Golf Tournament Gift That Will Turn Heads!

Golf tournament goodie bags are generally stocked with the ( yawn) same old items…it pays to be different. Divot tools, like golf gloves, are something that every golfer uses and should use every time they step on a golf course. The reason they dont fix their ball mark on the green? Because they dont have a divot tool! Now… you can provide your valued participants with a golf tournament gift that they are sure to use; the Millennium Logo Glove hardwood WRD divot tool. We can custom logo as few as 50 of these divot tools and ship within 48 hours for your Charity Golf Tournament.

Tee gifts that provide value for your tournament as well as provide a “WOW” factor for your participants must meet the following criteria:

1.             The tournament gift must be unique
2.             Your participant must actually use the gift
3.             The tournament gift must provide brand recognition

The WRD divot tools are handmade out of exotic hardwood and are a perfect accessory for your golf tournament gift. ( or to offer to your sponsors). Divot tools also make great golf promotional gifts for volunteers/ vendors etc.

For more information on the above, please fill out the above web form, or contact Peter Ruzyski at 1-866-871-5837 ext 4 or email: pruzyski@millenniumlogoglove.com

Golf Tournament Gifts that actually raise money for your Charity Golf Tournament!

Are you doing everything you can to squeeze every last dollar out of your Charity Golf Tournament fundraising? There are so many ways to raise funds at your golf tournament… and Millennium is pleased to announce a new way for Charity Golf Tournaments to raise significant funds … and that is… through your Golf Tournament Gift!

Stay with me, because the below information is well worth reading…

Your golf tournament is like a business.. and the most valuable resource of a business is its customer list.  You need to leverage your most valuable resource to raise the maximum amount of revenue for your cause. Millennium Logo Glove will show  you how to make money from your Golf Tournament Gift. ( Your custom golf glove)

Most of your participants are business people/ business owners that obviously golf. How many of these folks put on golf tournaments, purchase golf tournament gifts, or purchase golf promotional products for their business? The answer:  MANY!

When you are handing out your logoed golf glove- golf tournament gift to your participants, utilize our Millennium Charity Program to offer custom logo golf gloves to your participants, and earn $2.00 for every glove that is purchased through your participant base.

At zero cost to your tournament, we will provide you with a simple POP display and some marketing cards with your tournaments unique affiliate code. Each participant receives a card and goes to our website to receive information where they MUST input your tournaments code. Presto! If this client purchases gloves from our company, your tournament receives $2.00 for every glove sold!

                         Sample of front of card-your affiliate code on the back.

I cant tell  you how many times a year we get a call from a participant of a golf event that has received one of our gloves… and wants to order custom gloves  for their tournament or business… Now, if they do, your tournament shares in our success.

Zero cost- Zero time- and now you can make money from your unique golf tournament gift! For more information on our custom gloves and our unique golf tournament gift ideas, please call Peter Ruzyski at 1-866-871-5837 ext 4 or email: pruzyski@millenniumlogoglove.com

Also, please go to www.millenniumlogoglove.com/charity

Video Tape Your Charity Golf Tournament!

Low Cost- High Quality Video is now main stream in our communities. With the popularity of You Tube, it is now so easy to be able to upload and share video footage of your golf tournament. For as low inexpensive as $119.00, you can now purchase a high definition flip camera that fits in the palm of your hand and will allow you to capture impromptu interviews of participants, reactions after a tough shot…and more…

So  much fun can be had by using video, and.. if you spend a bit of time before hand scripting “TV like” questions to ask participants, you can even have a fun program to show at your wind up dinner! ( Not to mention video that can be put up on your tournament website!)

BE DIFFERENT! Unique tournament tee gifts, fun golf tournament prizes, maybe a custom golf glove for each participant… a hole in one contest, so many things you can do to offer a rich experience for your participants.

Millennium Logo Glove offer unique golf tournament gifts and tee gifts to Corporate and Charity Golf Tournaments all across North America. For more information on our custom gloves and our Millennium Tournament Glove program, please call us at 1-866-871-5837 ext 4 or email: pruzyski@millenniumlogoglove.com

Ok… Golf tournament prizes have been purchased, tee gifts are bought… your custom golf gloves are on the way…lets get down to the real reason we why you are putting on a charity golf tournament in the first place…

TO RAISE MONEY!

One of the easiest ways to spice up your tournament, provide some excitement and raise significant dollars is through a silent auction..

Silent auction

Solicit items from local businesses that will bring in high-dollar bids. Include some popular items that will attract serious bidding from people interested in golf, such as golf lessons from the club pro or custom logo golf gloves. Also include items of interest to the general public. Some popular choices include: weekend get-a-ways, spa services, electronic equipment, gift certificates etc.

