Good news, everyone: Summer golf is right around the corner, and our summer trips package has you covered. Over the next week, our experts will name their favorite courses and resorts, we’ll look at the newest style trends, help you plan your next buddies’ trip, introduce you to people who can help you plan your golf getaways and more. The goal here? To educate and motivate you for your next golf trip. So read up, then grab your clubs and bags.

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Planning a golf trip is like prepping for a golf shot: there’s a lot to ponder. But unlike your swing, a golf trip isn’t something you can really overthink — because the details you dial in now are pretty much guaranteed to pay off later. Here are six questions to consider as you map your getaway.

Who’s your crew?

Traveling with your buddies is not at all the same as traveling with your colleagues, which is different from traveling with your spouse. The relationships you have with the people on the trip, and the seriousness of the golf they play, are like your stance and your grip: they influence every move that you make next.

What’s your budget?

Golf trips range in their extravagance from helicopter rides to your next tee time to packaged stay-and-plays in Myrtle Beach. Prices vary with them. Do a breakdown of the costs and make sure everyone is comfortable with them. That accounting shouldn’t end at tee times and accommodations. It should include add-ons such as post-arrival transport and meals, along with an understanding of how they’ll be divided. Things…