Many MOAA chapters host golf tournaments to raise money for projects and programs that members support. Here are a few tips you can use to ensure your chapter hosts a profitable tournament.

1. Start planning a year in advance to increase your chances of getting the course when the weather is comfortable.
2. Pick a course and a golf pro who will work with you, and ask how many players you must have in order to hold a golf tournament.
3. Work with the golf pro to figure out the markup to ensure the event is profitable.
4. Pick a date, preferably on a weekend, to attract as many players as possible.
5. Think of ways to maximize your profit, such as selling mulligans to players.
6. Send out letters of invitation to potential players, and sign them up early. (Keep this list of names and addresses to use on next year's tournament.)
7. Get individual and corporate sponsors. If your chapter has been awarded tax-exempt status by the IRS, include this fact when approaching potential donors.
8. Publicize the event by contacting local newspapers, and TV and radio stations.
9. Offer lots of prizes so players feel they have a good chance of winning something.
10. Make the tournament fun and enjoyable. Offer snacks and refreshments prior to tee off and set up beverage stations throughout the course.
11. Before awarding prizes, thank everyone who helped make the tournament a success. Also, mail thank-you cards to tournament sponsors.