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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

6 Golf Swing Tips Guaranteed to Improve Your Game

From the full swing to the 3-footers to save par, there are many ways to improve your golf swing technique. If you’re new to the game and feeling overwhelmed, fear not! With these top 6 golf swing tips tailored...

Golf Etiquette 101: Easy Tips for Beginners

Golf etiquette has several nuances. And for a beginning golfer, all of the rules (both explicit and unspoken) can be overwhelming. That’s why our focus is on equipping you with the fundamental aspects of golf...

The Best Golf Club Travel Insurance

As a company of avid golfers, we love our clubs just as much as you love yours. So, we understand that your sticks aren’t just another piece of equipment, but they’re of great value to you, too. We also understand...

Beginner’s Guide to Golf Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts on the Course

Golf is a sport rich with traditions. This includes a specific set of largely unwritten rules that all make up golf etiquette. As a beginning golfer, it’s important to be familiar with these rules to ensure an...

8 Top Tips for Traveling with Golf Clubs

The thrill of golfing in different corners of the world comes with the challenge of transporting your golf clubs and doing everything in your power to ensure they arrive unscathed. In this comprehensive guide, we share...

How to Calculate Handicap in Golf: 3 Easy Steps

Picture this: you’re a relatively new golfer with little playing experience. For a competitive round of golf, you get paired with a 35-year-old who has been playing his entire life. Imagine how disheartening it would...

How to Clean Golf Clubs

We’re right there with you – cleaning isn’t always at the top of our fun list! But, knowing how to clean golf clubs isn’t all for looks. It’s about making sure they perform their best when...

How to Hold a Golf Club

A proper grip is the foundation of a solid golf swing and it’s a fundamental skill every novice golfer should master. The good news is that learning how to hold a golf club is one of the more straightforward aspects...

How to Improve Your Putting Skills: Proven Techniques

Few things are as satisfying as sinking a perfectly executed putt. However, putting can be one of the most challenging aspects of the game. Whether you’re a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an...

Mastering the Mental Game of Golf

We all know golf is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. While technical skills, swing mechanics, and physical fitness are crucial components of success, mastering the mental game of golf can be the...

Golf Nutrition: Fueling Your Game

Golf is a sport that demands both physical endurance and mental acuity. To perform at your best on the course and maintain focus throughout the round, proper golf nutrition plays a crucial role. The food and beverages...

Golf Tournament Preparations and Strategies

Golf demands meticulous preparations and strategic thinking for competitive success in tournaments. Whether you are an amateur golfer gearing up for your first local event or a seasoned pro aiming for the big leagues,...

Golf Tips for Different Terrain: Strategies for Mountain, Links, and Desert Courses

The beauty of golf lies in its diversity. And players worldwide get the chance to experience the game on various terrains, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. So to prepare for any challenge golf may...

Golf Tips

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Common Golf Rules You May Be Getting Wrong

Look, we’re not judging. Golf’s rulebook is 200+...

Improve your pre-round warm-ups

5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Pre-Round Warm-Ups

  Most golfers think of the pre-round warm-up as a chance to...

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7 Fun New Year’s Resolutions for Golfers

Golf resolutions don’t have to be joyless. Or extreme. Or...

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The Golf Shank – What It Is, How It Happens, and How to Get Rid of It

Today, we’re tackling the shank – the most dreaded mishit in...

Packing Tips

How to protect your golf clubs when flying

How to Protect Your Golf Clubs When Flying

We’ve all heard the horror stories. Golf clubs arriving with...

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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

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Shipping Golf Clubs With UPS vs. FedEx

With airline baggage fees climbing higher than your tee shots,...

Ship golf clubs cost

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

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

The Cheapest Way to Ship Golf Clubs: Travel Guide

Since 2012, Ship Sticks has remained committed to helping...

Travel Tips

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How to Plan a Hassle-Free Buddies Golf Trip

  A buddies golf trip is many things: a sacred annual...

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How to Plan the Perfect Golf Trip: A Modern Guide for the Group Planner

Golf travel has absolutely boomed over the past few years...

Traveling with golf clubs internationally

Top 10 Tips for Traveling with Golf Clubs Internationally

There’s nothing quite like teeing it up at a new destination,...

Golf trip essentials

50 Golf Trip Essentials: Full Packing List

Whether you’re headed to the historic links of Scotland,...