5 Key Steps To Success In Running a Golf Tournament
By: Ron Strand
There is a long list of details anyone managing a golf
tournament must compile and review. Based on my experience, here
are the top five things golf tournament organizers should do:
1. Walk The Course
If possible, play the course, but not only play it, walk through
what will happen from the time the players drive into the parking
lot. There should be signs telling them where to register,
directions to practice greens and driving range, gifts at time of
registration, explanation of rules, and time they must be in their
carts, ready to find the first hole. Once on the course, identify
which holes are natural bottlenecks. These are the holes that will
make the best locations for contests and booths. Make sure you note
any local rules or grounds under repair.
2. Get a Drink in the Players Hands
When golf is over, make sure that you have the facilities to get a
drink in the player's hands as soon as possible. This is just
common courtesy but also will keep player's occupied until the
lunch or dinner and presentation's start.
3. Shadow Celebrities and Dignitaries
If you have celebrities or other dignitaries playing in your
tournament, assign a volunteer or staff person to shadow them right
from the time they arrive or even earlier if you are responsible
for their pick-up from the airport. Shadowing means ensuring that
they know where to go when they arrive, what their role is and
having someone at their disposal to get things for them or expedite
their movements. These are busy people who are not used to figuring
things out for themselves.
4. Keep Presentations to a Minimum
The winners will want their moment of glory and sponsors should be
thanked, but otherwise, respect player's time and keep the program
to a minimum. If it is a charity tournament, have some information
at the tables or at a display. Keep the pitch for the cause out of
the program, other than a thank-you to the participants.
5. Don't Nickel and Dime Them to Death
If your tournament is a fundraiser, charge a reasonable price for
entry and don't expect participants to come up with five or ten
dollars every time they turn around for draws and contests. Include
as much as possible in the entry fee, making golfers feel like they
got a good deal in addition to supporting a good cause.
There are numerous other things that will fall into place if you
manage the big things and pay attention to the details. Hopefully,
these tips help make your golf tournament a great success.
Ron Strand is a college instructor, consultant and avid golfer. More information about golf tournament planning can be found atGolf Tournament Planning.
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