OB SPORTS GOLF & LEISURE
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SUMMER 2016
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HOW TO
THE MAIN
EVENT
n 5 WAYS TO ENSURE YOUR
CHARITY GOLF OUTING IS
A SMASHING SUCCESS
BY john phipps
selecting the right course, such
as tijeras creek golf club, is key.
S
o you got put in charge of a charity golf tournament.
Great. Now what? Unless you have attended several
tournaments in the past, or the previous tournament
organizer left you copious notes and a great team, you
may be somewhat lost on what to do and how to do it.
Fear not! Your next tournament can reach its goals
and more simply by putting together a solid game plan
and surrounding yourself with good, organized people
for support. To that end, we enlisted the help of Mike
McChristie, Director of Sales and Group Events at Tijeras
Creek Golf Club in Orange County, Calif. Here are five
things to consider when planning your charity outing:
1
Choosing the right golf course. The first step is se-
lecting a golf course for your event. Remember, the
objective is to raise as much money as possible for
your charity or organization. With that in mind, a mid-
priced facility may be the best place to begin your search.
And don't be afraid to ask the golf course for assistance.
"A good starting point is to reach out to tournament
directors at a variety of facilities and solicit their input,"
McChristie said. "A good tournament director can help
you map out a strategy to achieve your goals, and send
home very happy tournament participants that will return
to play in your event year after year."
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