Masters
Week Frequently Asked Questions:
Really,
what is Master’s week all about?
Masters
week is all about relationships! If you are trying to solidify
a customer, entertaining them at the most elite golf tournament
will almost always cause your customer to remain your client.
Will
Masters week help get new customers or clients?
You
bet it will! They cannot help themselves when a relationship
is started this way.
Is
Augusta special, and why?
Augusta
is at its best during Masters week. The flowers are in bloom
and the weather is wonderful. People are friendly and helpful.
And while you are here in Augusta, Georgia,
enjoying the Masters Golf Tournament, you
will find plenty to do. There are gyms
and fittness centers, sports
and recreation, a great variety of fine
arts, movie theaters,
restaurants, shopping
and night life entertainment.
Transportation is also plentiful.
What
can I expect to spend on each customer or client?
Probably,
to do it first class (not counting airfare), somewhere between
$5,500 and $7,000 dollars, per client. This includes a very
nice home, transportation from home to the golf course and
back, parking at the golf course, maid service, a professional
chef (not including food and alcoholic beverages) and golf
or the option of fishing. And shuttle service to the Airport.
Can
I do this for only part of the week?
Yes,
either the first part (practice rounds), or the actual four
day tournament. Practice round tickets can be gotten on
the street several days before practice rounds start. Probably
about $1,200.00 per client for housing only (Monday thru
Wednesday). For half day to actual tournament (Thursday
through Sunday), including housing $4,500.00 per client
with a series badge included at no charge.
How
many people can I bring?
Most
people bring either eight or twelve people. Usually this
means four or six clients going in the morning and the other
four or six clients going in the afternoon. The next day,
they switch. Sometimes half the group goes fishing while
the other half is at the tournament, or as an option they
play golf on one of the local golf courses.
Suppose
I have other guests?
Call
Cliff Channell on his cell phone at (706) 399-8530. Cliff
is easy to talk to and knows how to take care of your planning.
He and Rita have been doing this for over 30 years.
What
is the most you have seen a corporation pay for Masters week?
In the
‘dot-com’ era, before 9 / 11, $285,000.00 was
paid for the one week Masters Golf Tournament package. However,
in exchange for this amount, they got a $150 million dollar
contract with a company they could not get in to see previously.
A relationship was established and still exists today.
Is
this kind of contract success common?
No,
not since 9 / 11. Depending on your customer and how much
they mean to you, determines whether you include air fare.
Some companies have a private plane.
How
can a golf fan handle this?
Most
people can’t. That’s why they bring eight or
twelve people to spread the cost. Some golf buddies come
and are willing to spend $5,000 + for the week.
How
and when do I reserve your week-long package?
Typically,
a 25 percent deposit is made initially when you first contact
us, then another 25 percent is paid by August 7th, another
25 percent is paid by December 1st, and the balance is due
by February 1st, preceding the tournament.
How
can people afford this Masters week package?
Some
people can’t, but most write off the week as a business
expense. This equates to Uncle Sam, and state, paying 40
percent of the cost. You see, 40 percent of $5,000 is $2,000
in business write-offs. Therefore, only a $3,000.00 investment
is required, providing a chance to increase your profits.
Depending on your client and your profit margins, you could
make a profit and have your Masters week trip for free.
Will
I have to sign a lease?
There
is a very short lease with the customary release of liability
and damage clauses, stating that you would be responsible
for any unusual damages.
Is
a complete Masters week package difficult to arrange?
To have
a complete and professionally arranged week-long package
can be complicated and frustrating unless you book your
week through someone who has experience and a proven track
record. The Channells have been doing this for 30 years.
If you deal with them, you will be happy with your package
and not have to worry about the details. If for any reason
they were unable to perform the entire package of services,
you would get 100 percent of your money back. There are
even bank references available upon request.
When
is the best time to make arrangements for a Masters week?
As soon
as you decide that you want to enjoy the number one golf
tournament in the world. Don’t put it off!
