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Running a better outing starts before Saturday.

Guides, playbooks, and product notes from the team at Greenside.

Operations6 min
Golf course aeration and outings: how to plan events around punching greens
Golf course aeration and outings: how to plan events around punching greens
Sep 30, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing season review: what to measure before you plan next year
Golf outing season review: what to measure before you plan next year
Sep 29, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
How to book golf outings in the off-season and fill next year's calendar now
How to book golf outings in the off-season and fill next year's calendar now
Sep 28, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
How to block your tee sheet for a golf outing without losing daily-fee revenue
How to block your tee sheet for a golf outing without losing daily-fee revenue
Sep 27, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
How to grow a golf league: fill every spot and build a waitlist
How to grow a golf league: fill every spot and build a waitlist
Sep 26, 2026Read →
Fundraising6 min
Beat the pro: the golf outing contest hole that pays for itself
Beat the pro: the golf outing contest hole that pays for itself
Sep 25, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing alcohol policy: how to keep the bar fun and the day under control
Golf outing alcohol policy: how to keep the bar fun and the day under control
Sep 24, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How to make fair scramble teams: the A-B-C-D method that keeps it competitive
How to make fair scramble teams: the A-B-C-D method that keeps it competitive
Sep 23, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf league rules: how to write bylaws your players will actually follow
Golf league rules: how to write bylaws your players will actually follow
Sep 22, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing confirmation email: what to send players before the event
Golf outing confirmation email: what to send players before the event
Sep 21, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
How to run a golf league night: the weekly routine that keeps players coming back
How to run a golf league night: the weekly routine that keeps players coming back
Sep 20, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How to run a golf pro-am: format, pairings, and a day that runs on time
How to run a golf pro-am: format, pairings, and a day that runs on time
Sep 19, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How to run a match play golf tournament: brackets, formats, and pace
How to run a match play golf tournament: brackets, formats, and pace
Sep 18, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing scorecard: what to put on the card so scoring runs clean
Golf outing scorecard: what to put on the card so scoring runs clean
Sep 17, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing timeline: a sample run of show from check-in to awards
Golf outing timeline: a sample run of show from check-in to awards
Sep 16, 2026Read →
Planning7 min
Golf outing contract: what every course-and-organizer agreement should cover
Golf outing contract: what every course-and-organizer agreement should cover
Sep 15, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing rules sheet: the one page that keeps your scramble fair and fast
Golf outing rules sheet: the one page that keeps your scramble fair and fast
Sep 14, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
How does a shotgun start work in golf?
How does a shotgun start work in golf?
Sep 13, 2026Read →
Fundraising6 min
Golf outing hole sponsor signs: the entry-level sponsorship that funds the day
Golf outing hole sponsor signs: the entry-level sponsorship that funds the day
Sep 12, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How many golfers do you need for a golf outing?
How many golfers do you need for a golf outing?
Sep 11, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
What day of the week is best for a golf outing?
What day of the week is best for a golf outing?
