I’m down in sunny
The Sunny South also makes me want to dust off my clubs and hit the tees. Yep, I’m a lady golfer – and one that used to have a talent for the game only to find that if you don’t nurture talent, it disappears. So I’m a terrible golfer with a great shot every here and there. It’s a good thing I don’t have to participate in the golf events I plan!
Golf events are a favorite of corporations, associations and bride & grooms alike. It provides the host(s) with a captive audience in a fun, relaxed environment.
However, planning a golf event is no easy task. And it is an important skill to master since golfing is almost always on the itinerary for high-impact, off-site events. Golf events have many moving parts: clubs, carts, teams, trophies, gifts, transportation, refreshments and strict time parameters.
Here are some hints:
- Utilize the on-site planner. Many times golf courses will have a staff member to help with the planning and execution of your event.
- Identify the maximum number of players that can be accommodated. Once that number is reached, close registration to avoid disaster on-site. Don’t forget your staff that will be playing (hopefully within each pairing) as that will affect total guest count.
- Develop a time line and event agenda. Include transportation, warm-ups and preparations, and refreshment time.
- Review the facilities and offerings of the venue and understand how they will impact your event: locker rooms, meeting facilities, rentals, carts, maintenance schedule, catering and sales.
- Develop a realistic budget
- Select tournament format: Scramble or Best Ball are the most popular
- Add contests and prizes
- Invite guests (make sure to ask about rentals; left or right-handed clubs needed; handicap, etc)
- Make pairings/teams
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