Five days, three nights, and a generous golf schedule of up to 27 holes a day. To enjoy a hot, humid course to the full, what you packed is half the battle. Run through this checklist before you leave and you'll be set in one go. You can bring your own clubs, or rent them locally.
Golf equipment
- Golf clubs (checked baggage) — or rent clubs locally (rental available on this package, Chapter 12)
- One pair of golf shoes (+ spare socks) · 2–3 golf gloves (swap them out when soaked with sweat)
- Golf balls·tees·ball markers·a pitch repair tool · rangefinder (optional)
- Golf waterproofs (jacket-and-trousers set or a poncho)·folding umbrella — for the squalls (Chapter 4)
Clothing and toiletries
- 3+ collared golf shirts plus spares (you'll be drenched) · shorts/lightweight long trousers
- Comfortable clothes for the resort and meals · swimwear (resort pool and beach, Chapter 19) · flip-flops/sandals
- Hat·sunglasses·sunscreen (SPF50+)·cooling sleeves·sweat towel
- Toiletries (provided at the resort, but bring your own if you prefer)·personal medication
Electronics and documents
| Power adapter | Malaysia uses the UK-style 3-pin plug (Type G · BS1363) / 240V. A Korean plug (Type C/F) won't fit as is, so a universal adapter is essential |
|---|---|
| Charging | Power bank (for maps and photos during the round), phone and rangefinder chargers |
| Documents | Passport·flight tickets·resort booking confirmation·travel insurance·MDAC screenshot (Chapter 6)·emergency contacts |
Anti-diarrhoeal·indigestion tablets·painkillers·plasters·cold-and-flu medicine·insect repellent·electrolyte powder (sports-drink sachets)·after-sun soothing gel. Be ready for a mild upset stomach from the sun, seafood or cold drinks and you won't have to sit out a round.
Power banks and spare lithium batteries must be carried in the cabin (not in checked baggage). Put golf clubs, umbrellas, long umbrellas, nail clippers and the like in checked baggage. Mind the 100ml liquids rule too.
Check the airline's baggage rules (weight and extra golf-bag fees) against the flight you've booked. This package excludes flights (land arrangements only).