Planning a Fun Golf Vacation for the Family

Typically, golf vacations are for seasoned golfers whoinstructor can evaluate your skill levels, work with you
want to try their hand at new and challenging golfthrough a game, and you can spend your vacation
courses around the world. However, as the golf sectorlearning the game together.
grows, the market is growing as well to include3. Try renting junior gear for the kids.
vacations geared toward golf training and family golfIf your children are still growing, you might want to look
vacations. To learn about fun ways to plan a greatinto renting, borrowing, or buying used gear. Junior clubs
family golf vacation, keep reading.come in a variety of sizes. Before you shell out the
1. Choose a golf resort that's family friendly.money for a brand new set that will be too small by
If you're planning to bring your family along on yournext year, you may want to look into less expensive
next golf vacation, choose a resort that seems familyoptions.
friendly. Look for alternate activities like tennis,4. Pack lots of sunscreen and water.
swimming, spas and recreation areas so that familyKids are durable, but before you set off on a long day
members who don't feel like golfing have other optionalof walking the course with them, make sure you've
activities to do while you're all out on the green.packed lots of extra sunscreen, bottled water and a
2. Investigate training and school possibilities.hat. Heat stroke and burns happen often on the golf
A lot of new golf resorts are starting to offer golf bootcourse, so be prepared.
camps geared toward all levels and ages of players. If5. Leave early for your tee times.
your little ones are just learning the sport or you'reParents know that kids can take forever to get ready,
trying to improve your skill, this can be a great option.so if you're typically at the course 30 minutes ahead of
Some resorts offer junior training camps and ayour tee time, aim to be there an hour in advance if
separate course for the adults to enjoy while their kidsyou've got the kids in tow.
are at golf school.6. Spread the wisdom.
Another fun and cost-effective idea for families is toUse this opportunity to impart on your children the
hire one professional instructor to work with the entireimportance of good golf etiquette and strong
family over the course of a day or a week. Yoursportsmanship.