Putting Contests are Moneymakers! Putting Contests in "Golf Tournaments 101 The Second Edition" are given their own Chapter Putting Contests in a … [Read More...] about Putting Competitions for Your Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament
Archives for January 2018
Putting Competitions for Your Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament
Putting Contests are Moneymakers! Putting Contests in "Golf Tournaments 101 The Second Edition" are given their own Chapter Putting Contests in a one day nonprofit charity fundraiser golf tournament. They’re usually played during player registration time, a period that can last for as long as two hours. (The time from when player registration starts until the players go out onto the course at “Shot-Gun” time). They’re “Mini Tournaments Within-a-Tournament” Players love the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Putting Competitions for Your Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament
Pin-Up Golf’s Ten Wonderful Tips for your Charity Golf Fundraising Tournament
Courtesy of Pin-Up Golf Pin-Up Golf is a wonderful company. I've had the great pleasure to work with Jennifer Pennington at many charity fundraising golf tournaments. For me her company gets a full 5 Star rating and is included in my book "Golf Tournaments 101 Second Edition". Below is such a great article written by Jennifer, I just had to ask her if I could pass it along in the form of a blog. With her consent here it is. We know many of you are beginning to plan your next charity … [Read more...] about Pin-Up Golf’s Ten Wonderful Tips for your Charity Golf Fundraising Tournament
Golfers for Your Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament. Where Will They Come From?
Golfers for your Nonprofit Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament Golfers to support your organization: Golfers can come from many places and for different reasons. Think about all the companies, groups and individual people who might be excited to play in your tournament and are willing and eager to support your cause. Be innovative and think outside the box as you build your database and mailing lists. Be sure to involve all of your organization’s supporters and your newly formed tournament … [Read more...] about Golfers for Your Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament. Where Will They Come From?
Venues for Your Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament
Venues: Choosing the Best Golf Course for Your Tournament Venues. There are two types of golf courses: Private Country Clubs and Public Courses (sometimes called daily-fee or municipal). Fundraiser Golf Tournaments can be hosted at these two different types of venues. You should choose which one to go for depending on which one best suits the tournament you’re hosting. For a higher end event, nothing beats the prestige and amenities that a private club can provide. Not only is the quality … [Read more...] about Venues for Your Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament
National Pen, Thank You. I’m Reminded. It’s Better to Give than to Receive
National Pen Company Help Me To Remember I’m Reminded. It’s Better to Give than to Receive Some short time ago The National Pen Company sent me a sample ballpoint pen with an offer to customize pens for a price I considered to be way below reasonable. The quality and weight of the sample was impressive and the writing quality excellent. A whole range of colors was available and the customization could be written into three lines of script. So as a modest way to help promote my book … [Read more...] about National Pen, Thank You. I’m Reminded. It’s Better to Give than to Receive
Writing “Golf Tournaments 101 First and Second Editions” for Charity Golf
Writing "Golf Tournaments 101" for Charity Golf Fundraising. My time in the golf industry goes all the way back to 1950. The last 14 years before I retired were spent as the Golf Tournament Director at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, California. They were among the most rewarding years I spent as a PGA Golf Professional. The reason being, my main focus was helping nonprofits and charities including churches, schools and booster clubs plan and run one-day charity fundraiser golf … [Read more...] about Writing “Golf Tournaments 101 First and Second Editions” for Charity Golf
From 1950 until 1954, Mel served his five year apprenticeship in club-making with his Uncle Gerry. In so doing, he became the last Anderson family member in five generations to become a maker of handmade golf clubs.