PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES JENNINGS MILL COUNTRY CLUB APRIL 13 19, 2009
ATHENS REGIONAL FOUNDATION CLASSIC TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW In just three short years on the Nationwide Tour, the Athens Regional Foundation Classic has become established as one of the premier events on tour. As the only professional sporting event in northeast Georgia, the ARFC offers a unique opportunity for corporate and individual partnership with the Athens Regional Foundation and the PGA TOUR. Through. this relationship, the PGA TOUR is able to offer a vehicle for sponsors to target an audience, align yourself with a positive image and give back to charity while having a significant impact on the local community. Come see tomorrow s stars, today. Facts about the ARFC & Nationwide Tour ARFC Ranks in the top 5 on Tour in attendance (over 22,000 annually) Annual economic impact of $3 Million + to our local economy Media Value coverage in newspapers, radio, internet and TV is # 1 on Tour 1 St Place prize money in 2009 ARFC will be $99,000 450 + annual ARFC tournament volunteers Past Champions Paul Gow 06 Martin Laird 07 Robert Damron 08 The Athens Regional Foundation was named the Nationwide Tour s Co Charity of the Year for 2008 Since 1990, former Nationwide Tour players have won 227 PGA Tour events Former Nationwide Tour players have won 11 major championships PGA Tour Impact 2/3 of current PGA Tour members played on the Nationwide Tour Total prize money on the entire Tour in 2008 will be a record $19 Million The top 25 money winners will earn their PGA Tour card for 2009
ATHENS REGIONAL FOUNDATION CLASSIC GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY CHARITY Giving Back.. The Heart of the PGA Tour Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors in Athens and the Northeast Georgia Community, we will be able to donate proceeds of the tournament to the Athens Regional Foundation. These proceeds will allow the Foundation to continue funding projects such as the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support, the Breast Health Center for Breast Health Education, Screening & Cancer Diagnosis, the ARMC Guest House and the new Griffin Dubose Healing Lodge. By serving the needs of the community, our tournament support a variety of organizations. Additionally, the tournament supports a variety of additional charities such as the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through our Tickets Fore Charity program. We also provide support to the First Tee Program, which provides young people of all backgrounds the opportunity to develop through golf and character education, life enhancing values such as honesty, integrity and sportsmanship.
ATHENS REGIONAL FOUNDATION CLASSIC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, April 10 7:00 PM Dogwood Bash Tournament Kickoff at Athens CC Monday, April 13 All Day Nationwide Tour Professional Practice Rounds 1:00 PM Monday Pro Am Tuesday, April 14 All Day Nationwide Tour Professional Practice Rounds 4:00 PM Junior Golf Clinic 6:30 PM Pro Am Pairings Party (Sanford Stadium) Wednesday, April 15 All Day Official Pro Am Tournament 7:00 PM Harry Bissett s Bayou Grill Seafood & Oyster Fest (live music) Thursday, April 16 8:00 AM 1st round of tournament play 7:00 PM Hilltop Grille Taste of Athens (live music) Friday, April 17 8:00 AM 2nd round of tournament play (Field will be cut to low 60 and ties) 8:00 PM The Dirk Howell Band at the Melting Point Benefit Concert Saturday, April 18 8:00AM 3rd round of tournament play Sunday, April 19 8:00 AM Final round of tournament play Following play, the champion of the 2009 Athens Regional Foundation Classic will be introduced on the 18th green.
TITLE SPONSOR $350,000 Title sponsorship is an exclusive corporate opportunity to have your company name on a Nationwide Tour event. This sponsorship offers significant regional and national exposure with an estimated value of over 1.2 million dollars. It also offers a year round promotional vehicle with the added value of entertaining clients and rewarding employees. Your company will also benefit from the association with an event that provides financial proceeds to the Athens Regional Foundation. Entertainment & Hospitality Opportunities Membership to the network of TPC golf courses for your company One 20 seat Skybox on the 18 th green for all tournament days, which includes 50 passes each day. All food & beverage will also be provided. One 20 seat Skybox on the 17 th green for all tournament days, which includes 50 passes each day. All food & beverage will also be provided. 24 Pro Am Playing Spots in the Official Wednesday Pro Am 24 Wednesday Pro Am Gift Packages 12 Pro Am Playing Spots in the Monday Pro Am 12 Monday Pro Am Gift Packages 100 Invitations to a Private Cocktail Party & Dinner at the Classic Center 24 invitations to the Dogwood Bash Dinner Gala 24 Invitations to the Pro Am Pairings Party at Sanford Stadium SkyClub 24 invitations to the Harry Bissett s Crawfish & Oyster Fest 24 invitations to the Hilltop Grille Taste of Athens 24 tickets to the 2 nd Annual Dirk Howell Band Concert at the Melting Point 12 invitations to pre tournament Media Day 500 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 1,000 Daily Tickets 25 Weekly VIP Parking Passes 2008 Champion Robert Damron sinks the winning putt in a sudden death playoff.
