Promotional items such as shirts or logo golf balls make a golf event more fun and memorable for the participants. Another idea is to have fun stations set up at various holes around the course, such as a martini station or a barbecue station. A golf pro can also be on hand to instruct players on various aspects of the game. In addition to scenic courses, many of Arizona's golf venues have meeting space and catering services to meet a golf event's food and beverage requirements which can include a continental breakfast before getting on the course, an awards ceremony to recognize the tournament's top players, or a post-golf cocktail party where people can mingle. While golf can be an expensive sport, there are ways to make a golf event more economical.
Prices fluctuate throughout the year.
Peak golf season runs January through May and prices dip during the hot summer months and winter holiday season. Planners can also save by scheduling golf tournaments in the middle of the week as opposed to the busier weekend. Sponsors can also be used to subsidize some of the costs. The golf course staff can be a very helpful resource when planning golf events. Van Demis, head golf pro at the Phantom Horse Golf Club at the Pointe Hilton at South Mountain in Phoenix, has some tips to make golf tournaments run as smoothly as possible.