Tips

July 21, 2023
Understanding Golf Course Architecture and What Makes a Great Design
Beyond the challenges presented by the game of golf itself, the design of a golf course plays a significant role in creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for players. Golf course architecture is an art that...
May 10, 2023
Travel Stress-Free: Tips for a Relaxing Spring Golf Trip
With warmer weather, blooming flowers, and fabulous course conditions, there’s arguably no better time of year to plan a golf vacation than spring. However, traveling with your bulky clubs and luggage to a new...
March 22, 2022
Secrets to a Hassle-Free Buddies Golf Trip
There’s nothing quite as fun as a buddies golf trip. For many, it’s the one time a year you can let loose, drink for the better part of the day, and win (or lose) a few bucks on the golf course. But, before you can...
November 4, 2021
5 Tips for Holiday Golf Travel
Traveling during the holiday season often means tackling delayed flights, lost baggage, and large crowds at the airport. But, we’re here to ensure your holiday golf vacation includes none of these things! Avoid the...
February 24, 2021
How to Protect Your Golf Clubs When Flying
We’ve all heard the horror stories. Golf clubs arriving with five bent shafts or three snapped off club heads. Unfortunately, scenarios like these happen far more often than traveling golfers care to think about....
February 24, 2021
The Best Travel Insurance with Golf Clubs
As a company of golfers, we love our clubs just as much as you love yours. So, we understand your sticks aren’t just time-sensitive, but they’re of great value to you, too. Travel insurance with golf clubs is the...
February 24, 2021
Expert Tips: Flying with Golf Clubs
With incredible golf courses scattered around the globe, traveling is a fundamental aspect of playing golf. Equally as implicit is the necessary evil of flying with golf clubs. While some golfers can bear the heartbreak...
February 24, 2021
Shipping Golf Clubs With UPS vs. FedEx
Whether you’re traveling with golf buddies or you’re a snowbird heading south for the winter, you should never be forced to play golf with rentals. And as airline baggage fees continue to rise, it’s clear that...
September 24, 2020
5 Tips for the Snowbird Golfer
The falling leaves and cooler temperatures are a sure sign that snowbird season is just around the corner. But before heading south or west to chase warmth and rounds of golf, be sure to check out the top five ways to...
August 17, 2020
5 Tips to Planning a Labor Day Golf Trip
One of the most underrated holidays is almost here, Labor Day. For many, it’s a much-needed break before the weather starts to drop across the nation. And, the ultimate excuse to spend your weekend on the course. ...
July 10, 2020
5 Ways to Plan a Golf Trip Post Quarantine
Planning a golf trip during these times can be stressful. But, it doesn’t have to be. Check out our top five tips for planning the ultimate golf trip after quarantine. From ever-changing guidelines to finding...
June 10, 2020
The Cheapest Way to Ship Golf Clubs: Travel Guide
Since 2012, Ship Sticks has remained committed to helping traveling golfers find the cheapest way to ship their golf clubs. Whether you’re a snowbird headed to a second home, looking to check off another course, or...
April 23, 2020
Golf Courses & Resorts Re-openings During COVID-19
Source: National Golf Foundation With the ever-increasing anticipation to return to the links, we will be updating our partner list of golf courses & resorts with their intended dates to reopen. The National Golf...
December 30, 2019
6 Golf Resolutions For 2020: The Traveling Golfer Edition
2019 has been more than memorable for the sport of golf. From Tiger taking the green jacket home and having one of the biggest comebacks in sports history to the United States President’s Cup Team taking the trophy...
December 1, 2019
Tips for Shipping This Holiday Season
Have you ever waited in long lines at a shipping store or the airport during the holidays? It’s never a walk in the park. Trying to ship anything in November and December can possibly result in delays because of...
January 15, 2019
Snag A Cheap Flight For Your Next Golf Destination
If one of your 2019 New Years’ Resolutions is taking more golf trips, then now is a great time to book your next trip. Airlines like Southwest, JetBlue, United, are offering cheap airline fares to many popular...
January 9, 2019
5 Activities To Maximize Your Trip to The Sony Open
The PGA Tour continues in Hawaii this week for the Sony Open. Located at the Waialae Country Club on the island of Oahu, this event is one of the tour’s most charitable for Hawaii. Since 1999, it has raised over 18...
July 24, 2018
The Greenbrier Resort
Since 1778, guests have been traveling to White Sulphur Springs to “take the waters,” and today’s modern resort builds on that rich history. With more than 55 indoor and outdoor activities, 36 retail outlets, 20...
May 4, 2018
Taking a Golf Trip to World Golf Village
Located in St. Augustine Florida, World Golf Village offers the perfect golf getaway no matter the occasion. From the World Golf Hall of Fame to its two historic golf courses designed by legendary golfers, this is the...
January 31, 2018