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Community Food Hub, formerly Rancho Cordova Food Locker, in Rancho Cordova, California is working to reshape how food assistance looks and feels in its community. It started with changing the mindset and process of how people facing food insecurity in the community receive food and supportive services. The shift to a “People’s Choice” model necessitated an expansion of both space and programs, including a grocery-store-style food pantry and wraparound services like nutrition classes, job search support, diaper supplies, and bike servicing to help individuals and families thrive.

Community Food Hub in Rancho Cordova, California serves more than 1,500 families a week, three times as many as it served last year.

Serving more than 1,500 families each week, Community Food Hub also offers programs for seniors, students, veterans, and neurodiverse volunteers. “People don’t walk in the door excited to be there, so we greet them with smiles and hugs if they need it,” says Debbie Holden, Vice President of Expansion and Development at Community Food Hub.

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“Almost 80% of the population we serve are working poor and families, and 20% are seniors with fixed incomes.”

— Debbie Holden, Vice President of Expansion and Development at Community Food Hub

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With the support of the City of Rancho Cordova, local businesses, organizations, and volunteers, the organization is expanding into a new 6,600-square-foot facility that will transform a once-blighted property into a vibrant resource for the community. “We’re so grateful for the community’s support. It’s going to change the neighborhood in the best way,” Debbie says.

the challenge

In 2024, a leadership class sponsored by the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce launched the FORE! Feeding Families Golf Tournament as a class project to raise funds for the Community Food Hub.

But once the class ended, sustaining the golf event fell mostly to Debbie, along with a small group of staff and volunteers. The goal for the event’s second year was ambitious: to increase the previous year’s proceeds by $5,000 or more to help them purchase a refrigerated truck as part of the Community Food Hub’s food recovery efforts.

With a small planning team and the need to grow the tournament’s financial impact, Debbie needed tools and support to help her pull it all off.

The FORE! Feeding Families golf tournament grew out of a leadership class sponsored by the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce.

the solution

Carrie Johnson, Community Food Hub’s Executive Director, had received emails about GolfStatus, which were forwarded to Debbie as she embarked on planning. “I’m not a halfway person,” Debbie explains. “I needed all the resources I could get to help.” She connected with the GolfStatus team and liked what she heard about the platform’s potential for time savings and revenue generation. “After talking with GolfStatus, I said to myself, ‘This couldn’t be bad,’” Debbie says.

As a nonprofit entity, Community Food Locker qualified to use GolfStatus at no upfront cost through the Golf for Good program. With support from GolfStatus’ team, including hands-on guidance from on-staff PGA Professionals and quick responses to questions, Debbie was able to confidently manage everything in one place: registrations, sponsorships, team pairings, and more.

For Debbie, who describes herself as “not a techie person,” GolfStatus provided a user-friendly, one-stop shop for the FORE! Feeding Families event. “It wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be,” she says. “I wanted to make the tournament as fun as possible for golfers and raise funds, and GolfStatus helped keep me organized.”

The pin flags gave the tournament a professional feel. The flags included the sponsor logo on one side and the Community Food Hub on the other.

the results

FORE! Feeding Families exceeded expectations on every front. With 88 golfers and 24 sponsors, the event raised nearly $50,000. These funds will go a long way toward the purchase of a refrigerated food truck, which will be used to recover fresh food from local grocery stores and ensure thousands of families have access to nutritious food.

In addition to raising critical funds, the tournament helped strengthen community ties. Local officials, corporate partners, and business leaders came out in full support, positioning Rancho Cordova Food Locker/Community Food Hub as a cornerstone of the Rancho Cordova Community. Golfers and sponsors alike walked away impressed by the tournament's professional feel, smooth execution, and connection to the mission.

The tournament’s website made it easy to register teams, sell sponsorships, and provide digital sponsor exposure.

technology boosts efficiency & professionalism

A key factor in the tournament’s success was GolfStatus, which provided a streamlined, all-in-one platform to plan and execute the tournament:

• Online Registration. Golfers and sponsors registered and paid on the tournament’s website, which saved Debbie time and cut down on the need to manage emailed names and check payments.

• Sponsor Exposure. Sponsors earned digital exposure as soon as they purchased their packages on the event website, giving supporters the recognition they deserved and elevating the tournament’s professional feel.

• Custom Pin Flags. The pin flags provided by GolfStatus blew Debbie, the sponsor, and even the golf course staff away. The flags included the sponsor logo on one side and the Community Food Hub on the other.

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“The pin flags were unbelievable! It made it feel like we were at a pro tournament,”

— Debbie Holden, Vice President of Expansion and Development at Community Food Hub.

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• Backend Management. Debbie could instantly get a clear view of registrations, sponsorships, and payments in the software’s backend, helping her stay organized throughout the planning process.

• Responsive Support. GolfStatus’ in-house support team was there every step of the way. Debbie says the team was super responsive and provided easy-to-understand answers to her questions. “They encouraged me and cheered me on,” says Debbie.

• Revenue Boosters. Along with pin flags, the tournament sold GolfStatus’ exclusive Technology Sponsorship and utilized its hole-in-one contest offering to drive additional revenue.

confidence for the future

The community's need for the Community Food Hub’s support and services has grown exponentially over the past several years, with the organization serving nearly three times as many households as it did just a year ago. “Every dollar counts,” says Debbie, explaining that the golf tournament helps bring in mission-critical funds. The Food Locker’s new facility, along with the refrigerated truck, will help even more people facing food insecurity in Rancho Cordova.

Using GolfStatus helped lay a solid foundation for the tournament’s future. Debbie came away with new confidence, valuable lessons learned, and a clear vision for how to grow the tournament in the coming years. “Once you see the end results, you know what you need to do to get there,” Debbie says.

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“Now that I’ve planned the tournament from A to Z, I can set the groundwork for the next tournament, which will include GolfStatus.”

— Debbie Holden, Vice President of Expansion and Development at Community Food Hub.

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In 2010, when Joe Merry was facing a long battle with cancer, his good friends Jacob Ferreira and James Fahey wanted to help. They organized a golf fundraiser to help cover his expenses while he was unable to work during cancer treatment, enabling him to focus solely on getting healthy during his recovery.

Hope Strengthens Foundation founders, from left: James Fahey, Joe Merry, and Jacob Ferreira.

While Joe went into remission and is cancer-free, Jacob and James realized that there was a pressing need for this type of help and support, and that their efforts were scalable. Hope Strengthens Foundation (HSF) was born out of Joe’s strength and courage and the desire to “do what we can to help people,” Jacob says.

