How to run a golf tournament as a fundraiser for about 32 golfers?

QUESTION:
I need to run a golf tournament for a buch of hackers to try and raise money for our Church’s youth group to go to camp this summer. I have run Captain’s Choice tournamnets before, but never one to raise money for a cause. What are the best ways to do this?

ANSWER:

Answer by Doug
OK I don’t know if I can cover everything in this form.
1. Best format scramble –
I guess you need help on how to raise the money, you need some people to put in charge of different things.
Before the round you can sell the following:
1. Sponsors for hole, green, or tee – You can charge a lot and make nice signs, or go cheap and acknowledge the people some other way.
2. Sponsor for golf carts
3. Donations for raffle – restaurants, other golf course green fees – sell tickets and draw winners

Day of Event
1. Sell mulligans – max 2 per person 1 for $ 3,50 2 for $ 5.00
2. Par 3 games – several you can play

Plus make sure you make some money off the tournament fee. I suggest you do not include free drinks. That will take up all your money, and if you run out people always get upset. Now some events charge more for drinks and the extra goes into the fund.