Stocking Your Golf Beverage Cart

On almost any day of the week, a golf beverage cart is a welcome site on the course. Just the thought of a refreshing beverage or a sandwich is enough to inspire many golfers to reach into their wallets, even when they’re in the zone. If you’ve just started offering this service to your golfers, though, it’s important to remember that keeping your golf beverage cart well supplied is an absolute must, or your golfers will be disappointed every single time.

The Right Supplies
Not sure what you want to put on your menu? There’s certainly a few expectations almost every golfer on your course will have.

• Beer: It’s an absolute must, and you’re going to want to include a few big names on your list. Make sure you have Bud Light and Miller Lite on hand. You may also want to go with Corona, Beck’s, and Heineken as well. 


• Additional Beverages: You’ll want to keep bottled water and sports drinks like Gatorade on hand as well. Additionally, you may want a selection of sodas too, but the brand names will depend on any contracts you currently have with other beverage companies. 


• Snacks: Sure, your guests are thirsty, but they’re hungry too, so keeping a solid supply of snacks on hand is a good idea. Many beverage carts carry a small supply of cold sandwiches, but if you’d prefer to leave that off the menu, you should certainly go with a solid group of candy and energy bars, chips, and crackers. You may also want to include some easy to eat fruit choices like sliced apples and grapes.

Training Your Beverage Cart Staff
Before you ever launch your beverage cart service, make certain you carefully train your staff members. They need to understand how to refill the cart, keep the beverages cool, and interact with your golfers. They need to understand where to drive, how to get a group’s attention, and how to stay out of the way as well.

Your beverage cart can be a serious addition to your course, and it’s as good for your golfers as it is for your profit margin. Keep it well stocked, and you’ll never be disappointed with performance.