Maleny Golf Club 2018: Sponsorship Opportunities 1
MGC - aiming to drive business your way Now entering its third full year of operation, Maleny Golf Club is offering a range of sponsorship opportunities designed to enhance local business marketing and promotional efforts. Each sponsorship opportunity represents exceptional value and the ability to link with other promotional events presented through the year. Our goal is to drive customers towards your business as we enhance the service offer to our growing membership and the many visitors who now play golf in Maleny. Construction of our new Club House will get underway during 2018 and we are pleased to be working with local businesses on this new venture. 2
Vision Statement & Goals Located in magical Maleny, the golf club welcomes members, visitors, their families and friends to enjoy playing golf on an award-winning course set high on the range in a beautiful natural environment Opened in mid-2015, Maleny Golf Club offers a hinterland golfing experience where the mountain air is fresh, access is easy, people are friendly and every game elevates the spirit! OUR GOALS: Grow membership and visitor numbers with an active program of social and competitive golf Operate a financially viable club at a competitive cost to members and visitors Expand the service offer to encourage, promote and support competitive and social golf Develop and maintain a high quality golf course that is rewarding, challenging and safe for golfers Develop long-term local community relationships and encourage our community members and groups to enjoy playing golf at MGC 3
2018 Sponsor opportunities at a glance Tee Signage Sponsorship ($2,250 for 2 Years includes sign construction cost or $1,500 a year) Legends Pro-Am Sponsorship - (Naming Rights $10k/ Gold $2.5k/ Silver $1.5k/ Bronze $500) Buggy Sponsorship ($1,250 a year for 2 year minimum 10-cart fleet discount available) SOLD Men s Pennant Team Sponsorship 2018 ($1,000) 2018 season SOLD Club Championship Men ($1,000) Club Championship Women ($500) Prize Winner vouchers Weekly ($50, $30, $20 vouchers) Sand Bucket Stand Sign ($500 per year/$750 for 2 years) SOLD Sand Buckets ($500 per year for 2 year minimum) New 12 Hole Scorecards (4 x $500 inside spots & 2 x $250 cover spots Print Run of 5000) Men s Monthly Medal ($1000 for Calendar 2018 or 12 x $150) Women s Monthly Medal ($600 for Calendar 2018 or 12 x 75) Fixture Book ($100 for a full page advertisement x 20 spots) 4
About MGC Membership & Course Opened in July 2015 - construction heavily reliant on volunteers Strong, stable and experienced leadership team Staff of 3 - Superintendent Mick McCombe, Assistant Haydn Ridley & apprentice Mark Kearney supported by 40 volunteers (New Managing Professional commencing in April) 390 financial members and rising ~ 15,000 rounds of social & competition golf being played annually and rising Award-winning 12-hole, Par 46 course approvals to expand to 18 holes over next 2 years Faithful to Golf Architect Graham Papworth s design & environmentally low impact golf as it began philosophy Key environmental features (wetlands & flora) rescued & protected Broader public access/multi use focus Junior golf, Cross-Country, Dark Sky Park, walking Member of Maleny Chamber of Commerce & Hinterland Tourism Developing deep relationships with Hinterland wedding & accommodation sectors 5
About MGC Awards etc Club President Max Whitten named Qld Government s 2015 Sports Volunteer of the Year March 2016 Mick McCombe receives Queensland Golf Industry s 2015 Superintendents Achievement Award Maleny Golf Club named as the Maleny District Sport & Recreational Club Club of the Year in April 2016 Mick McCombe wins Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association 2016 Excellence Award in June 2016 Mick McCombe receives the Australian Golf Digest s 2016 Superintendent of the Year award Maleny established as venue for annual Glasshouse District Zone Junior Classic and Seniors Tournaments following successful inaugural events in March and September 2016. Maleny Community Precinct incorporating the Maleny Golf Course chosen as venue for the 2017 Queensland Cross Country Championships in July host of the 2018 national championships in August Max Whitten: 2015 Sports Volunteer of the Year Mick McCombe (left): 2016 Superintendent of the Year 6
About MGC - Experienced leadership Management Committee Dr Max Whitten AM - President Former CSIRO divisional head scientist with strong management & leadership skills. Queensland Government s 2015 Sports Volunteer of the Year. Dr Liz Mellish Vice President Management consultant with strong leadership, management, marketing and business development skills. David Killeen Business Development Director Chartered accountant and former CEO with strong commercial & marketing experience spanning large & small businesses. Tom Bertwistle Committee Member Former high school principal & small business operator Neil Stenhouse - Treasurer Former businessman with strong management and organizational skills Dr Roly Nieper AM Secretary Former Head of Queensland Department of Primary Industries veterinarian with strong management, strategic planning & leadership skills. Doug Johnstone - Captain Banking and public service background with string management, communication and organizational skills. Jillian Jones Committee Member Strong career in public administration with Responsibility for faciliites portfolio management in local government Keith Shortus Committee Member Former Project Director Major Projects with the Northern Territory s Department of Infrastructure Geoff Smith Committee Member Education professional and former headmaster of a leading Queensland private school with strong management, organisational and strategic planning skills. 7
