Golf society awards ideas: 40 awards for your end-of-season night
The best golf society awards mix a few proper trophies (Player of the Year, the Order of Merit, Most Improved) with funny awards everyone remembers (Bandit of the Year, Ball Donor of the Year) and a wooden spoon. Most golf societies give 6 to 10 awards, with £10 to £50 of prizes each.
The proper trophies (8)
- Player of the YearMost points across the whole season. Insufferable, frankly.Make the card
- Order of Merit ChampionBest total from the counting rounds on the Order of Merit.Make the card
- Major WinnerMost society days won this season.Make the card
- Most ImprovedBiggest handicap cut, or the biggest jump in average points.Make the card
- Best Gross RoundLowest score before handicap. Pure golf, no strokes.Make the card
- Round of the SeasonHighest Stableford total on a single day.Make the card
- Captain’s PrizeThe captain’s own pick. No appeals.Make the card
- Society Spirit AwardTurned up, paid on time, bought a round. The backbone.Make the card
Funny golf society awards (24)
- Bandit of the YearPlayed off 20, scored like a 6. The committee has questions.Make the card
- Ball Donor of the YearMost golf balls returned to nature.Make the card
- Lost in the Trees AwardSaw more woodland than fairway.Make the card
- The Excuses CupBest reason for a bad round, judged in the bar.Make the card
- Sand Dweller of the YearSpent more time in bunkers than the greenkeeper.Make the card
- Three-Putt TrophyFor services to the lip-out.Make the card
- Snowman of the YearThe finest 8 on a single hole.Make the card
- Air Shot of the YearSwung, missed, blamed the wind.Make the card
- Fashion Crime of the YearTrousers the group chat is still talking about.Make the card
- All the Gear AwardNewest kit in the society, same old scores.Make the card
- The Gimme GrabberPicked up putts nobody offered.Make the card
- The Shank RedemptionShanked one, still made par.Make the card
- So Nearly a Hole in OneClosest anyone came to buying the whole bar a drink.Make the card
- The Mulligan MerchantMost “that one doesn’t count”.Make the card
- The Longest SearchFive minutes in the rough. Ball in his pocket all along.Make the card
- Slow Play SlothReady golf? Not today.Make the card
- Halfway Hut HeroMost bacon rolls eaten in a single season.Make the card
- The Comeback KidWorst front nine, best back nine.Make the card
- The Rules OfficialKnows every rule and isn’t afraid to quote it.Make the card
- Water MagnetFound every pond on every course.Make the card
- The Phantom HandicapNobody knows where it came from.Make the card
- Best CelebrationThe most over-the-top celebration of a par.Make the card
- Tee Box PhilosopherLongest pre-shot routine in the society.Make the card
- Club Thrower of the YearClubs damaged this season, accidentally or otherwise.Make the card
Wooden spoon and booby prizes (8)
- Wooden SpoonLast on the Order of Merit. Character building.Make the card
- Booby PrizeSecond from last on the day. So close to the spoon.Make the card
- The Nearly ManMost second places. Always the bridesmaid.Make the card
- The Golden DivotBiggest divot of the season. Still being replaced.Make the card
- Highest Single HoleThe biggest number on one hole this year.Make the card
- Fewest Points on the DayA Stableford total best kept quiet.Make the card
- Penalty Drop KingMost penalty drops in a season.Make the card
- Last Off the CourseFinished after the kitchen closed.Make the card
Make a golf society award card
The full Awards Night Kit makes every card at once, a slideshow for the night, and private prize links for the winners.
What to spend on golf society prizes
Real examples at today’s lowest UK price, checked 8 November 2026 across multiple UK retailers. Prices can change on the retailer’s site.
- Golf glove: Ben Sayers All Weather Glove (3 pack)£10
- For the bag: Ball Marker Hat Clip£10
- Golf balls: Srixon Soft Feel Golf Balls£19.99
- Golf glove: Callaway Tour Authentic '25 Glove£19.99
- For the bag: Pom Pom Fairway Headcover£20
- Golf balls: Mizuno Pro S Golf Balls£34.99
- Golf glove: Nike Therma-Fit Golf Gloves (pair)£34.99
- For the bag: Callaway Umbrella Collapsible£34.99
- Golf balls: Callaway Chrome Soft 360 Triple Track Golf Balls£44.99
- Golf glove: FootJoy CabrettaSof Golf Glove | 3 for £50£50
- For the bag: Callaway Shield 64 Inch Double Canopy Golf Umbrella£49.99
Rather let winners choose? Give each award a budget in the Awards Night Kit and each winner gets a private link to pick their own prize. You get one shopping list.
Running the golf society awards night
- Lock the numbers first. Settle the Order of Merit and Player of the Year from the season’s results before anyone has a drink.
- Poll the funny awards. A WhatsApp poll a week before keeps it fair and builds the suspense.
- Funny first, trophies last. Start with the booby prizes, build through the funny awards and finish on Player of the Year.
- One line per winner. A short, kind roast beats a long speech. Each card above has one ready.
- Put it on the big screen. The kit’s slideshow runs from a phone or laptop, one award at a time.
- Share the cards after. Drop them in the group chat so everyone has the proof.
Golf society awards: questions organisers ask
How many awards should a golf society give?
Most golf societies give between 6 and 10 at the end-of-season night: two or three proper trophies (Player of the Year, the Order of Merit, Most Improved), four to six funny awards, and a wooden spoon. More than about 12 and the presentation drags.
Who decides the funny golf society awards?
Usually the organiser or the committee, but a vote in the WhatsApp group works brilliantly: put up a poll a week before the night and announce the winners on the night. Keep the proper trophies on the numbers, so nobody can argue.
What prizes do golf societies give?
A trophy or engraved glass for Player of the Year, then golf kit for the rest: a dozen balls, a glove, a towel or a headcover. Many societies set a budget per award and let the winner choose. The Awards Night Kit’s Prize Picker does exactly that, at today’s lowest UK prices.
How much should a golf society spend on end-of-season prizes?
A common pattern is £40 to £75 for Player of the Year, £20 to £35 for the other proper trophies and £10 to £20 for each funny award, paid from a season prize fund or a few pounds added to each society day’s entry.
Is the Awards Night Kit free?
Yes. No sign-up and no fees. GolfPrice AI earns a small commission if a prize is bought through one of our links, at no extra cost to you, and never takes or holds any money.
Society HQ: the free golf society organiser
Fixtures, sign-ups, who’s paid and a waiting list, from one link in your golf society’s WhatsApp group.
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