Going to Jamaica . Rent or Travel?

[XMScott]

Not sure where im going to play.
Its for a destination wedding. But in the dead cold of February here, im playing.

Do i rent clubs or worry about the cost of traveling with them?

[goblue107501]

My general rule for golf travel is this: if I am going to be playing at least 2+ rounds of serious golf I will take my gear. If I travel and just want to play if I have the time, I will rent. Most courses in a tourist area will typically have decent rentals. Just check for availability in advance.

I went to Jamaica a couple of years ago on a company trip. I don't think I would even want to take my clubs there unless I knew for sure I could get them transported with ease once I hit the ground. It is not the easiest place to go to with a bunch of luggage. If you are going to play, take your golf shoes though. It tends to rain a little about every day, so any course you go to would probably be a little wet.

[golf_junkie27]

Where are you playing in Jamaica? A good place to play is the Wyndham Hotel course in Montego Bay. The course is in really good shape, you get a caddie and the equipment rentals are better than average.

[XMScott]

Where are you playing in Jamaica? A good place to play is the Wyndham Hotel course in Montego Bay. The course is in really good shape, you get a caddie and the equipment rentals are better than average.

No idea yet.

Staying at Breezes Runaway Bay.

[Big Padrigo]

we had our honeymoon in Jamaica at a Sandals resort. I took my clubs and my wife rented. She was able to rent some Callaways so was happy enough. We did play 4 rounds but I'm not sure the course was really in good enough condition to warrant the stress of lugging my clubs around. If you have definite plans to play one of the better courses then you'll probably want your own gear, otherwise get the rentals and suck it up

[lookimtigerwoods]

travel with them, i have never had mine go as an oversized bag

[XMScott]

Time flies. Leaving in 16 days.

Im going to rent. Only playing twice so its not worth the hassle. And i cant say i have been to the range that often this offseason so no matter what i play with it wont be pretty. But fun, im sure.

[chipper2]

I get to travel some on business. I was in Europe last fall and played 4 times at 4 different courses. Twice I paid for rentals and twice I was given rentals no charge. I have also run into this several times in the states in the last year. Even saw one course advertise free rentals to players from out-of-state.

[Ian]

travel just make sure you buy a golf travel bag, mizuno makes a nice one which i own.

[Mr3Putt]

Time flies. Leaving in 16 days.

Be sure to pack your golf shoes, a couple of gloves, a dozen balls and just a few tees. You don't want have to buy this stuff at resort prices. Enjoy.

[XMScott]

^^^ Thanks.

I had all of that already packed till i went out today. Clean up the shoe's one more time, it was worth it.

[Jay-Bird]

Clean your shoes thoroughly before you fly. The fertilizers on golf courses (nitrates) will guarantee that they'll be inspected at the airports.

Drink a ton of Red Stripe.

[XMScott]

Clean your shoes thoroughly before you fly. The fertilizers on golf courses (nitrates) will guarantee that they'll be inspected at the airports.

That's good to know. I actually ordered new shoes last night. They will likely be here before i leave (9 days from now). Not sure which im going to bring. But still good to know. Thanks.