It’s that time of year again — the group chat has come alive, the excuses have begun, and someone’s already Googling “best golf courses near cheap beer.” Yes, the annual lads’ golf trip is officially underway.
Planning a group holiday is never easy. Planning one for six grown adults with conflicting calendars, dietary requirements, and opinions on who’s the better driver (of both cars and golf balls)? That’s a sport in itself.
The Planning Stage (A.K.A. Chaos in a WhatsApp Group)
It starts innocently enough: “Fancy doing Portugal this year?” Within minutes, there’s a flood of suggestions — Spain, Turkey, Scotland (“lads, that’s not abroad”), and one rogue suggestion of Dubai that nobody takes seriously.
By the end of the week, there’s a spreadsheet, three different date options, and someone’s partner has joined the chat to “just make sure you’ve all got travel insurance.”
The Great Budget Debate
Someone always wants five-star luxury; someone else insists “we’re hardly in the room, lads.” Cue a heated discussion about whether breakfast should be included (“it’s not a holiday if I’m cooking my own eggs, Dave”) and how many sets of clubs can fit in one hire car.
Luckily, that’s where Motivo steps in — sorting flights, transfers, and tee times so the group can argue about something more important… like who’s in charge of the playlist.
The Journey Begins
Departure day arrives. Spirits are high, luggage is heavy, and there’s always one missing passport. After a frantic taxi back home and a few knowing eye rolls at check-in, the team finally boards — victory number one achieved.
On the Course
The first tee shot sets the tone. Two in the fairway, one in the bunker, and one suspiciously in a nearby swimming pool. Sun, laughter, and a bit of friendly competition (read: trash talk) fill the day, followed by an evening of exaggerated stories and questionable swing analysis over dinner.
The Aftermath
By the time they return home, group morale is high, everyone’s planning next year’s destination, and no one can remember who actually won.
But that’s the thing about these trips — it’s never just about golf. It’s about the memories, the banter, and the shared moments that somehow make the chaos worthwhile.
At Motivo, we can’t promise you’ll stay under par, but we can promise we’ll handle the travel so you can focus on what really matters — the laughs, the fairways, and the one friend who still hasn’t unpacked his clubs from last year.