On the day of your Charity Golf Tournament, set up tables full of donated goods and services that are “up for bid”. We recommend conducting the silent auction as part of the award ceremony so you don’t have to transport valuable items from registration to the banquet hall. However, a good idea is to start the bidding online on your tournament website. When sending email confirmation to golf participants and dinner attendees, include a link to the online silent auction. People can begin reading about the items up for bid, look at photos and get excited about bidding on them. The day of the event, the organizer prints up bid sheets, and the fund raising begins.. Make sure to have a volunteer monitor the table and answer any questions. Do a last call for bids at the banquet when everyone is gathering for the awards ceremony. Announce the winners, collect the funds, and disperse the merchandise.

Build excitement months before your event… and, if your “crafty”, how about inviting prize sponsors out to your event to play? Hmm..

Millennium Logo Glove  have been assisting Charity Golf Tournaments maximize their fund raising capacity with our Millennium Tournament Glove Program since 2004. If you are looking for a unique tournament tee gift or other golf promotional products/ or other cutting edge golf tournament ideas, please contact Peter Ruzyski 1t 1-866-871-5837 ext 4 or email: pruzyski@millenniumlogoglove.com

Important tips For Recruiting Paricipants/ Players and Volunteers For Your Charity Golf Tournament

Charity Golf Tournament Event planners will recruit ZERO of the needed volunteers/ players  and sponsors that they dont ask to particpate in their golf event. As the famous proverb goes…

“Ask… and Ye Shall Receive”! 

An interesting statistic:

•      46% of event planners ask once for participation and then stop
•      24% ask twice and then give up
•      14% ask three times and then stop calling
•      12% will call four times and then give up
•      96% quit after 4 attempts….

Now.. are you ready? 60% of all sales are made AFTER the fifth contact….so, in essence, 4% of all golf events are receiving 60% of all golf sponsors for their golf tournament tee gifts/ golf tournament prizes etc… as well as a full field of participants.

As an event planner, you must be in front of your contacts with frequency and respectable persistence… there really is no better way to ensure a full field of players, sponsors and volunteers. Is it easy? No… this is why in the Sales and Marketing field, 20% of the sales people earn 80% of the money! Remember… Persistence is the key to success.

If you read our previous blog entries, your job of finding sponsors comes down to preparation and some creativity… and you must be diffferent. offer them the opportunity to be able to sponsor unique golf tournament prizes (such as a custom logoed golf glove) … will definitly make your job easier!

For more information on the above, please contact Peter Ruzyski at 1-866-871-5837 ext 4 or email: pruzyski@millenniumlogoglove.com

Offering quality custom golf gloves and unique golf promotional products since 2004…

Utilizing Sales And Marketing to Drive

Sponsorship Of Your Charity Golf Tournament

“Price is What You Pay… Value Is What You Receive”…

Warren Buffett

I have had the good fortune of being in the Sales and marketing field for 26 years now. As a professional sales person, you have to do EVERYTHING  right to be successful and close a sale. The same goes for securing sponsorships for your golf tournament gifts for your charity golf tournament!

Including:

1) Contacting and presenting to the right people

2) Offer more value than the price you are charging

3) Knowing beforehand what the client is seeking from you to make a decision ( in your favor)

4) Knowing how to close the sale/ ask for the order

In order to be succesful, you must get ALL of the above right… It pays to do a little bit of research if you are a first time event planner to craft a meaningful/ impactful presentation  for your  golf yournament sponsorship prospects. Take the time to find out why companies sponsor Charity Golf Tournaments! Brand exposure… getting their message out to a highly targeted audience.. return on marketing dollars … and the list goes on!

As an example; Millennium Logo Glove’s custom logo golf glove program ( which sponsors love to utilize as a marketing vehicle for their brand).  If you approach a potential sponsor with the message ” We would like you to sponsor our golf event and we will put your logo on the custom golf glove..”  this message will have minimum impact.

Now.. if you approach the potential sponsor with the message ” We have an opportunity for your company to sponsor our Charity Golf Tournament. By placing your logo on our custom logo golf glove, our participants will be marking their golf ball with your logoed ball marker up to 250+ times over the life of the glove.. providing your company with maximum brand exposure, sponsorship and marketing value.”

Words like ” value.. exposure… impact… return on investment”… are what your tournament sponsor prospects want to hear… make sure your presentation or letter reflects a message that not only reflects the value of your cause; it must also impact them in a way that makes them want to invest in your tournament!

