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Pin flags are better! Sometimes you wonder whether anybody notices those signs sitting on the tees, right?! We all hope they do, but it’s certainly not a certainty they’ll be seen…let alone read! Which poses the question; how CAN you make your sponsors more “noticeable”?? Maybe a sign isn’t enough?! Maybe there’s something else that’s MORE visible…like pin flags! There’s 18 of those that are more than just visible…they’re what EVERY golfer is aiming at all day long!! They are also what each group physically comes in contact with on all eighteen holes…and more than once on each hole. After all, the pin comes out and has to go back in the hole! Everyone’s use to seeing sponsor signs (which is why they may be so readily overlooked!), but customized logo’d pin flags are NOT all that common. Tournament Pros would be happy to INCREASE their popularity…and increase your sponsor’s visibility and recognition…so give us a call at 800-790-4653 or shoot us an email at info@tournamentpros.com and we can send you a sample or mock up a flag to show you what it would look like with your logo. Oh, one more thing. NO ONE ever goes home with their sponsor sign…but you can bet each sponsor will be clamoring for their pin flag at the end of the day!

Putting on a charity golf tournament is a LOT of work…TOO much for one person. WAY too much. So…DON’T go it alone!
You don’t need dozens of people to help…not even a dozen. SIX is a great number…but honestly, anything over ONE is going to really help you produce a successful charity golf outing. A committee will get a lot more done in a lot less time than just you would…but only 100% of the time. Now…once you’ve brought a few folks onboard, it’s time to DELEGATE! Assign each person one or two tasks, such as 1) on course contests, 2) auction, 3) raffle, 4) volunteers, 5) golfers, 6) sponsors…just to name a few. And hold these folks accountable; have each report to the group how they’re progressing. You don’t have to meet daily, or even weekly…at least not until the big day draws nearer. Lastly…don’t be afraid to spend a few bucks to reward your committee members with something that honors their commitment, time and effort to the cause. It’s money well spent. So rustle up some friends and make life a little easier on yourself–there’s strength in numbers–especially when it comes to putting on a golf tournament. If you need anything for your event, including more free advice, connect with us at info@tournamentpros,com or 800-790-4653.

The majority of players at your charity golf outing are probably NOT going to be joining the PGA Tour anytime soon. They’re there to enjoy a day off from work, visit with friends, hit the little ball around and have some fun. And of course to help your worthy cause. Pressure, stress, anxiety and disappointment are NOT something any of them want to experience. Which is why a ‘scramble’ is the go to format for 95% of the charity golf tournaments taking place on any given day. Which should come as no surprise to 95% of you (so not really breaking news, is it? #clickbait…sorry :(. For the undoctrinated, the scramble format allows each foursome to pick the best ball after everybody hits their tee shot…where all four then play the next shot from that spot…until they hole out. In other words, no stress! Low scores! Smiling faces! And the happy golfer tends to be in a more ‘giving’ frame of mind! SOME golf tournaments will require each member of the group to utilize a certain number of tee shots…to avoid the 350 yd bombing scratch golfer amongst them to virtually eliminate the need for anyone else to even tee off! But either way, you are relieving the vast majority of the players from having to “play their own ball”. Something they do every (other) time they play golf…so give ’em a break!
Any questions? We’re here to help with anything you need to make your charity golf tournament more successful…and profitable!
800-790-4653, info@tournamentpros.com.

Your charity golf tournament brings in a lot of golfers. But there are MANY more people that care about your cause, right?
So the golfers are a good place to start…but don’t STOP there! Your on-course contests may just be for the players, but there are SO many other things you can do to a)raise more money and b)engage all the NON golfers! Low hanging fruit is surely the auction; either a live or silent one…or both. You need to have great memorabilia that’s ON CONSIGNMENT; i.e. you only pay for what you sell. AND…why stop at memorabilia? There are fabulous trips, adventures and experiences that can garner some serious attention…and revenue! Your raffle prizes are also an easy ‘target’ to put put there for non-golfers. Tournament Pros can help you with all of these great fundraising ideas. AND…there’s one more GREAT fundraiser that can be offered to one and all; our Texas Hold’em scratchcards… with 52 winning cash combinations on EVERY card. They’re only $1.25/card…and WE pay out all winning prizes which range from $100 to $1000! You can sell them for whatever you like; $2/card, $5/card, 3 for $10?!? Best of all, these cards are fully refundable if you don’t use them! Contact us today at info@tournamentpros.com, 800-790-4653 and find out how you can easily be all-inclusive…and let EVERYONE in on the FUNDraising!

Every charity golf tournament on the planet gives away SOMETHING for that shot of a lifetime. The trick is to not give away the store in doing so! It is a CHARITY golf outing, after all! Even if you have a full field (144 players), you don’t have to sink a fortune into insurance coverage…if you choose wisely. Expensive fancy cars WILL cost you a pretty penny…and there’s just no reason to go down that road (pun intended). Golfers aren’t going to ask, or want to know, if the hole-in-one prize is valued over $50K…”or I’m not going to play”. Just doesn’t happen. So don’t even bother with any prize over $10K…because a)that’s enough to get everyone’s interest and b)the premium will cost you less than $300! And here at Tournament Pros, our coverage includes prizes for the other par 3 holes AND signs for all of them. One more helpful hint…why not set it up so the CHARITY enjoys some of the spoils from that shot of a lifetime!? The winner will look like a hero, puffing his/her chest out with the notion that they just made a chunk of change for the cause by their deft skill with a golf club! Whatever the cash prize is, just make sure the sign on the tee says “Half to the winner, half to the Charity”. (Don’t ask the player to give up half AFTER the fact!!!) Players know why they are there; it’s about helping people…and they’ll be happy to help…and take home a little something extra for their trouble! We’d be happy to show you how easy it is to set up YOUR hole-in-one prizes…reach out today to info@tournamentpros.com or 800-790-4653. And here’s to holing out!!