While the bulk of your fundraising will come from admission prices, there are plenty of other ways to raise money during your golf fundraiser. We've curated six easy-to-implement ideas:
By charging a nominal extra fee, golf tournament games (aka mini games) are an excellent way to raise additional money.
For instance, you can sell $5 or $10 tickets for your guests to participate in a long drive contest, hole-in-one contest, or closest-to-the-pin contest. Then, reward the winner of the day with a worthwhile prize, like a gift card to Golf Town or Sport Chek.
And if the budget allows, you can try these fun and unique ideas, such as:
Don't forget to calculate costs in relation to what you expect to earn additionally for each of these games.
Offer gift cards as prizes and use a gift card fundraising platform like FlipGive to raise even more money. With FlipGive, your organization automatically earns back a percentage with every gift card purchase.
Let's say you want to offer a $500 gift card to Golf Town as a top prize. This brand currently offers 4% earnings—meaning your program can raise an additional $20 just by sourcing the prize through FlipGive.
Offer players the chance to buy a "mulligan" or do-over. A mulligan allows a golfer to retake a shot they don't like. You can sell this as an add-on with registration or offer it as an extra perk that players can buy throughout the day.
Pro-tip: Limit the number of mulligans for each player to two or less. While it's a fun way to raise extra money, you also want to keep the game fair and enjoyable for everyone.
Golfing builds up an appetite for players and spectators alike. Why not also fundraise with food and drink tickets? Sell tickets before the tournament or at the door. Then, set up food and drink tables throughout the course to keep your golfers fueled for every drive, chip, and putt.
Some things to keep in mind with this tactic:
Everyone loves the anticipation and reward of raffles: they create a fun opportunity to earn extra funds during your charity golf tournament.
Reddit user u/WampingWomper suggests, "Purchase a brand-new fancy driver or putter, and sell tickets at $20 each for a drawing. You'll typically see $1,000+ in ticket sales on a $600 driver."
You can offer an initial entry in the raffle with registration fees or sell extra raffle tickets at the event. Try to secure sponsors or donations to cover the prize, and remember to announce the prize beforehand to boost excitement and ticket sales.
Provide a photo opportunity for players and their families or friends to commemorate a game well-putted.
Have a volunteer to photograph each group, then offer the option to purchase a framed photo after the event.
Now that you know a variety of creative fundraising ideas, let's cover the basics of organizing a golf tournament fundraiser. Here's everything you’ll need for a successful event:
Yes, running a golf tournament fundraiser can be time- and energy-intensive, but if it helps you reach your goals, it's ultimately worth it.
Whether you're hosting a charity golf fundraiser for your sports team, non-profit, or school, FlipGive can help you earn even more. It's easy to run a FlipGive fundraiser all year long, without the hassle of planning an event or selling products. Simply earn cashback for your organization as you shop, dine, or travel.
Here are some next steps to get the ball rolling:
If your organization is already earning with FlipGive, you just need your enrollment code to create an account and begin fundraising right away.