| Tournament Setup |
| Greeting golfers |
Both. Mostly tournament organizers, but a great facility ensures that all staff members greet players with a smile. |
Both, but more so the tournament organizers. |
| Directing traffic |
Mostly the facility staff, but tournament volunteers and facility staff should help direct players as they are checking in for the day. |
Both, but mostly golf facility staff. |
| Prepping golf carts (swag bags, cart signs, etc.) |
In my opinion, golf staff should handle this for you—if not, find a new course. |
Both |
| Hole signs |
Golf facility staff |
Golf facility staff, but organizers often help. |
| Other signage |
Golf facility staff |
Organizers, but golf facility staff usually help. |
| Pin flags |
Golf facility staff |
Golf facility staff |
| Registration |
Golf facility staff will set up tables and signs, but tournament organizers handle everything else. Organizers check in golfers and teams. |
Organizers take the lead, but golf facility staff will usually provide tables, chairs, linens, etc. |
| On-course games |
Golf facility staff |
Both |
| Contests (putting, hole-in-one, etc.) |
Golf facility staff |
Golf facility staff |
| Food and beverage |
Golf facility staff |
Golf facility staff, if they provided it. |
| Raffle |
Tournament organizers |
Tournament organizers |
| Auction |
Tournament organizers |
Tournament organizers |
| Add-ons (ball drops, entertainment, etc.) |
Both, depending on the specific add-on. |
Tournament organizers, in partnership with golf facility staff. |
| End of Day Tear Down |
| Hole signs |
Golf facility staff |
Both |
| Other signage |
Golf facility staff |
Both |
| Pin flags |
Golf facility staff |
Golf facility staff |
| Registration |
Golf facility staff will take care of their items, but organizers will need to take care of their items that they brought. |
Both |
| On-course games |
Golf facility staff |
Both |
| Food and beverage |
Golf facility staff |
Golf facility staff, if they provided it. |