Golf Tournament Gifts

August 6th, 2011 by admin No comments »

Organizing a golf tournament is already one of the most trying experiences that you’ll go through, without having to worry about what gifts you can give to the people participating and winning the said competition. But since you have organized the tournament, it is expected of you to have some really good golf tournament gifts lined up for the winners. What else is supposed to serve as an encouragement for them? Even if it is a charity tournament, meant only to raise money for a cause, there’s got to be some sort of incentive for the competitors to want to win, right? And since golf is not a sport for anyone and everyone, these gifts have to be something that represent only golf and make the receivers think of the tournament every time they see it. This Buzzle article will give you an idea of some of the probable items that you can think of using as golf tournament gifts. You have an array of items to choose from, so don’t worry. Plus, they’re so varied even in costs that you’ll have no trouble choosing something that fits your budget. Have a look and see what suits your interests best.

Attire
When it comes to golf tournament gifts, if there’s one thing that will win the votes every single time, it’s golf attire. A true golf fan can never have enough golf clothes and accessories. So, give the winner of the tournament a complete gold ensemble. A pack of golf t-shirts, trousers if it’s a male and the cute skirt if it’s a female, together with a hat that matches the t-shirts. Wristbands and gloves are other items that can be included in the gift hamper.

Equipment and Accessories
Golf equipment does not come cheap. So winning some fancy golf equipment is definitely going to be one of the best wins for the person. Plus it will make the competitors try that much harder to win. Golf clubs and putters, probably with the name of the person inscribed on it will be a great idea! Along with the complete golf equipment, you can also throw in some really useful golf accessories too. These range from golf bags, a tool kit, tags for bags, caddies, golf balls, etc., and are some of the most popular accessories that you can give the person.

Memorabilia
Every sports enthusiast has his or her own mentor: A person who has excelled and reached great heights in that particular sport. It’s most likely the same with all the golf enthusiasts participating in the tournament that you’re organizing. So, if you can manage (contact and resource wise) to get your hands on some valuable memorabilia like autographed golf equipment, golf balls, trophies, etc., then nothing like it. The winner will be thrilled. You can make an annual tournament and have these same valuable gifts given to the winners every year.

Miscellaneous
Apart from the ones mentioned above, there are loads of items that you can gift to the winners, runners up, and participants of your golf tournament, whether it’s a charity golf tournament or a commercial one. Mugs, flasks, jugs, watches, pins, towels, tube of golf balls, pouches, umbrellas, key rings, ball markers, score counters, travel kits, etc., are just some of them. You can browse online for sites that have some really reasonable offers on such items and their combinations. » Read more: Golf Tournament Gifts

Mini Golf Tournament Ideas

August 3rd, 2011 by admin No comments »

Mini golf is one of the most enjoyable sports (for lack of a better word) that one can enjoy. And if you’ve watched Natalie Portman give Ashton Kutcher a run for his money in No Strings Attached, you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about. There are so many things that you can do to make the whole experience of mini golf a memorable one. And since mini golf is best enjoyed in a group, come up with some awesome mini golf tournament ideas is one of the best things to do. This Buzzle article has some of these in store for you. Go through them and see how you’d like to enjoy your mini golf tournament.

Eat While You Play
Every game when played in a group needs just two more things to make it more lively and enjoyable: food and drink! Why should mini golf be left out, right? If you’ve planned a charity golf tournament, then this is a perfect way to get the participants to shell out some extra money. With the permission of the owner, you can arrange for different booths with an assortment of foods and refreshments to be served, while the highly competitive tournament is on. No one can resist a little nibbling in the midst of a crowd, especially when games are also a part of the equation.

Raise Some Money
Mini golf tournaments are one of the best ways to organize a fundraiser for whatever reason. If it’s for a club in your school, you can have a side by side exhibition of what the club is all about. This will encourage people to fork out some money for a cause. If it’s for another cause, you can have particular holes sponsored by local companies. When people putt in those holes, they win a prize and the amount gets donated to the cause.

Special Occasions
Another thing that mini golf tournaments are great for, is to make special occasions even more special. Birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, etc. are all great occasions to have mini golf tournaments. You can make a day of it and have a picnic before and after the tournament. The guest of honor (read birthday person, anniversary couple or retiring colleague) will play the tournament and every time he/she or they putt a hole they get a gift. This way, they have to play until they win all the gifts!

Auction
Raising money by way of auction has always been a splendid tactic. Use a mini golf tournament to further enhance the success of the auction that you want to hold. How? Well, entertainment always seems to be a major issue at fundraisers, doesn’t it? So, instead of having just live music, have a fun mini golf tournament in the background of a silent auction. This way, people will bid on what they like while they enjoy their rounds of golf.

Night Tournaments
Sometimes, the more challenging something is, the more enjoyable it is. What could be more challenging in mini golf than hampering the players’ vision?!? Yes, you got it right! Organize a mini golf tournament at night! Choose a new moon night to make things trickier. Of course you’ll have a well lit golf course, but this will just bring in a little more hardship into the game. You can liven up the atmosphere with some good music and a dance party adjacent to the tournament. » Read more: Mini Golf Tournament Ideas