Golf Society & Golf Day Trophies Guide
Golf society trophies are the finishing touch to a good day on the course. Whether you run a monthly society, a charity golf day or a company outing, a table of engraved prizes at the 19th hole gives everyone something to play for.
This guide covers the classic golf day categories, how to plan prizes for a full season of society meets, budgets and engraving ideas. Versatile multisport trophies that suit golf prizes start from £3.75, and the full catalogue adds golf-themed designs.
Whether your society plays once a month at the same course or travels to a different venue each time, a bit of planning keeps the prize table looking smart and the presentation quick, so everyone can get back to the bar.
Classic golf day prize categories
Most golf days and society meets follow a familiar format. Here are the awards players expect to see on the prize table.
- Winner (best Stableford or net score)
- Runner-Up and Third Place
- Nearest the Pin, often on one or two par 3s
- Longest Drive, sometimes split by handicap group
- Best Front Nine and Best Back Nine
- Most Birdies or Best Gross Score
- Booby Prize or Wooden Spoon for last place
Planning prizes for a golf society season
If your society meets monthly, it is worth planning the whole season's prizes at once. A typical approach is a set of trophies for each meet plus a larger perpetual trophy for the season-long order of merit or society champion.
Ordering in one batch has two advantages. First, the trophies match from meet to meet, which looks far more professional on the prize table. Second, a larger order brings a bigger bulk discount. You can have the event details engraved up front and send each winner's name after every meet, or present the trophies with the meet engraved and leave names off altogether.
Using a single design in two or three sizes is a neat way to show the hierarchy: the largest for the winner, a mid-size for runner-up and the smallest for nearest the pin and longest drive.
- Each meet: winner, runner-up, nearest the pin and longest drive = 4 trophies.
- Ten meets a season: around 40 trophies in total.
- End of season: Order of Merit winner, Society Champion, Most Improved.
- Perpetual trophy: kept by the society with each year's champion added to the base or shield.
Charity and corporate golf days
Charity and corporate golf days usually have more players and more sponsors, so prizes often carry a sponsor's name or the event title. Team formats such as Texas Scramble need trophies for every player in the winning team, so count team sizes carefully.
For a headline sponsor prize or the overall winning team, a glass award or cup adds a sense of occasion. Our cups typically cost around £12.50, and glass awards start from £20.
Fun and novelty golf prizes
Golf societies are as much about the company as the competition, and a couple of light-hearted prizes give the presentation a lift. They also mean a trophy can go to someone who had a tough day with the putter but kept everyone smiling.
- Booby prize or wooden spoon for last place
- Most balls lost in the water
- Best bunker escape of the day
- Worst shot of the day, voted by the group
- Most improved handicap over the season
- Best dressed golfer
Presenting prizes at the 19th hole
Results usually come together quickly once the last group is in, so it pays to prepare the prize table before the first tee time. Lay out trophies by category and have a printed results sheet ready to fill in as cards are checked.
If you have nearest the pin or longest drive competitions, place a marker on the course and record the leader's name and distance on it as each group comes through. That way, the winners are confirmed as soon as the final group finishes.
- Agree the scoring format and any handicap limits before the day.
- Nominate one person to collect and check scorecards.
- Present minor prizes first and build up to the overall winner.
- Take a group photo with all the winners for the society's social media.
- Thank the course staff and any sponsors before announcing the overall winner.
Engraving ideas for golf trophies
- '[Society name] · Winner · June Meet 2026'
- 'Nearest the Pin · 7th Hole · 2026'
- 'Longest Drive · Golf Day 2026'
- 'Order of Merit Champion · 2026'
- 'Charity Golf Day 2026 · Winning Team · Sponsored by [Company]'
Budget and ordering
With suitable trophies from £3.75, a full set of meet prizes is very affordable. Ordering a whole season together often pushes you past 25 or 50 items, which brings progressive bulk discounts.
Standard orders are usually dispatched in 3–7 working days and larger bulk orders typically in 10–14 working days. If you want to engrave winners' names, consider ordering trophies with event details engraved and adding names afterwards, or send names straight after each meet. Message us on WhatsApp for a free quote.
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Frequently asked questions
What prizes do you give at a golf day?
Typical golf day prizes include winner, runner-up and third place, nearest the pin, longest drive and a booby prize for last place. Many events also award best front nine, best back nine or prizes by handicap division.
How much do golf trophies cost?
Trophies that suit golf prizes start from £3.75 before bulk discount. Larger items such as cups typically cost around £12.50, and glass awards start from £20.
What is a perpetual golf trophy?
A perpetual trophy stays with the society or club and is presented to the winner each year, with their name added to the base or a shield. Winners often receive a smaller keepsake trophy to take home.
How many trophies do I need for a golf society season?
Multiply the prizes per meet by the number of meets, then add end-of-season awards. Four prizes across ten meets is around 40 trophies, plus an order of merit trophy.
Can golf trophies include a sponsor's name?
Yes. Add the sponsor's name to the engraving wording when you request your quote. Check the lines and characters per line listed on the product so everything fits neatly.