Golf Tournament Prize Package Ideas

Creating attractive prize packages for a golf tournament can translate into more participants and therefore, more revenue. Prize packages are usually given for the best adjusted score (handicap), lowest score, lowest team score, longest drive, each hole in one and closest to the hole. Tournament organizers may also choose to award prizes to the top-five overall players.

  1. Cash

    • Cash prize packages are a popular choice, particularly if the grand prize is a significant multiple of the tournament entry fee. Reserving all of the cash for the overall winner of the tournament is a viable alternative to splitting the amount. The higher prize is more likely to attract more entries.

    Electronics

    • Instead of offering $25,000 for first place and a token cash prize for the remaining top-four players, offering electronics instead has widespread appeal. The ability to win televisions, stereos or iPods is sure to draw more entries. Furthermore, it may be easier to get sponsors to donate electronic prizes than it is to generate more cash for prizes. Donations provide them with free advertising for their products.

    Golf

    • Gift certificates for free rounds of golf or golf equipment are attractive prize package options. The first-place winners receive certificates for the most popular, and usually more expensive, golf courses. Second and third prizes are for lesser golf courses. Pairing tees or golf balls with round certificates adds a nice touch.

    Travel

    • Travel packages are an inviting choice. Many people don't travel because of the cost, so the opportunity to win round-trip airfare and an all-inclusive hotel stay is enticing. It's possible to get such a package donated by a sponsor who gets the benefit of free advertising leading up to the tournament.

    Gift Baskets

    • Inventive gift baskets are a unique prize choice for a golf tournament. The baskets might contain wine and cheeses, bath supplies, candies and chocolates, or even a selection of golf items like clothing, gloves, balls and tees.