They made a long-term commitment and strategy to provide the same support given to Joe to as many other people in need as possible. HSF’s mission is to provide critical financial support to individuals and families facing life-threatening illness, disability, or recovery from traumatic injuries.

the challenge

What was initially a one-off event evolved into a signature fundraiser for HSF to provide financial assistance for medical expenses, equipment purchases, travel costs, and other expenses, as well as scholarship programs to support students in need who are pursuing careers in healthcare. “We serve 50 to 100 families on an annual basis, primarily in New England, but have helped patients in 15 states,” Jacob says.

As the golf tournament grew, so did the complexity of managing its planning and execution. Manually collecting and managing team registrations, sponsorships, and donations placed a heavy administrative burden on Jacob and his team of volunteers. They needed a purpose-built solution for golf tournaments, one that would reduce the time spent on logistics and allow them to focus on what matters most: meeting urgent patient needs.

A dedicated event website made it simple to promote the tournament, register golfers, and sell sponsorships.

the solution

After researching donation platforms and event management tools, Jacob discovered GolfStatus. After watching a GolfStatus webinar and seeing a live demo, he was sold. “It was immediately clear that GolfStatus was built exactly for what we needed,” Jacob says. “The transition and onboarding were smooth, and it gave us everything in one place.”

HSF came on board with GolfStatus in 2022 to help:

• Automate team and individual registrations. Jacob says online registration has been a game-changer for the tournament, collecting information and payment in one easy step without any manual lift.

• Sell sponsorship packages and provide digital exposure. Sponsors could purchase their packages via the dedicated tournament website and upload logos and links, giving them instant exposure.

• Streamline planning. Jacob says, “The administrative lift before GolfStatus was so much higher. It’s easier now to just push the link out to our networks and let the registrations roll in.”

• Boost revenue with new sponsorships and add-ons. HSF leveraged GolfStatus’ exclusive Technology Sponsorship, pin flags, and hole-in-one insurance to round out its premium sponsorship offerings. They also received a donated Dormie Network Stay and Play package from the Dormie Network Foundation, which was included in the tournament’s live auction.

Hope Strengthens Foundation utilized GolfStatus’ branded pin flags offering.

GolfStatus became an essential planning partner for the golf outing, while backend support and customer service made the process even more seamless.

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“The GolfStatus platform is exceptional, and the people behind it are just as exceptional.”

— Jacob Ferreira, Executive Director at Hope Strengthens Foundation

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the results

The 2025 tournament marked its 13th year, raising over $56,000, which can immediately be put to use helping patients with care expenses. This take represents a 15% increase in sponsor revenue year-over-year, and the tournament continues to trend upwards in both turnout and dollars raised, due in part to GolfStatus’ solutions over the past few tournaments.

Jacob explains that the golf fundraiser, held each May, gets HSF through the first third of the year, which is mostly spent fundraising. “The golf tournament is a major pillar of our fundraising,” he says. His planning team is made up of about 10 volunteers who all love golf and love the sport’s ability to connect people and bring them together for an important cause.

The golf tournament is more than a fundraiser, it’s an opportunity for the community to connect around a cause and support patients.

more than a fundraiser

HSF’s golf tournament isn’t just a fundraiser; it’s a community gathering grounded in friendship, service, and impact. The field of golfers and sponsors typically return year after year and have evolved into regular donors to the Foundation.

By freeing up time, increasing efficiency, and supporting meaningful donor and participant engagement before, during, and after the tournament, GolfStatus lets Jacob and the volunteer planning team focus on enhancing the tournament experience each year. “Yes, the golf fundraiser is important for our mission, but the mission doesn’t happen without our supporters. A great experience is another way we can say thank you.” From a post-golf live auction led by NHL Hall of Famer Ray Bourque to a silent auction and heartfelt beneficiary stories, every detail of the tournament is intended to give participants the best possible memories of the event.

NHL Hall of Famer Ray Borque serves as the auctioneer at the post-round live auction.

What’s next?

Jacob says they’re always thinking about the tournament’s growth, but don’t want to dilute the player experience. They’re exploring adding a second course to double the number of golfers, but are being strategic so they don’t sacrifice the quality that participants have come to expect. The growth plan includes GolfStatus to continue to boost efficiency and drive revenue.

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“Our partnership with GolfStatus has been instrumental in the tournament’s success. We can’t do it without the tech and expertise that lets us focus on our mission.”

— Jacob Ferreira, Executive Director at Hope Strengthens Foundation

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From a mission standpoint, HSF will continue to strengthen its partnerships with area medical facilities’ patient service programs, including the Dana Farber Cancer Institute Pediatric Resource Program, Massachusetts General Cancer Center, and Home Base Veteran and Family Care in Massachusetts and Mass General Cancer Center at Wentworth Douglass Hospital in New Hampshire. Each hospital has a fund, subsidized by HSF, that supports patient needs identified by their care teams.

“Our goal is to quickly address the needs of these patients and families so they can focus on getting healthy,” Jacob says. “The golf tournament is a major driver to achieving that goal.”

golf for good with golfstatus

As a nonprofit, Hope Strengthens Foundation was able to utilize GolfStatus’ golf event management platform at no upfront cost. An event website made promoting the event, registering golfers, and selling sponsorships easy and efficient, and GolfStatus’ in-house client success team was there every step of the way to help make the golf tournament a success. Find out how you can take advantage of GolfStatus for your next golf event by booking a quick meeting with our team.

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What began as a 10-week fundraising campaign for a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) “Man of the Year” campaign in 2017 quickly evolved into something much bigger. Jake Peacock and Steve Sullivan have been friends for years, so when Steve started his campaign in honor of his mom, Martha, who was battling acute myeloid leukemia (AML), he asked Jake to be part of it.

Jake has been a golf professional since 2009, so naturally, he suggested doing a golf tournament to contribute to the campaign. Jake’s mom, Jeanne, had beaten breast cancer a few years prior, so he understood the need to do something to help. The first year, the golf outing brought in $15,000 of the $50,000 total raised as part of Steve’s campaign, dubbed “Martha’s Son Makes a Run.”

The next year, Jake ran the “Jeanne’s Journey” campaign that raised $72,000, with the golf event as the main fundraiser for the campaign. But Jake and Steve weren’t done.

