You and several fanatical golfers will tee off at dawn to play 100 holes of
golf in one day. We have changed the rules of golf for the day to facilitate reaching your 100-hole goal. However, as you will later determine, we have not jeopardized the integrity of the game. You will find under our format that you will play each round of golf in 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. Each golfer will be provided with his/her own cart for the day and we encourage you to recruit a caddie to drive your cart.

Can you really play 100 holes of golf in a day?

80% of the golfers who participate play 100 holes or more. We have had three gentlemen 80 years young play in this event each playing 100 holes. A 68 year old from Cocoa Beach played 239 holes in one day. Another man in Springfield, OH played 200 holes in one day, 160 of those holes were played with a six iron only. Most golfers say this event has resulted in one of their best rounds of golf in the last five years. How many golfers do you know who can say they have played 100 holes of golf in one day?

Can I pull together my own team?

Yes. We encourage you to identify a team of three or four golfers. You may have more fun playing with your regular golfing buddies. Please insure that you provide each of your team members’ names on your sign-up sheet. In addition, ensure the golfers on your team understand their individual responsibility to sponsor themselves for $100 and to strive for $25/hole, or more, in this event.

Who do I get for a caddie?

Your caddie may be someone who is moved by the host organization’s ministry but is not a golfer. This could be your spouse, daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, friend, work associate, etc. Your caddie will be responsible for driving your cart, providing encouragement, and generally just assisting you during the day. It has been our experience that you can play faster, have more fun and possibly win more prizes if you have a caddie. Keep in mind, your caddie can also help you with your pledge campaign. We are looking for caddies and starters, who can help on the days leading up to and on the day of the event.

What do I get for participating in the Golf Marathon?

We will start you off with a great Tee Package. This package will be made up of quality merchandise (golf shirt, umbrellas, tees, balls, etc.). We will then provide you with a continental breakfast, lunch, drinks and munchies all day long. You will compete for prizes for most funds raised, closest to the pin, long drive, etc. You will play unlimited golf during the day. You will enjoy true and enduring significance knowing that your efforts will have a long-lasting effect upon the lives of many people in Northeast Georgia.

Why am I raising pledges?

The money you and your fellow golfers raise will help to eliminate substandard housing in Northeast Georgia. Your pledges provide you with an opportunity to be involved in the significant impact Habitat for Humanity is making in the Northeast Georgia community by funding the construction of a simple, decent home for a family in need of shelter. This is your chance to make a difference in other people’s lives.

This event has always been successful because we are not professional solicitors or golfers! You will be asking people you are familiar with to sponsor you in the event. Ask them to sponsor you for an amount comparable to their standard of living. Never ask for more than you think they are capable of giving. The average pledge in this event is $65 per donor. We ask you to sponsor yourself for $100 in this event and this opens the door for you to ask others for $1 per hole or more.

At least 80% of the people you ask for a pledge will give to you. If they do not give what you ask for reduce the amount requested. People will give to you if you will always ask for the cause, not for the golf to be played.

Are contributions tax-deductible?

All sponsors checks should be made payable to Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia and they are fully tax-deductible.

Can I raise $2500 in pledges?

Yes. Many people are intimidated about raising this kind of money. People will get behind what you are doing because you believe in the cause enough to give your own time, money, and energy to raise $2500 and play 100 holes of golf in one day. That is simply getting 25 family, friends or business associates who will sponsor you for $1 per hole.

How are the sponsorships collected?

Please collect all sponsorship that is a one-time gift amount, in advance. Upon completion of the event, we will send your “per hole” sponsors a letter indicating the number of holes you played and their pledge total. A call from you can also assure them, that you in fact did finish 100 holes. Once we receive their donation, we will send them a thank you letter.