Planning a golf tournament can be a daunting prospect.

Our easy-to-use golf manual can save you countless hours of planning and help you avoid some embarrassing pitfalls.

As you plan your event, here are 18 questions to consider:

"This comprehensive guide will help you plan
and run a successful golf tournament."

• Purpose of the tournament?
• Target audience?
• Best time of time of year to hold your event?
• Most appropriate course?
• Event Format?
• Budgeting and course negotiating
• Event promotion
• Food and beverage needs
• Who is going to staff the event?
• Are special prizes or contests required?

• Do you need or want sponsors?
• Is entertainment desired?
• How are you going to score and handicap?
• What prizes, gift bags, apparel and trophies do you need?
• Presentation agenda
• Photography and videotaping
• Post event promotion
• Event follow-up and planning for next year.