Left: Jake with his mom, Jeanne. Right: Steve with his mom, Martha.

the challenge

The next few years, the duo decided to keep running the golf event to benefit the LLS. Then, in 2020, Jake’s mom’s cancer returned and had spread. Sadly, she passed away in June of 2021. Jake and Steve decided to redirect the golf tournament to raise funds for research at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center in memory of Jeanne and in honor of Martha. They partnered with the IU School of Medicine to create a directed fund for research, cutting through the red tape and administrative burden of creating a standalone 501(c) organization.

“We decided we wanted to keep going until we find a cure,” Steve says. “We hope we don’t have to do the golf outing at some point, but want to keep raising funds until then.”

The two continued to run the tournament on their own, leaning on personal connections, community support, and a passion for making an impact. Yet as the event grew in size and scope, it became clear that managing registrations, tracking donations, and communicating with sponsors using spreadsheets and emails wasn’t scalable. Jake is a seasoned golf industry veteran, and knew they needed to level up the event experience, not just to raise more money, but to create a smoother, more professional, and more meaningful experience for everyone involved.

Childhood friends Steve Sullivan and Jake Peacock joined forces to raise over $500,000 through golf for cancer research.

the solution

In 2022, Jake returned to Victoria National in Newburgh, Indiana as the head golf professional. Victoria National is part of Dormie Network, a national network of private destination golf clubs, and GolfStatus’ sister company. He heard about what GolfStatus could offer to charity golf events and thought it was just what the Jeanne and Martha Fore a Cure Golf Outing needed to scale, so they came on board for the 2024 event.

the results

The goal for the 2024 Jeane and Martha Fore a Cure Golf Outing was $75,000. But thanks to the tools offered by GolfStatus and Dormie Network Foundation, the tournament blew past its goal to raise over $92,000, bringing the historical total to over $500,000 raised for cancer research and honoring Jake and Steve’s mom’s battles with cancer.

Golf Event Management Platform

Right off the bat, Jake and Steve used GolfStatus to streamline registration, collect payments online, and create a professional, mobile-friendly event site that simplified the process for golfers and sponsors alike. Plus, with real-time bank account visibility and centralized data, gone were the days of piecing together payments and registrations from emails and sticky notes.

“It’s definitely different being on the other side of a tournament,” Jake says, speaking from his years as a golf professional managing outside outings. “But using GolfStatus made it easy for both Steve and I to see where we stood financially, how many golfers were signed up, and not worry about sharing spreadsheets.”

Jake says that in the first few years, when he and Steve were handling registrations and payments manually, “We really didn’t even know who was coming!” Online registration simplified data capture and receipts, without requiring any effort from Jake or Steve. They could push the event website out to their networks and track registrations, sponsorships, and payments in the software’s back end. What’s more, they used the platform to easily collect payments on tournament day. “That was great,” Jake says. “All the funds were kept in GolfStatus until after the tournament, when it was sent on to the cancer center.”

Both Steve and Jake appreciated the responsive support provided by GolfStatus. “I honestly didn’t expect that level of support from a software company, but it was awesome,” Jake says. “I reached out to the team and was on a call with someone within five minutes.”

The golf tournament’s website offered easy registration, sponsor exposure, and an avenue to collect donations.

expanded sponsorship packages

By leveraging GolfStatus’ exclusive sponsorships and add-ons, Jake and Steve created additional revenue streams from the Technology Sponsorship, Pin Flag Sponsorship, and hole-in-one contests. “We had initially priced the pin flag package at $750, but someone reached out and said they loved the idea of the pin flags and wanted to more than double the contribution for the sponsorship, raising $1,650,” Steve says.

An online auction, consisting of donated items from folks within the Dormie Network, raised an additional $12,000, further boosting their fundraising total.

Jake and Steve leaned on personal connections to bring on sponsors. Steve’s employer, Allegion, a publicly traded security company in the Indianapolis area, started relatively small with the outing in its first year, contributing $1500. But leadership saw the engagement it drove in the workplace and continued to increase their support to $15,000 in 2024. “They saw the value in an employee doing something good because they were touched by cancer,” Steve says.

DORMIE NETWORK FOUNDATION SUPPORT

By working with GolfStatus, the outing unlocked additional support from Dormie Network Foundation. Donated Stay and Play Packages and Dormie Network memberships were auctioned and sold to raise significant dollars for the cause. Three donated memberships and two Stay and Play Packages were sold as part of the event, and a $15,000 gift from a previous tournament sponsor-turned-Network member helped take the outing’s impact to the next level.

“The tools from GolfStatus and the support from Dormie Network Foundation were critical in helping us scale the tournament,” Jake says. “It opened doors to more people to support the event and cause, and grow how much we can raise.” He credits these resources for helping bring in an extra $30,000 from the 2024 event, which the pair hopes to replicate in the future.

“Nobody else gives you the tools and credibility to raise as much as you can, as quickly as you can, like Dormie Network Foundation. Combine that with GolfStatus’ platform and support, and it’s an easy choice to partner with both of them,” Jake says.

personal connections

Jake and Steve want the event to be a great experience for everyone involved, while staying true to its grassroots spirit that honors Jeanne and Martha. “For whatever reason, our stories and experiences really resonate with people,” Steve says. He says they’ve had survivors and family members speak at the tournament, and even had the executive director of the Cancer Center share what the dollars raised are doing. “People want to know what their money is doing, so making the connection to the actual research and individual researchers has been amazing.”

Jake says the people and sponsors who participate understand what they’re trying to accomplish with the tournament. “Every year, I think I can get through the event without getting too emotional, but then we look out and see what’s been done and the impact it's having, and the emotion takes over,” Jake says.

Steve (fourth from left), Jake (fifth from left), and their families at the Indiana University Spirit of Philanthropy Awards.

what’s next

The outing continues to grow—and get attention for its contributions to cancer research. Jake and Steve were invited to be members of the IU School of Medicine Development Board and were nominated by the school for the University’s Spirit of Philanthropy Award, which they received.

With the 8th annual outing set for Monday, August 4, 2025, the event has a goal to break the $100,000 mark—and eventually, raise so much money for cancer research that the event no longer needs to exist. “I wish I never had to do this, but it’s the hand we’re dealt and we’re working to make the most of it,” Jake says.

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The Arizona Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention uses a glow golf theme to offer an immersive experience for participants.

Planning a charity golf tournament for your nonprofit? Adding a fun, creative theme to the event could be the key to drawing a bigger field, impressing your sponsors, and leaving attendees eager to return year after year. Themed golf tournaments are a unique way to tell your nonprofit’s story that engages your audience—and can even boost fundraising efforts. This guide will explore why and how to add a tournament theme, plus more than 30 theme ideas for your next golf event.

