golf.

Decide on how you want your sleeping arrangements to be before you book. Do you all want to stay together under one roof - then you need to search for accommodations that will sleep at least a group of 4 if not more.  This usually means you are looking at a hotel suite or condo style rooms.

Also make sure that if you are going to prepare any of your own meals that you are close to a grocery store. This might seem like a given but if the golf resort is remote you may have to travel some distance to get stocked up.

Plan your Own versus Packaged Golf Vacations

There are pros and cons to both planning your own golf vacation and buying a packaged golf vacation.  Consider these golf vacation tips when making your choice.

The pros of going it alone are that you are free to find a centralized location and fan out to a larger variety of courses from your home base.  I once visited Tampa while my wife was there on business and was able to golf at a different course every day and not have to go more than 30 minutes from our hotel.

Plus not all golf vacation locations have all inclusive or pre-packaged options. The more remote you are going the less likely you are to find something packaged.

Going with a packaged vacation, especially all inclusive golf vacations are those where you don't have to worry about meals and the golf course is usually on the property.

However you usually sacrifice some variety or accept additional costs. That said pre-packaged golf vacation is easy and there is plenty of choice for popular Caribbean golf vacations or international hot spots like Scotland's Enchanting Kingdom.

Budget golf versus luxury golf

The final planning question you need to ask yourself is if you are planning cheap golf vacations or luxury golf vacations. Obviously when it comes to golf there is more opportunities for luxury but you can easily satisfy your golf urges on a budget.
If you are working with a tighter budget these are some golf vacation tips.

Consider staying close to home. Investigate your local course options, or even cottage golf options. A staycation where you are able to golf an average of 36 holes a day might just satisfy your need for a golf vacation.

If it is not a vacation if you don't head out and "go away" then choose a lesser known golf option. Famous golf sites command higher price tags.

Watch for last minute all inclusive golf vacations. When we go to the Caribbean we book the week we want off work well in advance but often don't book our holiday until a week or two in advance to get the lowest pricing possible.

Obviously when you are planning luxury golf vacations the skys the limit so plan your dream vacation. Fulfill your golf dreams of playing golf at St. Andrews or Pebble Beach. Or find an exotic location like Thailand or South Africa.

No matter what type of golfing you are going to do while on holiday, whether it will be an intense week with multiple rounds a day or just one perfect round while vacationing at the beach, know that with a little planning ahead you can make it your best golf vacation.

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