{"id":5155,"date":"2020-09-24T21:37:16","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T21:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/?p=5155"},"modified":"2023-12-01T01:31:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T01:31:02","slug":"5-tips-for-the-snowbird-golfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-the-snowbird-golfer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for the Snowbird Golfer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tips-for-the-snowbird-golfer.jpg\" alt=\"Top tips for the snowbird golfer\" width=\"850\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tips-for-the-snowbird-golfer.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tips-for-the-snowbird-golfer-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 get the most out of your snowbird experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Enhance Your Snowbird Golfer Experience<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. Join a Country Club<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/join-a-country-club-as-a-snowbird-golfer.jpg\" alt=\"Join a country club as a snowbird golfer\" width=\"850\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/join-a-country-club-as-a-snowbird-golfer.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/join-a-country-club-as-a-snowbird-golfer-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining a country club will be one of the best decisions you\u2019ll make as a snowbird. Not only will you have access to the golf course, but other amenities like tennis courts and the swimming pool will be available for you to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social events will also allow you to mingle with other club members and create long-term business and social relationships. Let\u2019s not forget about the fine dining options that are offered throughout the day, too. Country clubs are a rite of passage and we recommend taking full advantage of what they have to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Play More<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-more-golf-as-a-snowbird-golfer.jpg\" alt=\"Play more golf as a snowbird golfer to enhance your golf experience this season\" width=\"850\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-more-golf-as-a-snowbird-golfer.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-more-golf-as-a-snowbird-golfer-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a snowbird certainly has its perks. Traveling from the north to down south or out west during the cold winter season provides you with the opportunity to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/11-golf-locations-to-visit-this-fall\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">play more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, do it! Staying active at this time in your life will help you live happier and healthier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Golf with Buddies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7018\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/snowbird-golfers-golfing-with-buddies.jpg\" alt=\"Snowbird golfers golfing with buddies during snowbird season\" width=\"850\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/snowbird-golfers-golfing-with-buddies.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/snowbird-golfers-golfing-with-buddies-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because golfing alone isn\u2019t for everyone, we recommend finding a group of buddies to play with regularly. A friendship made through golf is sure to produce some unforgettable memories and stories that will be told for years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Play a Bucket-List Course<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-a-bucket-list-course-as-a-snowbird-golfer.jpg\" alt=\"Play a bucket list course as a snowbird golfer\" width=\"850\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-a-bucket-list-course-as-a-snowbird-golfer.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-a-bucket-list-course-as-a-snowbird-golfer-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t already, write down a list of courses that you have always dreamt of playing. Then, make it happen! Set a goal to mark off at least one course a year. Playing these bucket-list courses will be truly fulfilling, each and every time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Travel with<\/strong> <strong>Ship Sticks <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/using-ship-sticks-as-a-snowbird-golfer.jpg\" alt=\"Snowbird golfers utilizing Ship Sticks to transport their golf clubs\" width=\"850\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/using-ship-sticks-as-a-snowbird-golfer.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/using-ship-sticks-as-a-snowbird-golfer-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traveling to your winter residence and back north again can be a daunting task. For many snowbirds, driving is the best way to make the transition (if you\u2019re lucky enough to have a car in each location).\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, we all know how frustrating it can be trying to find room for your suitcases, golf clubs, pets, and whatever else tags along with you for the season.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, it no longer has to be an added burden, thanks to Ship Sticks. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/ship\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your clubs and luggage ahead to your winter residence is a safe and affordable alternative, especially during these times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you opt to fly, lugging your clubs and luggage to and from the airport is exhausting. And, waiting in long bag check-in lines and overcrowded baggage claims is never ideal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several avid snowbird golfers, like yourself, have already adapted to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/golf-gallery\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hassle-free travel lifestyle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Traveling from residence to residence or course to course has never been easier.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ship Sticks provides an efficient, and, most importantly, reliable delivery service for your clubs and luggage. Your items will arrive safely and on-time to their destination, every time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ship Sticks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just makes sense for snowbirds, now more than ever. It\u2019s time to see for yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 get the most out of your snowbird experience. 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