| sing can be a challenging task, but it | | | | explanation of rules, and time they must be in |
| doesn’t have to be. Raising money can be | | | | their carts, ready to find the first hole |
| as easy as taking advantage of your passions. | | | | Research |
| Let’s say your child’s school needs | | | | Walk The Course- be aware of what your |
| a fundraiser. Instead of the usual carwashes and | | | | players will be getting into. You don’t |
| bake sales, think bigger! How about throwing your | | | | necessarily have to play the course, but make |
| own charity golf tournament | | | | sure that you will be providing a good experience. |
| Sure it seems like an overwhelming task to put | | | | Think of Raising Money |
| together a big event like a golf tournament and | | | | Since there will naturally be bottlenecks at some |
| more overwhelming if you think of adding it on | | | | point in the course, use those bottlenecks for |
| top of your other daily to-do lists, but there are | | | | contests, booths or other fundraising opportunities. |
| ways to make it run smoothly! | | | | Silent Auction At the Reception |
| Remember, there are professional charity golf | | | | Another way to raise money, besides entrance |
| tournament organizers that can help organize just | | | | fee and corporate sponsors at holes is to have a |
| these kinds of events for schools and other | | | | silent auction after the tournament. Large sums of |
| organizations. If you don’t think you can | | | | money can be raised just by auctioning off some |
| manage to do it all- look to them for support! | | | | high-ticket price items that have been donated. |
| Since a good majority of your business associates | | | | Get the Drinks Flowing |
| are golfers and perhaps you know a lot of pro | | | | People are always happier to give money away |
| golfers it may be easier than you think to | | | | after they have had a few drinks. Plus if |
| organize a charity golf tournament! It | | | | it’s hot- you are going to need water at |
| doesn’t have to be just for pro-golfers- | | | | every hole. Plus, if you don’t have food |
| doing it right can make it fun and approachable to | | | | until after the tournament, they are going to get |
| everyone! | | | | hungry, giving them drinks will help you kill some |
| Remember These Tips Before Throwing Your | | | | time and keep them happy. |
| Own Charity Golf Tournament | | | | There are numerous other things that will help |
| Get Organized | | | | you throw a great charity golf tournament if you |
| Signage- There should be signs telling them where | | | | manage the big things and pay attention to the |
| to register, directions to practice greens and | | | | details. |
| driving range, gifts at time of registration, | | | | |