The trusted advice from someone that’s “been there and got the bag tag” often proves invaluable, whether you’re planning your first or twelfth golf trip across the pond. Each year, our travelers return home from their Expeditions with a treasure trove of feedback, which serves as a helpful supplement to the expertise of our planning team.
As the 2017 travel season draws to a close, here are a few nuggets of wisdom we’ve received from our Members of the Forces throughout the year… What Major Haversham calls “Tips from The Troops.”
A good driver like Joe is key. He did more than just drive us around. He was like a concierge.
~Ryan Tompkins, Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club
If you self-drive, pack the Garmin in your checked luggage. They’re not liked by airport security. Ditch the umbrella in favor of a good rain suit.
~Jon David, Chester, NJ
Try to arrive one day early and pack as little as you think you might need.
~Trent Inman, Tampa, FL
Enjoy the experience..it goes by way too fast.
~Mike Zimmerman, Highland Springs Country Club
Don’t be afraid to let the driver lead the way – he knows what you’re looking for. Spend time wandering around – it’s then that you find the most fascinating people and places.
~Rick Lees, Westborough, MA
Do not schedule golf 7 days in a row. Need a day of rest somewhere in there.
~Kris Kuehn, Kansas City, MO
Pack less, exercise more before the trip.
~Todd Sanders, Ruby Hill Golf Club
Play only 18 holes per day and spend more time exploring the country. Make sure you spend the money on proper rain gear and take two pairs of golf shoes. It will be the single best investment you’ll make.
~Yux Akemann, Chicago, IL
Pack minimally and heed your caddie’s advice.
~Edward Tate, Atlanta, GA
Relax and be prepared to have the trip of a lifetime that you will never forget.
~John Wilson, Cincinnati, OH
Avoid the left greenside bunker on the 7th at Royal Dornoch.
~Joe Epstein, Tampa, FL
Plan to spend more than you think with souvenirs and caddie tips.
~Bob LaBonne, Jr., Woodbury, CT
Bring bathing trunks to make use of the spas at the hotels.
~Gary Reing, Hollow Brook Golf Club
Listen to you H&B planner. They know more than you will ever know. Tell them what you want and they’ll make it happen.
~Bobby Krugman, Royal Melbourne Country Club
Practice, practice, practice. It’s challenging golf.
~Brian Pavlin, Cincinnati, OH
Just play your game and enjoy yourself. Leave the frustration to the guys who get paid to play.
~Nicholas Leibowitz, New York, NY
Be realistic with golf time/leisure time. We set an aggressive golf schedule, which we wanted, but had very little culture/sightseeing as a result.
~Tim Roy, Allendale, NJ
Do the scotch tasting at the Old Course Hotel and, as we all know, be prepared to walk a lot in St. Andrews and Edinburgh.
~Greg Keller, Bernardo Heights Country Club
Go… Enjoy life, its people, and relish the experience.
~Steve Wilson, Brook Valley Country Club
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