There is a growing and exciting market for corporate hospitality at professional golf championships throughout the world, and England hosts its fair share from The Open Championship to European Tour Events.
Guests can split the day between being wined and dined in the hospitality village and walking out and enjoying the action. Corporate hospitality usually runs all week with the premium days being Thursday and Friday which offer a more relaxed atmosphere to do business. Practice days are also very popular with corporate sponsors and guests especially if there's a chance to play in a pro-am event.
Alastair Scott of Sodexo, suppliers of hospitality to The Open Championship, explains why golf hospitality is on the increase:
"Your guests can get close to their golfing heroes and clients can be entertained over a whole day full of variety and surrounded by beautiful countryside. You can step in and out of the hospitality facility during the day and get as close to the action as you want to. Golf hospitality also offers fantastic value compared to other sporting events and is growing fast."
To book hospitality visit the Prestige Experience website (www.prestigeexperience.co.uk).
Understand Your Audience Find out how much your guests know already, and tailor your hospitality to their needs.
Hosts Offer your guests more insight by booking a well-known face from the world of golf to help host your event. From Ryder Cup Captains to Open Champions.
Buy the right hospitality Make sure that the hospitality you buy is official hospitality on-site and close to the action.
Little Extras Make sure your guests receive official programmes and enhance their experience with branded gifts. Hats, umbrellas and jackets are a great start.
Book corporate hospitality with Sodexo. Supplier of hospitality to The Open 2008-2013.
For more information visit the Sodexo website (www.opengolfofficialhospitality.com/)
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