Golf Party
What Golf Fanatic wouldn't want his or her birthday to be centered around
Golf? We've got your green paper goods , balloons and decorations, and our
party tips will "drive" them wild! We've also got some tee-riffic gift ideas
for the golf lover on your list! Check out our shopping page, we can get you
a Golf Gift Basket or a special golf Care Package!
Golf Theme Party Invitations
Here are some great theme ideas:
"40 Suits You To A Tee!", or "Happy Birdie to You!"
Put a picture of your Guest of Honor on the front with the "slogan" above
that you like. Print the details on the inside!
"Happy Birdie to You!"
"It's a Tee Party!"
CENTERPIECES & PLACECARDS
Put a golf flag in the middle of each table. Write the birthday boy/girl's
name and age on each flag.
Surround the base of the flag with some green shred to create a grassy
base.
Create place cards by gluing them to two upside down golf tees.
NAPKIN RINGS
Imprint clear, golf bag tags to use as napkin rings. On one side, make
copies of the person or event your party is honoring. On the other side,
print the date and the occasion of your party. Allow each guest to take
their golf bag tag home.
PLACEMATS
Using indoor/outdoor grass/carpeting, cut out "putting greens" to use as
placemats. Shape each one a little differently to represent different
greens. This will provide an attractive green surface.
Golf Party Favors
Imprint golf balls with the theme of your party -- "Happy Birthday (name)".
Then hand them out as favors.
Hand out imprinted golf tees, golf towels, golf balls or golf caddies to
each guest to remember this special day!
Golf Party Games and Activities
Create a fun and playful mini golf course inside with nine holes. Divide
everyone into teams and keep score. Go down staircases, under chairs etc.
The center of each table can have a flag with the guest of honor written on
it.
Fill a clear jar with golf tees. Have guests guess how many tees are in the
jar when they arrive at the party. The closest to the correct number wins
the tees and a sleeve of golf balls!
Encourage guests to wear golf attire. Provide guests prizes for the most
outrageous golf outfit, the shirt with a logo from a golf course the
farthest away etc.
Collect old photos of the guest of honor golfing and have them enlarged at a
local copy store. Mount them on poster board and place them around the room.
Get a hole-in-one! Cut a large "green" out of green flat paper. Draw a hole
on the green and attach to a wall. Give each guest a white tack or a round,
white sticker (the kind used at yard sales). Blindfold the guest, spin
around and see who comes closest to getting their "ball" in the hole!
Collect old photos of each guest golfing and have them enlarged at a local
copy store. Mount them on poster board and place them around the room.
Use unique centerpieces - for example, for a 40th birthday party you could
use 40 each of golf items - balls, tees, pencils, scorecards, markers, names
of golf courses, etc. These can be placed in glass or plastic dishes, and
placed on top of white circles of gossamer or metallic paper!
Purchase several dozen plastic golf balls and have a chipping contest
outside! Place a flag 10-15 yards away and see who can hit closest to the
pin.
Golf Party Food Ideas
Your food options for a golf party are limitless! You can have an
extravagant, sit-down dinner, or simple appetizers and drinks. The choice is
really up to you and your budget. If you are going with a theme party,
choose foods that fit that theme.
While it may seem like a thrifty and personal touch to plan on cooking or
preparing food for the party, you may find that it is generally best to do
as little cooking as possible on the day of the party. Whenever possible
choose food that can be prepared a few days prior to the party, or hire
caterers, and purchase prepared food from restaurants, delicatessens, and
food service markets.
There is no need to create extra stress when the party
is upon you, and you will have more time to mingle and enjoy the
festivities.
Buffet ideas:
Built-your-own Tacos or Nachos
Mini pizzas
Burgers and hot dogs
Giant deli sandwiches (Subway has a great 6' sandwich)
Great staples for a buffet style finger food meal include:
Chicken wings
Chicken strips (offer 3 or 4 interesting dipping sauces)
Meatballs (Swedish or BBQ)
Mini egg rolls
Whole water chestnuts wrapped in bacon
Veggies and dip
Assortment of sandwiches made on mini buns (about 3-4 bite size).
Get your party supplies here!
Make everything ahead of time, and store hot items in a warming tray, or in
an oven set at 200 degrees until the feeding frenzy begins! Scatter several
bowls of munchies around the areas where your guests will be mingling?
Chips, pretzels, nuts, M&Ms, popcorn, and Chex? Mix. Add a few hearty dips
that can be made ahead of time.
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