For more information on the above or for Millennium Logo Glove tournament gifting programs, please contact peter Ruzyski at 1-866-871-5837 ext 4 or email pruzyski@millenniumlogoglove.com

Brand New Golf Tournament Gifts For 2012

The 2012 PGA Merchandise Show has just concluded in Orlando and.. WOW what a show.  Millennium Logo Glove was asked to speak to the Golf Tournament Association Of America regarding what the President of The GTAA claimed was…

 ” ONE OF THE TOP 5 GIFTING PROGRAMS IN GOLF”

… OUR Millennium Tournament Glove Program.

The Orlando  PGA Show was mammoth! Over 1000 companies/ suppliers were exhibiting the latest and greatest in golf products. In an effort to assist our clients in providing ancillary tee gifts/ golf tournament gifts and the latest in golf promotional products, we are pleased to be able to provide the following golf tournament product updates.

1) A space age golf towel… that cools 20 degrees below air temperature when water is added to towel! (Great for hot mid summer tournaments)

2) A new golf ball that can be logoed with a sponsors logo that is designed to reduce hooking and slicing!

3) A new type of sunblock… meant for golf goodie bags or part of a tee gift package; this sunblock will actually enhance the stickiness of your golf grips!

4) A Bunker Stamp… Very cool… you can have the bunkers stamped with your Charity Golf Tournament’s logo!

5) A tee shaker… simply fill this small container with tees.. and shake when you need one… a golf tee magically appears!

6) Our hardwood retractable divot tool gathered alot of attention…

We are ready for a very busy 2012 golf season and are armed with some exceptional cutting edge tournament gifting programs, all of course centred around our industry exclusive Millennium Tournament Glove Program.

For more information, please fill out the above contact form OR call Peter Ruzyski at 1-866-871-5837 ext 4 / email: pruzyski@millenniumlogoglove.com

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Make your next Tournament
or outing a success with these helpful hints.

#1 Selecting the proper golf course
Target a quality golf course in a central location. Find a facility that offers an event package with added value, a professional staff, reasonable prices, and great food! Choose a course that reflects the skill level of the players you’re targeting. Public courses are generally available to host outside events any day of the week but will cost more Friday – Sunday. Private courses are typically more expensive and have limited availability, but the sense of exclusivity may attract more participants. Once you’ve narrowed down your options, visit each course on a day when an event is being held. This will give you a feel for the service level provided by the staff, player satisfaction and the overall  golf tournament experience at each golf course you are considering.

#2 Sponsorships
Instead of searching for a single sponsor to finance your entire golf tournament, offer multiple sponsorships to cover things like breakfast, the driving range, the tournament gift program/ custom logo glove program.. etc. Offer unique sponsorship opportunities that appeal to a broad range of companies and can be interactive during the course of play such as hole-in-one contests, million dollar shots, and putting contests. Hole sponsorships are an affordable option for companies and cost very little for you, sell as many as possible.

One of our most popular programs offered is our dual logo program where your sponsor will provide funding for your participant gift program in exchange for having their logo on your custom logoed golf glove!

Dual Logo example

Your sponsor can have their logo placed on your custom logoed golf glove and you can still have your Company/Organization’s logo on one of our accessories such as hat clip ( pictured above)/ divot tool etc.

#3 Committees
Of Paramount Importance… Build your committee including golfers and non-golfers. Select passionate folks who are connected within the
community. Once the committee is formed set goals, establish a budget, create a timeline and designate individuals to handle specific tasks.

 

#4 Selecting a Charity Golf Tournament Format
There are several golf tournament formats out there, don’t be afraid to try something a little different. The Scramble is probably the most-common
format for teams, but other options such as a Shamble, Step Away, Best Ball or other team formats may attract many new recruits and mix things up a bit. Remember to select a format that keeps play under 5  hours.

 
#5 Promote & Advertise
Promoting your Charity Golf Tournament should expose your organization, sponsors, and be used to recruit players. Direct mail, brochures and e-blasts are all great ways to the word out about your event. Build and maintain a golfer and sponsor database. This will pay for itself many times over as you’ll have the ability to stay in touch with all participants throughout the year. Follow-up your mailings and emails! Starting with a ‘save the date’ announcement, follow that up with invitations to the event and finally make personal phone calls.

Free publicity is the best. Talk to your local newspaper and radio stations. If you’re raising money for a good cause they may be inclined to help promote your event. Invite their staff to your event?