Sep 10, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Golf outing dinner: how to plan the post-round meal that keeps the room full
Golf outing dinner: how to plan the post-round meal that keeps the room full
Sep 9, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How long does a golf outing take? A realistic day timeline
How long does a golf outing take? A realistic day timeline
Sep 8, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How to host a women's golf outing that grows your field
How to host a women's golf outing that grows your field
Sep 7, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
How to attract more golf outings to your course
How to attract more golf outings to your course
Sep 6, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing severe weather plan: what to do when the horn sounds
Golf outing severe weather plan: what to do when the horn sounds
Sep 5, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Four-ball vs foursomes: the Presidents Cup formats, and which one fits your outing
Four-ball vs foursomes: the Presidents Cup formats, and which one fits your outing
Sep 4, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How to start a golf league: a step-by-step guide for organizers
How to start a golf league: a step-by-step guide for organizers
Sep 3, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Golf outing photography: the shots that sell next year's event
Golf outing photography: the shots that sell next year's event
Sep 2, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How to run a fall golf outing: shorter days, better rates, and year-end budgets
How to run a fall golf outing: shorter days, better rates, and year-end budgets
Sep 1, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Golf tournament insurance: what organizers should cover before the first tee
Golf tournament insurance: what organizers should cover before the first tee
Aug 31, 2026Read →
Fundraising7 min
How to start a charity golf tournament from scratch
How to start a charity golf tournament from scratch
Aug 30, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How to build a golf outing committee that carries the work
How to build a golf outing committee that carries the work
Aug 29, 2026Read →
Fundraising6 min
How to run a putting contest at your golf outing (and make it pay)
How to run a putting contest at your golf outing (and make it pay)
Aug 28, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Golf outing team captains: recruit a few, and they fill your field for you
Golf outing team captains: recruit a few, and they fill your field for you
Aug 27, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How to build an annual golf outing that fills itself every year
How to build an annual golf outing that fills itself every year
Aug 26, 2026Read →
Fundraising6 min
Closest to the pin and longest drive: on-course contests that add fun and revenue
Closest to the pin and longest drive: on-course contests that add fun and revenue
Aug 25, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How to choose a golf outing format: scramble, best ball, stableford, or stroke play
How to choose a golf outing format: scramble, best ball, stableford, or stroke play
Aug 24, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Golf outing registration: how to build a sign-up that fills a paid, correctly-captured field
Golf outing registration: how to build a sign-up that fills a paid, correctly-captured field
Aug 23, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing handicaps: how to level a mixed field so everyone has a real shot
Golf outing handicaps: how to level a mixed field so everyone has a real shot
Aug 22, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing payouts: why you can't hand amateur players cash — and what to give instead
Golf outing payouts: why you can't hand amateur players cash — and what to give instead
Aug 21, 2026Read →
Fundraising6 min
Golf outing sponsorship levels: how to build tiers companies actually want to buy
Golf outing sponsorship levels: how to build tiers companies actually want to buy
Aug 20, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Ryder Cup-style golf outing: how to run a two-team match-play event your players will remember
Ryder Cup-style golf outing: how to run a two-team match-play event your players will remember
Aug 19, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing waitlist: how to handle an event that sells out before the field is full of the right people
Golf outing waitlist: how to handle an event that sells out before the field is full of the right people
Aug 18, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Golf outing prizes: how to structure a prize table so more than the winners go home happy
Golf outing prizes: how to structure a prize table so more than the winners go home happy
Aug 17, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing follow-up: what to send players and sponsors the week after your event
Golf outing follow-up: what to send players and sponsors the week after your event
Aug 16, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf scramble scoring: how to keep a mixed-ability field fair
Golf scramble scoring: how to keep a mixed-ability field fair
Aug 15, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing no-shows: how to protect your field when players drop last minute
Golf outing no-shows: how to protect your field when players drop last minute
Aug 14, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing heat plan: how to run a summer event when the forecast hits 100
Golf outing heat plan: how to run a summer event when the forecast hits 100
Aug 13, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing check-in: how to run a registration table that doesn't jam your morning
Golf outing check-in: how to run a registration table that doesn't jam your morning
Aug 12, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Golf outing pairings: how to build foursomes that make the day work
Golf outing pairings: how to build foursomes that make the day work
Aug 11, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf outing pace of play: how to keep a full field moving
Golf outing pace of play: how to keep a full field moving
Aug 10, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Golf outing flights: how to give every skill level a real shot at winning
Golf outing flights: how to give every skill level a real shot at winning
Aug 9, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Live scoring at a golf outing: how to keep every team in the hunt