Benefits of a Themed Charity Golf Tournament

A theme adds color, creativity, and connection to your golf event. What’s more, it can help your tournament stand out in a crowded fundraising calendar and keep your mission at the forefront of everyone's mind. Here are just a few benefits:

• Increased buzz around the event. A theme can grab people’s attention and interest and drive more people to participate in the event or make a donation to it.

• Appealing to sponsors. Themed tournaments can make sponsorship and branding opportunities even more visible and engaging to golfers and more appealing to sponsors.

• Stronger marketing. A theme helps you focus your messaging and unify the tournament’s marketing materials and campaigns.

• Memorable experiences. A unique theme keeps people talking about the tournament long after it is over—and coming back in future years.

• Attract new participants. Themes may draw in participants who wouldn’t otherwise think to participate in a golf tournament.

• Mission alignment. A theme can creatively highlight your organization’s cause and present it in a new light that draws in new supporters.
  

Tips for Integrating a Golf Tournament Theme

Adding a theme to your golf tournament fundraiser doesn’t have to be complicated. With some thoughtful planning, a theme can enhance every aspect of your tournament experience. Here’s how to incorporate a theme:

• Choose a relevant theme. Pick a theme concept that connects your mission and audience. For example, if your nonprofit supports school reading programs, your theme could focus on well-known children’s books or authors. Fold the theme into the tournament’s name if possible and appropriate.

• Highlight the theme in your marketing. Use the theme to guide your marketing messaging, visuals, and promotional materials. This is an opportunity to have a lot of fun with tournament logos and graphics, flyers, email campaigns, and social media content that reflects your chosen theme.

• Infuse the theme into the tournament. From decor to on-course games to attire, look for ways to bring the theme to life throughout the tournament. Choose a beach theme? Equip staff and volunteers with leis and floral shirts and run an on-course game that incorporates beach balls. Go with a glow golf tournament? Include glow necklaces and bracelets in player gift bags.

• Use digital tools. Digital event management tools help make the branding more immersive. Customize your tournament’s event website to match your theme, boosting excitement and helping your branding shine.

Leverage your golf event website to promote the tournament theme and help golfers understand what to expect.

30+ Charity Golf Tournament Themes

Themed Golf Tournament Success Stories

Going all-in on a tournament’s theme creates an unforgettable experience for golfers, sponsors, and guests. These tournaments, powered by GolfStatus, saw success by leaning into their tournament’s theming:

• Glow Golf Tournament: The Arizona Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted a nighttime event that incorporated glow-in-the-dark balls, a cart decorating contest, illuminated pin flags and sponsor signs, and more glowing fun for a unique experience.

• Project Purple Charity Golf Classic: This inspiring tournament raises funds and awareness for pancreatic cancer, themed with purple ribbons, attire, and accents throughout the event.

• Habitat FORE! Humanity: Raising money for home-building projects in the Columbus, Nebraska area, this tournament folds building tools into the event, from a putting contest using sledgehammers and levels to teeing off wearing work gloves and more.

• Putt Putt Fore Puppies. This puppy-friendly mini golf tournament includes animal-themed branding, apparel, player gifts, sponsor signs featuring shelter pets, and visits from adoptable animals.
  

Family-Friendly Golf Tournament Themes

These theme ideas engage younger supporters and can make your event more inclusive of all ages.

• Family Golf Day. Families play together as a team.

• Superheroes Assemble. Teams come dressed as their favorite superhero and participate in superhero-themed on-course games.

• Princess and Heroes. Participants dress up like famous cartoon princesses with a her-themed hole-in-one contest.

• Scavenger Hunt. This theme combines a traditional golf tournament with a scavenger hunt, where golfers solve clues or complete challenges across the course.

• Golf and Games. Combine golf with other family-friendly activities, such as outdoor games like cornhole, giant Jenga, and more.

On-course games are a great opportunity to incorporate your golf tournament theme.

Seasonal Golf Tournament Themes

Bring a festive atmosphere to your tournament with seasonal vibes in these theme ideas:

• Summer Beach Party. Incorporate tropical items like sunglasses, beach balls, and tropical drinks.

• Autumn Harvest. Jazz up your fall golf event with pumpkin decor, apple cider stations, hayrides, etc.

• Costume Party. If your tournament falls near Halloween, set up trick or treat stations on the course and include a costume contest.

• Spring has Sprung. Perfect for a spring tournament, use flowers, pastel colors, and fresh spring decor to bring the theme to life.

• Holiday Classic. A winter-themed tournament with ugly holiday sweaters and hot cocoa.

• Christmas in July. Incorporate twinkle lights, Christmas trees, and even an on-course Santa to bring the holiday spirit to the summer months.
  

Unique Golf Tournament Themes

Give attendees a one-of-a-kind experience that they won’t soon forget!

• Flashback to the… Flash back to a past decade, like the 70s, 80s, or 90s, and invite attendees to dress in fashions and hairstyles from that decade.

• Red Carpet Golf. Add the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with a red carpet, VIP experiences, and photo ops.

• Hometown Proud. Highlight your city or area’s local culture or landmarks with favorite foods, music, and other items unique to your hometown.

• May the Fourth. Celebrate the Star Wars universe with a tournament on May 4th that includes a costume contest and themed foods.

• Franchise Fun. Focus your tournament on popular movie franchises, such as Harry Potter, Marvel, Justice League, Mario Brothers, Pokémon, Indiana Jones, or other favorites.

• Wild West. A cowboy-themed event with Western-inspired decor, contests, and food.
  

Sports-Based Golf Tournament Themes

Blend your golf tournament with the fun and thrill of other sports. These are especially applicable to groups like booster clubs, youth sports teams or associations, and sports clubs.

• Team Spirit Tournament. Golfers represent their favorite sports teams with jerseys or apparel. If you have the proper connections, bring in a local sports celebrity to drive interest and attendance.

• Golf Triathlon. Combine a golf tournament with mini versions of other sports, such as basketball, pickleball, flag football, and more.

• Super Bowl or World Series. Celebrate the teams playing in the Super Bowl or World Series by incorporating team colors, mascots, and cities.

• All-Star Tournament. Celebrate historic sports legends on any level—amateur, collegiate, or professional.

• Golf Olympics. Offer medals as prizes for first, second, and third places in the tournament, as well as for Olympic event mini-challenges on selected holes.
  

Upscale Golf Tournament Themes

• Black-Tie Golf. Pair the golf event with a formal gala and high-end live auction.

• Casino Royale. Host a casino-themed tournament with on-course casino games, plus post-golf poker or blackjack tables, raffle drawings, and exclusive prizes.

