5 Reasons Golfers Play in a Golf Tournament
Planning golf tournaments can be stressful. Securing players for your event can add even more stress and frustration throughout the planning process. In-order to have a successful golf tournament, it is best to have a full playing field which is 36 foursomes or 144 players.
As a Golf Event Planner with over 10 years experience planning golf tournaments, I can relate to your frustration. I too struggled to find players for my golf tournaments when I first started out. However, over the past 10 years of planning tournaments, I've learned the psychology behind why golfers sign-up to play in tournaments.
Here are 5 reasons why golfers choose to play in a tournament:
- A Friend Ask Them. I love to hang out with my friends when scheduled. I'm more likely to attend or participate in an event because they asked, as it is with most friends. So, give your players an incentive if they ask a friend to play in the tournament and they sign-up. Now you've created a win-win...
CBC of Central Florida Celebrity Golf Classic
Mike Williams in red shirt
Mike Williams and Wayne Butler of Executive Solutions Association, Inc., produced the Community Based Care (CBC) of Central Florida Celebrity Golf Classic at the beautiful Tranquilo Golf Club at the Four Seasons Resort in Orlando, Florida.
It was a beautiful day for playing golf at the resort, and each team was paired with a celebrity. Excitement filled the air as this charity golf event started shotgun style. Former American football wide receiver, and analyst for the NFL Network Sterling Sharpe was present to lend his support to the event.
Sterling Sharpe
I was able to interview Mike regarding the event. Listen in to our interview below.
After 18 holes of golf, the players enjoyed a delicious dinner along with a silent and live auction.
Auction Items
The players networked at a cocktail reception in the evening at the Tranquilo Golf Club, and played glow-in-the-dark golf. A fun end to a long day of...