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I never thought of that one… Dean Gough
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – One thing we are trying this year is to give a free golf lesson from the course pro. There’s a good possibility that they may even donate it. It never hurts to ask. Tom Hi all. It’s been a long time since I was here (about five months or so). I ’spose nothing much has changed since then. It’s amazing how a new family addition changes your focus and you seem to spend less time doing what you used to. Anyway, down to business. I sponsor a prize for one of my golf clubs competition days (a Sunday) each year. Since Sundays aren’t as big a day as Saturday’s (smaller fields etc) they suggest a prize value of about $60AU. Most of the time the prizes are a box of golf balls (one Sunday comp I won the prize was 6 golf balls, but they did give me the box they came in) or a pro shop voucher, but I prefer to give something slightly left of centre, maybe a bit different. Last year a gave one of those Tiger Woods tins of nike golf balls (the Masters one of course). I figured it would be the sort of thing many wouldn’t buy for them selves, and the winner actually rang my work to thank me for it (makes it feel worthwhile sponsoring a prize). I’m a bit stumped this year, so if anyone has any ideas what could be an interesting or quirky prize I would appreciate the suggestions. Sorry this was so long winded, but its my first post in 5 months (there abouts) and I’ve got some catching up to do. Dean Gough
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Unfortunately being handicap comps, sometimes the guy in last place is the best player.
You can give prizes for net & gross scores. I played in a work tourney that had "worst drive" at one hole. The guy who won it (and a lesson), also won "closest to the pin" at another hole.
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I was trying to sponsor a saturday event which are more significant comp days but nothing opened up. When I told the manager I wanted to spend about $200au he said don’t do that on a sunday, only spend about $50au. That pretty much leaves out the gross and net prizes. If I get a saturday one year I was considering offering a 1st, runner-up and gross prizes. It’s funny because at our club we have a lot of players and most of the prizes are donated. Last year I won one months major monthly comp, the monthly medal. As overall winner I recieved a shirt, the 3 divisional winners recieved a medal pin. I’m not complaining, but it always seemed that the prize cupboard was a bit thin. I run a small struggling upholstery business, but even I can find a few hundred bucks once a year to support an event. Just my thoughts. Dean Gough
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Unfortunately being handicap comps, sometimes the guy in last place is the best player. You can give prizes for net & gross scores. I played in a work tourney that had "worst drive" at one hole. The guy who won it (and a lesson), also won "closest to the pin" at another hole.
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Unfortunately being handicap comps, sometimes the guy in last place is the best player. Dean Gough
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – The lesson should be for the guy in last place. One thing we are trying this year is to give a free golf lesson from the course pro. There’s a good possibility that they may even donate it. It never hurts to ask.
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Hi all. It’s been a long time since I was here (about five months or so). I ’spose nothing much has changed since then. It’s amazing how a new family addition changes your focus and you seem to spend less time doing what you used to. Anyway, down to business. I sponsor a prize for one of my golf clubs competition days (a Sunday) each year. Since Sundays aren’t as big a day as Saturday’s (smaller fields etc) they suggest a prize value of about $60AU. Most of the time the prizes are a box of golf balls (one Sunday comp I won the prize was 6 golf balls, but they did give me the box they came in) or a pro shop voucher, but I prefer to give something slightly left of centre, maybe a bit different. Last year a gave one of those Tiger Woods tins of nike golf balls (the Masters one of course). I figured it would be the sort of thing many wouldn’t buy for them selves, and the winner actually rang my work to thank me for it (makes it feel worthwhile sponsoring a prize). I’m a bit stumped this year, so if anyone has any ideas what could be an interesting or quirky prize I would appreciate the suggestions. Sorry this was so long winded, but its my first post in 5 months (there abouts) and I’ve got some catching up to do. Dean Gough
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One thing we are trying this year is to give a free golf lesson from the course pro. There’s a good possibility that they may even donate it. It never hurts to ask. Tom – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi all. It’s been a long time since I was here (about five months or so). I ’spose nothing much has changed since then. It’s amazing how a new family addition changes your focus and you seem to spend less time doing what you used to. Anyway, down to business. I sponsor a prize for one of my golf clubs competition days (a Sunday) each year. Since Sundays aren’t as big a day as Saturday’s (smaller fields etc) they suggest a prize value of about $60AU. Most of the time the prizes are a box of golf balls (one Sunday comp I won the prize was 6 golf balls, but they did give me the box they came in) or a pro shop voucher, but I prefer to give something slightly left of centre, maybe a bit different. Last year a gave one of those Tiger Woods tins of nike golf balls (the Masters one of course). I figured it would be the sort of thing many wouldn’t buy for them selves, and the winner actually rang my work to thank me for it (makes it feel worthwhile sponsoring a prize). I’m a bit stumped this year, so if anyone has any ideas what could be an interesting or quirky prize I would appreciate the suggestions. Sorry this was so long winded, but its my first post in 5 months (there abouts) and I’ve got some catching up to do. Dean Gough
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The lesson should be for the guy in last place.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – One thing we are trying this year is to give a free golf lesson from the course pro. There’s a good possibility that they may even donate it. It never hurts to ask.