Callaway Girl
Living the Dream
I am considering hosting a charity golf tournament at my home course this fall. What would you make you come to a charity event? I would like to know everyone's thoughts? Thanks.
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I am considering hosting a charity golf tournament at my home course this fall. What would you make you come to a charity event? I would like to know everyone's thoughts? Thanks.
Even though it is a Charity tournament, everyone is a little greedy inside. Good prizes is key to attract people. I know it sounds harsh, but it's the truth. Also, having Closest to the pin, closest to the line, longest drive, and a putting contest makes the tournament really special.
A dinner afterwards sums up the tournament, everyone really enjoys that. Also, the charity you are donating to makes a difference as well. Some people support different charities than others.
For me, I'd be more likely to play in a charity event that was a scramble, but that's because I enjoy playing stress-free like that. Also, food is always good, if you can have a BBQ or something like that along with it for the participants and volunteers.
D-Rock has a good point as well here, I forgot about playing type. Single stroke play will take way too long because you will have golfers of all skill levels. Playing together with teams is a great idea. A scramble is usually the basic tournament format.
Maybe get people to sign up in teams so they can play together. Or make a seperate signup for players who don't have a group, and wouldnt mind getting paired up with other players who don't have groups.
Also! To Raise more money, give the option for teams to "buy" mulligans. I know some tournaments do that, you purchase a mulligan for a set price, and then use it on a hole to do over your shot. It is actually really successful and nobody really thinks its a gimmicky rip.
The last one I went to sold red tees for $15. If you bought one you could use it once to tee off on the forward tee box. Best used on a par five.:act-up:
The tournament will be held on an exclusive course. The normal green fees are around $60. I am planning on having a great lunch (BBQ, sides, drinks, etc). Will also have door prizes, a HIO contest for a car or $1M, long drive/closest to the pin contest, putting contest, mulligans, strings, best ball format, etc. However, with the economy situation, I have some concerns regarding whether or not people will pay $90-$100 per person to play in this tournament. Also, I am concerned with acquring sponsors for the event, holes, contest, etc. Any thoughts?
That's it? With those ideas, hell you will get a huge turnout CG!