{"id":6416,"date":"2020-08-17T15:09:42","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T15:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/?p=6416"},"modified":"2023-12-01T00:52:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T00:52:58","slug":"5-tips-to-planning-a-labor-day-golf-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/5-tips-to-planning-a-labor-day-golf-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Planning a Labor Day Golf Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/tips-for-planning-labor-day-golf-trip.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for planning a Labor Day golf trip with Ship Sticks\" width=\"850\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/tips-for-planning-labor-day-golf-trip.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/tips-for-planning-labor-day-golf-trip-340x220.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/tips-for-planning-labor-day-golf-trip-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most underrated holidays is almost here, Labor Day. For many, it\u2019s a much-needed break before the weather starts to drop across the nation. And, the ultimate excuse to spend your weekend on the course.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Here are five tips for planning and playing golf on Labor Day weekend:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Research Specials<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/labor-day-golf-trip-tip-research-specials.jpg\" alt=\"Labor Day golf trip tip is to research specials at the resort\" width=\"850\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/labor-day-golf-trip-tip-research-specials.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/labor-day-golf-trip-tip-research-specials-340x220.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/labor-day-golf-trip-tip-research-specials-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost all public courses and resorts are offering specials this time of year. Whether it\u2019s a unique Stay &amp; Play package or lower rates for certain tee-times, be sure to take advantage of these unique offerings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re headed to a city with a few courses, scope out all the deals on the course website and plan your trip accordingly, to make sure you get the biggest bang for your buck.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Secure Your Playing Partner(s)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/top-labor-day-golf-trip-tips-secure-playing-partners.jpg\" alt=\"Top Labor Day golf trip tips is to secure your playing partners\" width=\"850\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/top-labor-day-golf-trip-tips-secure-playing-partners.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/top-labor-day-golf-trip-tips-secure-playing-partners-340x220.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/top-labor-day-golf-trip-tips-secure-playing-partners-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather your select group early, like now. Make sure everyone is in agreement on where you\u2019re headed and how many rounds you\u2019re looking to play. And, don\u2019t forget to invite your significant other and family to tag along. They can hang by the pool or take part in other activities located at the resort or nearby while you finish up your round with the guys.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Ship Golf Clubs &amp; Luggage Ahead<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/best-labor-day-golf-tips-ship-golf-club-luggage.jpg\" alt=\"Best Labor Day golf tips is to ship your golf clubs and luggage ahead with Ship Sticks\" width=\"850\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/best-labor-day-golf-tips-ship-golf-club-luggage.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/best-labor-day-golf-tips-ship-golf-club-luggage-340x220.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/best-labor-day-golf-tips-ship-golf-club-luggage-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now more than ever, finding a safe way to travel is vital. That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/ship\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your golf bag and luggage ahead. They\u2019ll meet you at the course or be waiting in the concierge\u2019s for you upon arrival.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Lock-In an Early Tee-Time<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/golfing-labor-day-weekend-lock-in-early-tee-time.jpg\" alt=\"Golfing on Labor Day weekend best tip is to lock in an early tee-time\" width=\"850\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/golfing-labor-day-weekend-lock-in-early-tee-time.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/golfing-labor-day-weekend-lock-in-early-tee-time-340x220.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/golfing-labor-day-weekend-lock-in-early-tee-time-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the most of your trip by booking an early tee-time. The sun is still rising, so it won\u2019t be as brutally hot on the course. You\u2019ll also finish earlier, having the rest of the day to hang with the buddies or family during the long holiday weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Unwind and Relax<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/golf-course-specials-labor-day-unwind-relax.jpg\" alt=\"Golf course specials for Labor Day is making time to unwind and relax\" width=\"850\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/golf-course-specials-labor-day-unwind-relax.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/golf-course-specials-labor-day-unwind-relax-340x220.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/golf-course-specials-labor-day-unwind-relax-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labor Day is meant for you to take a break from the busy work life. So, there\u2019s no better way to spend your three-day weekend than taking to the course. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destress and let loose on Labor Day, because you deserve it. Leave the stresses at work or home behind and escape to your favorite golfing destination.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most underrated holidays is almost here, Labor Day. For many, it\u2019s a much-needed break before the weather starts to drop across the nation. And, the ultimate excuse to spend your weekend on the course.\u00a0 Here are five tips for planning and playing golf on Labor Day weekend: Research Specials Almost all public&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":7261,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,483],"tags":[143,286,285,128],"class_list":["post-6416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips","category-tips","tag-golf-travel","tag-labor-day","tag-labor-day-travel","tag-ship-sticks"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6416","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6416"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6416\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8028,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6416\/revisions\/8028"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6416"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6416"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipsticks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6416"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}