Tips To Help Make Your Tournament Plan A Resounding Success
Planning a golf tournament? Here are some tips to help you.
1. Select a good golf course and facilities that can accommodate
all the needs that you have and make sure that their staff
employees are likewise accommodating. Check with the employees
and ensure that you tell them what you need and what you want to
happen, especially if you plan on having an awards or some sort
of ceremonies after the tournament. This is also the time you
should think of the number of golfers that you would allow to
compete. You may want to check the staff recommendations,
especially if they have a record of golf tournaments in their
place.
2. It might be great if you make an information brochure
explaining and advertising the tournament in a clear and concise
manner, with a format that is easy and relaxing to read. Put in
a concise registration form along with the brochure.
3. You should not forget about getting tournament sponsors.
Order early the course signage. It might take some time in
getting all the logos you need for printing. Be sure that the
tournament sponsors you got have first approved the publication
materials before taking them for printing. Many tournament
sponsors have very strict specifications about the use of their
logos and expect you to follow the guidelines that they have.
4. Consider the goodie bags or giveaways in the tournament. You
could give shirts, tees, hats, balls, among others. You could
also keep a supply of sunscreen packets and bottled water. If
you are giving awards, you should order the trophies early.
5. You can buy a database (or design if you can do one) for the
registration process in helping you track the players you have
as well as the team pairings.
6. Make sure that the golf staff is recognized easily. They
should be easily distinguished with a special hat or golf shirt.
7. Do a short checklist of the things you need to finish or
accomplish in preparation for your tournament. Try to do
everything as early as possible.
8. Inform the players of the rules and requirements of the
system. Make sure that they do have the necessary equipment or
tools for play, such as score cards, balls, tees, among others.
9. Make sure that there is proper and enough nourishment at the
tournament. There should be enough food and drinks available in
the various points around and on the course.
10. Prepare for worst-case scenarios like course problems,
injuries, etc.