Tips for taking your golf bag on your golf holidays

How to travel with golf bags. Take your golf bags to your golf holidays safely

You can use your golf bags on your golf holidays

Golf holidays in a foreign place are a fantastic adventure, and both Portugal and Spain are famous golf destinations, especially the Portuguese Algarve and the Spanish Costa del Sol, and some of its golf courses are among the top 100 best in Europe, like Monte Rei and Valderrama.

Playing with your preferred set of clubs enhances the experience. How, therefore, does one take a golf bag on a trip?

If you’re taking a crew with you, it’s best to book a direct flight. They are less likely to cause harm to the golf clubs because of the limited distance they must go. A direct flight may cost a bit more money, but it will get you and your clubs there much faster and easier.

A flight bag is the ideal choice for transporting golf clubs. Having a trustworthy, long-lasting travel bag would be helpful. Though most airlines have a weight limit of 20kg for checked bags, some may accept up to 25kg. This is crucial and can be taken care of at home before you board the plane.

Don’t forget to take photographs of your golf bag and each club before you pack them up and take them with you on your golf holidays.

If you find that ID badges are not enough, you can install a tracking device in your clubs. If they go lost, at least you’ll know where to look for them.

One of the best options you have is to have your golf bag shipped to your golf course or hotel. You won’t have to worry as much about carrying a bag around during your golf holidays.

There are two main types of travel golf bags available: hard and soft. A hardback is preferable to safeguard your clubs.

In addition to the 14 clubs, you will also need to bring shoes, towels, balls, t-shirts, and perhaps rain gear. Remember that you want to avoid going over the weight limit.

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Portugal Golf Holidays – The stunning city of Lagos

Ponta da Piedade in Lagos. The stunning city of Lagos

The main attraction in Lagos is Ponta da Piedade

The beautiful city of Lagos is a popular tourist and relocation destination located in the western part of the Algarve.

Due to its beautiful golf courses, beaches, unique natural landscape (like the Ponta da Piedade), abundance of restaurants (especially seafood), and high-quality hotels, it is one of the most popular cities in the Algarve and Portugal.

It is one of Algarve’s most visited and friendliest cities, although Portimão and Albufeira tend to attract more tourists.

Lagos stands out from the previously listed cities since it is favoured by younger people, giving the city a refreshing and easygoing environment.

It’s also a historical city. Today, it’s easy to experience the history of Lagos by just wandering around the old city walls, some going back to the 15th and 16th centuries. This port city played a significant part in world history, yet few people know that the ‘Age of Discoveries’ really began in the city.

Some of the most important tourist attractions in Lagos, besides the golf courses and the natural landscape, are the marina and the city center.

It’s also important to mention that in 2012, Lagos topped TripAdvisor’s list of the “15 destinations on the rise” throughout the entire world.

This magnificent city in the Western Algarve is perfect for any golf enthusiasts, with great golf courses like Espiche and Palmares, which is in the list of the top 100 golf courses in Europe.

Book your golf holidays in Lagos with Tee Times Golf Agency and play on some of the best golf courses in Portugal and in Europe.

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Spain Golf – Izki Golf hosts the second round of the PGA Spain Golf Tour

Izki Golf. Izki Golf hosts the second round of the PGA Spain Golf Tour

Izki Golf hosts the XIX Spanish PGA Doubles Championship

The PGA Spain Golf Tour 2023 returns to the scene, in Izki Golf, almost without time to celebrate Jon Rahm’s victory in the Augusta Masters, the 6th “Green Jacket” for Spain.

Adrian Otaegui, Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño, José Manuel Carriles and Natalia Escuriola are some of the stars that will be in the golf tournament.

To mark the occasion, the XIX PGA Doubles Championship of Spain has been reinstated. This tournament is beloved by pros and is unlike any other on the Spanish national calendar.

The Izki Golf course, in the North of Spain, is ideal for golf tournaments since it was constructed by Seve Ballesteros and is open to the public, fulfilling one of his lifelong goals.

“We have a plaque placed at the entrance to the golf course since his death, but he will be safe in our thoughts”, said Jon Ander Sánchez, director of Izki Golf.

When the Provincial Council and Izki Golf met with PGA of Spain President Ander Martinez last November, the idea of reviving this competition in pairs quickly gained traction.

“We wanted to do something different and special and to recover this tournament was the perfect combination”, explained Jon Ander.

“Izki Golf is much more than a regular golf course. There’s a lot more in it for residents and tourists alike. It is promotion, closeness, accessible and public. And that is why we carry out actions in schools in the area, collaborations with associations and companies, and whatever arises in order to bring golf closer to the population that unfortunately is unaware of it”, added Jon Ander.

The XIX Spanish PGA Doubles Championship will be held between April 12 and 13 at Izki Golf.

Book your golf holidays in the North of Spain with Tee Times Golf Agency and play on some of the best golf courses in Spain.

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