As we begin our 2020/21 season, we simultaneously are preparing for our Member-Guest tournament, often one of our most important events of the year. Excellent execution of the event results in happy members and delighted guests. Member-Guest tournaments require more than asking your buddy to play a round; there is an art to enjoying and winning the Member-Guest tournament. For November only, Guest Vouchers are now available for purchase in our Golf Shop. The ten packs are sold for $750, so please call, email, or stop by the Golf Shop to purchase your vouchers! So, not only do you get to invite your guests to join you now, but you can also have a leg up when it comes time to the Member- Guests Invitational. Take a look at why this month's guest vouchers can become a strategic choice for you later down the line!

Think Strategically

The vouchers can give you a huge leg up on the competition, especially if you intend to win the Member-Guest tournament. For starters, you must carefully pick your partner. In most best-ball events, you can endure your partner easily for 18 holes as long as they have your back when you snap your tee shot into the lumberyard. The Member-Guest tournaments require a different skill set. Your partner must be someone you are compatible with and fit competitively, someone you can tolerate yet still have fun with for three days. Find someone who will appreciate the event no matter what! Yes, it is a golf competition, but you also don't want someone who starts throwing their clubs, ball, not talking, and taking over the cart with road rage when they get flustered towards the back nine. By taking advantage of the guest vouchers now, you can get a sense of who your best fit will be for this grand Member-Guest tournament.

Think Practically

The Member-Guest tournament is one of the most significant golf social events of the season and can often fill up quickly. Getting to know your guest and their playing style beforehand will already give you an advantage; plus, when the time comes to register, you already have all your partner's information ready! The Member-Guest Tournament is like the lottery: you have to be in it to win it. If you think practically, while the tournament is one of the hottest events of the year, bringing guests to your club is a momentous occasion as well. This is your time to show off your club, courses, your home away from home! This is what you have been bragging about to your buddies, so as much as it is essential to you, we take pride in becoming the go-to destination for SouthWest Florida Country Clubs too.

The Forest, in particular, everyone knows your name. You are welcomed by not only the staff but the other members! Seeing our fair share of country clubs, we understand the importance of member interaction. At The Forest, you know you've made it home from the moment you drive through the gates. We take such great pride in our welcoming atmosphere and know the importance of guest vouchers. We believe a big family is a happy family-- the more, the merrier! The amount of fun you have with a guest voucher can transpire to a lifelong member of our family!

Think About the Courses

One of the key advantages of The Forest is we offer two elite 36-hole courses. Two completely diverse courses offer more play, camaraderie, and more opportunity to practice various playing styles. With the guest vouchers, not only can your guest play on two different courses in one location, but they can get acquainted with the course layouts. When it comes to the Member-Guest tournament, getting your guest out on the courses prior will, again, give you an advantage. Guest vouchers allow you to inform your guest where the trouble is, how the greens break, and at what speeds they run. Even if you've had your guest come out to the courses many times before, it is always a good idea to bring them out to play again, especially before the big event.

All in all, your guest will become more and more comfortable with the courses and the club. Not only do you get to have a great time with your guest, but you are planning for this season's Member-Guest Tournament, and to bring home the gold! Imagine bringing your guest to the tournament without any practice; feeling comfortable is an important aspect of playing your best! So, go ahead and do your guest the favor and bring them over. Call the Golf Shop at (239) 482-8378 to get your guest voucher now!