Golf Tournament Flyer Templates & Design Tips

What to Include on Your Flyer

Every golf tournament flyer should answer these questions at a glance:

1. What: The name of the tournament
2. When: Date and time
3. Where: Course name and location
4. Why: The cause or purpose (especially for charity events)
5. How: Registration link, QR code, or contact info
6. How much: Price per player or team

Optional but helpful: format, what's included, sponsorship info, deadline to register.

Design Principles

• Keep it simple. One strong image, clear hierarchy, minimal text.
• Prioritize the essentials. Event name, date, and registration info should be most prominent.
• Use high-quality images. A blurry photo undercuts your credibility.
• Make the CTA obvious. "Register Now" should be big, bold, and impossible to miss.
• Match your brand. Use your organization's colors, logo, and fonts.
• Design for the format. A print flyer is different from an Instagram post.

Common Flyer Formats

• Letter (print): 8.5" x 11" — handouts, bulletin boards
• Half-page (print): 5.5" x 8.5" — inserts, mailers
• Square (social): 1080 x 1080 px — Instagram, Facebook posts
• Landscape (social): 1200 x 628 px — Facebook events, LinkedIn
• Story (social): 1080 x 1920 px — Instagram/Facebook stories

Flyer Mistakes to Avoid

• Too much text. Your flyer isn't a brochure. Save the details for your website.
• Tiny fonts. If someone can't read it from a few feet away, it's too small.
• No clear CTA. Every flyer needs a next step.
• Low-contrast colors. Light text on a light background is hard to read.
• Missing date or location. Double-check before you print.
• Outdated info. If the deadline has passed, update the flyer.

Free Tools for Creating Flyers

Canva (free + paid) — Tons of golf and event templates. Easy to customize.

Adobe Express (free) — Similar to Canva. Good templates, easy resizing.

Google Slides / PowerPoint — Works in a pinch. Set custom dimensions and export as PDF.

Figma (free) — More design-focused. Great for teams that want to collaborate.

Template Ideas by Event Type

Charity Tournament: Lead with the cause, include the organization's logo, mention where proceeds go.

Corporate Outing: Professional, clean design. Company branding prominent. Focus on networking.

Club Championship: Competitive tone. Course imagery. Emphasize prizes and format.

Scramble / Fun Event: Playful design, bright colors. Highlight food, drinks, prizes. "All skill levels welcome."

QR Codes: Use Them

A QR code on your flyer links directly to registration. It's faster than typing a URL and works for both print and digital.

Most registration platforms generate a shareable link you can convert into a QR code. Use a free generator like qr-code-generator.com or Canva's built-in tool.

Place the QR code near the bottom of the flyer, with a label like "Scan to Register."

Sample Flyer Layout

Here's a simple structure that works:

• [Event Logo / Branding]
• [TOURNAMENT NAME]
• [Tagline or Cause]
• [DATE] | [TIME]
• [COURSE NAME]
• [CITY, STATE]
• [FORMAT] • [PRICE]
• Includes: [List 3–4 things]
• [REGISTER NOW]
• [URL or QR Code]
• [Sponsor Logos]

Keep it to one page. Leave white space. Make it scannable.

Final Thought

Your flyer is a first impression. Keep it clean, make the info easy to find, and always include a clear way to register. You don't need a designer — just a clear message and a good template.