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| 1974.1 | More Ideas | SHRMSG::LAROCCO | MARK | Wed Jan 11 1995 09:32 | 20 |
| Another idea that you may want to give thought to that would raise some
needed cash is: "Play against the Pro". That is, on a par 3, players
would bet ($5 or $10) on whether or not they can beat the pro on that
hole. The betting and awards is similar to the rings on the green
scenario. You bet $5 and get $10 back in merchandise with the pro shop
kicking in $5 or so to the fund. What makes this fun is that when you
make your bet, you actually play with the pro on that hole. Its boring
for the pro but fun for the average golfer who hasn't had the
opportunity before.
You could also run a "skins" match where only half of the entry fees
(say $10 per person) are paid back.
Bringing in a celebrity that may or may not be an alumnae can usually
help you raise the initial entry fee.
You need to select a course that is highly desireable by the general
public. That without doubt, increases your participation. For example,
pick a Sterling CC or a Grandview CC.
Hope this helps.
Mark
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| 1974.2 | Thanks | PENUTS::STEVENS | | Thu Jan 12 1995 17:33 | 16 |
| Mark,
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll bring them up at the next
committee meeting. We've reserved the Wachusett Country Club
in West Boylston, MA already. Even at $125 entry fee per golfer
it is amazing how little money ( if any ) we will raise from the
fee itself. Even though participants know this is a fundraiser
some advice from other tournament organizers is that we should
ensure that participants feel like they got their money's worth.
They suggest going for quality as you have suggested, especially
if we expect favorable participation on annual basis as opposed
to a one time fundraising event.
Thanks again,
Dave
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| 1974.3 | sell them a string! | KAPTIN::BLEI | Larry Bleiweiss 237-6080 SHR3-2/X17 | Mon Jan 16 1995 16:43 | 23 |
| I played in a fund raiser at Saddlehill and they sold a string.
Basically you bought a small envelope with an unknown length of string
in it. (you knew it was 4 ft long minimum, 18 ft long maximum)
You could use the string once, on the green, to advance the ball. If
the string was shorter than the distance to the hole, you moved to the
end of the string and putted from there. If it was longer than the
distance to the hole, you were deemed to be holed out by the shot
landing you on the green.
for example - 10 ft away on a par three, lying one.
4 ft string moves you to six feet for your birdie try
12 ft string says you got a hole in one...
The psychology of when to open the envelope and use the string was fun
to watch and participate in.
Oh! The package with the string cost $5...
Enjoy!
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| 1974.4 | possible rat-hole | RDGE44::ALEUC8 | | Tue Jan 17 1995 11:12 | 11 |
| how about 4X stapleford ?
4X is a brand of lager. You get one extra stapleford point for every
can you drink during the round.
This is not as easy as it sounds - considerable strategy is required
timing the drinks.
ric
:-)
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| 1974.5 | Strings attached | PENUTS::STEVENS | | Tue Jan 17 1995 12:40 | 13 |
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A tournament with strings attached, I like it!
I think we'll save the 4X lager for the dinner. There will be
teenage volunteers and photographers around. We don't want to
send the kids or our sponsors the wrong message. Although, I've
never had 4X so now I'm going to have to give it a try, thanks!
How about if we sell a booklet of various coupons for say...
lost ball recovery services, mulligans, etc... ideas???
Dave
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| 1974.6 | | SNAX::ERICKSON | Time for Vacation... | Tue Jan 17 1995 17:19 | 7 |
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People who aren't long ball hitters, me being one. Like it when
a tournament has a closest to the line as well has longest drive
competition. It gives the straight short hitters a chance at a
prize.
Ron
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| 1974.7 | | HUMANE::USMVS::DAVIS | | Wed Jan 18 1995 14:26 | 11 |
| Dave,
I've done these things a few times. The tournament itself rarely raises all
that much money. It's everything else you can get going AROUND the
tournament that really raises the dough: raffles, hole sponsors, tournament
sponsors, etc. It's not a very pleasant task, but you'll find *begging* to
be your chief (and most profitable) function.
Good luck.
Tom
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| 1974.8 | It gets easier??? | PENUTS::STEVENS | | Fri Jan 27 1995 12:29 | 12 |
| re: -1
This being the first year for the tournament, we are learning
just how right you are. I've heard it gets easier in the following
years because you have a template and contacts to work with.
To bad there's not a "Tournament Master" program to help manage
the info on a PC. Maybe there is something, but I haven't had
time to shop around.
Regards,
Dave
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