Tips
March 20, 2025
Shipping Golf Clubs With UPS vs. FedEx
With airline baggage fees climbing higher than your tee shots, shipping your golf clubs is the smartest, most cost-effective way to get them to the first tee. But not all shipping options are created equal, and choosing...
March 20, 2025
Top 10 Tips for Traveling with Golf Clubs Internationally
There’s nothing quite like teeing it up at a new destination, let alone a new country. Whether you’re fortunate enough to be heading to Scotland, the iconic home of golf, or any of the renowned links courses...
January 23, 2025
What Makes a Golf Course Royal?
Golf is a game steeped in tradition, and earning Royal status is one of its highest honors. But what makes a golf course Royal and what does it actually take for a course to get this prestigious title? Let’s take a...
December 11, 2024
The Ultimate Golf Putting Guide
Putting is often called the “game within the game,” and for good reason. It’s the smallest swing you’ll take on the course, yet it carries the most weight. A misread break or misjudged speed can turn a...
August 23, 2024
Scratch Golfer: What It Means and How to Achieve It
Every golfer has their own definition of success, but for many, it’s lowering their handicap. And reaching a zero handicap, or becoming a scratch golfer, is the ultimate achievement that only a few can truly claim. ...
August 21, 2024
How to Stop Slicing Your Driver: 5 Simple Steps
Sometimes it can feel like your golf ball has a mind of its own. And there’s nothing more frustrating than stepping up to the tee with all the confidence in the world, only to slice your drive way off target. Slicing...
August 19, 2024
8 Simple Golf Stretches to Improve Your Performance
Golf might not have you sprinting down the fairway or dodging tackles, but it still demands plenty from your body. And a well-prepped body can turn a decent round into a great one, boosting your swing, accuracy, and...
August 8, 2024
50 Golf Trip Essentials: Full Packing List
Whether you’re headed to the historic links of Scotland, the pristine courses of Pebble Beach, or any golf trip destination in between, proper preparation is key to ensuring a seamless and enjoyable adventure. In...
August 7, 2024
What is a Handicap in Golf?
What is a handicap in golf? Newcomers to the sport might be unfamiliar with the term, and even many experienced golfers may not fully grasp all its intricacies. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to...
July 24, 2024
9 Expert Tips for Golfing in the Rain
Golfing in the rain can be a test of patience and skill, but a well-played round in the pouring rain can also be one of the most rewarding experiences. So, to help you embrace the challenge and enjoy your rainy-day...
May 22, 2024
Flying with Golf Clubs? Don’t!
Love playing different golf courses but hate the hassle of airport travel? We get it. Flying with golf clubs can be a real challenge, from the ever-increasing airline baggage fees to the risk of damage by careless...
May 8, 2024
7 Different Types of Golf Courses
If you’re anything like us, we know your daydreams are filled with visions of the golf course. But wait, where are we? Are we nestled in the rolling hills of the Scottish Highlands, the salty ocean breeze rustling...
April 16, 2024
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...
April 15, 2024
What is a Links Style Golf Course?
There are several different types of courses, but none match the historical significance and global recognition of a links style golf course. Links-style golf courses are deeply rooted in the tradition of the game and...
March 25, 2024
Beginner’s Guide: How to Swing a Golf Club
While learning how to swing a golf club may initially seem daunting, understanding the basics will have you swinging confidently in no time. This guide explores the fundamental elements of a golf swing, from grip and...
March 21, 2024
Spring Golf: Our Best Golf Trip Tips
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 21, 2024
Bandon Dunes Airport & Why Everyone is Shipping their Golf Clubs
Nestled along Oregon’s rugged coast lies a golfer’s paradise unlike any other – Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Revered for its breathtaking scenery and six incredible links courses that whisk you away to the heart...
March 4, 2024
Golf for Beginners | Prepare for Your First Round of Golf
So, you’ve received an invite for a round of golf with your co-workers or friends, but you’re not quite sure where to start? Perhaps you’ve put it off, coming up with excuses, but now you’ve been...
February 28, 2024
Shipping Golf Clubs | How Much Does It Cost to Ship Golf Clubs?
It happens. You’re getting ready to check your bag for your flight and they notify you that it weighs too much. Therefore, you’re going to need to pay a hefty fee. So, you opt to wear three shirts and swap your...
February 28, 2024
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....Golf Tips
Scratch Golfer: What It Means and How to Achieve It
Every golfer has their own definition of success, but for many,...
How to Stop Slicing Your Driver: 5 Simple Steps
Sometimes it can feel like your golf ball has a mind of its own....
Packing Tips
How to Protect Your Golf Clubs When Flying
We’ve all heard the horror stories. Golf clubs arriving with...
How to Pack a Golf Bag: 4 Tips to Avoid Damaged Clubs
Your golf game is a worthy investment. But, when you travel with...
Luggage Hacks to Make Your Next Trip a Breeze
Don’t Leave Your House Without Checking These Packing Hacks!...
Shipping Tips
Shipping Golf Clubs With UPS vs. FedEx
With airline baggage fees climbing higher than your tee shots,...
Shipping Golf Clubs | How Much Does It Cost to Ship Golf Clubs?
It happens. You’re getting ready to check your bag for your...
How to Protect Your Golf Clubs When Flying
We’ve all heard the horror stories. Golf clubs arriving with...
The Cheapest Way to Ship Golf Clubs: Travel Guide
Since 2012, Ship Sticks has remained committed to helping...
Travel Tips
Top 10 Tips for Traveling with Golf Clubs Internationally
There’s nothing quite like teeing it up at a new destination,...
50 Golf Trip Essentials: Full Packing List
Whether you’re headed to the historic links of Scotland,...
Secrets to a Hassle-Free Buddies Golf Trip
There’s nothing quite as fun as a buddies golf trip. For many,...