Golf Society Day Planner: Groups, Tee Times, Prizes & Checklist

Choose the competition format

Stableford is popular for mixed-ability society days, but match your format to the group and venue.

Build groups with the social goal in mind

Society golf often values varied company as much as competition. Rotate pairings across multiple days if needed.

Confirm tee times early

Publish a clear first tee time and group order, plus arrival time for breakfast or coffee.

Plan nearest-the-pin and prizes

Keep contest holes simple and confirm any restrictions with the course.

Finish with a clear results sheet

A ready presentation list keeps the meal and prize-giving moving.

Printable planning checklist

• Book course and meal
• Confirm competition format
• Collect player handicaps
• Create groups/tee times
• Choose contest holes
• Prepare results/prizes
• Confirm transport or overnight details if relevant

Common questions

What format works for a golf society day?

Stableford is common for mixed abilities, but clubs and societies use many formats.

Should society groups be random?

They can be, though regular societies often rotate groups to encourage variety.

What paperwork helps most?

A tee-time/group sheet, check-in list, contest sheet, results sheet and prize list are usually enough.

Turn the plan into event-day paperwork

Once the player list and sponsor list are stable, the work becomes operational: check-in, groups, starting assignments, signs, contest sheets, scoring and prizes. GolfDayPack is designed to generate those coordinated documents from one set of event details.