How to Conduct a Virtual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Social distancing restrictions require non-profits to develop and plan creative alternatives to their traditional golf event. A “Virtual Golf Tournament Fundraiser” is one option that can still help you raise money, engage with your supporters, and maintain social distancing guidelines.

A virtual event, if conducted properly, can be both fun and an effective way to raise money.

Here is one version of a “Virtual Golf Tournament Fundraiser”:

⇒The event is held during a specific date range. For example, June 1 – June 15.

⇒You work with the golf course on a special rate for your players. Remember, all golf courses need revenue and golfers now, so you should be able to negotiate a good rate for golf.

⇒Set up your event on Perfect Golf Event so players can register and pay online. The rate you charge to participate is above what the course is charging so you can raise money.

⇒You can sell sponsorships with sponsors receiving recognition on the website, in all communications and during the online awards ceremony.

⇒Once registered, players contact the golf course to arrange a tee time for their group during the time period for your event. They can print the Perfect Golf Event confirmation to take to the course. You can also provide the course with updates on registered players using the PGE reporting system.

⇒The rules for the event can be displayed on your Perfect Golf Event website. They can also be included in emails as you promote the event and once someone registers. The golf course should also have a set of rules.

⇒After the round, scorecards are submitted to the golf course.

⇒Additional fundraising options during a virtual event include mulligans, a skins game, raffle and online auction.

⇒After the final date for your virtual golf tournament fundraiser, scores are posted and communicated, and “virtual” awards are presented. You can schedule a “Zoom” meeting to reveal results, draw raffle tickets and thank sponsors.