A group of us run a golf tournament (4-Person Best Shot) and we are looking for new ideas/wrinkles to improve our event. We are in our second year and want to create a full tournament this year. What types of things have you seen included with these events? Obviously, we have great pin events, hole in one sponsors, hole sponsors, a good meal, and gift bags for every player. Want to avoid any raffles if at all possible since it becomes a hassle sometimes to get them to players. Thanks for any tips!
If you do a raffle, you can add the caveat that you must be present to win.
I've been to fundraiser golf tournaments where they have auctions with donated items, those can be hit or miss though.
I have also golfed in a tournament where you could rent a driver for one specific hole. I think it was a 1000 cc driver or something else rediculous. generally illegal for tournament use but raised good money. There was also a hole where you could buy an extra drive from a person who was stationed at the tee box. Have to make that decision before your team tees off though.
Mulligans for sale before the tournament starts can be appreciated.
Most of these are better if your tournament is a fundraising tournament.
If it's more of a just for fun tournament than serious tournament you could have a tee box where you tee off with your non dominant stance.
I've also heard of a tournament where a hole was played via throw golf.