Pro Tips
Whether you’re just getting started with club-hosted travel or looking to elevate your next trip, you’ve come to the right place.
Here, we’ve compiled expert advice from our team and the PGA Professionals in our program to help you plan, execute, and enjoy the ultimate travel experience.
From getting the first trip on the calendar to maximizing the fun before, during, and after it’s over, these tips are designed to make the journey a success for you and your members.
Getting Started: Survey Your Members
Oftentimes, the easiest way to get started with Club Hosted Travel is to just ask your members where they want to go. Here's how to survey your members with success.
Getting Started: Recruiting Members for Your First Trip
Learn how to kickstart your club hosted travel program by recruiting the right members. These tips will help get your first trip off the ground and set the tone for future journeys.
Beyond the First Trip: Creating a Multi-Year Travel Plan
Thinking beyond the first trip is essential for a successful club hosted travel program. Learn how creating a multi-year plan keeps momentum strong, secures top destinations, and ensures your members are always excited for what’s next.
Start Local: Building Momentum for Your Club’s Travel Program
An effective way to start your club hosted travel program is with a simple overnight trip to a nearby destination. Discover how starting local builds excitement, camaraderie, and momentum for bigger adventures down the road.
When to Go: Choosing the Right Dates for Your Trip
Deciding when to travel is key to a successful club hosted trip. Explore the best travel windows and learn how flexibility, feedback, and destination-specific planning ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience.
Why Every Pro Needs a Trusted Golf Travel Partner
For PGA Professionals, having a trusted partner for member travel referrals is essential. Learn how H&B delivers exceptional experiences, protects your reputation, and rewards you for member introductions.
Where to Play: The Benefits of Playing Off the Well Worn Path
Marquee courses may headline the trip, but the unexpected surprises from lesser-known venues often steal the show. Learn how to enrich your members’ experience by venturing off the well-worn path.
Take a Break: The Value of Giving Members a Day Off of Golf
Great golf trips are about more than just the courses. Discover how planning a day off can enhance your members’ experience with time for rest, exploration, and memorable moments off the course.
Strengthen Your Travel Program by Including Your Team
Expand your club’s travel program by involving other members of your golf staff. Learn how this ensures continuity, eases planning, and provides valuable career development opportunities.
Start a Text Thread: The Key to a Connected and Organized Trip
Learn why a group text thread is essential to stay organized, build excitement, foster camaraderie, and streamline communication before, during, and after your club-hosted golf trip.
Pre-Trip Prep: Put on a Links Golf Clinic
Prepare your members for the unique challenges of links golf with a pre-trip clinic. Teach essential skills like the bump-and-run to help them master the game and enjoy every round overseas.
Pre-Trip Prep: Host a Trunk Show
Help your members gear up for their journey with a pre-trip trunk show. Showcase essential gear, provide packing tips, and add value to their experience while boosting your shop's revenue.
Don’t Overdo It: Pace Your Itinerary for Maximum Enjoyment
Quality over Quantity. Discover why pacing your itinerary and avoiding wall-to-wall golf ensures a memorable and stress-free experience for your members.
Custom Swag: The Ultimate Touch When Traveling with Members
Add the ultimate touch to your club hosted golf trip with custom swag. From matching apparel to personalized golf bags, discover how these enhancements add value to the experience long after your members return home.
Pre-Trip Prep: Invite Your Group to Dinner
Host a pre-departure dinner to build camaraderie and cover essential details before the trip. Here's how to tie the evening to the destination with themed food, drinks, and even a trunk show to ensure your members are fully prepared for the journey ahead.
Recruit Reinforcements: Nominate Vice-Captains for Your Trip
Lighten your load as a PGA Professional by appointing a Vice-Captain for your journey. Discover how delegating tasks and involving key members enhances the experience and even builds excitement for future trips.
Build Bridges: Connecting with Fellow PGA Professionals Overseas
Forge meaningful connections with fellow PGA Professionals during your overseas golf trip. Learn how reaching out in advance can enhance the experience for your group and build lasting professional relationships.
Beyond the Course: Plan Your Good Life Activities in Advance
The time off the course is just as valuable to your overall experience as your time on it. From dining reservations to sightseeing tours, discover how a little preparation ensures your members enjoy the Good Life to its fullest.
Capture the Moment: Hire a Golf Photographer for a Special Round
Preserve the memories of your journey by hiring a professional golf photographer to capture a special round. From group photos to candid shots, discover how a pro ensures everyone is included and creates lasting keepsakes for your members and club.
Finish in Style: Host a Celebratory Dinner to Cap Your Trip
End your trip on a high note with a celebratory dinner. Relive the memories, recognize achievements, and set the stage for future journeys with a memorable final evening together.
Continuous Improvement: Reflect on Your Journey for Future Success
Every trip with your members opportunity to reflect and improve for the next. Learn the value of documenting what worked and what didn’t to help elevate your future journeys and deliver continuous improvement for your members.