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
Blogs: Are You Reading Mine on Fundraising?
Blogs to Assist Nonprofit Groups Conduct Charity Golf Fundraising Tournaments Blogs: Over the last few years I’ve written many blogs, the main subject being fundraising to assist nonprofit groups with the planning of a one day charity golf fundraiser tournament. My website has just had a major make over, so it’s time to spread the word about that. I know many people have made visits to my old site and I sincerely hope they found their time and effort instructive and worthwhile. But at least … [Read more...] about Blogs: Are You Reading Mine on Fundraising?
GREATEST OF GOLF DYNASTIES
The Robertson, Morris and Anderson Families and My Life in Golf I’m Very Proud of My Golfing Ancestors. My Grandmother Margaret Alexander Anderson is My Link GREATEST OF GOLF DYNASTIES That is the way St. Andrew’s golf historian Roger McStravick describes the three golfing clans of Robertson, Morris and Anderson. Remarkably the greatest dynasty is derived from just one marriage. David Robertson I (c1660) married Margaret Fisher (c1660) in St. Andrews on the 2nd of December 1680. They … [Read more...] about GREATEST OF GOLF DYNASTIES
Nonprofit Fundraising. Planning a One-Day Charity Golf Tournament
Maybe you’re Involved with a Church, School or Nonprofit Looking for those extra dollars to help your nonprofit fund more programs? Perhaps you've already done the “Cookie Sales”, “Car Washes”, “Dinners” and “Auctions both Live and Silent”. You've heard that One-Day Fundraiser Golf Tournaments really work. Well when planned correctly, they do. Getting Started Holding a One-Day Charity Fundraising Golf Tournament takes a lot of Planning In my book, Golf Tournaments 101 Second Edition, … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Fundraising. Planning a One-Day Charity Golf Tournament
Chapters of the Charity Golf Guide Book “Golf Tournaments 101 Second Edition”
Golf Tournaments 101 Second Edition The Planning and Guide Book with Nineteen Chapters for Charity Fundraising Golf Tournaments This Guide Book with Nineteen Chapters was written to give anyone involved with charities, fundraising organizations, nonprofit groups and schools information on charity golf fundraising. “Golf Tournaments 101 Second Edition” is an easy to read guide book. It illustrates how even people with little or no knowledge of golf can organize and run a successful “One-Day … [Read more...] about Chapters of the Charity Golf Guide Book “Golf Tournaments 101 Second Edition”
Planning a Fundraising Charity Golf Tournament. What Not To Do
Planning your Tournament is Easy When You Know How Background for this Blog: From 1993 until 2007 I was the golf tournament director at Braemar Country Club in the city of Tarzana, in the Los Angeles area. During those years our tournament team help hundreds of charities in the planning to raise millions of dollars when they held “One Day Charity Fundraising Golf Tournaments”. One tournament was so large both of our two 18 hole courses had to be used. The player count was an impressive … [Read more...] about Planning a Fundraising Charity Golf Tournament. What Not To Do
Hole In One Competition with Profit for a Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament
Fundraising Profit from holding a “Hole-In-One” Competition Hole In One: Your Golfers can “Win an Automobile” Hole In One Prizes Make a Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament More Exciting. If you’re thinking about planning a One-Day Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament, or if you already hold one but don’t offer your player-supporters a chance to win an automobile, then you’re missing out on making your event more interesting, exciting, prestigious and profitable. Not only that, with a beautiful … [Read more...] about Hole In One Competition with Profit for a Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament
The Golf Marathon: A Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament
Golf Marathon: How Small Nonprofit Groups Can Use Golf For Fundraising Golf Marathons are a way Nonprofit Groups should consider running a fundraiser charity golf tournament. Many don't, because they’re consider they're too small. They might know they could never get the support of from 48 to 144 or more golfers to sign up for their cause. However a Golf Marathon could work very well for them. So Little is known about a “Golf Marathon Charity Fundraiser” that in my book “Golf Tournaments … [Read more...] about The Golf Marathon: A Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament
Helping Schools Raise Funds with a Charity Golf Tournament
Schools Raise Money with One Day Charity Golf Fundraising Tournaments A Wonderful Way for Schools and Colleges to Raise Funds. Helping Schools Raise funds by Transition Schools that hold bake-sales, sell magazine subscriptions and conduct car-washes should explore moving their efforts and bring in more fundraising dollars by transitioning into the awesome world of one-day charity golf tournaments. Everything I’ve Learned Over the Years while assisting charities and helping schools raise … [Read more...] about Helping Schools Raise Funds with a Charity Golf Tournament
Corporate Invitational Golf Tournaments and Outings
Rent a Country Club for a Day Corporate Invitational Golf Tournaments Corporate golf invitationals are an amazing opportunity for a corporation to thank investors, clients, vendors, employee partners or anyone involved with its organization. In the activity of the day that is the golf tournament, there’s the opportunity when building teams (foursomes) to mix people in an effort to have them connect. For example: A board member, investor, client, and vendor, could all be teamed together. It’s … [Read more...] about Corporate Invitational Golf Tournaments and Outings
Silent and Live Auctions at Your Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament
Silent and Live Auctions are Both Moneymakers In my book “Golf Tournaments 101 The Second Edition", Chapter 3 highlights both silent and live auction, and has many suggestions on the auction items to collect for both of these fun and profitable activities. Silent and Live Auctions are a great way to bring additional interest into your tournament. If you’re not up to running your own auction, there are many companies specializing in golf tournament fundraising auctions. A web search … [Read more...] about Silent and Live Auctions at Your Charity Golf Fundraiser Tournament
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.