Live scoring at a golf outing: how to keep every team in the hunt
Aug 8, 2026Read →
Fundraising6 min
Golf outing raffle and silent auction: the off-course money that outraises the golf
Golf outing raffle and silent auction: the off-course money that outraises the golf
Aug 7, 2026Read →
Fundraising6 min
Golf outing hole-in-one contest: how the prize works and why it pays off
Golf outing hole-in-one contest: how the prize works and why it pays off
Aug 6, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How to choose a golf outing venue that fits your event and your budget
How to choose a golf outing venue that fits your event and your budget
Aug 5, 2026Read →
Fundraising6 min
The 9-hole golf outing: a shorter format that fills faster and still raises
The 9-hole golf outing: a shorter format that fills faster and still raises
Aug 4, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How to fill a golf outing: registration that sells out your field
How to fill a golf outing: registration that sells out your field
Aug 3, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Golf outing swag bags: what players keep and what hits the trash
Golf outing swag bags: what players keep and what hits the trash
Aug 2, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf league tiebreakers: how to settle a season that comes down to the wire
Golf league tiebreakers: how to settle a season that comes down to the wire
Aug 1, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf league playoffs: how to run a season-ending finale that rewards a full season
Golf league playoffs: how to run a season-ending finale that rewards a full season
Jul 31, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Golf outing awards: how to run a prize ceremony people actually stay for
Golf outing awards: how to run a prize ceremony people actually stay for
Jul 30, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
How to run a season-long points race for your golf league
How to run a season-long points race for your golf league
Jul 29, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
The best months to book a golf outing in Ohio
The best months to book a golf outing in Ohio
Jul 28, 2026Read →
Industry6 min
How golf simulator leagues keep courses earning through winter
How golf simulator leagues keep courses earning through winter
Jul 27, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
The week-of golf outing checklist every organizer forgets
The week-of golf outing checklist every organizer forgets
Jul 26, 2026Read →
Fundraising6 min
How to get golf outing sponsors to come back next year
How to get golf outing sponsors to come back next year
Jul 25, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
What golf courses wish outing organizers knew
What golf courses wish outing organizers knew
Jul 24, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Member-guest tournament formats that people actually enjoy
Member-guest tournament formats that people actually enjoy
Jul 23, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Golf outing rain policy: how to set weather terms before you need them
Golf outing rain policy: how to set weather terms before you need them
Jul 22, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
Golf league scheduling: how to solve the fair-matchup problem
Golf league scheduling: how to solve the fair-matchup problem
Jul 21, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
How to price a golf outing package that actually makes money
How to price a golf outing package that actually makes money
Jul 20, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How many volunteers does a charity scramble actually need?
How many volunteers does a charity scramble actually need?
Jul 19, 2026Read →
Fundraising6 min
Golf outing sponsorship letter: what actually gets a yes
Golf outing sponsorship letter: what actually gets a yes
Jul 18, 2026Read →
Fundraising6 min
How much does it cost to run a charity golf outing?
How much does it cost to run a charity golf outing?
Jul 17, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
How far in advance should you book a golf outing?
How far in advance should you book a golf outing?
Jul 16, 2026Read →
Fundraising6 min
Golf outing side games: mulligans, skins, and the add-ons that raise the most money
Golf outing side games: mulligans, skins, and the add-ons that raise the most money
Jul 15, 2026Read →
Planning6 min
Shotgun start vs tee times: which format is right for your golf outing?
Shotgun start vs tee times: which format is right for your golf outing?
Jul 14, 2026Read →
Operations5 min
The Open week bump: how to turn major-championship buzz into golf outing bookings
The Open week bump: how to turn major-championship buzz into golf outing bookings
Jul 13, 2026Read →
Operations6 min
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Operations
The $3,200 Saturday
The $3,200 Saturday: How unpaid golfers cost your course more than you think
May 28, 2026Read →
Operations4 min
Hole 7
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Cart sign chaos: why hole assignments fall apart
Cart sign chaos: why hole assignments fall apart and how to fix them
May 14, 2026Read →
Revenue7 min
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Deposit strategy: protect outing revenue before tee-off
Deposit strategy: how leading courses protect outing revenue before tee-off
May 7, 2026Read →
Revenue5 min
Per round
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F&B at the turn: the overlooked revenue stream
F&B at the turn: the overlooked revenue stream every course is leaving behind
Apr 24, 2026Read →
Organizers8 min
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How to run a charity scramble people ask back to
How to run a charity scramble that people ask to come back to next year
Apr 17, 2026Read →
Organizers5 min
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Corporate golf outing: 12 things most organizers forget
Corporate golf outing checklist: 12 things most organizers forget
Apr 9, 2026Read →
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Why we built a leaderboard before a booking system
Why we built a leaderboard before a booking system
Mar 28, 2026Read →
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From spreadsheet to Greenside: what migration looks like
From spreadsheet to Greenside: what the data migration actually looks like
Mar 15, 2026Read →
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