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We love travelling for golf, but sometimes we need a helping hand. From handy gadgets to useful services, TravelSmart offers some time, cost and energy-saving ideas …
HIT THE ROAD … PACK
Admittedly we’re a bit late to this … but this is the launch edition of iGolf, so the first chance we’ve had to plug PackPoint, a smartphone app which helps you decide on what to pack for a trip, based on factors such as length of travel and weather at the destination. And, if you’re travelling in a group, you can even share a link to your list with your fellow golfers …packpnt.com (iOS: free with in-app purchases; Android: £2.49)
IT’S DIFFERENT FOR GIRLS
Ladies, do you feel your options for group golf travel are limited? Well, fret no more: Golf Escapes has launched a ladies’ portfolio titled The Ladies Collection. TLC has been created to provide a personalised collection of resorts, hotels, spas and golf courses for ladies to enjoy, and to help all-female golf groups plan and budget for their next trip.theladiescollection.co.uk
CLEAN ON ME
The Scrubba™ wash bag – weighing in at just 142g – was designed originally for hikers and back-packers, but it’s also ideal for golfers looking to minimise their luggage on a four or five-day trip. Simply add water and cleaning liquid, and rub clothes against the flexible internal washboard to get clean shirts and shorts in just minutes. Available in the UK from Amazon (£42).thescrubba.com
ROAM WITH A VIEW
The Skyroam Solis mobile WiFi hotspot and power bank offers unlimited 4G LTE service in more than 130 countries and automatically connects to the best speeds, for just €8 per day or €80 per month by subscription. Each device can support up to five connections and also works as a portable charger for your phone. Available in the UK from Amazon (£135).skyroam.com/solis
SLEEP OF FAITH
How much is a good night’s sleep worth to you? Bose® has introduced its noise-masking sleepbuds™ – tiny, wireless earbuds that combine a comfortable design with soothing sounds to block, cover, and replace the most common noises that interfere with sleep. They come with 10 pre-loaded ‘sleep tracks’ that mirror frequencies and hide noise beneath a layer of relaxing audio. RRP £229.bose.co.uk
NOMADER, NO BOTHER …
Made of thick, flexible BPA-free silicone, the Nomader® collapsible water bottle maintains its sturdy feel for a comfortable drinking experience, yet, conveniently, rolls up or squashes down when space is tight, weighs just 204g and comes with a lifetime warranty. Fill up at the water fountain at the airport or on the course … or be a bit more daring with the mini-bar. Available from Amazon (£17.95)nomader.com
HIRE LOVE
With the cost of taking golf clubs on a flight as much as €80 each way, it makes sense to use Clubs to Hire. This Dublin-based outfit now operates in 29 different outlets worldwide, with a week’s hire of clubs costing from just €35. What’s more, you don’t have to drag your set of clubs around nor worry about their care. Both Golfbreaks.com and Your Golf Travel offer Clubs to Hire deals as an add-on.clubstohire.com
HOLIDAY READ
Tiger Woods, by investigative journalists Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian – shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2018 – draws on more than 400 interviews with people from every walk of Woods’ life. Packed with ground-breaking, behind-the-scenes details, this in-depth biography answers the question mystifying sports fans for years: who is the real Tiger Woods? Published by Simon & Schuster; RRP £10.99.
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