Corporate Golf Days in Kent: What's Included and What They Cost

A well-run corporate golf day in Kent is one of the easiest ways to reward a team, thank clients or bring people together away from the office. The format does the work for you: a morning on the course, a shared meal and a bit of friendly competition. This guide explains what a package usually includes, what drives the cost, and why a welcoming pay and play venue like Lullingstone Park, near Eynsford, suits corporate groups of almost any ability.

What a corporate golf day includes

Most corporate packages are built around reserved tee times so your group plays together without waiting on the public tee sheet. From there, a typical day includes the round itself, usually 18 holes, access to the practice ground to warm up, and catering to bookend the golf. A common shape is a bacon roll and coffee on arrival, the round, then a two-course meal and prize-giving afterwards. Larger days often add scoring, a chosen format, a starter on the first tee and use of a room for the presentation.

• Reserved tee times or a shotgun start for the whole group.
• 18 holes, with the practice area to warm up beforehand.
• Catering: arrival refreshments and a meal after play.
• Scoring, a team format and prizes for the winners.

What drives the cost

There is no single price for a corporate day, because the total is built from parts. The main drivers are the number of players, the day of the week (weekdays are usually better value than weekends), and how much catering you add. Green fees form the base, food is added per head, and extras such as buggies, branded scorecards, longest-drive and nearest-the-pin markers, or a professional to run the format all push the figure up. The sensible approach is to set a rough per-head budget, decide how many are playing, then ask two or three venues for a written quote against the same brief so you are comparing like with like. Our green fees and tee booking guide explains how the standard pricing works before you add the corporate extras.

Formats that keep everyone involved

The format matters more than most people expect, because a corporate group is almost always mixed ability. A Texas scramble, where each team plays the best of their shots, keeps beginners fully involved and the pace brisk. A team Stableford rewards points rather than a strict total, so a bad hole does not ruin anyone's day. Both are far friendlier for a company outing than strict strokeplay. If you are planning the logistics, our checklist for organising a golf society day covers tee-time spacing and formats that keep a group moving.

Why Lullingstone Park suits corporate days

Lullingstone Park is a public, pay and play course set in Kent countryside on the edge of the Darent Valley, with a Championship 18-hole course and a shorter Valley nine. Because it is pay and play, it welcomes non-members and mixed groups without the formality of a private club, which suits a company day where not everyone is a regular golfer. The setting gives you a proper round and good photos, and the clubhouse handles the food and presentation side. It is close to the M25 and Eynsford station, so a London-based team can reach it easily.

How to book

Start early, especially for summer and Friday dates, which go first. Decide your date, rough numbers and budget, then get in touch to check availability and ask for a written quote covering green fees, catering and any extras. Confirm the format and whether you want a shotgun start so everyone finishes together. You can reach the team through the contact details on our green fees page, or browse the rest of the Lullingstone Park Golf site to plan the day.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in a corporate golf day?

A typical package covers reserved tee times, the round itself (usually 18 holes), use of the practice area, and catering such as a bacon roll on arrival and a meal afterwards. Many venues add scoring, a format, prizes and a function room for presentations.

How much does a corporate golf day cost in Kent?

It depends on the venue, group size, day of the week and how much catering you add. Expect a per-head figure that combines the green fee with food. Ask each venue for a written quote rather than relying on a single headline rate.

How many players do you need for a corporate golf day?

Most days run comfortably from about twelve to forty players. Smaller groups go out in flights of three or four; larger groups use a shotgun start or staggered tee times so everyone finishes together for the meal and prizes.

What golf format works best for a mixed-ability corporate group?

A Texas scramble or a team Stableford keeps mixed abilities involved and the pace up, because weaker shots matter less and nobody is stuck counting a high score. Both are popular for corporate days for that reason.

Can non-members and beginners take part?

Yes. A corporate day at a pay and play course like Lullingstone Park welcomes non-members, and team formats let beginners contribute without holding up play. Tell the venue the range of abilities so they can suggest a suitable format.