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Best Alternatives To Golf For Customer Engagement?

This post was spurned by @marebears2007 post about golf...and my lack of ability in the sport.


What are some creative alternatives to golf that still accomplish the same goal? Namely, interactive/engaging activity that can be both fun and competitive and still allow for conversation and some "biz talk".


Thanks in advance, War Room. Our "new world" needs some fresh ideas on engaging face to face with our customers and I will personally be building a list off of this post.

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Hotsaw
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VP Sales
Multiple pints.
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
Is this tied to an activity or...just lawn chairs on a patio? Not saying it's bad.

Actually...sounds quite nice. 
Hotsaw
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VP Sales
Lawn chairs & patios! What else is needed??

Another, more serious suggestion is a cooking class where they bring their significant others.
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
I like it...or maybe one of those craft/art things where you drink booze then do a painting or work working?
BillyHoyle
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Senior Account Executive
Axe Throwing, Whirlyball, Golf Simulator, Flight Club (Darts)
BillyHoyle
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Senior Account Executive
Punch Bowl Social (Bowling)
MMMGood
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Great suggestions @BillyHoyle Thank you!
Dealsonwheels
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Technical Sales Executive
I love Flight Club - we've had a few great events at the one in Chicago
Chep
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Bitcoin Adoption Specialist
Pickle ball maybe? I played a game this past weekend with my grandparents and despite getting whipped by people 40+ years older than me I had a great time
MMMGood
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Another activity I have literally no experience in...but heard a lot about. Added to the list! Thank you!
Bittersweet0326
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I know it's golf-ish, but top golf is fun even for people that are terrible at golf (myself included)
Otherwise it depends on whats available in your area. Drinks are always an easy idea maybe at a brewery. Some people set up wine tasting events too...as I type this booze is obviously the common theme lol.
MMMGood
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Agree! I have actually done this one...and made a total ass of myself. Which I don't really care about at the end of the day. 

And what's the point of any golfing activity if it doesn't have booze? 
marebears007
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Sr. Account Executive
I have heard really good things about Top Golf! Will have to check it out when I am in a city that has it
Coffeesforclosers
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Director Sales and Market Development
Top golf man, lets the ringers ring and lets the amateurs get lucky and land somewhere all while drinking and eating. Best of both worlds 
MMMGood
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Agreed, thanks!
Coffeesforclosers
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No upvote son, you playing dirty now bruh. I told you you got this week in the bag. Cmon man
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
Clutching those pearls now eh? Would it help if I told you my experience of Top Golf is usually my 6'4" self whiffing at balls because they don't have clubs long enough for me?
MMMGood
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PS. Looks like the "new guy" is taking the vote-in-every-poll route to try and steal the win. 😋 Haha
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
Has anyone ever done shotgun sporting clays or something like that? Obviously got to know your audience, but it fits the bill. 
Audaxious
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Harder to set up and fairly regional, I've found, but people who are interested end up loving it especially if it's a novel experience for them.
MMMGood
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Definitely. I think it attracts both: the adventurous first-timers and those who love shooting already. 
SADNES5
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Events. Sporting/Music/Concerts anything where you can get time away from the desk is a win. 
MMMGood
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I’ve found those effective, when a private box is used. Easier to mingle. Thanks!
SADNES5
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Agree. Box life.
stratman
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Sales Engineer
At one company outing we did an escape room which I enjoyed in spite of myself.
MMMGood
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Ooo...was that for a customer?? 
marebears007
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Sr. Account Executive
Karaoke! This is something we did for our clients back before the pandemic. Now that I remember, it was a good time all around.
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
Oh I bet. That's a great idea...very disarming. Just make sure they don't get too wrecked! Things could quickly go south. All of a sudden you're screaming a Dixie Chicks song at the top of your lungs on a table and getting thrown out. 
marebears007
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Sr. Account Executive
I mean sounds like a wild good time to me!
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
I'm there with you! Just make sure your prospect is too! lol
Blackwargreymon
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MDR
Axe Throwing, Whirlyball, Golf Simulator, Flight Club (Darts)
CuriousFox
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What event did you host? 
MR.StretchISR
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Kettlebells are the greatest tool in the gym. You can squat. Press. Curl. Extend. Counterweight. Do ab work. Everything with one piece of equipment.

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