TITLE SPONSOR continued Promotional & Advertising Opportunities Exclusive naming rights to the tournament Extensive presence on www.pgatour.com and www.arfcgolf.org PGA Tour Media Guide and ongoing PGA Tour press releases related to the event Tournament logo on all promotional items and gifts for the tournament Tournament logo on all tournament promotions including billboards, posters, ads, Web Site banners, Program, Daily Pairings, Volunteer Handbook, etc. Tournament logo on all tickets and parking passes Tournament logo on all Nationwide Tour electronic leader board panels Extensive signage located around the clubhouse, golf course and all hospitality areas Corporate message scrolling on all electronic leader boards during the tournament Full page ad in Tournament Program and Daily Pairings Sheet Corporate Vendor Expo Tent or Spectator Interactive Tent Widespread media coverage with regional and national newspapers, regional television and radio Golf Channel coverage during Golf Central s periodic leader board reports and Quest for the Card Inside the Nationwide Tour 2007 Champion Martin Laird celebrates after making this birdie on the 72 nd hole to win the tournament by one shot.
PRESENTING SPONSOR $150,000 Presenting sponsorship is an exclusive corporate opportunity to have your company name on a Nationwide Tour event. This sponsorship offers significant Regional and National exposure with an estimated value of over 1.2 million dollars. It also offers a year round promotional vehicle with the added value of entertaining clients and rewarding employees. Your company will also benefit from the association with an event that provides financial proceeds to the Athens Regional Foundation. Entertainment & Hospitality Opportunities One 20 seat Skybox on the 18 th green for all tournament days, which includes 50 passes each day. All food & beverage will also be provided. One 10 seat Skybox on the 17 th green for all tournament days, which includes 25 passes each day. All food & beverage will also be provided. 16 Pro Am Playing Spots in the Official Wednesday Pro Am 16 Wednesday Pro Am Gift Packages 8 Pro Am Playing Spots in the Monday Pro Am 8 Monday Pro Am Gift Packages 50 Invitations to a Private Cocktail Party & Dinner at the Classic Center 16 invitations to the Dogwood Bash Dinner Gala 16 Invitations to the Pro Am Pairings at Sanford Stadium SkyClub 16 invitations to the Harry Bissett s Crawfish & Oyster Fest 16 invitations to the Hilltop Grille Taste of Athens 16 tickets to the 2 nd Annual Dirk Howell Band Concert at the Melting Point 8 invitations to pre tournament Media Day 250 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 500 Daily Tickets 15 Weekly VIP Parking Passes
PRESENTING SPONSOR continued Promotional & Advertising Opportunities Corporate name included as Presented By partner with the Title Sponsor Extensive presence on www.pgatour.com and www.arfcgolf.org PGA Tour Media Guide and ongoing PGA Tour press releases related to the event Tournament logo on all promotional items and gifts for the tournament Tournament logo on all tournament promotions including billboards, posters, ads, Web Site banners, Program, Daily Pairings, Volunteer Handbook, etc. Tournament logo on all tickets and parking passes Tournament logo on all Nationwide Tour electronic leader board panels Signage located around the clubhouse, golf course and all hospitality areas ½ page ad in Tournament Program and Daily Pairings Sheet Corporate Vendor Expo Tent Widespread media coverage with regional and national newspapers, regional television and radio Golf Channel coverage during Golf Central s periodic leader board reports and Quest for the Card Inside the Nationwide Tour