Corporate Membership Cost - $1,650 + GST Full Gold membership for 4 people (valued at $2,420) for the price of 3 8
Tee Signage/Hole Sponsorship Cost - $1500 (plus GST) per year or $2250 for 2 years (excludes Tee 1 and 3) Tee signage is a great way to present your company to member golfers and golfing visitors to Maleny. The signage is designed to inform visitors about the golf course and the hole will be sponsored by your business. The benefits of Tee Signage sponsorship include: Prominent on-course brand positioning with your company logo and contact details printed on tee sign with exposure to ~ 15,000 rounds (members & visitors) annually In-house advertising Potential to advertise within the club when the need/opportunity arises on our in-house TV screen. Website advertisement your business will be provided with the opportunity to post static advertising on the golf club website with a link to help drive potential customer traffic to your own website. Legends Pro-Am Invitation opportunity to play in the annual Legends Pro-Am with a PGA professional and friends or business clients. 9
Legends Pro-Am Tournament at a Glance Date to be advise ~ mid-december Format Pro-Am for Members, Guests & Visitors Prizes Pro-Purse ~$12-15,000 Inclusions - Novelty events such as Nearest the Pin, Beat the Pro etc. Tee Times AM & PM shotgun starts to maximise event reach Field 52 Pros 52 Amateurs AM Field MGC Members & Guests PM Field Event Sponsors, Members & Guests Function Presentation post-event Peachester Golfing Legend: Ian Baker-Finch 10
Legends Pro-Am Sponsorships at a Glance Event Naming Rights: $10k (3- year option + 1 st Tee option) Gold Sponsorship: $2.5k Silver Sponsorship: $1.5k Bronze Sponsorship: $500 Each sponsorship level carries a range of benefits and entitlements which can be discussed separately in more detail. Australian Golfing Legend: Roger Davis 11
Buggy sponsorship 2018 SOLD Sponsorship Cost - $1250 (plus GST) per year for 2 year minimum* Members and visitors use Maleny Golf Club electric golf buggies every day. The growing fleet of 10 buggies offers an ideal opportunity to profile your business. Your company logo and contact details will feature tastefully in a highly visible position on the golf buggy. (*setup and print costs excluded) The benefits of golf buggy sponsorship include: In-house advertising Potential to advertise within the club when the need/opportunity arises on our in-house TV screen. Website advertisement your business will be provided with the opportunity to post static advertising on the golf club website with a link to help drive potential customer traffic to your own website. Legends Pro-Am Invitation opportunity to play in the Legends Pro-Am with a PGA professional and friends or business clients. Cart signage Fleet of 10 12
Club championships Men Sponsorship Cost - $1,000 A 54-hole event over three days and two weekends in August. The premier event on the men s golfing calendar attracting 50+ players each day including visitors from other clubs. Played for net and gross honours across A, B and C Grades with the overall gross winner named Club Champion an honour in any golf club. Sponsorship benefits include: Official sponsor Club Championships promoted as sponsored by (your company) Publicity In-house publicity highlighting your company s involvement Advertising on course advertising with acknowledgement commencing 2 weeks out Marketing opportunities promote your company in the Clubhouse during the event, including networking opportunities Presentations take part, promote your involvement and present the trophies Prize contribution sponsorship funds mainly used to purchase prizes for the event Legends Pro Am invitation opportunity to play in the annual Pro-Am with a PGA professional and friends and business clients From right, Garth Bailo 2017 Club Champion, Tom Kennedy C Grade, and Chris Plummer, B Grade 13
Club championships Women Sponsorship Cost - $500 Held in August the Club Championships attracts a full field of lady golfers including visitors from other clubs. Sponsorship benefits include: Official sponsor promoted as the Club Championships proudly sponsored by (your company) Publicity In-house publicity highlighting your company s involvement Advertising on course advertising with acknowledgement commencing 2 weeks out Marketing opportunities promote your company in the Clubhouse during the event, including networking opportunities Presentations take part, promote your involvement and present the trophies Prize contribution sponsorship funds mainly used to purchase prizes for the event Legends Pro Am invitation opportunity to play in the annual Pro- Am with a PGA professional and friends and business clients 2017 Ladies Champion Robin Hay with Sharon Schofield from Sponsor Easton Lawyers 14
Competition Prize Vouchers Cost: Sponsorships amounts can be varied to suit your budget but a general rule of thumb would be $100-1st $50, 2nd $30 & 3rd $20. Golf competitions are held at Maleny Golf Club 3-4 times a week. Prize vouchers are highly sought with an increasing number of members and visitors playing competitive golf in Maleny. Becoming a Maleny Golf Club Voucher sponsor is a targeted and effective way to drive business and increase demand for your products or services. Feel welcome to consult with the Manager, Maleny Golf Club. Benefits of prize voucher sponsorship include: Promotion: Acknowledgement of your sponsorship on the 1 st Tee and during the presentations In-house advertising Potential to advertise within the club when the need/opportunity arises on our in-house TV screen 15