• Business Owner Invitational. A golf tournament and networking hybrid event for startups, entrepreneurs, and established business owners.

• Luxe Links. Court luxury brand sponsors and include higher-end player gifts and prizes to make the tournament feel upscale.

Networking is a big plus when it comes to corporate golf tournaments.

Corporate Golf Tournament Themes

Corporate golf events are great options for companies looking to boost morale or network with peers.

• Departmental Face-Off. Teams from different departments go head to head in a team-building event. Up the stakes by offering a donation to the charity of the winning team’s choice.

• Battle of the Businesses. Foster friendly competition between local businesses or companies.

• Executive invitational. Invite top C-suite execs to compete for the Executive Cup.
  

Women's Golf Tournament Themes

Create a supportive, fun environment that champions women in golf and beyond.

• Women’s Community Classic. Include golf with a networking event for women in the community.

• Women in Sports. Celebrate female athletes from various sports and invite them to participate.

• Mother-Daughter Tournament. Encourage teams of moms and daughters to compete in a fun bonding event across generations.

Golf tournament themes targeted at women are a great way to grow the game of golf.

Ready to Plan a Themed Golf Tournament?

Whether your tournament’s theme is silly, serious, or somewhere in between, it can help elevate your next charity golf tournament and help raise more for your cause. No matter what theme you choose, purpose-built tools can streamline the process from start to finish. GolfStatus’ golf event management platform offers time-saving tools, expert advice, and revenue-boosting extras to make your tournament a success. Click below to connect with the golf tournament experts at GolfStatus!

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About the Author

Jen Wemhoff - Communications Manager at GolfStatus

Jen Wemhoff accidentally discovered her passion for nonprofits in college. An internship while earning a degree in Communications from Doane University led to a 20 year career in the nonprofit sector, where she found a strong desire to be part of something bigger than herself. Her vast nonprofit experience includes roles in marketing, fundraising, and direct programming. When Jen came to GolfStatus as Communications Manager in 2020, she was struck by the power of the sport to raise money to power nonprofit missions. She tells GolfStatus’s story across platforms and channels and develops educational tools and resources to help nonprofits tap into golf’s giving power. Jen, her husband, and two daughters call Lincoln, Nebraska home.

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by Cash Dinkel, PGA, Client Success Director at GolfStatus

Selecting the right golf facility is one of the most important decisions you'll make when planning your charity golf event. The course you choose sets the tone, shapes the golfer experience, and directly impacts your fundraising success. Whether you're new to tournament planning or refining your strategy for future events, this guide walks through how to choose the best course for your event and work efficiently with golf facility staff.

Understanding the types of golf facilities

Before you start reaching out to golf courses in your area, it’s helpful to understand the different types of golf facilities:

• Public. These facilities are open to anyone and are typically more affordable. They may not have the prestige or all the amenities of private clubs, but they’re accessible and can be great for events targeting a wide audience.

• Semi-private. These facilities allow public play during certain times while reserving the best tee times for members. They’re usually well-maintained and offer a nice balance of quality and cost.

• Private. Private clubs are members-only and offer top-tier facilities and service. They often include added amenities like banquet rooms, gourmet dining, locker rooms, and practice facilities. These courses are ideal if you're targeting a higher-net-worth audience and want to offer an exclusive experience—but they come with a higher price tag and may require a member to help you book the facility for a tournament.

• Alternative golf facilities. Not all golf fundraisers need to take place on a traditional 18-hole golf course. Facilities like TopGolf, indoor golf simulators, or mini golf venues can offer a fun, relaxed atmosphere that appeals to a different crowd and can be easier to plan logistically.
  

Things to consider when choosing a golf facility for your event

A simple Google search of “golf facilities near me” will give you a list of potential options where you can hold your golf tournament. A glance at each course’s website will help you get a feel for the facility and its offerings. Next, think about the following as you narrow down your list:

• Location. Choose a location that’s convenient to your organization, supporters, and sponsors. Accessibility helps drive higher attendance and community engagement.

• Cost and inclusions. Compare the cost per golfer and make sure you understand what’s included, such as greens fees, carts, range balls, and other amenities. While private courses tend to be more expensive, they may justify a higher registration fee and attract more affluent participants.

• Audience demographics. Think about your target audience. Would they be more excited about playing an exclusive course, or would they prefer an affordable, relaxed public facility? Choose a venue that aligns with your audience’s preferences and your fundraising goals.

• Amenities. Consider what the facility offers beyond the golf course itself—banquet space, catering options, equipment rental, and staff support—as these all factor into your tournament’s success.

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Key questions to ask a potential host golf facility

Once you’ve identified some options for your tournament, reach out and ask the right questions to gather the information you need to make a decision:

• What’s the cost per golfer, and what’s included in that fee?

• Does the price include carts, range balls, or extras like drink tickets or gift cards?

• Is there a minimum number of golfers required to reserve the course?

• What does setup on tournament day look like? 

• Will staff help with signage, tables, or registration?

• What food and beverage options are available? 

• Can you bring in outside food or are you required to use the facility’s catering?

• Is there banquet or event space for awards ceremonies or meals?

• What are the payment policies?

• Is a deposit required? 

• When is the final payment due?

• Do you offer live scoring?

• What’s the inclement weather policy? 

• Is a rain date available, or is play allowed in the rain?

before you sign a contract

Before you lock in the date and facility, carefully review the contract with facility staff so you understand the terms. Here’s what to look for:

• Ensure the quoted price per player matches the contract.

• Double check the minimum and maximum player counts and any penalties if you don’t meet them.

• Confirm any additional fees, such as those for using course software or A/V equipment.

• Understand all line-item charges so there are no surprises after the event.
  

Coordinating with the golf facility

Booking the facility is just the beginning! Use these tips to effectively and seamlessly coordinate with the course staff and set your event up for success.

• Use technology. One of the biggest pain points for golf facilities hosting outside events is an accurate count of the number of players—and the time-consuming back and forth required for updates. Sharing access to your golf event management platform with the golf facility allows staff to see the size of your field in real-time (without several emails or phone calls) and plan accordingly. What’s more, tech built for golf allows golf staff to make hole assignments, print cart signs and scorecards, and download alpha lists and other necessary documents with just a few clicks, instead of manually creating these necessities.

• Stay organized. Keep all your planning details—including golfer registration, sponsor information, and payments—in one centralized place. Your golf event management platform keeps you and your team organized and facilitates easy sharing of accurate, up-to-date information with the golf staff.

