Best Ideas for Golf Tournament Goodie Bags
“Do you have any good ideas of what we should include in our goodie bags?” asked a client. “Right now we are only working with company brochures in it, I saw an event put cheap golf tees and cap with huge logo stitched front and center-in their bag, and I have to say- it didn’t bring a lot of smiles- We have to make sure to do this one right!”
If you are considering giving out goodie bags in your event-there are many great ideas you can use for inspiration. You have to avoid thinking of your goodie bags as an expenditure, but as an investment- because even if a goodie bag may seem insignificant to you, it can leave a significant impression on your guests. Although the trends regarding what goes in a goodie bag may have changed, most big tournaments still hand them out.
Here are some dos that you have to follow to have an ideal golf tournament goodie bag that will keep your guests happy.
Search for local golf shops that can help you
Best golf goodie bags contain items related to the sport itself. Search for the stores where you can ask for support. Like for e.g.- Golfers Warehouse (if your tournament is in the north-east), Golf Mart (if it’s in California), Van’s Golf Shops (if it’s in Arizona or nearby) are known to give $10 gift cards for goodie bags. You can search for prominent golf stores near you or even in your state on the web and see if they can help you out.
Even if your gift is sports-related and not specific to golf can be a great gift, but make sure it fits your tournament theme. These businesses are very good at donating coupons.
Signed photographs/cards/stuff from pro-golfers
If you have connections to any pro-golfers out there, a great idea would be to ask them for a favor. Even if you don’t, you can actually reach out to them via social media websites like Facebook fan pages and ask to make donations. For e.g. Arnold Palmer and many other pro-golfers are known to donate signed photos to tournaments. If you get enough of these donated- each player on your field can have a different player’s signed card/photo in their goodie bag. Now that’s a hell of a gift!!
Ask the hosting golf course
Depending upon the type of golf course- you can ask for pro-shop or lessons gift cards or go with a foursome lunch as a singular prize of auction item/raffle prize. Of course, there are golf courses that also offer sponsorship for contests, like for e.g. hole-in-one- including an upgraded prize like a television, a trip or a golf set etc.
Golf Digest Magazine Subscription
It is natural for golfers to have an interest in what’s going in the golf world. Interest them with a Golf Digest Magazine subscription or other publication you may prefer.
Coffee Bags
Not related to golf specifically, but who doesn’t enjoy a fresh cup of strong coffee as they go around putting in the early morning. Small coffee bags are really appreciated- by golf players and non-players alike.
Golf Towels/ Tees/ Ball Markers
There is nothing wrong with gifting golf goodies such as towels, tees, caps or ball markers. Just make sure that they are tasteful. Huge logos and cheap material is a huge turn off for anyone.