How to Run a Golf Tournament... (...even if you know nothing about golf!)

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Some of the best decisions are made on the golf course between long range shots and golf cart rides to the next hole. Many people believe that golf is a political tool and that knowing how to play is a key to achieving success in business relationships.

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Besides being a great tool in business, corporate golfing events and golf vacations can be a well-needed escape from the pressures at work and a great motivator, especially if you can leave work early on a beautiful Friday afternoon for a few holes of golf.

When setting up a golfing event for your team members, you should consider the following steps:

Get the idea. If you are still questioning the appropriateness of golf as an incentive or team builder, remember that golf promotes camaraderie and teamwork, especially during tournaments.

Plan Ahead. Start planning a tournament about six months ahead. More and more people are playing today, and you need to reserve your spot. You need to think of hotel arrangements, transportation, dining costs, which golf course you want to use, etc.

Create Excitement. Company golf tournaments are great motivators..."You make your quota, and the whole sales team is headed to Pebble Beach for a golf tournament."

Do some good ol' golf course research. Your employees probably scope out the golf course before playing and so should you. Do some research first. Below is a check list of issues to explore:

Golf Course Questions

____Do they have enough golf carts? You need one golf cart for every two players.
____Equipment rental? You'll need a sets of clubs for anyone not bringing their own.
____Do they have shoes to rent?
____How is the staff? Are they helpful and are there enough staff members to make your game fun and hassle free?
____What are the "green fees"? Do they offer less-expensive "twilight tee times?"
____What are the cart fees?
____Will this fit in your budget?
____Is there a clubhouse for "after-game fellowship"?
____Can you hold your awards ceremony there?
____Do they have scorecards? Will they print up some with your logo?
____Important! Do they have a food and beverage cart? Can you prepay for your participants' snacks?
____Is there a great pro shop?

____Do you want to have team competitions, where everyone is paired off into fours and compete against each other?
____Do you want to have individual competitions where there is one winner?
____Will the weather normally be nice? Surely, you aren't planning it for the rainy season?

• Gift Certificates for golf equipment such as towels, professional golf balls, shoes, jackets, tees, etc.
• Lessons with a pro
• Trophies and ribbons
• New clubs
• Golf bag
• Club Memberships
• Your company logo "golf sportswear"
• Golfing books and videos...learn in your living room!
• Hats

____Hire a pro or draft a volunteer as a photographer. Get the photos on your intranet on Monday!
____Do you want to make a fun video of your day on the course?
____Gratuities...make sure your sponsors are rewarded, too.
____Do you want to hold an official awards ceremony?

 

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