WEDNESDAY PRO AM TITLE SPONSOR $40,000 Corporate sponsorship as the exclusive host of the 4 th Annual Athens Regional Foundation Classic Official Nationwide Tour Pro Am. The ideal venue to entertain top clients or employees and receive brand recognition for your business. The Pro Am consists of 54 teams in which 216 amateur players will compete alongside top Nationwide Tour professionals. Your company would be entitled to a major marketing and deluxe hospitality package. Entertainment & Hospitality Opportunities 20 Pro Am Playing Spots in the Official Wednesday Pro Am 20 Extensive Pro Am Gift Packages 40 Invitations to the Pro Am Pairings at Sanford Stadium SkyClub One 10 seat Skybox on the 18 th green for all tournament days 4 invitations to the Dogwood Bash Dinner Gala 4 invitations to the Harry Bissett s Crawfish & Oyster Fest 4 invitations to the Hilltop Grille Taste of Athens 4 tickets to the 2 nd Annual Dirk Howell Band Concert at the Melting Point 4 invitations to pre tournament Media Day Promotional & Advertising Opportunities Title naming right of the Official Pro Am Your corporate logo included on gift package items Signage located around clubhouse and golf course on Pro Am day Your corporate logo included on Pro Am tee markers Media coverage in the regional newspapers and on local ESPN radio ½ page ad in the Official Tournament Program Corporate message & logo scrolling on the six electronic leader boards during the Pro Am Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org including a direct link to your company s Web Site 40 Weekly Clubhouse badges 200 Daily Tickets 10 Weekly VIP Parking Passes
MONDAY PRO AM TITLE SPONSOR $40,000 Sponsor your own corporate Pro Am with an exclusive sponsorship to serve as the host for a premiere Nationwide Tour Pro Am. The perfect avenue to entertain clients, build relationships, reward employees and increase brand recognition. Each group of four amateurs will include a top Nationwide Tour Professional. Your company will also be entitled to a major marketing and hospitality package. Entertainment & Hospitality Opportunities 36 Pro Am Playing Spots for the Monday Pro Am 36 Pro Am Gift Packages Lunch buffet, on course beverages and dinner & drinks after play One 10 seat Skybox on the 18 th green for all tournament days 4 invitations to the Dogwood Bash Dinner Gala 4 invitations to the Harry Bissett s Crawfish & Oyster Fest 4 invitations to the Hilltop Grille Taste of Athens 4 tickets to the 2 nd Annual Dirk Howell Band Concert at the Melting Point 4 invitations to pre tournament Media Day Promotional & Advertising Opportunities Title naming right of the Monday Pro Am Your corporate logo included on gift package items Signage located around clubhouse and golf course on Pro Am day Your corporate logo included on Pro Am tee markers Media coverage in the regional newspapers and on local ESPN radio ½ page ad in the Official Tournament Program Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org including a direct link to your company s Web Site 100 Weekly Clubhouse badges 100 Daily Tickets 10 Weekly VIP Parking Passes
ALL INCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES As a non profit organization, the Athens Regional Foundation Classic relies on sponsorships to operate the tournament and to continue to build our tradition of hosting an event that benefits the entire community. We have put together the following sponsorship packages that include tournament hospitality, Pro Am participation, evening entertainment, tournament tickets and brand marketing. ZACH JOHNSON PACKAGE $25,000 One 20 seat Skybox on the 18 th green for all tournament days 50 Skybox Passes per day (food & beverage included) 8 Pro Am Playing Spots in the Official Wednesday Pro Am 8 Pro Am Gift Packages 16 invitations to the Pro Am Pairings at Sanford Stadium SkyClub 8 invitations to the Dogwood Bash Dinner Gala 12 invitations to the Harry Bissett s Crawfish & Oyster Fest 12 invitations to the Hilltop Grille Taste of Athens 12 tickets to the 2 nd Annual Dirk Howell Band Concert at the Melting Point 50 Weekly Clubhouse badges Zach Johnson, 2003 Nationwide Tour 100 Daily Tickets Player of the Year and 2007 Masters 8 Weekly VIP Parking Passes Champion Full page color ad in the Official Tournament Program or Daily Pairings Sheet Hole Sponsorship Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org including a direct link to your company s Web Site.
