The Golden Rules for Golf Tournaments 1. Have a clear plan and purpose 2. Money Raised must go to a worthwhile cause 3. A Volunteer Committee is the secret to your success. 4. A Committee must be trained, motivated and have contacts 5. The Right format brings more golfers and raises more money 6. Golfers play because of the golf course 7. Give your sponsors return on their investment 8. Golfers play because their friend asks them 9. Promote to a targeted market
10. Your event will be judged by the gifts and prizes you give out 11. Games and Contests should generate 25% more money 12. Give yourself 6 months to plan 13. Auctions raise BIG money when done right 14. Give your golfers more and they will pay you more 15. Turn your awards ceremony into a party 16. Make everyone a winner 17. Stay in touch with golfers and sponsors throughout the year 18. Enjoy the process
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Good luck with your next event! Phil Immordino pimmordino@gtaaweb.org
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