Golf courses and country/golf clubs tend to have a certain atmosphere: a relaxing place to escape, play golf, enjoy a quiet dining experience, and possibly even a pool or spa day. Typically, your mind doesn’t go to loud music or people speaking into a microphone when you’re on your way to the country club. Believe it or not, however, there is a time and a place both on the golf course and at the country club for both music and public address.
ON THE GOLF COURSE:
A game of golf is all about escaping everyday life, enjoying friends’ or colleagues’ company, and a little bit of friendly competition…until a tournament. A golf tournament includes large crowds in a large area over long days. Here’s where a competent sound system is crucial.
Communicating with players, spectators, and employees is vital to maintain the organization of the event, make announcements as needed, and event crowd control. The most effective sound system will be:
AT THE COUNTRY CLUB:
On a daily basis, a day at the country club may include lunch, sitting by the pool, playing tennis, having a spa day, or exercising at the fitness center. They are known for being beautiful, exclusive, and private. For this reason, they are also high on the list for popular event space. Weddings, corporate banquets, bridal showers, and birthday parties are all popular events held at country clubs that require music and/or voice amplification. Given that a country club’s purpose is not solely event space, features to consider in a sound system will be:
Whether it’s announcing the winners of a weekend golf tournament or introducing newly-weds for the first time – or both - finding a sound system that can be used in as many applications as possible will always give you the assurance of a well-made purchase. Deciding the features that are your top priorities will guide you to the right sound system for you.