Do you tip the staff at a golf club?
Though if you're being hosted by a member or someone at the club and your round is on the house, tipping the staff more than usual is a great way to show appreciation. When should you tip the outside service staff?
Do golf course staff get paid gratuities?
The higher the green fee, the more likely gratuities are expected to be offered by golfers to staff. If a golf course is part of a resort or private club, the more likely gratuities are expected. If Tipping Is Expected, Who Gets Tipped, and How Much? Now we turn to dollar-amount guidelines for golf course gratuities.
How much do you tip for bag drop on golf courses?
Bag Drop The golf course equivalent of the airport skycap or hotel bellhop. Bag drop attendees take your clubs from your car and place them on the golf cart at the time of your arrival. Standard tip is $2-$3 per bag, maybe $5 if you want to make sure they assist you after the round.
How much do you tip a caddie on a golf course?
The minimum tip per person to a caddie should be around $50. And of course, offer to grab them a snack or drink at the turn. Keep in mind caddies are probably receiving less than half of the property's caddie fee (which is usually $60-80).
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Any guidelines or recommendations for tipping the folks around the country club this time of year? Any thoughts welcome. Thanks.
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We do the emplpyee fund as well. Any thoughts on tipping the golf pro and assistants? I know you don't tip for lessons and I wonder if that generally applies to the holidays as well?
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My club puts an "employee holiday fund" charge of $30 on the November bill. You can lower or raise it as you see fit. This year I raised it to $100.
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Our club also tacks on a holiday tip charge to the November bill which can be altered up or down.
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What to do when money is tight?
If money is tight, prioritize who to tip based on the relationship you have with them or value of the service they provide to your family. And if you can’t give cash, consider a homemade gift or thoughtful note instead. Your personal preferences: When it comes down to it, giving a tip is a lot like giving a present.
Can I give a gift of $20?
Postal Service, for example, says that its mail carriers shouldn’t take cash gifts of any amount (including checks and gift cards), and non-cash gifts have to be under $20. If you aren’t sure if someone is able to receive a cash gift, reach out to their employer to find out.
Is cash a good gift for a caregiver?
Cash is often the preferred gift for many caregivers and service workers, but it’s not necessarily always the way to go, notes Heather Wiese Alexander, an etiquette expert and founder of Bell’INVITO. “If the relationship is personal, absolutely gift rather than tip ,” Alexander says. “A gift says ‘I know you.’.
