A golf event can be the most fun kind of chaos—friends, friendly competition, and just enough structure to keep everyone pointed the same direction.
The best events feel easy for guests. The planning is what makes it feel that way: clear communication, smart formats, and respect for pace of play.
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- Pick the right format for your group
- Timing and flow: the invisible difference between fun and frantic
- Prizes and contests that don’t stall the course
- Communication: the one thing everyone underestimates
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Pick the right format for your group
Scrambles are popular because everyone gets to contribute and nobody has to suffer alone.
Best-ball adds a little more individual flavor while still keeping teams engaged.
If your group is mixed skill levels, choose a format that minimizes frustration and maximizes laughs.
Timing and flow: the invisible difference between fun and frantic
Start with tee times or a shotgun, then plan food and awards around realistic round lengths.
Build buffer time. Golf loves delays: weather, slow groups, and someone searching for a ball that clearly joined another family.
The more predictable the schedule, the more relaxed your guests will be.
Prizes and contests that don’t stall the course
Closest-to-the-pin and longest drive are classics because they’re quick to run and fun to watch.
Avoid contests that require re-hits or bottlenecks. Pace is a feature, not an afterthought.
Keep rules simple and post them early. Confusion is how arguments are born.
Communication: the one thing everyone underestimates
Send a short email with time, location, format, and a “what to bring” list.
If you have beginners, point them to a simple swing and club guide so they feel prepared, not intimidated.
And remind everyone: the point is a great day outside, not a courtroom drama on the 14th tee.
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