How DJs, Photo Booths & Activations Make Golf Fundraisers Legendary (and More Profitable)

Golf tournaments have always been a staple in the world of fundraising, they're usually annual and grow bigger and better every year! They can be classy, social, and perfect for connecting sponsors, donors, and guests in a relaxed setting. How do you make your tournament the one people look forward to year after year?

If you want your tournament to stand out, raise more money, and keep guests engaged from tee-off to the after party, it’s time to level up with entertainment activations like DJs, photo booths, interactive hole challenges, and a lively post-game banquet.

Here’s how you can turn your next golf tournament into a full-day experience that drives donations and delivers lasting impressions.

🎧 1. Set the Vibe with a Live DJ

Let’s start with energy. A great DJ at your event creates a welcoming, upbeat atmosphere that carries from morning registration to the final hole. Sponsor idea - give shoutouts, allow a branded tent, and let the sponsor have handouts/swag at the activation.

Where a DJ makes the biggest impact:

• Morning welcome area: Get people excited before tee time with good vibes and great tunes.

• On-course entertainment: Position a DJ near a key hole or clubhouse to keep energy high.

• Afternoon banquet: Transition seamlessly into the celebration with dinner music, awards, and even a dance floor.

💡 Pro Tip: A DJ who can double as an emcee helps with timing, announcements, sponsor shoutouts, and keeps the schedule running smoothly.

📸 2. Add a Branded Photo Booth Experience

Photo booths at golf tournam

ents are more than just a fun distraction, they’re powerful engagement tools.

Why they work:

• Sponsor branding: Custom overlays and backdrops give sponsors visibility that gets shared on social media and in post-event content.

• Memories & Smiles: Guests love a good keepsake, especially when they're dressed for the day and having fun with their team.

• Social media buzz: Make sharing easy with instant digital delivery, custom hashtags, and company tagging to expand reach.

Placement ideas:

• Near the clubhouse or registration area

• Beside the banquet entrance or sponsor wall

• Mobile roaming photo booths on the course for team shots

📷 Want more engagement? Tie your photo booth into a contest — like “Best Dressed Foursome” or “Most Creative Poses” — and give away a prize during the banquet.

⛳️ 3. Boost On-Course Energy with Hole Activations

18 holes can feel long, especially for casual players. Shotgun style helps break up the long day, but so do Hole Activations to keep the fun going all day long.

Popular hole activations for fundraisers:

• Mini games or challenges (e.g. longest putt while blindfolded, cornhole on the tee box)

• Branded giveaways or prize wheels

• Food & beverage stations with specialty drinks or treats

• Live performers or musicians at a designated sponsor hole

• Photo/video check-ins where teams snap pics for contests or social posts

🎯 Fundraising tip: Encourage donations at these holes — whether it’s a “Mulligan Hole” or a mini putting game with prizes, small contributions at each stop can add up quickly!

🏆 4. Go Big with the Banquet

The post-tournament banquet is more than a meal — it’s your best chance to thank donors, spotlight sponsors, and bring in those final fundraising dollars.

Make your banquet feel like a real celebration:

• Use a DJ to keep things lively during dinner, awards, and silent auctions

• Include a photo booth for guests to capture moments with trophies and teams

• Add special effects like lighting, cold sparks, or fog for awards or big check reveals

• Play a highlight reel or slideshow with footage from the day (bonus points if captured via roaming photo/video teams)

🍽️ Pro Tip: This is a great time for a 50/50 draw, raffle, or live auction — and the more energized your crowd is, the more generous they tend to be.

💼 5. Sponsor Packages That Drive Value

Every entertainment element at your tournament is also a valuable branding opportunity for sponsors. Packaging these offerings into clear, well-promoted sponsor levels helps you bring in more support — while giving businesses premium visibility.

Ideas for sponsor tie-ins:

• Title Sponsor DJ Booth – with branding on the booth, sponsor shoutouts, and on-stage presence at the banquet

• Photo Booth Sponsor – with logo placement on digital output, prints overlays, and backdrop

• Hole Activation Sponsors – host a fun game or experience at a hole and hand out branded swag

• Banquet Sponsor – featured during speeches, logo on menus, screens, and in event wrap-up content

💡 Create tiered packages (Gold, Silver, Bronze) that combine visibility with activation opportunities — and make sure sponsors know their support directly enhances the guest experience.

💰 More Fun = More Funds

When guests are entertained, engaged, and energized, they’re more likely to:

• Stay longer

• Participate in raffles, auctions, or donation asks

• Share their experience online (which helps with next year’s attendance)

• Remember your event as the highlight of their summer

And when your sponsors see happy guests, visible branding, and real social media traction? They’ll be more likely to return — and increase their support — for your next tournament.

Ready to Make Your Tournament Legendary?

Mystica Entertainment specializes in bringing golf tournaments to life with production, DJs, photo booth activations, and unique entertainment options that keep your guests smiling (and giving).

Let’s work together to make your next golf fundraiser the one people can’t stop talking about.

👉 Visit mysticaentertainment.com to learn more or book your tournament package today.