• Designate a point person (and a backup). Instead of everyone on your planning team communicating with the golf facility, designate one person to spearhead communication and planning. It’s a good idea to have a backup team member who knows the event plan and can communicate with the golf facility if you happen to be unavailable.

• Communicate effectively. Make sure the course staff has everything they need to support your event, including:

  • A clear schedule of events (registration time, shotgun start, meals, awards)

  • Final golfer count well in advance

  • Food and beverage selections and dietary needs

  • Setup instructions for signage, tables, and on-course games

  • Information about any contests like hole-in-one, longest drive, or putting contests

A golf-specific platform makes coordinating with the golf facility simple and easy.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right golf facility—and building a strong partnership with their team—lays the foundation for a smooth, successful tournament. Be thoughtful in your selection, proactive with your communication, and lean on technology to reduce friction and save time. When you and the course staff are aligned, everything runs more efficiently—leaving more room for a fun, memorable experience for your golfers and a bigger impact for your mission.

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Live scoring adds an unmatched level of professionalism to your charity golf tournament. Instead of manually recording scores on a paper scorecard, golfers submit their scores via a live scoring mobile app, which syncs to live leaderboards in real-time that are accessible in the app and online. Leaderboards are often displayed in the clubhouse and shared on social media.

Live leaderboards can be displayed on televisions in the clubhouse and shared on social media.

why live scoring levels up your tournament

• Golfers love that live scoring makes golf outings more competitive and memorable, and that they can track standings in real-time throughout the tournament’s round. It keeps them engaged throughout the day.

• Golf facilities save tons of time at the end of the tournament. Results are automatically tabulated, so there’s no need for golf staff to spend hours painstakingly tallying scores by hand. Instead, they only need to spend a few minutes reviewing and finalizing scores, post-flighting the results, and breaking ties.

• Sponsors get great exposure, both in the live scoring app and on live leaderboards—where everyone’s looking during the entire event and after. Plus, this digital exposure adds additional value to sponsor packages!

• Tournament organizers like to be able to keep track of the round’s progress to monitor pace of play and ensure they’re prepped and ready to go for post-golf events.

You definitely don’t want to frustrate your tournament’s golfers with a complicated, unreliable platform or scoring app. Look for an app with an easy-to-use interface that makes it simple for golfers to enter scores with a tap.

Golfers can check current standings on their phones throughout the tournament.

tips to successfully live score your Charity Golf tournament

• Communicate ahead of time. Let golfers know that you’ll be using an app to live score the event, and provide instructions on how to download it and find their live scoring code in pre-tournament communications. It can be helpful to include a link to any online step-by-step walkthroughs.

• Encourage golfers to download the app. Cell coverage or WiFi might be spotty at the golf facility, and golfers are likely focused on the fun day ahead, not downloading an app. It will save them time and hassle to download and set up the app before the tournament.

• Use QR codes. Post a QR code that links to the App Store and Google Play to download the live scoring app. Not everyone will heed your advice to download the live scoring app before the event, so make it as simple as possible to do so on tournament day.

• Designate one person to submit scores. Not every golfer needs to download the app or submit scores. Only one person per team needs to use the app to submit scores, but everyone is welcome to do so if they’re interested in tracking their round or advanced stats like greens or fairways hit in regulation.

• Post and share leaderboards. If the host golf facility has TVs in the clubhouse, display scrolling leaderboards that show current standings. Share the link to the leaderboards on your tournament’s event website on your social media platforms so interested parties can follow along (and may be persuaded to make a donation!).

• Keep golfers engaged. Use any push notifications features in your event management platform’s communications tool to send links to the leaderboards to keep golfers engaged throughout the day. It also gives the leaderboard sponsor additional exposure!

GolfStatus’ mobile scoring app makes live scoring quick, easy, and frustration-free!

How to use golfstatus to live score

GolfStatus offers simple and easy live scoring for charity golf tournaments of all types and sizes. Its mobile scoring app and live leaderboards are a non-intrusive way to streamline scoring and boost engagement. Here’s how it works:

1. Download the app. The free GolfStatus app is available from the App Store or Google Play.

2. Find the live scoring code. Find the live scoring code on the physical scorecard, cart sign, in the confirmation email from GolfStatus, or inquire at registration.

3. Join the event. Once golfers create a GolfStatus account or log in to an existing account, the event will appear on the app’s home screen. Tap Join by Code and enter the live scoring code. If the event doesn’t appear on the home screen, tap Tournaments then Join by Code and enter the live scoring code.

4. Sync and start. After entering the live scoring code, tap your name (or the player you’re replacing), then tap Sync. Next, tap Play round to start your round!

5. Score your round. Simply tap the box next to your team, enter your score, and swipe to the next hole.

6. Submit your scorecard. Tap Finish & Submit to review your score, then tap Submit to finish your round.

To help make the user experience as smooth as possible, it’s a good idea to share the above information with golfers prior to the tournament via email. This webpage outlines live scoring step-by-step. You may want to post a QR code that links to the webpage at registration, and be sure you have your tournament’s Alpha Players List or Hole Assignments report handy if golfers inquire about their team code.

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After two years of success, the Putt Putt Fore Puppies mini golf tournament is back for an even bigger and better year three! Planned by GolfStatus staff, Putt Putt Fore Puppies brings the community together to raise funds for Capital Humane Society (CHS), which cares for homeless pets in Lincoln, Nebraska, and helps them find their forever homes.

Registration is open and live for 2025!

📅 September 12, 2025

🕓 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. (registration opens at 3:30, shotgun start at 4:30)

📍Adventure Golf Center, Lincoln, Nebraska

tournament recap

Here’s a quick rundown of what the tournament accomplished in its first two years:

Year 1: 2023

• Golfers / Teams: 164 / 41 

• Courses: 2 of 3

• Sponsors: 21

• Fundraising Goal: $3,000

• Outcomes: $9,200 donated to CHS

  • $1,100 raised on tournament day

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Year 2: 2024

• Golfers / Teams: 216 / 54

• Courses: 3 of 3

• Sponsors: 31

• Fundraising Goal: $12,000

• Outcome: $15,000 donated to CHS

• $5,500 raised on tournament day

what’s new for 2025

Based on feedback from last year’s participants, the planning team is implementing a few changes 2025 tournament. The scope and format of the tournament will remain the same, but we’re exploring the feasibility of adding an auction and have decided to remove the playoff from the event. Other notable changes:

• New planning team. Planning team members include: Ashley Stahr, Director of Marketing; Payton Prall, Digital Media Manager; Jen Wemhoff, Communications Manager; David Li, Graphic Designer; Dane Stahr, Product Designer; Ty Perkins, Account Manager; Paul Sanger, Account Manager; Alex White, Fundraising Specialist; Brenden Holling, Client Success Specialist; Jack Burmeister, Client Success Specialist; Cash Dinkel, Director of Client Success;

• New sponsorships. Nature calls, so a Portapotty Sponsor was added, along with sponsorships for new pet-friendly player gifts to replace koozies.

