Please Submit a New Fellowship Request Form:
Click to Complete the Online Form
or
Click to Download & Print this Form and return it to fellowships@linksplayers.com
Tips for Starting a New Fellowship
- Gather a Team
Assemble a partner or a small team to help you organize and lead the Fellowship. Ideally, your team consists of a facilitator, who leads the conversation, a champion/cheerleader/evangelist who engages membership on the range, in the locker room, etc. with invitations to attend the Fellowship, and a communicator, who keeps the Fellowship up to date through text/email/calls and is the conduit between the Fellowship and the club’s communications mechanism.
- Choose a Location to Gather Together
Preferred: Meet at a golf course or club (dining rooms, meeting rooms, or locker rooms). This provides a familiar environment where non-churchgoers may feel comfortable.
Alternatives: A home near the course, a local restaurant, or even a church if necessary (though a church may reduce outreach potential).
- Decide the Frequency of Fellowships
Weekly / Bi-weekly: Ideal for ongoing Bible discussions, prayer, and community support.
Monthly: Especially for groups that meet around golf or meals.
Annual: Some Fellowships meet annually but maintain contact year-round through prayer and support.
- Set a Time
Choose a time that works best for your group:
Morning: Popular with men’s groups.
Lunch: Convenient for working individuals.
Evening: Good for those in retirement communities or those who prefer after-work gatherings.
- Golf Together (Optional)
While not all Fellowships include golf, some meet monthly for golf outings, and others play after their regular fellowships. Consider organizing annual trips or tournaments to introduce new members.
- Maintain an Open Invitation
Your Fellowship should be open and welcoming, unless club rules restrict access. Be mindful of privacy rules and restrictions at private clubs.
- If the Club Says No
If the club refuses to allow your Fellowship, find another place to meet, such as a nearby home or restaurant. Pray for opportunities to open doors at the club in the future.
Finally, when three or more people in a club come together in agreement around the five tenets of Links Players: Love God and others, Integrate Christ’s reign and integrity into all of life, Network friends together in Christ, Kindle compassion for the poor and needy, Share Christ through the great game of golf, Links Fellowships begin to meet and invite others to join.
Have questions? Please contact your Region Director:
- Eastern U.S. Director – Joey Denton (joey@linksplayers.com)
- Central U.S. Director – Drew Hamilton (drew@linksplayers.com)
- Western U.S. Director – Chris Hermann (chris@linksplayers.com)
- National Women’s Director – Meredith Kirk (meredith@linksplayers.com)