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With tournament revenues down slightly and budgets reduced, tournaments needed to look at fresh ideas. This is a good thing &#8211; no more of the same old stuff.</p> <p><strong>Golfer numbers were up!</strong> Yes, only a few tournaments downsized. Many tournaments had more golfers as sponsors reduced the level of their financial support but golfed instead. This was a blessing in disguise for some, as increased golfers meant increased expenses. </p> <p>BAD</p> <p><strong>Golfers registered even later than normal, making it impossible to plan</strong> or order the right number of logo&#8217;d golfer giveaways (not to mention nerve wracking for the tournament chairs). Golfers are notorious for registering the month before the event. This year we found golfers signing up just a couple of weeks (or days) before the event. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Tournaments delayed decisions</strong>. Unsure of golfer counts, tournaments delayed their decisions about ordering tournament merchandise and getting logos for signs.&nbsp;We offered <a href="http://www.tournamentstoatee.com/en/cms/?458">golfer gloves </a>and <a href="http://www.tournamentstoatee.com/en/cms/?637">Capture Action </a>gifts, items that can be ordered closer to tournament date. AND the tournament only paid for the gifts they gave away on tournament day, spending money wisely.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>Tournament coordinators were talking to more vendors and getting many more quotes. Unfortunately this never really saves money. <strong>Tournaments should invest time working with their sponsors and potential donors, not searching the internet to save $100</strong>. </p> <p>UGLY</p> <p>Tournament coordinators got stuck. Vendors went out of business, with no notice. <strong>Work with vendors you can trust. </strong></p> <br><br>8-Dec-09 3:00 PM The Good, The Bad and The Ugly How was your golf tournament in 2009? Any lessons learned?&nbsp;Did the tougher economy make a difference in participation or revenue? 2009 was a great tournament season but here is a glimpse at the good, bad and ugly: <p>GOOD</p> <p>Most tournaments went ahead as scheduled and were not cancelled. <strong>Faithful sponsors recognized their support was needed more than ever.</strong></p> <p><strong>Tournaments were forced to spend wisely, offering value to the sponsors and golfers</strong>. With tournament revenues down slightly and budgets reduced, tournaments needed to look at fresh ideas. This is a good thing &#8211; no more of the same old stuff.</p> <p><strong>Golfer numbers were up!</strong> Yes, only a few tournaments downsized. Many tournaments had more golfers as sponsors reduced the level of their financial support but golfed instead. This was a blessing in disguise for some, as increased golfers meant increased expenses. </p> <p>BAD</p> <p><strong>Golfers registered even later than normal, making it impossible to plan</strong> or order the right number of logo&#8217;d golfer giveaways (not to mention nerve wracking for the tournament chairs). Golfers are notorious for registering the month before the event. This year we found golfers signing up just a couple of weeks (or days) before the event. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Tournaments delayed decisions</strong>. Unsure of golfer counts, tournaments delayed their decisions about ordering tournament merchandise and getting logos for signs.&nbsp;We offered <a href="http://www.tournamentstoatee.com/en/cms/?458">golfer gloves </a>and <a href="http://www.tournamentstoatee.com/en/cms/?637">Capture Action </a>gifts, items that can be ordered closer to tournament date. AND the tournament only paid for the gifts they gave away on tournament day, spending money wisely.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>Tournament coordinators were talking to more vendors and getting many more quotes. Unfortunately this never really saves money. <strong>Tournaments should invest time working with their sponsors and potential donors, not searching the internet to save $100</strong>. </p> <p>UGLY</p> <p>Tournament coordinators got stuck. Vendors went out of business, with no notice. <strong>Work with vendors you can trust. </strong></p> no http://www.tournamentstoatee.com/en/art/78/ Marianne Lines Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:00:00 GMT