ALL INCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES TOM LEHMAN PACKAGE $17,500 One 10 seat Skybox on the 18 th green for all tournament days 25 Skybox Passes per day (food & beverage included) 4 Pro Am Playing Spots in the Official Wednesday Pro Am 4 Pro Am Gift Packages 8 invitations to the Pro Am Pairings at Sanford Stadium SkyClub 4 invitations to the Dogwood Bash Dinner Gala 8 invitations to the Harry Bissett s Crawfish & Oyster Fest 8 invitations to the Hilltop Grille Taste of Athens 8 tickets to the 2 nd Annual Dirk Howell Band Concert at the Melting Point Tom Lehman, 1991 Nationwide Tour Player of the Year, 1996 British Open Champion and 2006 Ryder Cup 50 Weekly Clubhouse badges Captain 100 Daily Tickets 4 Weekly VIP Parking Passes ½ page color ad in the Official Tournament Program or Daily Pairings Sheet Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org including a direct link to your company s Web Site
ALL INCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES STEWART CINK PACKAGE $12,500 One 10 seat Skybox on the 18 th green for all tournament days 25 Skybox Passes per day (food & beverage included) 2 Pro Am Playing Spots in the Official Wednesday Pro Am 2 Pro Am Gift Packages 4 invitations to the Pro Am Pairings at Sanford Stadium SkyClub 2 invitations to the Dogwood Bash Dinner Gala 4 invitations to the Harry Bissett s Crawfish & Oyster Fest 4 invitations to the Hilltop Grille Taste of Athens 4 tickets to the 2 nd Annual Dirk Howell Band Concert at the Melting Point Stewart Cink, 1996 Nationwide Tour Player of the Year and Ryder Cup Member in 2002, 2004, 2006 & 2008 25 Weekly Clubhouse badges 25 Daily Tickets 2 Weekly VIP Parking Passes ¼ page color ad in the Official Tournament Program or Daily Pairings Sheet Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org including a direct link to your company s Web Site
ALL INCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES BRANDT SNEDEKER PACKAGE $6,500 4 Pro Am Playing Spots in the Official Wednesday Pro Am 4 Pro Am Gift Packages 8 invitations to the Pro Am Pairings at Sanford Stadium SkyClub Player Pro Am Breakfast, Lunch & Awards Reception Unlimited on course beverages during Pro Am Team photograph signed by your Nationwide Tour Professional Team prizes and Pro Shop Gift Certificates for the Top Finishers 4 invitations to the Dogwood Bash Dinner Gala 4 invitations to the Harry Bissett s Crawfish & Oyster Fest 4 invitations to the Hilltop Grille Taste of Athens 4 tickets to the 2 nd Annual Dirk Howell Band Concert at the Melting Point 12 Weekly Clubhouse badges 12 Daily Tickets 2 Weekly VIP Parking Passes Brandt Snedeker, 2006 Nationwide Tour Graduate and 2007 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org including a direct link to your company s Web Site
ALL INCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES CHAD CAMPBELL PACKAGE $3,500 4 Monday Pro Am Playing Spots 4 Monday Pro Am Gift Packages Player Pro Am Lunch, Dinner & Drinks Unlimited on course beverages during Pro Am Team prizes and Pro Shop Gift Certificates for the Top Finishers 2 invitations to the Harry Bissett s Crawfish & Oyster Fest 2 invitations to the Hilltop Grille Taste of Athens 2 tickets to the 2 nd Annual Dirk Howell Band Concert at the Melting Point 12 Weekly Clubhouse badges 12 Daily Tickets Chad Campbell, 2001 Nationwide Tour Player of the Year and Ryder Cup Member Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org including a direct link to your company s Web Site in 2004, 2006 & 2008
WEDNESDAY PRO AM FOURSOME $5,000 There is no other top level professional sport in the world where you can play with the pros on the actual field of play. This is the first class golf event in Northeast Georgia. The Pro Am package will give you the highest impact with top clients, potential customers or simply rewarding your best employees for their loyalty and hard work. You and your guests will enjoy a variety of activities like the Pairings Party at Sanford Stadium which includes great food, beverages and a the chance to meet the pros. During the Pro Am, you will possibly be playing with a future PGA Tour star while playing one of the finest courses in Georgia. Wednesday Pro Am Foursome includes: 4 Pro Am Playing Spots in the Official Wednesday Pro Am 4 Extensive Pro Am Gift Packages 8 Invitations to the Pro Am Pairings at Sanford Stadium Sky Club Player Pro Am Breakfast, Lunch & Awards Reception Unlimited on course beverages during Pro Am Team photograph signed by your Nationwide Tour Professional Team prizes and Pro Shop Gift Certificates for the Top Finishers 8 Weekly Clubhouse badges 8 Daily Tickets 1 Weekly VIP Parking Passes Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org including a direct link to your company s Web Site
