"Let's Golf" for Fun, Team Building, & Fund Raising

Golfing For Pleasure & Fun

Golf has its own etiquette and specific course rules. One does not just show up to play golf. Call ahead for reservations, and be on time. If you request eight will play and only six show up, the missing two will still require payment. Lessons are abundant and many golf courses provide association or group play and situations where pros teach children, women’s or men’s groups.

Golf is a growing trend for bachelor parties and annual family reunion playoffs. Many college classmates, past or present business associates get together to play a round. The rigorous landscapes and beauty found in these outdoor settings bring you back repeatedly whether you are a top pro, or a modest player. No matter how you look at it, IT’S FUN.

By J.R. Moore

Golfing For Team Building

A golf tournament or game can place a focus on balancing business and pleasure. It generates good will, competition and can be used as a team-building tool, ice breaker or added incentive gift in today’s business world. The golf course is a place to renew old friendships, build new relationships and have considerable fun.

The health benefits of fresh air, sunshine and walking exercise are a plus. Including the company golf game as part of the conference, or a measurable method to team building is an excellent plan. It is important to write down the focus and intent or outcome you desire as you create your plan. Timeline, Pre-Marketing, Who is in Charge, Refreshments or Banquet, The Awards, Adopt A Charity, Announcements

People do not sign-up for company golf games if they believe the competition is too stiff. Ideas to off-set this concern are to offer: Three or four categories of play. Use a course that offers a variety of skill levels. Provide equally valuable awards for the winners in each category or level of play. You will want to contact the selected golf course’ s director of sales, events coordinator, general manager or the head golf professional. Ask the following questions:

Planning A Fund Raising Golf Tournament

Developing a tournament to raise funds will take a year or more timeline with accents on several of the following concerns. This takes a committee focused on “The Goal to earn funds for a legal non-profit”. The budget, golf course location, awards, luncheon or dinner banquet and involved competition, plus a keynote speaker are some of the factors to include. Everything from food to photographers must be detailed out.

CLUE: Always include a golf course representative on your committee.

AIM….The more volunteer or discounted services you have -- the less cost you incur….
the more funds you earn.

Things to include:

CLUE: Do not forget to include assistance for those who are physically impaired and want to play or watch. Some fund raisers require housing of keynote speakers, or the entire group depending on where you host your event. A golf event coordinator is a must.

By J.R. Moore