If you’re planning a golf tournament, sponsors can make or break your bottom line. But here’s the truth: a basic hole sign with a logo isn’t enough anymore.
Today’s sponsors want visibility, engagement, and a real return on their investment. To attract sponsors for your golf tournament- and keep them coming back year after year- you need to offer creative, high-impact opportunities.
Here are 10 proven ideas to help you bring in more sponsorship revenue and deliver value to your partners.
1. Branded Hole Contests
Contests are a fun way to get players engaged- and sponsors love the visibility.
Popular contests:
- Closest to the Pin
- Longest Drive
- Straightest Drive
- Putting Challenge
Let sponsors brand the signage, provide the prizes, or even staff the hole for face time with players.
2. On-Course Hospitality Hubs
Offer sponsors the chance to set up a tent with snacks, drinks, or swag at their sponsored hole. It’s a great way to connect with players in a casual, memorable way.
3. Golf Cart Sponsorships
Every player uses a cart- why not turn it into a mobile billboard?
Ideas include:
- Windshield decals
- Branded towels or seat covers
- Cooler bags with sponsor logos
It’s high visibility for the full round.
4. Sponsored Scorecards & Leaderboards
Put sponsor logos on printed scorecards, pairing sheets, or digital leaderboards. If you use live scoring, this is a powerful way to keep your sponsors front and center all day long.
5. Tee Gifts Covered by Sponsors
Let a sponsor fund your welcome gifts and brand them too. Think:
- Branded golf towels or polos
- Divot tools, tees, or ball markers
It saves you money and gives the sponsor lasting visibility.
6. Post-Round Sponsorships
Dinner, awards, and post-round socials are perfect for spotlighting your sponsors.
Ideas:
- Branded cocktail menus or table tents
- Sponsor shout-outs during award presentations
- Logo placement at food stations or bars
7. Digital Sponsor Exposure
Sponsors want value beyond the course. Offer:
- Logo placement on your event website
- Mentions in confirmation and reminder emails
- Sponsor highlights in post-event thank-you notes
8. Donation Matching Sponsors
If your tournament raises funds for a cause, invite a sponsor to match player donations. It boosts impact and positions the sponsor as a true community partner.
9. VIP Tee Times or Foursomes
Make premium sponsorships feel like a true upgrade.
Offer perks like:
- Priority tee times
- The chance to play with a notable guest or local pro
- Custom cart signage or welcome experiences
This kind of exclusivity adds perceived value to higher-tier packages.
10. Pre-Built Sponsorship Packages
Bundle everything into easy-to-pick packages:
- Gold: Hole sign, cart branding, email feature, tee gift
- Silver: Hole sign, leaderboard logo, snack tent
- Bronze: Hole sign + website logo
These bundles make your offerings easier to sell and more appealing to busy decision-makers.
Make Sponsorship Management Easy
You shouldn’t need spreadsheets and email threads to organize your sponsors.
With Kismet, you can:
- Create and sell sponsorship packages directly from your event page
- Showcase sponsors with logos and profiles
- Track donations and sponsor payments automatically
If you’re planning a golf outing and want to increase revenue from sponsors without extra work, we’re here to help.
Final Thoughts
Getting sponsors for your golf tournament doesn’t have to be hard- or boring. With the right mix of creativity and structure, you can offer sponsorship packages that stand out, deliver real value, and help your event raise more money.
Try a few of the ideas above and watch your sponsorships- and revenue- grow.
