The Redswing Blog
Real advice for running charity golf tournaments — from someone from the charity golf course, firsthand.
Golf Tournament Sponsorship Letter: Free Template That Actually Gets Replies
A copy-paste sponsorship letter template for charity golf tournaments — plus the structure that gets replies: lead with one concrete impact number, put prices in the letter, and make the yes a link instead of a meeting.
7 min read
Are Charity Golf Tournament Entry Fees Tax Deductible?
Only partially — the deductible portion is what you pay above the fair market value of the golf, cart, and dinner. What the IRS quid pro quo rule requires charities to disclose on payments over $75, and how to handle it at checkout.
6 min read
How Much Does Hole-in-One Insurance Cost? (And How It Works)
Hole-in-one insurance typically costs $150–$500 for a $10,000 prize with ~100 players. How premiums are calculated, the rules that keep claims valid, and how a $200–$500 contest sponsorship makes the coverage free.
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Golf Tournament Sponsorship Packages: The 2026 Pricing Guide
Real price ranges for golf tournament sponsorships — hole sponsors at $100–$500, mid tiers at $375/$600/$1,000, title packages at $2,500–$10,000 — plus the full tier ladder and what belongs in each package.
8 min read
How Much Does the Average Charity Golf Tournament Raise?
The average charity golf tournament raises about $29,500 (National Golf Foundation). Here's the full revenue breakdown — and the five streams that separate events that beat the average from events that don't.
7 min read
40 Charity Golf Tournament Silent Auction Ideas That Actually Sell
The best charity golf silent auction items are experiential, local, and golf-adjacent. Here are 40 proven ideas organized by category with notes on which items typically generate the highest bids.
7 min read
How Text-to-Bid Works at a Golf Tournament Silent Auction
Text-to-bid lets players bid on silent auction items from anywhere on the golf course by sending a text message — no app, no table, no clipboards.
6 min read
How Much Does Charity Golf Tournament Software Cost?
Charity golf tournament software costs range from $0 to $1,300/year depending on the platform. Here's a breakdown of what each pricing model actually means for your event budget.
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The Complete Charity Golf Tournament Planning Checklist
A phase-by-phase planning checklist for charity golf tournaments — from venue booking 6 months out to post-event thank-you letters.
8 min read
How to Run a Charity Golf Tournament That Raises More Money
A practical guide to organizing a charity golf tournament — covering format decisions, registration setup, auction strategy, sponsor packaging, and post-event follow-up.
11 min read
Best Charity Golf Tournament Software in 2026: A Comparison Guide
A straight comparison of the five platforms most commonly used for charity golf tournaments in 2026 — what each one does, what it costs, and which type of event it's built for.
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