Why hold a golf tournament?
While time consuming, overall golf tournaments take less planning than the annual gala or charity ball. Perfect for the "summer slump" when donors are looking for new ways to enjoy warm weather. Provide another angle to reach donors uninterested in attending a gala. Simple to cover costs through golfer registrations.
How to run a successful golf tournament?
The following steps will help you run a golf tournament successfully. Set a tentative date to hold your event. Include a secondary date in case of rain the day of the event and you cannot play. Also, decide your final registration date to allow sufficient time to commit to suppliers of food, prizes, etc. [1] Contact a golf course.
How can I raise money for a golf tournament?
Assign starting positions for the teams. Most tournaments have a Shotgun Start; this start has a team on each of the 18 holes and everyone begins at the same time. [5] Collect items for auctions. Auctions are great for fundraising events to increase the total amount of money collected.
Should you plan a golf tournament or charity ball?
While time consuming, overall golf tournaments take less planning than the annual gala or charity ball. Perfect for the "summer slump" when donors are looking for new ways to enjoy warm weather.