18 TH HOLE SKYBOX HOSPITALITY $7,500 $12,500 There is no better venue to entertain key customers, prospective clients and reward employees than with a hospitality skybox on the 18 th green. Each skybox seats 10 or 20 guests. Refreshments including beer, wine, soft drinks, Powerade, water and a catered buffet are included with each skybox. A sign with the sponsors name will also be located in the skybox. The 18 th Hole Skybox offers a great view of the exciting par 5 finishing hole that is close to the action and is the best way to enjoy the tournament! 20 seat package $12,500 One 20 seat Hospitality Skybox for all tournament days. 50 Skybox passes per day to rotate and entertain guests All refreshments including beer, wine, Powerade, water, soft drinks and a catered buffet Signage on the inside and outside of the Skybox to direct your guests and brand your company s name Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 200 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 100 Daily Tickets 10 VIP Weekly Parking Passes 10 seat package $7,500 One 10 seat Hospitality Skybox for all tournament days. 25 Skybox passes per day to rotate and entertain guests All refreshments including beer, wine, Powerade, water, soft drinks and a catered buffet Signage on the inside and outside of the Skybox to direct your guests and brand your company s name Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your website 100 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 50 Daily Tickets 6 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
17 TH HOLE SKYBOX HOSPITALITY $5,000 $10,000 A Skybox on the 17 th hole is another great venue to entertain key customers, prospective clients and reward employees. Each skybox seats 10 or 20 guests. Refreshments including beer, wine, soft drinks, Powerade, water and a catered buffet are included with each skybox. A sign with the sponsors name will also be located in the skybox. The 17 th Hole Skybox offers a great view of an exciting par 3 with a lot of action. 20 seat package $10,000 One 20 seat Hospitality Skybox for all tournament days. 50 Skybox passes per day to rotate and entertain guests All refreshments including beer, wine, Powerade, water, soft drinks and a catered buffet Signage on the inside and outside of the Skybox to direct your guests and brand your company s name Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 200 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 100 Daily Tickets 10 VIP Weekly Parking Passes 10 seat package $5,000 One 10 seat Hospitality Skybox for all tournament days. 25 Skybox passes per day to rotate and entertain guests All refreshments including beer, wine, Powerade, water, soft drinks and a fully catered buffet Signage on the inside and outside of the Skybox to direct your guests and brand your company s name Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 100 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 50 Daily Tickets 6 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
YOUTH GOLF CLINIC SPONSOR $5,000 If you target audience consists of kids and family, then title sponsorship of the Youth Clinic is a great package for your company. The Youth Clinic is a fun, free event that provides a family oriented marketing opportunity. Top Nationwide Tour Professionals will share their expertise with a variety of tips and provide hands on instruction with all the kids. Exclusive naming rights for the Youth Golf Clinic Signage on the Driving Range during the clinic and throughout the Tournament week Extensive media coverage with regional newspapers, magazines and radio Company logo highlighted on 150 youth clinic T shirts 10 X 10 tent located on the Driving Range during the Clinic for product promotion and display Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 20 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 100 Daily Tickets 6 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
OFFICIAL TICKET SPONSOR $5,000 Being the Official Ticket Sponsor offers your company an opportunity to be visible on more than 15,000 tournament tickets. Your color logo will be seen and touched by thousands of spectators, volunteers and sponsors throughout Northeast Georgia for several weeks leading up to the tournament. This is a great opportunity to increase your business through Direct Marketing and Bounce Back Coupon opportunities. As the Ticket Sponsor, you will receive an extensive ticket package to use as pre tournament promotional giveaways to market your brand. Company name and color logo on all Daily Tickets and Skybox Passes Opportunity to have ticket back serve as Bounce Back Coupon Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 50 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 500 Daily Tickets 6 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
VOLUNTEER UNIFORM SPONSOR $5,000 Imagine your company logo on all the Athens Regional Foundation Classic s Volunteer Shirts. With this sponsorship, your Company logo will embroidered on over 600 volunteer shirts and 600 pieces of headwear. These items will be seen by thousands for years to come. Company logo embroidered on all volunteer shirts and headwear (over 1,200 pieces) Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 20 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 200 Daily Tickets 4 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
ELECTRONIC LEADERBOARD PANEL $3,000 $5,000 Promote your company on the side panel of the electronic leader boards located in high traffic areas throughout the golf course. These boards command a lot of attention by keeping spectators updated with scores and standings, the daily schedule of events, sponsor logo displays and any important information for the tournament. 18 th Hole $5,000 2 nd, 9 th, 14 th, 15 th and 16 th Holes $3,000 Company logo signage on the side panel of one Leader Board Size of panel is 4 0 X 4 8 Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 10 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 100 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
