Tournaments to a Tee

Having Trouble Retaining Golfers?

noemail@tournamentstoatee.com — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Loyalty is one of the most difficult of tournament goals to achieve. But once you have it, you have something your competition may never have – a full field of golfers. One way to achieve this is to say thank you (in a big way) to each golfer – regardless of your budget. 1. Golfers remember their welcoming gift or ‘goody bag, long after the tournament is over. All golfers will look forward to your tournament next year if you give a gift that is memorable and usable. 2. Biggest gift-giving mistake? Don’t skimp and give each golfer the highest quality item within your budget. Chose two to three quality items instead of a plastic bag filled with trinkets. 3. Show your true appreciation. Put some thought into the golfer gift and show each golfer how special they are. For the price of a golf shirt, provide everyone with a golf club engraved with the tournament name or with a sponsor’s logo. 4. Absolute hit? An absolute hit at our tournaments is a logo’d golf glove for each golfer. Some...

12-Jun-08 11:00 AM

Looking for Golf Tournament Sponsorship Ideas?

noemail@tournamentstoatee.com — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Our phone has been busy with tournaments looking for golf tournament sponsorship ideas. This tip highlights an easy way to increase revenue at your golf tournament and a great way to impress your golf tournament sponsors. SUPERTICKETS – an easy way to increase golf tournament revenue SUPERTICKETS are a great way to raise money for your tournament without ‘hitting the golfers up’ at every turn on the golf course. The ticket combines every purchase in one place for golfers to buy at registration – you only ask for one donation. While most golfers expect to spend a little money at a charitable event, they can tire very quickly of being asked to buy mulligan tickets at registration, spend more money on the course to ‘beat the pro’ and to buy raffle tickets at the banquet. Each SUPERTICKET is: custom-printed with your tournament logo and what you want to include in the ticket. For example, you can include entry into contests, raffle tickets and the price of mulligans a...

1-May-08 12:00 PM

Perfect Ending to a Golf Tournament

noemail@tournamentstoatee.com — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMT

Whether your tournament is in final detail-mode or you are already lining up sponsors for next year, we have a tournament idea that you will just love! Make sure your tournament is an event golfers and sponsors will never forget with your own customized media show. VOTOGRAPHY™ Shows apply voiceover narration, music and sound effects to your tournament photos for a dramatic twist to your tournament. VOTOGRAPHY™ products are one-to-four minute media shows that can be used as: impressive announcements and invitations memorable post-tournament recap heart-felt ‘Thank You’ for golfers, sponsors and volunteers persuasive material for potential sponsors What golf tournament doesn’t want to leave a lasting impression on golfers and generate more revenue? VOTOGRAPHY™ SHOWS are the perfect ending to a golf tournament and the perfect beginning to the post-tournament follow-up. Imagine the impact of sending a 3-minute media show to those who participated in your event! Everyone...

17-Oct-07 2:00 PM

Contests Add Fun To Your Tournament

noemail@tournamentstoatee.com — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Hello [firstname], Welcome to the Tournaments to a Tees Tournament Tips. Tournament Tips Contests Add Fun to Your Golf Tournament Author: Marianne Lines Release Date: Thu 12-Jul-07 2:00 PM Recently we received quite a few emails from tournament hosts looking for contest ideas for their golf tournament. One of the easiest ways to make your tournament more memorable is to add a little fun for golfers of all skill levels. Games and contests can create on-course excitement without extending a five-hour round...

12-Jul-07 3:00 PM

Unique Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities

noemail@tournamentstoatee.com — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Golf Tournament Tips Try them, share them and add revenue to your tournament. Why not provide your sponsors with unique opportunities AND generate additional revenue for your tournament. This tournament tip highlights a couple of sponsors’ favorites and ones that golfers just love! Club for All™ - Gift a Golf Club to Every Golfer in Your Event The CLUB for ALL™ program lets you give each golfer a golf club inscribed with either the tournament or sponsor logo AND each club is personalized with each golfer’s name. We can’t think of a better way to thank golfers than with a FREE golf club! CAN YOU? Sponsor Benefits Brand exposure which lasts well beyond tournament day Sponsor’s support is recognized with the best quality Tournament Benefits Offers memorable welcome gifts Creates satisfied and loyal golfers Generates a new revenue stream While not spending more than the cost of a golf shirt you can attract more sponsors and larger...

14-Mar-07 5:00 PM

Get Serious About Volunteers

noemail@tournamentstoatee.com — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:00:00 GMT

While it may appear easier to plan a golf tournament yourself, than to coordinate a group of volunteers, do not attempt to organize a tournament alone.

