Binks Forest Golf Club

Golf started out as a solitary game with a lonely shepard hitting rocks with his staff. By contrast, today’s golfer typically spends time with friends while on the course. A great way to get people together for a fun golf outing is to plan a golf tournament. Whether it is a tournament with a group of friends or a city-wide charitable event, a good plan will help everyone enjoy the experience.

1. Project the number of golfers who will participate in the tournament and how many volunteers will be needed on the course.

2. Choose a date for the tournament. You may have to be flexible if you can’t find an available golf course on the dates you desire.

3. Find a golf course willing to host the tournament. Book the golf course as far in advance as possible. Keep in mind that some courses may require an up-front fee to reserve tee times for large events.

4. Pick a format for the golf tournament. Many tournaments focusing on fun and fund raising use a two-man or four-man scramble format. Other tournament formats include alternate shot, best ball or a mixture of several different formats.

5. Plan the types of prizes you will provide and the reason for various prizes. Prizes can be given for winning teams, hitting the longest or shortest drives, making the longest putt, making a hole in one, landing closest to the pin on par threes, most golf balls lost and furthest distance traveled to participate.

6. Determine how much the entry fee will be and when the fees should be received. Announce and advertise the golf tournament. Be sure to include the golf course, dates, entry fee, sign up deadlines, prizes and format.

7. Get help. Larger golf tournaments require more detailed planning and perhaps committees to perform various functions. Create a detailed checklist like the one at Greatgamesforgolf.com to simplify the planning process (see Resources below).

8. Raise additional money during the tournament by allowing individuals or teams to purchase mulligans before the round or at certain locations on the golf course. Selling mulligans on prize holes can significantly increase donations if the tournament is a fundraiser.

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