4 Program Planning Tips from the Golf Experts

By Jennifer Dalsbo, Golf Sales Manager at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

As one of the best resorts for meetings in Wisconsin, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is more than just incredible venues and hospitality. It’s also home to two 18-hole championship golf courses, which are perfect for enhancing your meeting experience.

Though it’s hard to beat a nice day on the course, here are a few ideas to take your event to the next level.

• Take advantage of space on the course. Every tee box has room for sponsor tables, which makes for a fun and exciting day while also maximizing networking possibilities for both vendors and attendees. The Food & Beverage department at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa can provide anything your sponsors desire to hand out at their tee box… (mini sliders and craft beers samples are always a big hit). Adding elements such as this creates interest for attendees and sponsors, and also shortens the day by eliminating a separate indoor space for exhibitors.
• Everyone loves takeaways. Offer attendees a fun takeaway or something special just for them such as a sleeve of golf balls or Bloody Marys waiting for them on the carts. Grand Geneva has really good relationships with local printers, and can get a pretty quick turnaround on golf shirts with your company’s logo on them – this is always my favorite, especially for team photos.  The golf staff at Grand Geneva is great at making sure your vision comes to life no matter your budget.
• Never forget about the post-golf dinner. Ever. People are hungry, tired, and most likely have been drinking. They’ll want to eat right away and then relax. My recommendation is to plan for a family-style dinner; it’s quicker than a plated service and provides as many offerings as a buffet without your attendees having to wait in line.
• And for fun: Grand Geneva Resort & Spa offers tips and advice on “how to survive a corporate golf outing.” We’d be happy to share that information with you if you’re interested! Corporate golf outings can be scary to non-golfers or even novice golfers. If you’re planning a golf program that will include non-golfers, we recommend letting them know everyone is there to have fun and send them these tips. One of our tips is to watch tutorial videos like the one our golf team put together on putting.

Ready to learn more? Visit GrandGeneva.com and start planning today!