#6 Create a Tournament Website
Simply put… gotta have one! Tthis is best way to promote and advertise your charity golf tournament! Tournament websites can single-handedly increase awareness of your event, showcase the charity, and give much need exposure for the sponsors. Tournament websites with online registration and payment capabilities allow you to secure entry fees via credit card prior to the event which reduces cancellations, no-shows and last minute payments.
#7 Event Day Activities
Event day contests are a great way to recruit players, generate excitement and build your tournament identity. Some typical examples of event day
activities include longest drive, longest putt, and closest to the pin contests. If you’re looking to create a truly memorable experience, try insurance
backed activities such as Hole-in-One contests (if a player makes a hole-in-one, they win a car or another big ticket item), a Million Dollar Shot or a $10,000 Putting contests. These activities are surprisingly affordable ( perhaps get a sponsor to underwrite?), lots of fun and they can help to generate significant additional revenue. Best of all, you assume no risk.
#8 Perceived Value
A successful Charity Golf Tournament sets itself apart by giving players a sense that they received more than they paid for. Create “perceived value” by providing a unique experience. Offer impressive golf tournament prizes/ golf tournament tee gift and be sure to give every player some kind of a gift. You can create loyalty and increase retention rates based on your tournament gift package. Quality gifts will take your event to the next level and when you utilize sponsorships to cover the costs there’s no additional out-of- pocket expense. 
#9 Awards Banquet
It’s important to make the after party or award dinner fun and first-class. This is the last impression you’ll have on the players and sponsors. Choose a nice banquet room in the clubhouse that’s large enough to accommodate your group. Be sure there are plenty of places to sit. Select a master of ceremonies to host the presentation. Handing out quality golf tournament awards will lend credibility to the event and excite participants. Provide a good meal and plenty of drinks. Offering a dinner only option for non-players and spouses is a great way to include more people and generate additional revenue.

During the festivities, take time to thank and recognize your committees and sponsors. Consider presenting them with a token gift of appreciation if the budget allows. This will go a long way toward ensuring their assistance for next year’s event. Perhaps give each person your custom logo golf glove?

#10 Event Day – Mix, Mingle & Document
While your tournament is taking place, jump on a cart and hit the course! This is a perfect opportunity to visit with each group, shake hands, and ask questions. Listen to your participants and record what you hear for next year’s tournament. Be active in thanking each and every golfer. This is a great time to introduce yourself to everyone, remember now’s the time to think about next year’s tournament!

Don’t forget to document the event with photos. A picture is worth a thousand words so make sure you take several. Photos of the entire group, the winners, teams, action shots and pictures taken during the awards dinner or after party are perfect for your website, flyers, postcards and local media.

For more information call Peter Ruzyski at 1-866-871-5837, or visit our website at www.millenniumlogoglove.com

Golden rules for selecting the proper golf tournament gift for your Charity Golf Tournament

Choosing the proper tournament tee gift/ golf tournament gift should be considered one of the most important parts of your charity Golf Tournament planning.

Why?

Because typically this will be your tournament’s  first opportunity to make the all important “first impression“.  A lot of your participants will play in many tournaments throughout the year… and will receive a welcome tee gift at each one…If you give them a common gift, I guarantee you they will think.. Wow, alot of creativity went into this gift..UGH!.( I personally have about 15 golf towels at home that will last me through 2019).  You need to provide your players with a gift that:

A) They will actually use. There is nothing worse that trying to save a few dollars on your gifting program and purchasing something that in actuality will not even get used …

B) A gift that you can put your logo on that will remind your participant about your event after event conclusion

C) A golf tournament gift that represents quality/ prestige.

As the line from Indian Jones says… when choosing your Charity Golf Tournament tournament tee gift, Choose… but choose wisely! Don’t make a lukewarm first impression by offering a “run of the mill” welcome gift.

Since 2004 Millennium Logo Glove have been offering our custom logoed golf gloves to Charity Golf Tournaments all across North America. Easy to order, Zero sizing issues, and Zero gloves left over upon event conclusion.

For more information on our products, please fill out the above form, or call Peter Ruzyski directly at 1-866-871-5837 ext 4

Web: www.millenniumlogoglove.com

Email: pruzyski@millenniumlogoglove.com

Introducing The New Millennium Prestige Custom Logoed Golf Glove

It takes a lot to get us excited…. and… WE ARE EXCITED!

Millennium Logo Glove is pleased to announce the official launch of our 2012 Millennium Prestige custom logoed golf glove. Handcrafted from 100% premium pearl cabretta leather, this glove offers premium softness and feel and will most certainly WOW even the most accomplished player/ participant of your Charity Golf Event.

For more information on this glove model, other tournament tee gifts  and our Millennium Tournament Glove Program, please go to www.millenniumlogoglove.com and fill out our brief information form, and we will be pleased to send you our full catalogue and pricing schedule.

Or… you call call Peter Ruzyski directly at 1-866-871-5837 ext 4.