Budget and expense tracking for the 2026 Fireball Open
For the best experience tracking shared costs during the trip, we recommend using one of these tools:
For those who prefer spreadsheets, create a shared Google Sheet that everyone can edit.
Benefits:
• Full customization
• Easy to add formulas
• Works offline with mobile app
Create Google Sheet →1. Create a group for the trip
2. Add expenses as you go (meals, golf, etc.)
3. Mark who paid and who's splitting
4. At the end, see who owes whom
5. Settle up via Venmo/PayPal
| Category | Estimated Total | Per Person (4) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRBO (4 nights) | TBD | TBD | Split evenly |
| Golf - Papago | $1,100 | $275 | Confirmed |
| Golf - Estrella | TBD | TBD | |
| Golf - Verrado | TBD | TBD | |
| WM Open - Cove Suite | TBD | TBD | All F&B included |
| Budget Rental Car (4 days) | ~$300 | ~$75 | Chevy Suburban |
| Gas | ~$60 | ~$15 | Estimate |
| Groceries/Liquor | ~$200 | ~$50 | Estimate |
| Meals Out | ~$400 | ~$100 | Estimate (4-5 meals) |
| Uber/Lyft | ~$80 | ~$20 | Dinner rides |
| ESTIMATED TOTAL | TBD | TBD |
*Flights are booked separately and not included in shared expenses
Use Splitwise to track in real-time. Below is a placeholder for final settlement:
| Person | Total Paid | Fair Share | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave | - | - | - |
| Garret | - | - | - |
| Steve | - | - | - |
| Andy | - | - | - |
Quick and easy for settling up after the trip. Add each other before you go!
Another option for transferring money between friends.
Bank-to-bank transfers, usually available through your banking app.
• Log expenses immediately after paying
• Take photos of receipts
• Note who's included in each expense
• One person handle rental car/gas for simplicity
• VRBO rental
• Green fees
• WM Open tickets
• Rental car + gas
• Group groceries/liquor
• Group meals (or split at restaurant)
• Flights (book your own)
• Personal drinks/snacks
• Golf course extras (pro shop, etc.)
• Any individual activities