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If you're planning to host a golf charity event, then it's essential to choose the right golf course. The type of course you choose will impact how many people attend, the overall golfing experience, and how successful your charity event is at the end.

Ultimately, there are two options when it comes to picking the right golf course: Public and Private. Today, we're going to discuss the pros and cons of a public and private golf course to help you make the best decision for your event. 

Benefits of Choosing a Public Club to Host Your Event

A public golf course is one that is open to the public. Within the public sector, there are two types of public courses: municipal and daily fee courses. A municipal course is run by the cities and counties for the benefit of the residents. A daily fee course is open to the public but is privately owned and generally more maintained.

Pros

• Less Expensive: Public golf courses are less expensive to host a golf charity event. If this is your first event, or you need to stay within a certain budget, a public course might be your best option.
• Easier Access: Another benefit of a public golf course is the ease of access. Many private golf courses have strict rules on who can or can't play golf at the facility. A public golf course can make it easier to host a successful event as there is no membership needed.

Cons

• Lack of Maintenance: One downside of using a public course is that they are generally less well-maintained. This can affect the playing experience and may not be the impression you want to leave for your charity event.
• Lack of Features: While this isn't a requirement for a successful charity event, it's important to keep in mind that public courses usually lack additional features. Golf is a slow game and this is something to consider if you want to keep your attendees engaged for a long time.
• More crowded: Since public courses are open to everyone, you can expect more crowds. This can make it difficult to ensure you have sufficient space to host your event.
  
  

Benefits of a Private Club for Your Event

A private golf course is open to golfers who are willing to pay a membership fee to play. The cost of membership fees varies but can cost up to hundreds and even thousands of dollars to join.

Pros

• Features and Amenities: Private golf courses are usually more upscale, which means they often come with features and amenities such as on-site restaurants and massages. This can keep golfers engaged in the charity event. This also improves the event experience which will encourage attendees to participate in future charity events. 
• Well-Maintained: Another benefit of a private golf course is that they are generally well-maintained. If you want to set the tone and provide the best experience for attendees, using a private golf course for your charity event will surely make a lasting impression. 
• Less crowded: Private golf courses are more restricted due to membership fees. This is a great place to host a charity event, especially if you anticipate your event to have a lot of attendees and need space.

Cons

• More Expensive: One downside to a private golf course is that it's more expensive than a public one. With that said, you'll need to be prepared to pay. It's also important to consider who you are targeting for your charity event. If your targeted attendees have a large budget, then a private golf course could be a good choice, but a targeted audience with a smaller budget may be dissuaded by a higher price tag. 
• Limitations of Play: Private golf courses aren't open to the public. For this reason, it's going to take some thorough planning to ensure you can get access to a course for your charity event. 
  
  

Aside from picking the perfect venue, you should also discover the benefits of having hole in one coverage to your event. Learn more about hole in one coverage and how it can help you throw the most successful charity events possible. Contact us today with any questions.