Do travel packages work at a golf tournament?

Athlete & team foundations often wonder if golf tournaments are too casual for live auction travel. But the crowd is the same as at your gala: people who travel, have the means, and expect premium experiences. They’ve seen every signed jersey. A bucket-list trip to the Kentucky Derby or Italy is a new reason to bid. And golf tournaments actually make bidding easier, because you can put the packages in front of donors all day.

There is no upfront cost. You reserve travel packages for free, and only pay if an item sells. You keep every dollar above the cost. If a package doesn’t sell, you owe nothing. The recommended starting bid is 15-20% above cost, so you make money from the first bid. And if bidding gets hot, you can sell the same package to the second-place bidder, too.

This week, pick a few travel packages that match your donor base. Giveback XP has over 140 experiences you can reserve with no risk. Get the one-page PDF displays and marketing email. Then set up mobile bidding and place the packages where golfers see them: at check-in, on the course, and at the 19th hole. You can add items up to the day of the event.

Your next golf tournament will have a live auction that fits the day. Donors will bid on experiences like the US Open or a trip to France, and the foundation will see extra revenue without risk. The packages are fresh, the bidding is easy, and the winners get two years to travel.