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Golfers consider themselves a different breed. Most of those who play golf find there is no in between with this game. If a person tries the game of golf a couple of times, and does not enjoy it, he or she may never play again. People that try golf and come back again and again are probably hooked. The history says, they will probably play at some level for the remainder of their lives.Those who become lifelong golfers usually spend many days at the local course, playing in mildly competitive matches with friends. Others enjoy a leisurely trip around the course on a summer afternoon just for the recreation and enjoyment of an outdoor game. Eventually the

most avid golfers, and some of those who are less enthusiastic, get the urge to combine a vacation with playing golf.

The initial idea opens up dozens of possibilities for a family trip or a golfing-buddies trip. But before rushing off to hit the little white ball in the sunshine of another state or another country, every golf vacationer should take some time to think about what the ideal golf trip should include. As with any vacation, a golf trip plan should include some key elements: estimated cost, how to pay, length of stay, extras and so on. The golfer should consider what family members and friends will do if they are not golfers. A good question to ask: Should

we golf at the seashore, in the mountains, on the links of Scotland? Some basic planning will eliminate many small problems and can greatly improve the chances of a worry-free vacation.

Basic Planning

As you begin to plan your dream golf vacation it may be best to write down some thoughts about an ideal golf trip, breaking the subject into a few areas to focus on. Here are some categories to get started with:

Set a general time of the year for the trip (a few months or a year in the future)Decide how many days or rounds of golf the trip will include (don t overdo it!)Set a range of prices for the entire trip ($2000 to $3000, $4000

to $5000, for example)Decide on the number of people who will be in the groupDecide on who will go on the trip just golfers, family etc.Start gathering golf trip information from magazines, library, web sites etc.Talk with friends who have been on a golf vacation and ask if they made their own plans, used a travel agent, purchased a golf package vacation etc.Of course, you can follow up this original planning by making all the travel, hotel and golf arrangements on your own. Here are a few tips if you want to take care of the arrangements yourself.If you are planning to drive to your golf vacation destination, carrying your clubs in the trunk of the car or the back of the SUV solves most of the transportation problems. If this is your method of getting to your favorite golf site, take a few minutes to make sure you have all the clubs in the bag. It may sound strange, but it is certainly no fun to arrive for a few days of golf at a beautiful location only to find that your 8 iron is at home, because your son or daughter took it out of the bag for practice.

One way to begin making your own arrangements, without the assistance of a travel agent, is to contact an organization in the area you are interested in. For example, golfers can get in touch with the Myrtle

Beach, South Carolina group that specializes in golf vacations for that area. You can do the same with the many golf courses in Arizona. The Phoenix area has similar assistance available, as do many resort destinations.In this case, you select your favorite [http://course.vitalgolfer.com ] golf courses, then contact your selected accommodation, and ask for the Golf Director. This is a combination of making your own decisions while relying on the expertise and local knowledge of golf vacation specialists. If you really want to do this on your own, you may have a few more challenges and a little more work, but you and your friends may also enjoy the extra bit of freedom and sense of accomplishment.

Set your

standards high and then back down to a more manageable level if your budget doesn t look as if it will handle Scotland, England, the Bahamas or a similar overseas destination.Make sure you have lodging in place, then plan to play courses within a reasonable distance. Minimum travel to and from golf courses is very important. In addition, you should make these arrangements as early as possible to give you and your friends the best opportunities available. If you wait too long, then decide to go to your original choice of destination anyway, you may end up with less than favorable rooms and less than favorable tee times.

Some recommendations for getting the lodging set first:

Consider a rental house

with enough room for everyoneTry to have a separate bed for each personThink again about the driving time to the golf courses if you choose a rental home over hotel lodgings on or near a golf courseConsider early morning tee times that may allow an additional 18 holes in the afternoon. Being close to the house makes the course more attractive (it saves time)Plan for lodging even earlier if you want to play golf and watch a major tournament that is taking place in the area. Combining your trip with a professional tournament adds some extra flavor to a golf vacationAnother item you might want to settle when you are planning your golf vacation: Do you get one round per day, two rounds per day, or can you play as much as you want? Be sure to have this settled when before you leave.

Tip: Make sure you understand what is included in your golf package. A few minutes for the details will eliminate many small problems once you get to your golf destination.

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