The Masters are coming up! Why not throw the greatest watch party ever? Here are 10 tips to have an unforgettable time with your golf-loving friends.
1. It's All About the Food
It’s the championship, so you must have a feast of snacks fit for a champion! Include the classics like chips, dip, cheese, and meats, but also don’t be nervous to go all out. Fire up the grill and make hot dogs, burgers, and more! Have chicken wings (and napkins) at the ready! Don’t forget to have vegetarian options too, You’re friends will thank you!
2. Themed Drinks
Now is the perfect time to get creative with your cocktails. Colors and names are a great place to start! Any green cocktail will be a hit. Call your margaritas the “Masters Margs!” You could serve the players favorite drinks or keep it classic with some spiked Arnold Palmer.
3. Don’t Forget the Basics
The last thing you want to forget are the basics – plates, ice, napkins, etc. Be sure to write down a list of everything you need and make sure to get enough for everyone.
4. Dress for the Occasion
Why not pull out your best green jacket for this momentous occasion? It will delight guests to see you get into the Masters spirit and wear the iconic uniform color.
5. Start a Masters Pool
Friendly competition is always fun! Go head to head with your friends and start a Masters pool. Have everyone contribute some cash to the pot to make it extra interesting.
6. Have a Swing Off
Let’s see which of your friends has the best swing. During a commercial or as you wait for the event to start, go out to your yard with a golf club and put you and your friends skills to the test. Appoint 2-3 judges while the rest line up and each take a turn swinging. Whoever has the best form wins!
7. Host a Trivia Challenge
Golf and the Masters are long-loved. See who knows the most with trivia challenges during commercial breaks. It will be a brainy blast!
8. Play a Masters Drinking Game
Make the Masters a little more interesting with a golf-lover drinking game. Each take turns coming up with rules and write them on a white board. Hang the rules up as you watch the game and see if you sip more than the player’s swing.
9. Have Masters Bingo Cards
If drinking isn’t your thing, apply the same kind of rules to bingo! Pre-make bingo cards predicting different scenarios that may show up on screen. As the Masters goes on, see who will be the first to get bingo!
10. Can’t Go Wrong With Cake
As a general party rule, cake (or any dessert) is always appreciated. As the night comes to an end, celebrate an amazing time with cake. You can even have it decorated for the occasion!
We at The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando hope you’re inspired by our fun-filled watch party tips!