Many corporations find sports tournaments
a great way to generate camaraderie among employees,
good will among customers and networking among associates.
Of all the sporting events held, the most popular
by far is golf. We have helped many of our customers
get on course when it comes to golf promotions.
When planning your golf event (or any
other sporting event), you should begin to set your
plan one year in advance. The main reason for this
is to ensure that you have reserved the necessary
facilities. The following timeline will help guide
you through the intricacies of planning a golf tournament:
Determine purpose of tournament
Choose date and venue
Draft sponsorship solicitation letter
Schedule planning dates and locations
Develop duty roster
Contact pro
Assign duties
Assemble potential sponsorship list
Mail sponsorship letters
Determine tournament format
Write invitations
Make sponsor follow-up calls
Develop prize budget
Determine prizes
Develop giveaway bag budget
Collect sponsor logos
Mail invitations
Order prizes
Order tee signs
Order bag taps
Order awards
Select and order giveaways and apparel
Obtain info on sponsor goodie gifts
Begin sending press releases
Continue sending press releases
Begin assembling groups
Confirm photographer
Confirm pro
Discuss menu with caterer
Designate awards presenter
Organize and assemble all prizes and gifts
Confirm final attendance with caterer and golf
pro
Arrange for carts
Develop sign-in sheets
Assemble final groups
Assemble all volunteers for final briefings
Create final agenda
Host sign-up table
Verify carts and groupings
Distribute giveaway bags
Arrange tee signs and banners
Have table to display awards
As the popularity of golf in the corporate world increases,
the number of golf-related promotional products available
increases. When planning your next event, think of
using: Apparel: golf shirts, sweaters, windbreakers
Golf umbrellas Caps Shoe bags Golf balls Tees Ball
markers Golf towels Bag tags Can coolers Divot fixers
Golf kits Golf bags and clubs as awards
