Welcome back to our "5-Day Tournament Transformation" series! Can you believe we're already on the fifth and final day? We hope the journey has been as enlightening for you as it has been for us.
Today, we're concluding our series by talking about the art of creating tournaments that cater to a diverse player base. It's time to ensure that every player, regardless of skill level or preference, walks away from your events with a smile. As you are well aware, the game is growing more than ever and with that comes players who are new, but want to dip their toes into playing competitively. Your goal should always be to make everyone, regardless of experience, feel welcomed and invited at events and here are some tips on how to do that.
The Inclusive Tournament Experience
Differences in Formats: Tailor your tournaments to accommodate players of varying skill levels. From novices to seasoned pros, explore formats throughout the year that cater to all types of players. You never know who would come out for a fun wine and 9 or a themed event, but wouldn’t otherwise come to your events.
Keep an eye on those Sandbaggers: Every course has them - it’s the worst kept secret in golf. But in order to keep people engaged, it’s important that the same people aren’t somehow winning (looking at you Tom!) Look into leveraging a points based system like the Knuth System where you get points for placing high in events, and the more points you earn, the more strokes are taken off of your handicap in future events.
Prizes that Resonate: Based on the results from your surveys we learned about yesterday, you can hopefully have a sense on how your players want the tournament fee allocated. Maybe it’s all towards the purse, or a tee prize, or a gross and net split. Make sure how you reward players is in line with what they want.
Optional Games for the Sickos
For those seeking an extra thrill, consider adding a touch of excitement to your tournaments with optional side gambling. Explore Parimutuel betting to engage participants who enjoy a friendly wager. It's a fantastic way to enhance the competitive spirit without impacting the core tournament experience. Tournament software like Live Tourney will handle this for you and even provide a live view of the odds so people know where the sharks are betting!
Why Inclusivity Matters
The success of your tournaments lies in creating an environment where every player feels valued, engaged, and excited to return. It's about crafting experiences that transcend skill levels, making your events a highlight on every participant's calendar.
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