Golf Tournament

Wide-open course, the whole chapter out early, transfusions flowing, pledge caddies on duty, and a clean competition with a trophy for the champ

Book It Early

Courses fill up fast, especially for groups.

• Aim to reach out around three months in advance, depending on the course.
• Call the pro shop directly and ask about group blocks, formats, and minimum headcounts.
• You’ll usually need a rough headcount before anything is confirmed.
• Your choice whether this is included in dues or payment collected on the side.
  

The sooner the date and time are locked, the smoother everything else becomes.

Lock the Headcount

Before you finalize anything, get numbers.

• Send a simple poll in the group chat.
• Confirm who’s in and who’s out.
• Decide whether freshmen are included.

This avoids last-minute dropouts and makes booking easier.

Day-Of Flow

Keep it simple.

• Let guys sort into foursomes themselves.
• Seniors pick tee times first, then work down by class if needed.
• Avoid bottlenecks. Once guys are checked in, let them get moving.

For check-in, you can either:

• Use the pro shop if the course prefers that, or
• Run a simple table yourself to hand out scorecards and giveaways

No need to overthink it. The goal is getting people out on the course quickly.

Drinks That Stay Cold

Instead of managing coolers nonstop, personal carry items help guys handle their own pace.

• Beer sleeves & liquor sticks fit directly in golf bags
• Flasks slide into side pockets
• Pour caddies hold up to ~20oz and include shot glasses in the base

Once people have these, you don’t have to think about drinks again.

This is what makes it feel like an event, not just a bunch of guys golfing.

Format and Competition

Scramble formats work best.

• Keeps it fair when skill levels vary
• Encourages teamwork
• Reduces cheating

Options that work well:

• Winning scramble team
• Winner per class
• Top 3–5 teams overall

Keep rules simple and consistent so everyone’s on the same page.

Hole Challenges

Pick two holes only:

• Par 5 for longest drive
• Par 3 for closest to the pin

Use a simple stake marker at each hole to track leaders throughout the day. That’s all you need. Get the winners a prize.

Pledge Caddies

Pledge caddies add structure and entertainment without extra cost.

They can:

• Track shots
• Search for balls
• Carry a range finder
• Help keep score honest

Give them a simple uniform or caddy-style fit and a job to do. It keeps things moving and makes them part of the day instead of standing around.

Members always deserve incentive for showing out, and winners always deserve a prize. Check out some custom options below:

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These are the items that get used all day and remembered after.

• Custom towels with chapter letters or event branding
• Koozies with the tournament name or date
• Head covers for winners or special prizes
• Custom hats for the chapter - make sure to order these long in advance
• A custom trophy to wrap the day up cleanly

If it clips to a bag, gets used during the round, or shows up in pics, it belongs here.

Portable Speakers

Most groups will bring their own speaker, but having a few reliable options helps.

• Use near check-in or post-round
• Can double as a giveaway or prize
• Keeps energy going without disrupting the course

Check out additional speaker options here

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