Kramer, Don - 9 and Dine

Facility: Moose Run Golf Course

Location: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK

Property Type: Military

Program Contact: Don Kramer, General Manager

Contact Phone/Email: 804-301-9500 / donkramer@pga.com

Name of PD Program: 9 and Dine

Type of PD Program: Social

Dates of Program: June - September

Results of Program

In 2017, we sold out with 68-72 players every week.

Total Revenue Generated: Over $50,000 during the season in fees, food and beverages.

Details of Program

• Session fee $35 - $45 per player.
• 9 holes, 4 person scramble geared towards all audiences.
• The entry fee includes dinner, golf, cart & prizes.
• Players are there to enjoy a meal and playing golf with family and friends.
• Budgeted $12 for dinner, buffet style.
• Prize fund was $3 of entry fee.
• The final week dinner was planned to be more upscale and was budgeted in at $17. Increased entry fee $5 for season finale.

Recommendations

• Consistency and a great weekly host was the key to growing it. We have an extraordinary event person who took ownership of it. That we believe was the major reason it grew into what it is now. They saw a smiling face every week that accommodated them very well.
• If cash registers and lines are a problem for scrambles, allow the players to pay early throughout the week.
• Allow the players to have input into how long they want to play into the year. You may be surprised!