Golf is considered
one of the most important tools in Corporate Entertaining.
Any organisation should view its Corporate Golf Day as
a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with their
guests.
A primary reason to invite anyone to a golf day should
be to win, retain or expand your business relationship
with them
Here are 6 key tips to help you host a memorable Corporate
Golf Day:
1. Start preparing early. Popular
golf courses get booked up over a year in advance and
companies often host their golf day on the same day each
year. Start early to make sure you get the venue you want.
it is never too early to start thinking about your next
golf day.
2. Choosing
a venue - Who are you inviting?
It is unlikely that all your key guests will be competent
golfers. It is important to strike a balance between an
appealing and interesting venue that golfers will find
hard to refuse, with a golf course that gives all players
an equal chance of enjoying their day. If you choose a
golf course that is too demanding, it could potentially
spoil the day for some people and they might not want
to attend next year, preferring to go to your competitors
golf day instead!
3.
When to host your event?
Does it clash with school holidays, major industry events,
other sporting or cultural events? When and where are
your competitors hosting their golf day? How many daylight
hours will there be in the day?
4.
Format for the day.
Do you play 18, 27 or 36 holes of golf? What time of year
are you hosting the day will have a key impact on this.
Will your guests be accustomed to playing more than 18
holes of golf in a day? If you host the event at a prestigious
course, playing too much golf could have a negative impact
as your guests get tired and enjoyment levels fall. Do
you start early so that guests have a chance of making
it home before midnight, or do you start later in the
day and offer overnight accommodation to those travelling
from further afield?
5.
Professional golfer clinic For
added kudos, secure the services of a Professional Golfer
for the day. They can give helpful advice, group coaching
clinics, accompany your guests out on the course, conduct
a video analysis of players swings and much more.
We are pleased to announce that European Tour player Sion
Bebb is available for Corporate Golf days
through Red Dragon Events.
Jeremy
Dale's Golf Trick Show is a fascinating show
for golfers and non-golfers alike. Fantastic entertainment
mixed with playing tips!
6. Goodie bag and prizes! If
you want people to remember your golf day long after they
have left the 19th hole, carefully consider what to include
in the goodie bag. Think unusual, practical or even edible!
Your target audience and budget will influence your decision.
Other important considerations include:
Budget for the event
Competition format
On course competitions
On course refreshments
After dinner speaker
Do you host the event in the UK or abroad
Don't forget that
your guests are likely to be invited to a number of golf
days throughout the year. make sure your golf day is the
one they remember and look forward to receiving an invitation
to more than your competitors!
To discuss how Red Dragon Events can help you host your
next Corporate Golf Day , please call us today
on +44 (0)845 8902904.
