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Deano89 09-12-2019 06:42 AM

Cheers for the response.

Seems like the best option is to just rent the. Rappy sets they hold at the courses. Holding clubs at a course isn't really an option for me seeing as I rarely fly to the same destination more than a few times per year.

Regards.

The Plainsman 09-12-2019 09:25 AM

There are PGA tour-level courses near some of the larger airports and they have reasonable green fees and rentals available. Phoenix area, Orlando Central Florida, DFW to name a few.

APCcommenter 04-17-2026 02:48 PM

Reviving this ancient thread. Has anyone found a way to practice on layovers? Thought about getting some sort of TSA-friendly training aid to use in hotel, but haven't found anything that seems worthwhile.

I've only played a few times on layovers, and of course had a blast. But with round trip Ubers and rental fees, it ends up being outrageously priced just to play a random muni without your own clubs.

METO Guido 04-17-2026 02:59 PM


Originally Posted by APCcommenter (Post 4024669)
Reviving this ancient thread. Has anyone found a way to practice on layovers? Thought about getting some sort of TSA-friendly training aid to use in hotel, but haven't found anything that seems worthwhile.

I've only played a few times on layovers, and of course had a blast. But with round trip Ubers and rental fees, it ends up being outrageously priced just to play a random muni without your own clubs.

Sir, you are both airline pilot & link’s addict. Take Uber, go play, treat yourself to a $22 club sandwich and a $8 Sierra Nevada. Leave a $10 gratuity. Pray layover opportunities like that never end. You only have so many chances in life to play the game young.


usmc-sgt 04-17-2026 04:14 PM

Bid western EU. I found the prices to be much better over there. I’d play some great rounds in Scotland with rentals for under $80 at times so long as you weren’t playing the old course. Not to mention the train plus maybe a mile walk to the front door of the club house would be $5.50 max.

APCcommenter 04-17-2026 05:02 PM


Originally Posted by METO Guido (Post 4024672)
Sir, you are both airline pilot & link’s addict. Take Uber, go play, treat yourself to a $22 club sandwich and a $8 Sierra Nevada. Leave a $10 gratuity. Pray layover opportunities like that never end. You only have so many chances in life to play the game young.

I need more people like you in my life. Thank you for that boost lol

METO Guido 04-17-2026 07:11 PM


Originally Posted by APCcommenter (Post 4024715)
I need more people like you in my life. Thank you for that boost lol

Game demanding your best at all times. Not unlike flying. Happy landings mate

RippinClapBombs 04-17-2026 10:09 PM


Originally Posted by usmc-sgt (Post 4024694)
Bid western EU. I found the prices to be much better over there. I’d play some great rounds in Scotland with rentals for under $80 at times so long as you weren’t playing the old course. Not to mention the train plus maybe a mile walk to the front door of the club house would be $5.50 max.

Also worth mentioning those courses usually require a USGA GHIN # with your Handicap Index.

usmc-sgt 04-18-2026 02:14 AM


Originally Posted by RippinClapBombs (Post 4024789)
Also worth mentioning those courses usually require a USGA GHIN # with your Handicap Index.

Good point, you’re correct. I have seen that, but have never been asked in a dozen or so rounds. With that said, I have a GHIN just in case someone did need it to play a round. They’d likely tell me they didn’t even know GHIN numbers went that high.


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