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Sport Tournaments

Many corporations find sports tournaments a great way to generate camaraderie among employees, good will among customers and networking among associates. Of all the sporting events held, the most popular by far is golf. We have helped many of our customers get on course when it comes to golf promotions.

When planning your golf event (or any other sporting event), you should begin to set your plan one year in advance. The main reason for this is to ensure that you have reserved the necessary facilities. The following timeline will help guide you through the last 6 months of planning a golf tournament (contact us for more information on the entire timeline):

Golf tournament timeline - six months

  • Write invitations
  • Make sponsor follow-up calls
  • Develop prize budget
  • Determine prizes
  • Develop giveaway bag budget
  • Collect sponsor logos

Golf tournament timeline - three months

  • Mail invitations
  • Order prizes
  • Order tee signs
  • Order bag taps
  • Order awards
  • Select and order giveaways and apparel
  • Obtain info on sponsor goodie gifts
  • Begin sending press releases

Golf tournament timeline - one month

  • Continue sending press releases
  • Begin assembling groups
  • Confirm photographer
  • Confirm pro
  • Discuss menu with caterer
  • Designate awards presenter

Golf tournament timeline - one week

  • Organize and assemble all prizes and gifts
  • Confirm final attendance with caterer and golf pro
  • Arrange for carts
  • Develop sign-in sheets
  • Assemble final groups
  • Assemble all volunteers for final briefings
  • Create final agenda

Golf tournament timeline - tournament day

  • Host sign-up table
  • Verify carts and groupings
  • Distribute giveaway bags
  • Arrange tee signs and banners
  • Have table to display awards

Have a Great Game!

As the popularity of golf in the corporate world increases, the number of golf-related promotional products available increases. When planning your next event, think of using: Apparel: golf shirts, sweaters, windbreakers Golf umbrellas Caps Shoe bags Golf balls Tees Ball markers Golf towels Bag tags Can coolers Divot fixers Golf kits Golf bags and clubs as awards.