People love to golf when they’re on vacation, but you can count me out if it requires carrying my bag into the airport. I’ve done it before and I’ve decided it’s just not worth doing. Instead, I’d rather just rent some clubs from the course I’m playing at, or even better, borrow some from a friend or family member if possible. I know how difficult it is playing with someone else’s clubs, but the hassle to haul huge golf travel bags through the airport is not worth it by any means.
Many people may say, “But it’s expensive to rent clubs at the course…”, but I would argue that it’s not only more convenient, but a lot cheaper too. Just think of how much it costs now days to bring along an extra bag on an airplane. You might be paying thirty dollars or more one way for that extra bag and that’s if you have a small bag. If you’re bringing a heavy stand bag, you might find yourself with a much more expensive bag fee than that. I stopped bringing my clubs along with me before bag fees even existed so there’s about a zero percent chance that I’d bring them along now. You’ll also need a golf travel bag, which is just another expense you’ll need to tack on when bringing your own clubs.
You can argue that you won’t golf as well with someone else’s clubs and you’d be right, you’re not as likely to go out and shoot well. But vacation is meant to be fun and relaxing, and not about how well you can golf. I suggest hitting the golf course with relaxation in mind when on vacation. Leave the competitive play at your home course; it will be there when you return.
Trust me, it’s worth leaving your clubs at home next time.