STARTING / SCORTING TENT SPONSOR $2,500 Starting Tents and Scoring Tents are located in high traffic areas at the 1 st, 10 th, 9 th and 18 th holes. The Starting Tents are located on the 1 st and 10 th teeing grounds where all players will begin their round. The Scoring Tents are located behind the 9 th and 18 th greens where all players will sign their scorecard. These are excellent opportunities to increase brand awareness by displaying your company logo in front of thousands of spectators. Signage located on the tent with company s name or logo Sign sizes are approximately 2 X 8 Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 10 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 100 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
PRACTICE PUTTING GREEN SPONSOR $2,500 The practice putting green is a high traffic area and major gathering point for thousands of spectators during tournament week. This area is where Nationwide Tour Professionals will warm up before their round or practice after their round every day. Spectators always tend to congregate to these areas to look for a few putting tips or to get up close to the pros. Company name and logo will be displayed on two large signs at each end of the putting green Sign sizes are approximately 3 X 6 Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 10 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 100 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR $2,500 The driving range is a high traffic area and major gathering point for thousands of spectators during tournament week. This area is where Nationwide Tour Professionals will warm before their round or practice after their round every day. Spectators always tend to congregate to these areas to look for a swing tips or to get up close to the pros. Company name and logo will be displayed on two large signs at each end of the driving range Sign sizes are approximately 3 X 6 Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 10 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 100 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
BLEACHER SPONSOR $2,500 Spectator Viewing Bleachers are located on the 17 th and 18 th holes. These are high traffic areas for spectators to sit down and catch all the exciting action going on at these two holes. Your company will receive excellent visibility and exposure to thousands of spectators each day. Company name and logo will be displayed on signage located on or around the bleacher Sign sizes are approximately 2 X 2 Opportunity to promote your business and establish direct interaction with spectators in and around the bleacher, i.e. hole in one prize, coupons, drawings, product display and give aways Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 10 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 20 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
PRO AM PAIRINGS PARTY SPONSOR $2,500 Your organization can be the title sponsor for one of the best social events associated with the tournament. The Pro Am Pairings Party takes place on Tuesday night of tournament week at the Sanford Stadium SkyClub. Your company logo and name will be branded throughout this event with the use of the Stadium Scoreboard, the electronic ribbon, signs placed around the SkyClub and table decorations. You would also be given the chance to display your product and interact with some of the highest level sponsors of the tournament. Exclusive naming rights for the Pro Am Pairings Party Scrolling logo on Sanford Stadium Scoreboard and Electronic Ribbon Logo on all printed material for Pro Am Pairings Party Logo on signs located throughout SkyClub Vendor and Product Display Table located in the SkyClub Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 4 Invitations to the Pro Am Pairings Party 10 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 20 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
OFFICIAL SCOREBOARD SPONSOR $2,500 Imagine your company name and logo seen by everyone who looks at the Scoreboard. With this sponsorship, your company logo will be displayed on signage across the top of the Official Scoreboard. Spectators, VIP s, Volunteers, Players, Caddies, Media, Tournament Officials and other staff will see your logo as they check all the scores from the tournament. Company name and logo will be displayed on the top of the Official Scoreboard Sign size is approximately 2 X 20 Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 10 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 100 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
CLUBHOUSE SPONSOR $2,500 Imagine your company name and logo seen by everyone who enters the clubhouse. With this sponsorship, your company logo will be displayed on signage around the clubhouse at all of the entry points. VIP s, Players, Media, Spectators, Volunteers, Tournament Officials and other staff will see your logo as they walk around the clubhouse. Company name and logo will be displayed on signs located at all entry points of the clubhouse Sign sizes are approximately 2 X 2 Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 10 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 100 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
