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How was your golf tournament in 2009? Any lessons learned? 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: GOOD Most tournaments went ahead as scheduled and were not cancelled. Faithful sponsors recognized their support was needed more than ever. Tournaments were forced to spend wisely, offering value to the sponsors and golfers. With tournament revenues down slightly and budgets ...

Recently we had a couple of discouraged tournament coordinators call us desperately asking for advice. Despite having a golf tournament committee they found that most of the team did not deliver on promises and never responded to phone or email requests for help. Guess what? - One person was doing all the work. Sound familiar? While it may appear easier to plan a golf tournament yourself, than to deal with volunteers, do not attempt to organize a tournament alone. It is more work than you ...

Use these 10 steps to get started with your golf tournament planning NOTE: This article first appeared in AvidGolfer Houston (March-April 2006) and is the first in a three-part series, written by Marianne Lines, on how to plan a successful golf tournament. The first installment focuses on setting the stage for a successful tournament. These and future organizing tips will help you increase attendance at your golf tournament, welcome golfers of all skill levels and ensure sponsors support your ...

Choosing the ‘right’ golf course is often the first task organizers face when planning a golf tournament. How important is the choice of course for a successful tournament? Can course selection alone increase attendance at your event? This tournament tip looks at some of the factors to consider when choosing a course. Factors for the Tournament Organizer Location. Think about the location of your tournament audience. Is the golf course close to the benefiting charitable ...

“How much can we make?” That is often the first question we are asked when we partner to organize a golf tournament. While it is estimated that there are more than 500,000 golf tournaments organized each year in the United States, most sources agree that the average ‘profit’ for a first-time tournament is $5,000. With some inaugural tournaments generating more than $40,000, one should ask, “How did that tournament reach its goal?” Our first question of tournament organizers is not ‘how ...

When choosing a format, consider the purpose of the event and the skill level of the golfers. Many fundraising and networking golf tournaments use a scramble format. But is this the most appropriate tournament format for golfers at your event? The choice of format can make the difference between frustrated golfers, foregoing your tournament banquet, or a tournament that your field will support year after year. There are dozens of formats, each designed with a different purpose. When ...