• New team packages. Two team packages are offered this year—an “all-in” package and a standard package. Both include t-shirts, dinner, new player gifts, a drink ticket, and a round of mini golf for each golfer, but the all-in package includes entry into on-course games and 12 raffle tickets.

• New schedule. Additional time has been built into the schedule to accommodate the extra time required to complete the Backwoods Course and the raffle drawing.

• Pet showcase. Pet owners can purchase a “sponsorship” to show off their beloved pets on the event website and signage at the tournament.

• New t-shirts. T-shirts are included with each team package this year, as well as a standalone option. The adorable design features the pets from the Pet Showcase! Stay tuned for a preview on the event website.

Follow along on our tournament planning journey here and on Facebook and Instagram!

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Thank you sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Doggie Bandana Sponsor

Tennis Ball Pet Toy Sponsor

Swag Sponsor

Trophy Sponsor

Hole Sponsors:

Signage Sponsor

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Your golf tournament is a key part of your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy. Ensuring your golf fundraiser’s long-term success requires more than just smooth execution on event day. Future-proofing your golf event means setting it up to thrive year after year, even if there are major changes to the planning team. By putting the right systems and processes in place, your nonprofit can protect the tournament’s success for the future while making planning easier for years to come.

Here are six best practices to help your nonprofit future-proof your charity golf tournament so it stays a lucrative fundraising event no matter what changes you face.

1. Use golf event management software

A singular platform is key for ensuring continuity. The beauty of a platform built for golf events is that tournaments can be copied year over year so new event organizers aren’t forced to start from scratch. This helps provide much-needed stability and baseline infrastructure when personnel might be in flux. The right platform should allow multiple users without any extra fees and access to a responsive support team that can walk new users through the software’s back end and provide guidance.

An event management platform built just for golf helps new tournament organizers jump right into planning.

2. document, document, document!

If your lead tournament organizer or key volunteer left tomorrow or had an emergency that took them away from planning, would anyone else know how to run the tournament? Would they know what needs to be done, who to connect with at the golf facility, or what’s been promised to sponsors? Thoroughly documenting your planning process from start to finish, as well as tracking progress during planning, ensures that institutional knowledge isn’t lost when there’s staff turnover or new volunteers come on board.

Start by creating a central event planning document or spreadsheet that outlines the entire process from start to finish, from securing the golf course to sending thank-you notes after the event.

Include key deadlines, contact information for vendors and sponsors, and details about your event management software.

• Track progress as tasks are completed, so if a change occurs mid-planning, others will be able to continue the work without interruption. 

• Make note of what worked well (and what didn’t) to refine and improve your process each year.

• Store the documentation in a shared drive so it’s easily accessible by members of your planning team.

A well-documented process reduces the risk of setbacks and gives future organizers a clear roadmap to follow.

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3. Have Two Points of Contact for Everything

Relying on one person to manage all aspects of your tournament creates a single point of failure. If that person becomes unavailable, it can derail your event. To avoid this, designate at least two people from your planning team to be points of contact for each key element of your fundraiser:

• Sponsorships. Ensure both points of contact know the details of each sponsorship package, including the promised benefits, pricing, and availability. It’s a good practice to CC each contact on email communication with sponsors so everyone is in the know.

• Event management technology. Both contacts should have logins to your event management platform, been introduced to its support team, and know how to contact support so they can troubleshoot issues or get help quickly.

• Golf facility coordination. Ensure that both points of contact have contact information for the head golf pro and/or golf facility sales representative. Both should also have a basic understanding of the course’s layout and logistics.

• Budget. A common budget spreadsheet can help you track dollars in and out and see where your tournament stands. Ensure both contacts have access to the spreadsheet and can track income from registrations and payments in the event management platform.

• Vendor orders. This can be as simple as CCing each contact on communication with vendors on orders, specs, and deadlines for materials like signage, catering, pin flags, or player gifts.

You might also assign a “chair” for various components, such as a chair of sponsorships, volunteers, promotion, budget, and logistics to better share the load and tournament knowledge. While this redundancy may seem unnecessary, it prevents last-minute scrambles and ensures someone is always able to step in to handle key responsibilities.

Having two points of contact ensures planning can move forward if there are changes in your tournament’s leadership.

4. create a succession plan

Unfortunately, staff and volunteer turnover is inevitable, so a strong succession plan is critical for maintaining event continuity. Here’s how to create one:

• Identify key roles and responsibilities for your golf fundraiser, including each “chair.”

• Train backup staff or volunteers to handle each role, including how to use your event software and communicate with sponsors and vendors.

• Keep a running list of contacts and instructions for tasks like setting up the registration website, managing volunteers, handling sponsor invoicing, and running on-course games and contests.

• Hold a post-event debrief with your team and update the plan based on lessons learned.

A clear succession plan ensures that new team members can step in and continue executing a successful event without a steep learning curve.

5. manage sponsorships in your event management platform

Managing sponsorships manually—or across multiple platforms—can lead to missed opportunities and dropped details, particularly if there are any personnel changes. Instead, simplify sponsor management by using an event registration website and your golf event management platform:

• Build sponsorship packages in your software’s back end and link all sponsor outreach to the website to ensure a consistent call to action in your communication with prospective sponsors.

• List sponsorship packages on the event site so sponsors can browse options and purchase their package without needing to connect with a specific member of your planning team. Sponsors can submit their logo and assets during registration, which should automatically populate the site or mobile app and be available in the software for other branding needs.

• Track sponsor commitments, contacts, payments, and benefits in your centralized event management platform. This is particularly useful when copying tournaments in subsequent years.

• Keep a record of businesses that have been approached for sponsorships from each year to help inform future outreach and renewal strategies.

Managing your tournament’s sponsorships with a centralized system helps you better deliver on sponsor agreements, provide valuable exposure, and make it easier to manage renewals.

Sponsors get broad visibility on a tournament’s registration website.

