Case Study: How Verona Baseball & Softball League Raised Over $5,000 with an Indoor Golf Outing at Golf Paradise Club 🏌️♂️
Executive Summary
The Verona Baseball and Softball League hosted a successful indoor golf outing at Golf Paradise Club to raise funds for a major baseball field renovation. With just one month of planning, they sold 60 golfer tickets and 25 social tickets, ran fun contests and giveaways, and brought in an outside auction vendor — all while keeping costs low. In the end, they raised over $5,000 and walked away with even more ideas to grow the event next year.
Client Background
Verona Baseball and Softball League is a local nonprofit committed to providing athletic opportunities for kids in the Verona community. When it came time to raise funds for an upcoming field renovation, they wanted something fresh and high-impact — and chose to host their first-ever indoor golf outing at Golf Paradise Club.
The Challenge
Traditional outdoor golf outings can be expensive, weather-dependent, and time-consuming to plan. The League needed:
- An event that would attract both golfers and non-golfers
- A weatherproof venue
- A simple and affordable way to maximize profits
- A short timeline — with only one month to pull it all together
The Solution: Golf Paradise Club
Our team at GPC offered a streamlined, cost-effective alternative to a traditional golf fundraiser:
- Indoor golf simulators
- Flexible space for both players and social guests
- Full use of the venue
- Freedom to bring in food/alcohol
- Built-in entertainment and contests like longest drive and closest to the pin
- Hands on, involved staff
- Planning and setup assistance throughout
Event Details & Implementation
🎟️ Ticket Sales:
- 60 Golfer Tickets at $125 each (includes food, 2 drinks, giveaways, golf play)
- 25 Social Tickets at $35 each (includes food, 2 drinks, giveaways)
💡 Fundraising Extras:
- Donated Prize Giveaway baskets prizes every 30 minutes
- Longest drive and closest-to-the-pin contests (which they plan to charge for next year)
- Swag bags for attendees — a huge hit!
- Fun awards:
- Best golfers received Medals
- Worst golfer received the coveted Toilet Bowl Trophy
- Auction boost: They partnered with Ryco Fundraising, who brought sports memorabilia and managed everything. This earned them an extra $1,200 with zero effort.
🏁 Total Raised:
- $5,000
Client Feedback & Key Takeaways
The event was a success, but the organizer also shared some learnings and ideas for next time:
- What Worked:
- Swag bags, medals, and fun awards created buzz and excitement
- Venue support and ease of setup made planning stress-free
- Guests loved the interactive indoor golf format and social vibe
- Ryco Fundraising was a win — no work, just profit
- Opportunities for Next Time:
- Accept donations for people who can’t attend
- Provide table games like Jenga or board games to keep social guests engaged (GPC now offers this service)
- Charge for the longest drive / closest to pin competitions
- Increase the social ticket price to $50 (guests said it was worth more)
- Run a 50/50 raffle (with time to secure a permit)
“ We recently held a fundraiser for the Verona Baseball and Softball League at Golf Paradise Club in Verona, and I can’t say enough about the experience. From start to finish, the team at Golf Paradise was incredibly accommodating and supportive. Even though we pulled the event together on short notice, everything ran smoothly—and we were thrilled with the turnout and the funds raised. If we had more time to plan, I think we could’ve raised a couple thousand more
The staff went above and beyond to help us plan and execute the event. Their support before and during the fundraiser made all the difference. They were professional, friendly, and genuinely invested in helping us succeed. The venue itself was a huge hit—everyone had a great time, and the indoor golf setup provided a fun, relaxed environment that worked perfectly for our event.
We’re so grateful to Golf Paradise for their partnership and generosity. I highly recommend them for fundraisers, private events, or just a fun night out. We’re already looking forward to working with them again!.”
— Event Organizer, Lisa Loudon, Verona Baseball & Softball League
Why Host Your Fundraiser at GPC?
- Lower costs = more money raised
- Weatherproof venue with high-end golf simulators
- Engaging for golfers and non-golfers alike
- Fun, memorable experience that drives attendance and donations
- Event support every step of the way
- Participants are all in one place– fostering more communication than traditional golf outings
✅ Ready to Plan Your Own Profitable Golf Outing?
Let’s tee up your next successful fundraiser. Whether you’re raising money for a sports team, school, or nonprofit, we’ll help you host an unforgettable event that brings in results.
👉 Contact us today to start planning by emailing info@golfparadiseclub.com