Canonuser Loc: UK and South Africa

I do have to say that this in my view is an offensive comment.
I have regularly shot golf matches and even been asked to do it on the day of the event when the organisers have been let down.
Many organisers only think of a photographer at the last minute anyway.
I therefore think it’s highly presumptuous to make such a comment without background knowledge
A comment I would make is along the lines of knowing when and where to take photos if the photographer is not experienced in shooting golf events. Standing in the wrong position, moving at the wrong time or firing off shutters on golfers backswings is more likely to create the problem of being allowed to take photos rather than worrying about printing them off.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

We, or at least I, have no idea of what or who has so grievously offended you. Please elaborate.

Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA

Just my alternative. I shoot video and stills of some triathlons and running festivals (in 2 weeks). before I live the location I pull
screen grabs on my Mac off of the raw footage in my editing software. Then I tweak a bit in photoshop and supply the race masters
with the photos online. I am pretty fast at this being in marketing for years. Another fact is a lot of these bigger sports events are
covered by pro companies that supply a bunch of photographers who shoot the finish lines and shots of people during the races.
Then post them a folks buy them if the want. Big business. I guess golf is private courses the wouldn't allow this.
Having to edit photos possibly touch up or adjust color and focus and deliver prints by yourself seems difficult.
Good luck.

Old and gray Loc: Schenectady, New York

Hello Snipershot ... I agree with FJT ... a Canon Selphy printer is a great little printer. the drawback is it only prints out 4x6's ... I have used one for years. ... As for power .... all most all stores have power plug-ins for your car, around 15 to 30 dollars.

Have Fun
Old and Gray

BebuLamar

I totally agree with you Ralph but I think you're an amateur who would spend months in advance to prepare for things like this. But a pro just have to take the opportunity and make do.

Old and gray Loc: Schenectady, New York

I may be an amateur, that doesn't mean that I would need months to do a shoot. A pro I would think would have the equipment to job the next day if they had to. ..... As for doing a shoot like Snipershot wants to do ..... I have stuff already if I was asked or wanted to do ...

drklrd Loc: Cincinnati Ohio

drklrd Loc: Cincinnati Ohio

drklrd Loc: Cincinnati Ohio

A pro would turn down a job he was not equipped to handle.

canon Lee

Hi The golf tournaments I have done, the 4x6 prints were put on a table during the dinner or lunch time after the tournament... Some printers have SD card readers so you could print directly from the card, eliminating a laptop (unless you need to crop and edit)....
As to printing while the golfers are waiting, I will say it takes time and they will not want to wait, so consider shooting before the event, & they can pick up the 4x6 prints as they come off the links.....
Another option is to get a flat fee from the tournaments organizer, & print later after the tournament is over... You can also tether the camera output to a printer or laptop... Price out the amount of ink you will be using as part of the "flat fee"... Don't invest in tournament shoots till you see how profitable they are... I have found that adults really are not interested in photos...
Since you already know you will shooting 28 images you can figure what your time, ink, & paper will cost.. I suggest to buy an inexpensive 4x6 printer that has packaged paper...
Check out if there going to be AC available to you for your equipment.... You will be glad if you make $100.00 for the day... Here are some samples that would sell...

frangeo Loc: Texas

1. Good laptop. 2. Dye sub printer ( Prints fast ) 3. Software. I did a lot of golf tournaments in Vegas. Dye sub printer is what you need because it's fast. That is what you need is speed. Ink Jet is slow. Dye sub printers can get a LOT more prints per load. Paper is on a big roll.