GolfPro wrote:
Where is the win for a golf course to allow XC races? On a wet day, the course is going to suffer some damage... Is there a direct financial incentive? The promotional aspect doesn't seem to be that attractive for the course.
Want to approach some courses about holding a race,and want to be better prepared to field this potential objection
We are talking about 2 different types of course, 1. are university or public courses 2. are private courses.
The first type is obvious.
Private courses may allow you on because:
1. Its late in the season, and play is down, so there is availability. Typically Friday night is the best, mornings and weekends are busy for golf courses.
2. They have the option to open the 19th hole bar and sell concessions.
3. Its good publicity. Getting a lot of people to watch the race over a short period of time, gets a lot of people to see the course and have awareness of the club.
4. You could exchange for advertising, or as part of a larger athletic department sponsorship package. Could be part of the agreement with the golf team or athletic department golf-outing fundraiser.