Another crazy day in the office manning the phones whilst clients innundate us with last minute requests and questions about their hospitality at The Open tomorrow. There is a fantastic atmosphere in the office - we have 2 new sales guys and the room is a-buzz with golf-talk, furtive phone calls to the Events Team onsite at St Andrews and bigs whoops of joy as the bookings keep rolling in!
Whilst the actual tournament starts on Thursday 15th, Prestige are kicking things off early with our Sportsman's Dinner tomorrow evening - hosted by none other than past champion and Ryder Cup Captain Tony Jacklin. After mooching about watching the practice rounds, guests are invited to gather and watch past champions compete over 4 holes. Twenty seven of the 32 Open Champions will be playing, including Tiger Woods and Tom Watson. The Champions' Challenge tees off around 3.40pm and finishes at 6pm, then guests descend upon the Links Restaurant for a champagne and canape reception, followed by a sumptuous 4-course feast!
My colleagues David and Stuart are already onsite and I am extremely envious that they are attending the dinner (I love dinner). I tried to be sympathetic when Stuart called today to say he had already crashed his golf buggy - but I just couldn't rise above the jealousy (or fight the hysterical laughter).
Last minute sales have been incredible for the rest of the tournament - the phones have been none stop the past few days. The poor team are running around the site depositing tickets left right and centre, scoping out where the car parks are and generally just getting a handle on things; preparing for everyone's arrival. We have all been waiting for The Open to arrive, and it has finally come around!
The Road Hole Fine Dining Restaurant is a must-visit gourmet destination for all food lovers and with a Private chef cooking breakfast upon arrival they are definitely starting the day as they mean to go on. I also incidentally love breakfast in case you are wondering.
The Hospitality Village looks incredible and will look even better once it is full of people. There are private chalets, hospitality gardens, business centres - its like a little community. A mixture of clubhouse style facilities and a buzzy restaurant area, it is truly first class hospitality.
