| Cash Dinkel | Jason Meininger | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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Golf Fundraising Q&A Part VI: Live Answers from the Experts
September 16, 2026
12 p.m. Central
Have questions—any questions—about planning a charity golf tournament? You’re in the right place!
Whether you’re tackling your very first golf fundraiser, taking over a long-running tournament, or just looking for fresh ideas to increase participation, attract sponsors, and raise more money, this interactive Q&A session is for you.
Join Logan Foote, Sales and Education Director at GolfStatus, for an open conversation about all things golf fundraising. Logan and his team have worked with thousands of nonprofit golf tournaments of every size, from small community outings to large multi-day charity tournaments, and helped organizers overcome common challenges, uncover new opportunities, and build events that grow year after year.
The session will kick off with a handful of pro tips for planning a successful golf tournament before opening the floor for live audience questions. Bring your biggest challenges, your “what if” scenarios, or the small details you’ve been wondering about.
Key Takeaways:
Planning timelines and logistics
Registration pricing and golfer recruitment
Sponsorship packages and sponsor activation ideas
Contest, games, and fundraising enhancers
Volunteer management and day-of operations
Golf event tech
Post-tournament follow-up
And anything else related to golf fundraising!
Speakers:
Logan Foote, Sales and Education Director at GolfStatus