What to buy for a golf match

A golf match needs more than clubs and golf balls. You also need enough tees, scorecards and pencils for every player, plus drinks, coffee, food and serving equipment for the time before and after the round. Plan the registration desk, scoreboard and prize table before shopping so you do not discover missing supplies on the first tee. This checklist covers the practical items to buy or bring for a smooth match day.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 90
Buffet tablesqty 3
Registration desk
Party tentsqty 2

Tableware

Coffee cupsqty 90
Glassesqty 120
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Serving utensilsqty 12

Sports equipment

Golf Ballsqty 144
Golf teesqty 300
Scorecardsqty 90
Pencilsqty 100
Scoreboard
Competition flagsqty 4
Marker conesqty 20

Equipment

Coolersqty 6
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Microphone
Speaker

Kitchen

Thermos flasksqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 4
Knivesqty 6
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving spoonsqty 8
Corkscrewsqty 3

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 10
Bib numbersqty 24
Prize table sign
Trophiesqty 6
Medal ribbonsqty 12

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea bags - 150 pieces
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Sweetener - 1 box
- Semi-skimmed milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Coffee creamer - 2 bottles
- Still mineral water - 12 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Beer - 72 bottles
- White wine - 8 bottles
- Red wine - 6 bottles
- Rosé - 4 bottles
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Sandwiches - 120 pieces
- Multigrain bread - 6 loaves
- Ham - 3 kilos
- Cheese slices - 3 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Cream cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Lettuce - 12 heads
- Tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Cucumbers - 3 kilos
- Bell peppers - 2 kilos
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Nut mix - 3 kilo
- Muesli bars - 100 pieces
- Bananas - 8 kilos
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Brownies - 80 pieces
- Coffee filters - 100 pieces
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls

Tips

Allow at least one scorecard and one pencil per player, plus 10% extra for lost or damaged items. Keep the spare pencils at the registration desk.
Buy or bring more golf balls than the exact player count suggests: two sleeves per player is a useful starting point for a full round, with extra balls for beginners or difficult conditions.
Plan drinks for the whole day, not just the first tee. For an event lasting several hours, allow roughly 1.5 to 2 litres of non-alcoholic drinks per person, then add coffee, tea and any other drinks you are serving.
Order prizes early enough for engraving, delivery and checking. A two-week buffer gives you time to correct names or replace an item before the match.
Do not forget the serving basics when ordering catering: plates, cups, glasses, cutlery, serving utensils, napkins and coolers. Count tableware for every guest and add 10% spare capacity.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for a golf match?: Plan golf balls, tees, scorecards, pencils, a scoreboard, competition flags and marker cones. You will also need drinks, coffee, food, plates, cups, glasses, cutlery and serving utensils if catering is provided.
How many golf balls and tees do I need per player?: Start with two sleeves of golf balls per player for a full round, then add a reserve for beginners or difficult courses. Allow at least 10 tees per player and keep another 10% spare.
How much food and drink should I buy for a golf match?: For a match lasting several hours, allow about 1.5 to 2 litres of non-alcoholic drinks per person, including water and soft drinks. For food, plan one substantial serving per guest plus around 10% extra.
When should I order prizes and catering for a golf match?: Order prizes at least two weeks before the match if they need engraving or delivery. Confirm catering and dietary requirements at least 5 to 7 days beforehand, then check the final participant count before shopping.

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