Many chambers of commerce run golf tournaments as a way to generate revenue and offer a fun networking event for both members and non-members. Below are links to resources related to planning golf tournaments and sample documents that chambers have used for registration and publicity.
Golf Event Planning Resources
Golf Digest Planner is a quick and easy way to set up a golf event website - including online registration, payment processing, tools to market your event, sell sponsorships and attract players
Golfregistrations.com free resources to help make your outing a success; including, a planner/checklist, and Microsoft Excel based budget, and a set of 5 standard letter templates, which can be easily modified for your tournament needs.
Longview Chamber of Commerce (Texas) Chamber Classic Golf Tournament - Annual sell-out event with 100 golfers with a casual atmosphere, a fun and relaxed awards ceremony, additional entertainment and players of varying abilities has kept many individuals and businesses returning year after year.
Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce (Minn.) Annual Golf Outing - This is a premier networking/golf event in the area. Spend a full day at the Chamber's themed golf outing while enjoying food, drinks and games at each member-sponsored hole along the course. The tournament is typically held the last or fourth Wednesday of July.
Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce (Ala.) Fall Chamber Golf Classic - Sponsorship Levels - This sample outlines the golf event sponsorship levels. The chamber has combined the golf event, held twice a year, with their total resource campaign. When the chamber made the switch to combine the golf event with the TRC, they sold out the event in the first year. As a result, they have 2 golf events, one in fall and in spring and are very successful fundraisers for the chamber.
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic (Texas)