Is golf good for my business?
How can I use golf as a reward?
What should I do if invited to play in a corporate outing?
How can I use golf as a perk for my employees?
How can I start a golf program for my employees?
How can I align my business with the game of golf?
How do I find out about leagues, outings and tournaments?
How do I start a league?
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Is golf good for my business?
No doubt about it!
Golf is great for your business because it’s a
perfect way to get people out of a structured office environment and
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How can I use golf as a reward?
- Sponsoring a charity golf event usually includes spots into
outings at premier golf courses. Use these as opportunities to
support your community, plus allow key employees or clients to play!
- Talk to your local PGA Professional about arranging a trip to
a golf resort or to arrange a round of golf at that new course
everybody is talking about.
- Consider a two or three day visit to a golf school as a reward
for employees and as a special gift to a client.
- Organize a company league to help establish camaraderie between
employees. It can lead to better workplace environment. The league can
be mixed (men and women) or one league for men and another for women.
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What should I do if invited to play in a corporate outing?
If you invited to represent your employer, proper golf etiquette is a must.
- Get to the course on time. Make it priority to show up at least
15 minutes early in order to check in and hit some practice balls.
- Know the dress code. Check with your host or call the golf shop
to find out what kind of clothing is acceptable.
- Mind your temper. The adage that one can learn a lot about a person
by watching him or her on the golf course is correct. You don’t want to embarrass yourself or your host.
- Even if your host is your best client or best potential client, don’t
discuss business unless your host initiates the conversation. If you follow
your host’s lead, you’ll generally do just fine.
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How can I use golf as a perk for my employees?
A company golf league helps establish camaraderie between employees
that can lead to better workplace environment. The league can be mixed
(men and women) or one league for men and another for women. Pick a day
where your employees can leave work early and get in a nine-hole league event.
Provide employees access to introductory to golf programs,
like Get Golf Ready.
- Consider paying for the program or providing equipment employees can borrow.
- Gives employees another recreational perk.
- This also builds your pool of golfing employees to represent your company when opportunities present themselves.
Club Car, a company based out of Augusta, GA., offered Link Up 2 Golf to
employees which made a noticeable impact on the company. Click here to read their
press release for this program. |
How can I start a golf program for my employees?
- Club Car, a company based out of Augusta, GA., recently offered
Link Up 2 Golf to employees which made a noticeable impact on the company. Read the press release for this program or view the Club Car video.
- Send an email to playgolfamerica@pgahq.com if you would like someone to contact you about starting a Corportate Link Up 2 Golf, First Swing or
League program for your employees.
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How can I align my business with the game of golf?
- Become a sponsor of a local golf event for charity. It’s a great
way to give back to the community and create visibility and good will.
- If your company is big enough, consider becoming a sponsor for a PGA
Tour or LPGA event in your city. Most of these events feature a Pro-Am spots
for sponsors and clients to participate. It’s another great way to give back
to the community and at the same time create value for your business with your
clients.
- The PGA Marketing Center
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How do I find out about leagues, outings and tournaments?
- Use the Play Golf America zip code search above to find leagues or group events near you.
- Contact your local golf course and ask the PGA or LPGA Professional what leagues, events and tournaments are available.
- Check the bulletin boards and newsletters at local courses for news and information.
- Check with fellow employees to see if your company has a golf league. If not, take the lead and start one!
- Contact your local Regional/State Golf Association to learn about numerous competitions and events.
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How do I find out about leagues, outings and tournaments?
Check with your local PGA or LPGA Professional. Chances are there are others
at your course, club or place of employment who want to join a league. Post a
message at your course or job (bulletin board, newsletter) seeking others interested
in joining a league.
Once you have a base, work with your local PGA or LPGA Professional to reserve
starting times to accommodate your league.
- Will this be a weekly or monthly league?
- What day of the week can your league play? What time can you start?
- Can the course accommodate your league at these times?
- How many holes will you play? Many leagues play just 9 holes.
- What is the rate for each player?
- If one of your league players does not show, will you still be obligated to pay?
- Do players need to rent golf carts?
- Do you need to pay up front?
- How with the course handle rainouts?
- Can the course provide support for handicapping? Tracking league results?
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