Tournament resources
Guides for golf tournament organizers
Practical, plain-language guides — no jargon. Whether you are running your first scramble or optimizing a long-running charity event, these articles cover what actually matters.
Organizing
Running the event from start to finish — booking, registration, day-of logistics, and wrap-up.
Organizing9 min read
How to run a golf scramble tournament (step-by-step)
A complete, practical guide for organizers: format basics, date and course planning, registration, shotgun start, scoring, prizes, and wrap-up.
Organizing8 min read
How to plan a corporate golf outing (step-by-step guide)
End-to-end guide for planning a company golf event: setting goals, budget, format, invitations, food and networking, day-of flow, and prizes for any group size.
Organizing7 min read
Golf tournament prize ideas for every budget
Prize and award ideas for golf tournaments: team placement prizes, on-course contests, raffle items, gift bags, and how to budget for prizes at any event size.
Formats
Scramble, best-ball, stroke play, skins, and everything in between.
Formats8 min read
Golf tournament formats explained: scramble, best ball, Stableford, and more
Plain-language guide to the most common golf tournament formats — scramble, best ball, individual stroke, gross vs net, Stableford, skins, flights — and when to use each.
Formats7 min read
Golf scramble rules explained (and popular variations)
Clear explanation of how golf scramble rules work, team size, minimum-drive requirements, handicap allowances, and common variants including Texas scramble, ambrose, and shamble.
Fundraising
Making the most of charity tournaments: sponsorships, auctions, and revenue add-ons.
Fundraising9 min read
Charity golf tournament planning checklist (step-by-step)
A practical timeline and checklist for planning a charity golf tournament: goal-setting, sponsors, registration, auction and raffle, day-of logistics, and post-event stewardship.
Fundraising9 min read
How to get golf tournament sponsors (complete guide)
A practical guide to recruiting and selling golf tournament sponsorships: tiers, pricing, how to pitch local businesses, and what to deliver on the day.
Pricing
What golf tournament software costs and how to think about the numbers.
Comparisons
Honest, source-backed side-by-sides of the tools on the market.