Golf Travel Tips for Family and Friends of Golfers

Are you tired of being a golf widow or widower? Does your spouse or partner go off on golf trips and leave you behind? You’re not alone by a long shot. Golf travel is one of the fastest growing specialty segments of the travel and vacation industry. You don’t have to stay behind when your guy or gal heads off on golf vacations, though. Today’s hottest golf travel destinations feature lots of other activities to keep you and your family happy even if you never set foot on the golf course. These tips can help you enjoy golf vacations as much as your golfing companion.

Choose golf vacations in areas that offer a lot of other activities on and off the golf course. In Myrtle Beach, golf may be the main draw but there are many other activities to choose from. You can spend the days on the beach, visit water parks or head out for a day of shopping, then join up with your golfing buddy for dinners in world class restaurants and nights at comedy clubs or on the dance floor.

Two words – golf resort. Nearly every major golf destination in the country and overseas features full-scale resorts built around a golf course – or more than one. You’ll get luxury accommodations, access to the spa facilities and lots of other resort activities. Your golfer will get to hit the links on some of the best golf courses in the country.

Explore the city and surrounding countryside. Golf courses are located in some of the most beautiful lands in the country. If you’re artistic, take along a sketchbook and pencil and try your hand at sketching. You’ll find yourself growing a true appreciation for the old saying that golf is a beautiful walk through God’s beautiful country.

Extract a promise of one golf-free day to do something together – and plan it out. Take the time to investigate other things to do and make reservations or set up your plans in advance. You’ll find activities that range from scuba diving to para-sailing or shopping to museum tours, all within easy range of the golf courses that are the centerpiece of your trip.

Learn to golf. Nearly every golf travel destination will have golf pros at courses who specialize in beginner lessons to groom new users and introduce them to the game. Who knows? Maybe future golf trips will feature the two of you playing together.