April 22, 2021 | By Vanessa Hundley
Those who enjoy the game of golf have many ways to get in the swing of things, but the experience of an amateur golf tournament can raise the level of fun and fundraising alike!
Golf has become an increasingly popular sport for enjoyment and to bring together like-minded people who enjoy recreation in the service of a good cause. But with the current challenges for the world at large as we work towards recovering together, how does one add more fundraising potential to such an event without having to invest thousands or tens of thousands in quality prizes?
The founder of Golf Tournament Productions, Robert “Bob” Williams, combined his extensive corporate experience with a passion for giving back to help nonprofits and fundraising efforts offering top promotional opportunities and prizes with minimal investment. For nearly two decades Bob has traveled, working with organizations and companies to help them support their communities and causes.
I had the fortune of working alongside him as part of the Swing Into Their Dreams HBCU Charity Golf Tournament, and I can honestly say that I would have signed up to play if I didn’t have another purpose there. There’s nothing like offering a chance to give away a car or a fantastic vacation to grab the attention of a business looking to enhance its brand or players looking for a good time with some extra swag to it!
Leading up to the tournament, we had several planning calls. Bob’s extensive knowledge of events and golf was on full display as we went over the event details, and watching him the day of Swing Into Their Dreams was electric. He never stopped moving but noticed every detail, which is precisely what you want when putting together events such as these. Even if you just like to attend events, it is obvious when everyone involved really cares about the quality of it.
And speaking of quality, compelling registrations gifts and door prizes are the first steps to drawing in a crowd. Then add the excitement and anticipation of Hole In Ones, Longest Drives, Closest-to-the-Pin, and other skill attempts to add even more exciting moments to every player’s day. For those who are looking for an outside-the-box activity, GTP offers a Golf Ball Launch that will put a lot of power into someone’s “drive”.
Of course, contests are just one option Robert Williams and GTP can offer for events. For fans of memorabilia, choose an online or silent auction (or both!) and your guests can bid on original art, autographed gear, exclusive collectibles, and amazing photographs. I saw a gorgeous set of NFL ring reproductions that would have looked beautiful mounted in any avid collector’s case, and just next to it was an array of beautifully painted scenes and portraits. Have GTP involved as much or as little as you need them – turnkey or background presence, they’ve got you covered!
Visit https://golftournamentproductions.com/ for more information or a consult.