1. It is more work than you think. Organizing a golf tournament is some of the most time-consuming work for a group. There are always more details than anticipated; it takes longer to secure sponsorship dollars than you think and, yes, sometimes volunteers’ enthusiasm wanes, leaving a few committee members to carry the extra work.

2. Strength in numbers. The saying, “There is strength in numbers” truly applies to golf tournament planning. Even professional tournament planners rely on the strength of working with a committee of four to eight workers. Aside from sharing the detailed work, committee members contribute invaluable ideas, establish and maintain relationships with possible sponsors, golfing foursomes and most importantly, they help support your goals.

3. Choosing volunteers. Some individuals join because they have a personal connection to the chosen cause, others want to receive recognition and others just want to be part of a group. Find out why someone is interested in joining the committee and how they can contribute to the golf tournament’s success. Everyone who joins the committee should be prepared to contribute time, money or contacts.

4. Hold volunteers accountable. Have you ever worked with a committee to find out that a few committee members really don't do anything, offering a lot of talk of whom they know but not even leveraging those relationships?

Get serious about volunteers. Outline, in writing, your expectations and the responsibilities of three to four committee chairs and their volunteer committees. Let each chair recruit members to their own committee. Offer training to volunteers. Develop a regular reporting system, celebrating successes and noting incomplete action items. All of these simple tips hold volunteers accountable and let them know that you expect them to contribute more than just their presence.

Interested in learning “How to Recruit, Train and Motivate Volunteers?” join the Golf Tournament Association of America’s training session on July 7th, 2006.

3-Jul-06 3:00 PM

Tee it Up for Golf Tournament Season

noemail@tournamentstoatee.com — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

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 cause, year after year. May you have a great tournament! So you volunteered to organize a golf tournament. Now what do you do? Relax, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you are a first-time organizer or a veteran, planning a golf tournament can be overwhelming. There are endless details to coordinate, timely decisions to be made and volunteers to keep motivated. Using the following tips can ensure that your tournament is fun, successful and profitable. 1. Is a tournament right for...

2-Jul-06 7:00 AM

Scrambling for a Golf Tournament Format?

Thu, 04 May 2006 16:00:00 GMT

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 choosing a format one should consider the purpose of the event and the skill level of the golfers. Is this a fundraiser, a social networking event or designed as a competitive challenge? Confused about the different formats and which ones are better at handling large, diverse groups? Let’s take a brief look at some of the more popular tournament formats: Scramble This is a comfortable format for golfers of various skill levels, easing some pressure from less skilled golfers. Each member of the...

4-May-06 11:00 AM

Is a Tournament Right for You?

Thu, 04 May 2006 16:00:00 GMT

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 much do you want to make’ but What is the purpose of your golf tournament?. In fact there are 4 pointers that we encourage organizers to consider before determining if a tournament is right for them. Set and agree to clear goals. While the majority of tournaments are hosted to raise funds, other key reasons include business networking, entertaining clients and friends, competition or just plain fun. Everyone involved needs to understand the tournament’s purpose AND agree not only to the purpose but...

4-May-06 11:00 AM

Choosing the Right Golf Course

Thu, 04 May 2006 16:00:00 GMT

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 organization or a short distance from the conference hotel where golfers are staying? Is there direct access to the golf course from a main highway? Most golfers willingly drive 30-45 minutes to a local tournament but prefer not to get lost. Course Staffing. Does the course have in-house staff experienced with handling tournament details? Golf tournaments are a large part of a golf course’s business, and many courses have a dedicated tournament director in addition to food and beverage staff. A savvy...

4-May-06 11:00 AM

Tips on How to Organize a Successful Tournament

Thu, 04 May 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Partnering with the Golf Course Forging a strong partnership with a golf course can help you establish a strong foundation for a successful golf tournament. Once you have identified a course that meets your groups needs, now it is time to iron out the details with golf course staff. Agreeing to terms that work for both you and the course can save everyone costly confusion on tournament day. Here are a few things to consider before you partner with a course: The Course Will Like to Know: Tournament Purpose. Is this a corporate networking event or primarily a fundraiser? Is your organization a non-profit organization and possibly tax exempt? While golf courses are swamped with requests for their best tournament rates for worthy causes, courses often offer preferred rates to charitable tournaments, particularly if the tournament benefits a local cause. Tournament Timing. What is your preferred date and start time, along with an alternative date? Remember, courses can...

4-May-06 11:00 AM