6. connect with the head pro at the host golf facility

The golf facility wants your tournament to be a success—it reflects positively on the facility! To help ensure success, establish a good working relationship with golf facility staff, especially the head pro. This facilitates smooth communication, handling of logistics, and golfer experience. A key part of future-proofing your golf fundraiser is the relationship with the golf facility. If there are changes, golf and sales staff can often help new personnel fill in the gaps.

• Schedule a meeting with the head pro early in the planning process to discuss course regulations, tournament schedules, food and beverage offerings, contract terms, and any potential challenges.

• Confirm how contests, like closest to the pin, hole-in-one, and longest drive will be set up and handled.

• Keep the head pro updated on registration numbers and any changes to the schedule. It’s a good idea to share access to your golf event management software so they can check participation and teams in real time.

• On event day, your two points of contact should check in with the head pro to handle any last-minute adjustments.

Leveraging the expertise of the host golf facility’s head pro will help your tournament run smoothly and that golfers have a positive experience—no matter who’s in charge.

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Future-proofing your golf fundraiser isn’t just about protecting your current event—it’s about setting up a framework for long-term success. By documenting your process, building redundancy into key roles, creating a succession plan, streamlining sponsor management, and maintaining a strong relationship with the host course, you’ll create a more resilient event that raises more money year after year.

Start with an event management tool that’s built for golf events and fundraisers—GolfStatus. Manage registrations, sponsorships, and schedules right in the platform, and use the free event website to market your event. Plus, you’ll get access to exclusive sponsorships, add-ons, and Fundraising Specialists to help you raise additional funds for your cause—at no upfront cost. Book a quick 15 or 30-minute meeting with the GolfStatus team to learn more.

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Sponsorships are the backbone of any successful charity golf tournament, and none is more critical than your title or presenting sponsor. This top-dollar sponsorship opportunity provides unparalleled visibility and brand exposure for the sponsor while ensuring the event’s overall success for your nonprofit.

Many tournaments significantly underprice and undervalue their title sponsorship simply because they’re unsure of its worth. Here’s how to position and sell your title sponsorship, ensure sponsors see its full value, and use technology to add value and maximize their investment.

Positioning the value of your tournament’s title sponsorship

A title or presenting sponsorship typically offers a business the highest level of exposure and branding available for a golf tournament. Unlike other sponsorships, the title sponsor is often fully embedded in every aspect of the tournament, such as:

• Event naming rights. The sponsor’s name is folded into the event’s title, ensuring top-of-mind awareness. For example, “Putt Putt Fore Puppies Presented by Sinclair Hille Architects.”

• Exclusive branding on marketing and promotional materials. The title sponsor’s logos and messaging appear prominently on the event website, email marketing, printed flyers and invitations, signage, and social media promotions.

• On-site visibility. From tournament banners and cart signs to branded scorecards and giveaways, the title sponsor has a heavy visual presence at the event.

• Direct audience engagement. The sponsor might have the opportunity to speak at the tournament’s opening or awards ceremony, set up a display on a tee box, or perhaps host a VIP area for networking.

• Media and PR exposure. The sponsor’s brand is highlighted in press releases, media coverage, and post-event recaps, reinforcing credibility and reach.

These aren’t all the benefits you can include in your title sponsorship package. You might add value by offering the sponsor one or more teams to play in the tournament, access to the tournament’s participant list, additional logo placements, or additional engagement opportunities.

It’s important to remember that your golf tournament has a unique value proposition, particularly for the title sponsor: exposure, access, and high engagement to an audience of golfers they can’t reach anywhere else. Because golfers generally represent an affluent, influential demographic, they’re often considered ideal clients or customers for businesses. Plus, the sponsor enjoys the brand lift and positive PR of being associated with a good cause like yours.

do this instead: boost the title sponsorship’s value with a technology sponsorship

Adding a Technology Sponsorship takes a title sponsorship to the next level by integrating the sponsor’s branding into the digital and interactive elements of the tournament. This requires the right event management tech—one that’s built specifically for golf events, has baked-in sponsor touchpoints throughout the platform, and modernizes the experience for players, volunteers, and attendees.

GolfStatus’ Technology Sponsorship provides broad exposure across the platform.

Here’s where adding a Technology Sponsorship to the title sponsorship package has the biggest impact:

• Tournament registration website. The title sponsor’s logo should be prominently featured on the tournament website, reinforcing their involvement from the first player interaction and with every site visit.

• Mobile scoring app. The title sponsor’s brand is displayed across the digital scorecard, keeping their brand front and center throughout the tournament round.

• Live leaderboards. Live leaderboards offer a high level of professionalism to your tournament and your title sponsor. The title sponsor’s logo is seen every time a golfer or spectator checks the round’s standings on the event website or mobile scoring app.

• Automated receipts. Add logos to automated payment receipts to increase impressions and engagement.

• Push notifications. Offer sponsors the chance to include messaging in mobile scoring app push notifications.

• Social media and digital marketing. Combining the Technology Sponsorship into your title sponsorship ensures even greater visibility through branded content, hashtag campaigns, and boosted social media posts that link back to your event website.

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Sample title + tech sponsorship package

• Exclusive event naming rights for the tournament, including a co-branded tournament logo.

• Primary logo placement on all event promotional materials, signage, the event website, live leaderboards, cart signs, reports, trophies, and registration and donation receipts.

• Co-branded digital elements, including promotional emails, social media mentions, ad campaigns, PR campaigns, and the opportunity to send push notifications to participants.

• High-value speaking opportunities during the tournament’s kickoff and awards ceremony.

• Exclusive engagement with golfers with a booth set up on the sponsor’s tee box of choice.

• Two complementary foursomes to play in the tournament.

• Data and analytics reporting, showcasing audience reach, contact information, engagement, and digital impressions.

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Taking care of your title sponsor

Securing a title sponsor is just the first step—you need to deliver an exceptional sponsorship experience to maintain and even strengthen the relationship. Here’s how:

• Personalized communication. Keep the sponsor informed about event planning updates, branding opportunities, and impact metrics.

• Seamless integration. Ensure their branding appears flawlessly in all print and digital materials.

• VIP perks. Offer a premier experience at the tournament, such as reserved parking and a dedicated volunteer or staff member to host them during the tournament.

• Post-tournament follow-up. Provide a detailed sponsorship fulfillment report, including event analytics and ROI.

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maximize your title sponsorship’s value with tech

The title sponsorship is the crown jewel of your golf tournament, and pairing it with GolfStatus’ exclusive Technology Sponsorship adds value and amplifies its impact. By integrating digital branding, leveraging high-engagement tech tools, and providing measurable sponsorship fulfillment, you’ll create an unbeatable sponsorship opportunity.

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