Golf clubs offer more than great spaces for away days!
First Published:Â 9th April 2024
Whether you are looking for the perfect venue to host a gala dinner, an exciting team-building activity, or a great way to entertain corporate clients, golf might be the answer.
Golf and business have had a long association and whilst the notion of sealing deals on the golf course may be wishful thinking, golfing with colleagues, clients or suppliers has many benefits. Spending upwards of four hours together on the golf course gives you time to get to know someone much better than having lunch.
Seeing how someone conducts themselves on the golf course will give you an insight into their temperament and personality. Playing a round of golf is a sociable way to get to know people, forge friendships, and make useful contacts. Spending time outdoors, getting fresh air, and exercising is many people’s idea of a good time.
This week sees the start of The Masters in Augusta, the first of the major golf tournaments of the year. The Masters Tournament is one of the most prestigious and widely watched men’s golf championships which attracts a huge worldwide following.
The beauty of golf is that you don’t have to be a professional to enjoy it. Whether you are ready to tackle 18 holes on a championship golf course or are more at home playing pitch and putt, there is something for all ages and abilities to enjoy.
Here are some of our top picks for combining business and pleasure around the UK:
Carden Park – Chesire
A premier hotel with two championship golf courses, Carden Park in Cheshire is the ideal location for holding a charity event or away day or hosting clients in a prestigious location. Set in 1,000 acres of stunning countryside, this is the perfect place to unwind.
With 18 meeting and event spaces, Carden Park can cater for meetings of 2 to 400 delegates. You can combine your event with time in the PGA Academy, book a tee time or opt to hire the whole course for your event.
 Welbeck Manor and Golf – Plymouth
The perfect getaway for any corporate event or stay. Set in a beautifully tranquil location but close to Plymouth and just a five-minute drive away from the A38 Welbeck Manor and Golf is proving a popular choice for corporate events.
It’s a stunning place to stay yet still extremely convenient for commuting into Plymouth. You can relax after a busy day of meetings and feel like you’re getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Fabulous food and beautifully renovated rooms to chill out in mean you’ll feel like you’re on a mini break rather than a work trip!
From board meetings and seminars to away days and training sessions, Welbeck Manor is a great venue for a variety of corporate events. It’s the perfect place to leave the commotion of the city behind and let the ideas flourish in a peaceful and luxurious environment.
Offering packages that include breakfast meetings, whole-day corporate meetings, lunch options, and corporate stays, this is the ideal location if you are looking to give your guests the best of work and play.
Pitch – London
Team building doesn’t just have to revolve around golf, you can do other activities such as clay pigeon shooting and archery.
If you like the idea of incorporating golf into your event but are looking for something less traditional and more out of the ordinary, take a look at Pitchgolf. With three locations across London to choose from, Pitch offers all the fun of golf indoors!
Each Clubhouse features an academy for lessons and practice, social bays, a bar and lounges that can be booked for anything from casual practice to team rewards, client entertainment or full venue hire.
These are truly multifunctional spaces. Pitch venues are perfect for events of all sizes. From 20-person meetings to 300-person company-wide parties, these exciting spaces make a great change from the traditional hotel or conference room.
Your delegates can play games, socialise, and dance the night away in complete privacy whilst enjoying good food and drinks.
Golf Fang – Sheffield, Birmingham, Liverpool, Cardiff, Newcastle & Glasgow
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