Although a traditional element of the Annual Meeting, the Golf Tournament is not an official event and, as such, should be a financially self sustaining event with attendees being charged the actual per person cost to hold the event.  The number of attendees generally does not exceed 100 and if additional golfers are required to meet registration targets, Business Partners or local institution representatives are often asked to participate, at cost.  Sponsorship for the golf event should be carefully considered as part of the overall Annual Meeting sponsorship drive.

An early shotgun start is generally preferred so that golfers can return to the hotel with time to freshen up before the evening receptions. 

Not all golfers will take bus transportation to the tournament.  Generally one bus is adequate as many registrants decide to ‘buddy up' with others that are traveling via car.  The golf course should be within an approximately 30 minutes drive from the hotel.