Do travel packages work at a golf tournament for athlete foundations?

Golf tournament fundraisers are natural spots for travel packages. Your guests spend the day outside, then gather at the clubhouse where bidding feels like part of the fun. Athlete foundations already know the crowd: they show up for the pro or team, but they come with money and an appetite for premium experiences. A trip to the Kentucky Derby or a villa in Italy gives them something new that a signed jersey cannot.

Adding travel packages takes little setup. Reserve any experience for free. You get a ready-to-print display sheet to place at registration or the bar. You only pay if it sells, keep 100% over cost, and can sell the same trip to more than one bidder when demand spikes. Starting bids at 15 to 20% above cost mean profit from the first bid. Last-minute additions are fine, even day-of.

This week, pick two or three travel experiences that match your golf crowd. Giveback XP can help you select from over 140 options, including golf-adjacent trips like the US Open or destinations your donors talk about. Don’t assume only black-tie events work, golf tournaments often see more bidding because people relax and open their wallets after a round.

Once you add travel packages, your golf tournament has a fresh reason for people to stick around after the final putt. Winners get certificates, and the booking is handled for them. Your foundation earns extra funds without buying anything upfront. Next year, your crowd comes expecting both golf and great trips.