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Wanna Golf Away. If your looking to take your golf game on the road, and you are finally considering that golf trip to the UK or Ireland, there are things to consider before you go.

To follow up on our story from yesterday, Golfbreaks.com is giving golfers planning ideas on how to set up your trip, so you can enjoy it to the fullest.

If you enjoy seeing the British Open of the Open Championship as it’s called outside of the United States, Golfbreaks can help you attend the championship in person.

Zach Johnson is the 2015 British Open Champion. Johnson seen here at Wrigley Field is holding the Claret Jug in his right hand.

In July of 2016 the Open Championship will be played at Royal Troon Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland. If you are interested in attending this event, in the middle of a golf trip next summer you can do it by using the folks at Golfbreak.com.

Zach Johnson is expected to be defending his open title.

Golfbreaks in an effort to help you book your trip,has offered the following tips for travel.

BOOK NOW : At least 6-12 months in advance in our to secure tee times at the more prestigious courses. Many hotels or places for lodging in the hot spots are small and can fill up quickly, especially in the peak summer months. Flights between the US and the UK can be booked up to 11 months in advance, book early and get the best deals.

USE A SPECIALIST or Golf Travel Company. They have established relationships on the ground overseas, and they get you the best return on your dollar, and take way the stress of trying to plan the trip yourself. The are many pieces in putting together a trip across the pond, and having accurate advice, and knowing where to play and when is important. If your need to make changes once you have arrived, you have support on the ground with you.

DON”T DO TOO MUCH ON ONE TRIP : Seven nights with five rounds or 10 nights with 7-8 rounds are perfect. While distance between areas to golf in the UK or Ireland might not be far apart, roads are often slow and travel times can be longer than expected. Don’t add stress trying to get in too much in too little of time.

BEST TIME TO GO: it’s really April through October, most of time British climates are around 70 degrees in the summer months, the weather can be unpredictable. Therefore you must pack for all seasons.To enjoy the UK style of golf, you must be dressed in a proper manor. Bring lots of layers, golf gloves if you wear them and maybe an extra pair of golf shoes.

IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT THE BIG NAMES : Trying to play all the big name courses can be expensive, so it’s recommended to add a few of the hidden gems. Some of these courses hold open qualifiers because they are a solid test of golf. You might end up having your most memorable experiences at a course like this.

Book your trip and at least three others by November 30th to receive a Callaway Big Bertha Driver.

Call Golfbreaks.com Today at (855)-699-5853 and visit USA.Golfbreaks.com established in 1998, offices in Windsor, UK, Charleston SC., and Denmark.