Tips To Help Plan Your Fall AZ Golf Vacation

Not many people want to go out golfing in the Arizona heat when temperatures are exceeding 100 degrees. Many golfers gladly wait until the calendar at least says September before heading out on the course.

After the long Summer heat, many are just waiting for the weather to cool down and jump at the chance to golf in cooler temperatures.

Some enthusiasts do not care about the heat and just adjust their outings to a much cooler time slot, say 6:00 am or after 7:00 pm when the temperatures have significantly cooled off.

There are literally hundreds of AZ courses where you can golf which makes Arizona the ideal state to golf in. Whether you want to tee it up in the northern, southern, central, eastern, or western part of the state, it really does not matter. That is because courses pretty much exist in all areas of the state.

It also does not matter whether you are looking for a public or a private Arizona Golf Course either, because you will easily find both.

But before you just jump on a plane or in your car, you will likely fare better if you do a little planning ahead to ensure you have a memorable outing.

First things first. You should consider who your traveling companions. Who are they? If you are traveling with your family, do you have other activities planned for those who will not be golfing?

With any vacation, you certainly want to have your plans in place to prevent any major frustrations. A couple key questions are how much money you have to spend along with how long you plan to spend.

Make sure you include your food, tips, any shopping expenditures, hotel costs, car rentals, special events that you or your family might like to attend, and the money needed for those in your party who may not be golfing.

Referrals are a key tool at determining where Arizona Fall golfing is at its best. Ask other enthusiasts for suggestions. Chances are if they have golfed in AZ, they can refer you to some of the more preferred courses.

You may want to do the planning yourself or may want someone else to do the planning. Either is find. Just make sure that you have delegated someone who will take care of all the particulars on your requested list.

Any good hotel will cheerfully help you with planning your Fall golf vacation. And if you need to rent your clubs for whatever reason, the pro shop can set you up with the best choices to fit your needs.

Don't forget to check your clubs. Make sure they are in good shape. Are all of your clubs in good condition? Do you need to replace any of them? And don't forget your golf glove, balls, tees, cap, golf shoes, towels, or any other pertinent golf equipment you will need.

Another option is to choose a travel agent who can help you make all of the necessary travel arrangements. Many treasure the thought knowing that a professional travel agent is there to handle all the little details that usually take an enormous amount of time.

Many of these travel agents have the inside golf vacation expertise to help you make the most of your trip, too. That just might be a real incentive for you to allow someone else plan your trip.

When planning, make sure your lodging location is close to where you will be golfing in AZ. You certainly do not want to spend excessive time traveling to your selected course.

Here are some other tips:

* Consider renting a house instead of a hotel. You will many times find a better deal especially if you consider sharing the lodging expenses with others.

*If money is tight, look for lesser expensive hotels that still offer the amenities you are looking for. If you do your due diligence, you can usually locate some discount coupons. Contact the hotel or travel agent to see if they exist at that time. Call the hotel or your travel agent for details. Packing inexpensive snacks will also cut the cost of eating out.

* Make sure that you plan well in advance of your target date. Hotels fill up quickly as the weather gets cooler. So, if you want to golf in AZ during a specific week, you would have a much better chance at getting your selected time slot.

*Just remember this: the sooner you choose your destination, the better choices you will have to choose from.

*Understand exactly what your Arizona golf package includes. You don't want to be hit with additional fees at the end of your trip. That would certainly put a sour taste in your mouth.

*Make your Arizona fall golfing experience the best that it can be by planning ahead. You will be glad you did.