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We don't do weddings.
We don't do galas.

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Plate I — Hospitality
Our Philosophy

Strategic Event
Architecture.

Front9 Consulting was born from a singular focus. We don't do weddings, and we don't do galas. We do golf. Our "Concept to Clubhouse" approach ensures every detail of your strategy, logistics, and atmosphere reflects the prestige of the sport.

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Specialized

Hyper-focused on golf event logistics and luxury course consulting.

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Prestigious

Excellence in every detail from the first tee to the 19th hole.

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Our Capabilities

Consulting & Execution.

Precision at every turn, excellence at every hole.

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01.

Tournament Coordination

Comprehensive logistics for Professional, Charity, and Celebrity events worldwide.

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Digital Infrastructure

Custom event websites, secure mobile check-in, and real-time leaderboard technology.

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Strategic Outings

High-impact corporate networking events tailored to align with your brand identity.

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Bespoke Merchandise

Curated high-end gifting, custom awards, and professional-grade event signage.

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Revenue Optimization

Strategic consulting for course operational audits and philanthropic ROI growth.

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Clubhouse Excellence

Operational auditing and staff training for premium hospitality and guest services.

Master Planning Resource

Charity Golf Event
planning timeline.

A comprehensive roadmap for planning a successful, high-revenue charity tournament. From concept to clubhouse, every milestone mapped.

Need expert guidance?

Consult with our lead strategists.

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6-9 Months

I.Foundation & Strategy

  • chevron_right Organize your committee, event timeline and task list
  • chevron_right Select your golf course and determine a date
  • chevron_right Set objectives for funds raised, player costs, sponsorship packages
  • chevron_right Build your list of potential players and sponsors
  • chevron_right Decide on event format. Contact concierge@front9consulting.com for ideas
  • chevron_right Set up your event website with charity registration software
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6 Months

II.Brand & Launch

  • chevron_right Finalize event name and logo, update your website
  • chevron_right Send a "Save the Date" e-mail to potential participants
  • chevron_right Schedule committee meetings and publish future dates
  • chevron_right Review and expand your list of players and sponsors
  • chevron_right Start sponsorship sales outreach
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5 Months

III.Marketing & Promotion

  • chevron_right Hold committee meeting and update sponsor sales status
  • chevron_right Identify potential players for committee review
  • chevron_right Promote your event website on social media
  • chevron_right Send second e-mail to potential players/sponsors with website link
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4 Months

IV.Contests & Player Experience

  • chevron_right Review sponsor sales and player lists in the timeline
  • chevron_right Plan contests (Hole-in-One, Putting, Long Drive, Million Dollar Shots)
  • chevron_right Assign a Volunteer Coordinator for event-day help
  • chevron_right Review Swag Bag and Player Gift ideas
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3 Months

V.Public Relations

  • chevron_right Review revenue versus projections in committee meeting
  • chevron_right Write and distribute a press release to local media
  • chevron_right Post updates on social media and continue sponsorship sales
  • chevron_right Request referrals from signed-up participants
  • chevron_right Establish next year's event date for on-site promotion
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2 Months

VI.Fulfillment & Logistics

  • chevron_right Focus on final player/sponsor count
  • chevron_right Review volunteer list and specific assignments
  • chevron_right Solicit items for raffle and auction
  • chevron_right Start production list for signs, flags, contests, banners
  • chevron_right Locate a photographer / drone pilot
  • chevron_right Order player gifts, swag bags, and team prizes
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4-6 Weeks

VII.Operational Deep-Dive

  • chevron_right Focus on selling out the event and tightening the task list
  • chevron_right Meet with the golf course to review agenda, menu, responsibilities
  • chevron_right Identify an event emcee for the awards ceremony
  • chevron_right Lay out your event-day program
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4 Weeks

VIII.Final Orders

  • chevron_right Order signs and banners (first group ordered to avoid delays)
  • chevron_right Order all event-day contests
  • chevron_right Confirm player count with the golf course
  • chevron_right Order sponsor "Thank You" plaques and finalize team prizes
  • chevron_right Order volunteer shirts for easy identification
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2-3 Weeks

IX.The Blitz

  • chevron_right Schedule a phone blitz to sign up remaining sponsors and players
  • chevron_right Arrange credit card processing for event-day payments
  • chevron_right Follow up with any pending payments from sponsors/players
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X.Confirmation

  • chevron_right Send reminder to all participants
  • chevron_right Finalize volunteer training schedule (1 hour before reg opens)
  • chevron_right Confirm delivery schedule for all signs, gifts, bags
  • chevron_right Prepare auction bid sheets
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2 Days

XI.Pre-Event Setup

  • chevron_right Confirm all materials have been delivered to the course
  • chevron_right Prepare unpaid player/sponsor list for collection
  • chevron_right Provide hole assignments and team lists to course staff
  • chevron_right Prepare alphabetized registration lists
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Event Date

XII.Excellence in Execution

  • chevron_right Arrive 3 hours before tee-off for setup
  • chevron_right Place player gifts on carts and set up registration / auction areas
  • chevron_right Train and deploy volunteers to assigned locations
  • chevron_right Review tracking devices for contests with course staff
  • chevron_right Offer "Early-Bird" discount for next year during registration
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XIII.After the Event

  • chevron_right Review all final costs and bills from the golf course
  • chevron_right Send "Thank You" emails to players, sponsors, volunteers
  • chevron_right Hold final committee meeting for "Lessons Learned"
  • chevron_right Summarize financial results and set up next year's website / photos

Ready to drive your event to success?

Our specialists can manage this entire timeline for you, allowing you to focus on your donors and guests.

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Success Stories

Case studies.

A selection of recent engagements where strategy met clubhouse.

Founders Cup 2023
Professional Tournament

Founders Cup 2023

"15% increase in sponsorship revenue year-over-year."

Blue Sky Executives
Corporate Retreat

Blue Sky Executives

"A multi-day luxury experience for 150 VIPs across two coastal courses."

Client Testimonials

What the industry says about Front9.

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Five-star ratings from sponsors, directors, and operators across the most demanding tournaments in North America.

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Front9 transformed our annual charity outing into a professional-grade tournament. The attention to detail was beyond anything we've experienced.
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Marcus Sterling

VP Operations · Fortune 500

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Strategic, efficient, and sophisticated. They understand the nuances of luxury golf better than anyone in the industry.
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Elena Rossi

Event Director · Global Golf

Industry Insights

The Front9 perspective.

Our thoughts on the evolving landscape of professional golf management.

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Event Planning Toolkit

Our comprehensive checklist for managing profitable charity tournaments.

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Battle-tested tactics for managing large charity fields (144+ players) without sacrificing pace of play.

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2026 Golf Technology Outlook

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The Art of the VIP Welcome

How first impressions at the clubhouse set the tone for your entire tournament hospitality experience.

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2026-01-10 Education

Master Planning Guide Updated

Our 6-9 month checklist for managing profitable charity tournaments — updated with new 2026 benchmarks.

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