Sand Bucket Sponsorship Sponsorship Cost - $500 per year for 2 year minimum* Every player who uses the course must carry a sand bucket. With around 15,000 rounds of golf played on the course every year, sand bucket sponsorship offers a tremendous advertising opportunity for your business. Your company logo and contact details feature on every sand bucket. You may provide coloured buckets to suit your business needs or we will. Up to 72 buckets can be in circulation at any one time. (*Sticker setup and print costs excluded) The benefits of sand bucket sponsorship include: Company logo and contact details printed on all sand buckets for 2 years In-house advertising available to you would be the opportunity to advertise within the club when the opportunity arises Website advertisement your business will be provided with the opportunity to have static advertising and a link to your own website with many additional hits a week, by members and visitors Legends Pro-Am Invitation opportunity to play in the annual Legends Pro-Am with a PGA professional and friends or business clients 16
Scorecard Sponsorship Cost $500 x 4 inside spots & $250 x 2 cover spots on print run of up to 10,000* Every social golf player who uses the course will use a scorecard. With around 12,500 social rounds of golf played on the course every year, scorecard sponsorship offers a tremendous advertising opportunity for as little as 2c per card. (*Art setup costs excluded print run may vary) Scorecard sponsorship benefits include: Company logo and contact details printed on all social golf scorecards for 1 year In-house advertising opportunity to advertise within the club when the opportunity arises Website advertisement opportunity to have static advertising and a link to your own website Legends Pro-Am Invitation opportunity to play in the annual Legends Pro-Am with a PGA professional and friends or business clients $250 $500 17
Monthly Medal Men Sponsorship Cost - $ 1000 per annum or $150 per event Twelve (12) events are held throughout the year generally on the last Saturday of the month. The event culminates in the Medal of Medals event at the end of the year, early December. Sponsorship benefits include: Official sponsor the Monthly Medal will be advertised as the Monthly Medal proudly sponsored by your company Publicity full in house publicity will be provided to your business, highlighting your involvement Advertising available to you would be the opportunity to advertise within the Club when opportunities arise Use of your company logo Your company name will be imprinted on each monthly medal Marketing opportunities facilities to promote your company logo within the Clubhouse on the day of the event and to enhance networking on the range are available Presentations the Club would welcome a representative of your company to be part of the Club s presentation Legends Pro-Am Invitation opportunity to play in the annual Legends Pro-Am with friends or business clients. 18
Monthly Medal Women Sponsorship Cost - $ 600 per annum or $75 per event Twelve (12) events are held throughout the year generally on the last Saturday of the month. The event culminates in the Medal of Medals event at the end of the year, early December. The benefits of Monthly Medal Sponsorship include: Official sponsor the Monthly Medal will be advertised as the Monthly Medal proudly sponsored by your company Publicity full in house publicity will be provided to your business, highlighting your involvement Advertising available to you would be the opportunity to advertise within the Club when opportunities arise Use of your company logo Your company name will be imprinted on each monthly medal Marketing opportunities facilities to promote your company logo within the Clubhouse on the day of the event and to enhance networking on the range are available Presentations the Club would welcome a representative of your company to be part of the Club s presentation Legends Pro-Am Invitation opportunity to play in the annual Legends Pro-Am with friends or business clients. 19
Fixture Book Sponsorship Cost - $100 full page & Back Page $200 300 copies promoting golf around the region Advertising that drives members to your business Complimentary copies for members and visitors Integrating promotion of Magical Maleny s signature events the Maleny Show, Gardening on the Edge - the best golf course high on the Range and your business 20
Pennant Team 2019 Season Sponsorship cost - $1000 The benefits of Sponsorship include: Publicity the ability to display any of your sales and advertising brochures within the clubhouse as appropriate. Exposure via our website including a link to your site. Logo on shirts Pennant teams consist of 7 players each. Matches are played all over the Sunshine Coast region, providing your company with exposure throughout the region during the playing period and into the future. The tournament shirts are generally a favourite worn by players at every opportunity. Legends Pro-Am Invitation opportunity to play in the annual Legends Pro-Am with PGA professional and friend and business clients 21
MGC - driving business your way CONTACTS: Liz Mellish Vice President vicepresident@malenygolfclub.com.au Mobile 0402 056170 OR For more information visit the Maleny Golf Club website online at www.malenygolfclub.com.au We are located at: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny Queensland, 4552 22