This is the first of our “Pack It Up” feature where I will help you to pack your bags for all sorts of getaways and destinations. For the first one, I thought I would help you guys out with pointers on what to pack along with you for my favorite type of weekend getaway, the golf outing. There is nothing better than having the chance to play golf all weekend, but you definitely have to make sure you have all of the essentials to tee it up the whole trip.
What you will need: You will of course need three polo shirts and depending on the weather you should carry along with you a long sleeve sweater. Two pair of shorts and pants, and two casual dinner shirts. Obviously golf shoes are necessary, but remember to include some loafers or casual shoes for dinner or drinks. Don’t for get your baseball hat and extra golf gloves too.
Hints: Keep your golf shoes in a shoe bag. You can find these at any sports store or luggage store. Or you can use an old pillowcase to lug them in.
The knit shirts that you pack will save you some space and travel better if you roll them instead of folding them.
Fold your khaki pants and shorts, do not roll them.
Make sure that you bring plenty of changes of socks and underwear. Your feet are going to need quite a few sock changes, and if it’s hot, you’re definitely going to want to change up the underwear.
Collared shirts and khakis are pretty much mandatory for any respectable golf course, unless it’s a dog track. Please, leave the denim at home and make sure that all of the shirts you bring to golf in have a collar.
Check up with the course before-hand regarding golf shoes because most of them nowadays prohibit the use of metal spikes. If all you have are metal spikes, then you have a great reason to go and buy a new pair of golf shoes. Don’t pass that opportunity up.
Lastly, you’re going to be outside in the sun for at least four hours a round, so bring some sunblock to avoid crispy lobster colored skin. You’ll be glad you brought it.
