Question 1

How do I organise a group golf trip?

Accepted Answer

Organising a group golf trip comes down to gathering key information before committing to any bookings. You need confirmed headcount, handicap levels, course preferences, accommodation type, budget range, and agreed dates. With Musteer, you create the trip, share one link with the group, and collect all of this in a single survey. You get a live tally of who's confirmed and all their preferences in one place. Without chasing individual WhatsApp messages or compiling spreadsheets. Once you have the results, you can call the course or travel operator with real numbers rather than hopeful estimates.

Question 2

How far in advance should I book a group golf trip?

Accepted Answer

Popular golf destinations fill up faster than most people expect. For courses in Portugal (Algarve), Spain (Costa del Sol), and Ireland (Kerry, Donegal), aim to book at least 4–6 months in advance, particularly for peak season (April–October). Premium courses like Quinta do Lago, Monte Rei, and Ballybunion can be booked out 12 months ahead for the best tee times. Within the UK, Scotland's top courses (St Andrews, Royal Dornoch, Carnoustie) also require early booking. Musteer helps you confirm your headcount quickly so you can secure tee times and accommodation before they go.

Question 3

How do I collect everyone's handicap before booking?

Accepted Answer

Musteer's survey includes a handicap question that every player fills in when they confirm they're coming. You get all handicap data in one place without having to message each person separately or wait for them to dig out their World Handicap System index. This is particularly useful for mixed ability groups where you need to know the range across the group: some courses have handicap limits for certain tee times, and knowing your spread in advance helps you choose the right course format and whether to split into ability-matched groups.

Question 4

What's a reasonable budget for a group golf trip?

Accepted Answer

Budget varies significantly by destination and accommodation style. UK golf weekends at decent courses typically run £200–£500 per person all-in including accommodation, green fees, and evenings out. European golf trips (Portugal, Spain, Ireland) usually cost £500–£1,200 per person including flights, accommodation, and green fees: more for premium courses or longer stays. A week in Portugal at a resort like Quinta do Lago or Vale do Lobo can reach £1,500–£2,500 per person. The most important step is running a budget survey through Musteer first: knowing the real consensus range before you start shortlisting courses prevents expensive conversations later.

Question 5

How many people is ideal for a group golf trip?

Accepted Answer

Most group golf trips work best with 8–16 players: enough to fill two to four fourballs, which suits the format of most courses and allows for team competitions between groups. Below 8 you lose the buzz of a larger group tour; above 20 and logistics get complicated (split tee times, multiple accommodation units, harder to dine together). That said, Musteer works for groups of any size: it shows you a live headcount as people confirm so you can see where you are relative to your target number and make early calls if you're over or under.

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