Heading off on your first golfing adventure or just planning your next golf trip? It can sometimes be tricky knowing what to pack or how to get organised for your getaway, but that’s where we come in!

Well actually, that’s where the experts over at American Golf come in!

We sat down with them to bring you the top tips for a golf holiday.

1. Be smart with your packing

Pack all your golf gear in your travel bag to save space. Pencil bags are lightweight and smaller in size, so you’ll have additional packing space.

2. Be prepped for late evenings on the course

Gilets are great for offering an extra layer of warmth as the evening draws in, but still keeping your arms cool and free to swing.

3. Dress for before and after your round

Choose clothes you can wear both on and off the course, for example, spikeless shoes.

4. Check the weather

If you’re spending all day out on the course, make sure your skin is protected from the sun. Even if it feels cloudy, you could still get sunburnt. And be sure to take a waterproof layer just in case it rains.

5. Set up your golf GPS

Planning to track your golf rounds on your smartwatch? Don’t forget to load the courses you’ll be playing before you go.

6. Keep your clubs safe

Add an Apple AirTag to your golf bag and keep track of your clubs wherever you go.

7. Book your buggies

If you’re going to hire a golf buggy, check if you need to pre-book and pay for these before you go.

Summer essentials from American Golf

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The luggage:

Benross Premium Deluxe Golf Travel Cover

One of the key performance features of this bag is its durable 1680D polyester material with thick foam padding at the top end for maximum club head protection. The cover has two internal and two external pockets to maximise storage capacity and is highlighted with Benross brand logos to make it more distinctive in baggage areas.

The shoes:

New Balance Men’s Fresh Foam Contend Waterproof Spikeless Golf Shoes

The shoe features an innovative Fresh Foam® (10mm drop) midsole, for ultra-plush, cloud-like comfort as you perform. Soft, supportive and adaptable and with a unique geometric pattern that alters in size, it provides perimeter stability to support the foot during the rotational forces during the golf swing movement too.

The shorts:

Stromberg Men’s Sintra Golf Shorts

Stromberg’s new Sintra is the only technical golf short you’ll need this summer. With a modern fit, high moisture wicking fabric from the UK with Non-Iron built into the yarn. This high wicking trouser is quick drying and has one of the highest wicking levels on the market. Making sure that moisture is transported away from the skin where it evaporates quickly, they keep you cool and dry on even the warmest summers day.

The bag:

Fazer XR2 Lightweight Golf Pencil Bag
If you're looking for a compact bag for either a break or a practice round etc, this ultralight bag could be the solution. The bag has a lightweight dobby nylon material construction and has adjustable dual padded carry straps and hip pad to guarantee a more comfortable carry.

The polo shirt:

Under Armour Men’s T2G Printed Golf Polo Shirt

This polo shirt has been constructed with moisture-wicking material that dries really fast, with anti-odour technology for performance as you play. It has a stretch fabric construction to make sure you can move freely and has a loose fit, perfect during any athletic movements associated with the golf swing.

Garmin Approach S60 Golf GPS Watch

This watch offers colour CourseView mapping and PlaysLike Distance for uphill and downhill shots across more than 40,000 golf courses worldwide. It also features upgraded AutoShot game tracking by measuring your shot distances and automatically updating to Garmin Connect for post-match analysis.