QUIET PADDLE SPONSOR $2,500 This is a great way to brand your company logo in front of thousands of spectators. More than 250 paddles will be produced with your company logo on both sides. These paddles are used by course marshals in high traffic areas for crowd control and noise. This sponsorship will provide great brand awareness and exposure during the week of the Tournament. Company name and logo will be displayed on 250 Quiet Paddles used by volunteers Sign sizes are approximately 24 X 5 Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 20 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 100 Daily Tickets 4 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
PRO AM PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR $2,500 This is a great sponsorship and opportunity to reach out to most of the VIP s and high level sponsors of the tournament. All amateurs playing in the Pro Am will receive a framed picture signed by the Nationwide Tour Professional that they played with. This sponsorship gives you the opportunity to place your logo on the frames next to the picture. This is your chance to brand your name to a picture that will be displayed in the homes and offices of all the amateurs. Company logo will be place on 216 picture frames Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 10 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 100 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
WASTE CONTAINER SPONSOR $2,500 This is a great way to brand your company logo in front of thousands of spectators. More than 100 waste containers will be located around the golf course, clubhouse, skyboxes, volunteer area and parking lots during tournament week. Your company logo will be placed on all sides of the waste containers in full view of all the spectators, volunteers, officials and tournament staff. Company name and logo will be displayed on more than 100 waste containers Waste containers will be located throughout the golf course, skyboxes, clubhouse, volunteer area and parking lots Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 10 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 100 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
HOLE SPONSOR $1,500 $2,500 Hole Sponsorships are considered a great way to be seen by thousands of spectators throughout the golf course during Tournament week. A beautiful sign with your company name or logo will be placed on the teeing ground of each hole. Your company will have the opportunity to choose what hole to be located on. Premier locations on the 1 st, 10 th and 18 th holes $2,500 All other locations $1,500 Company name or logo will be displayed on the sign of the hole that you choose Sign sizes are approximately 24 X 18 Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 10 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 50 Daily Tickets 1 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
CORPORATE VENDOR VILLAGE TENT $1,500 Corporate Vendor Tents allow companies to display their products, services and distribute promotional material to Tournament spectators. These tents are located in high traffic areas next to the driving range and practice putting green. This is a major gathering point for all spectators attending the tournament. One 10 X 10 tent with 8 foot table, 4 chairs, side walls and sign Sign sizes are approximately 24 X 18 Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 6 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 20 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
VEHICLE DISPLAY SPONSOR $1,500 Promote your vehicles to thousands of spectators with displays in high traffic areas. Locations for display are next to the driving range, practice putting green and the 1 st and 10 th tee. Display of 2 vehicles Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 6 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 20 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
DAILY PAIRINGS SHEET SPONSOR As the sponsor of the Daily Pairings Sheet, you will be in the hands of over 15,000 tournament spectators. Everyone at the Tournament grabs a Pairings Sheet, and this is a great way to promote your company, product or service. The Pairings Sheet is a 17 X 11 full color brochure that contains the daily pairings, tee times and course map. This piece is available free of charge at multiple locations around the golf course, clubhouse and skyboxes. PRICES Back Cover $5,000 3 ½ X 10 ½ Course Map $1,500 2 X 3 ½ ½ Page Ad $1,000 3 ½ X 10 Vertical 5 X 7 ¾ Horizontal ¼ Page Ad $750 3 ½ X 5 COURSE MAP Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site 10 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 20 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes FRONT COVER ¼ PAGE AD DAILY PAIRINGS BACK COVER
IN KIND DONATIONS An In Kind sponsorship is a great way to participate and be involved with the tournament. There is a need for a wide variety of products and services that your company can donate to the tournament. A few things are volunteer food & beverage, courtesy vehicles, fencing, flowers, signage, lumber, copiers, tables, chairs, etc. Your donation will help us grow our charitable proceeds back to the Foundation while giving recognition to your company. Recognition on www.arfcgolf.org with a direct link to your Web Site Signage located at Volunteer Headquarters for donated food & beverage Opportunity to provide coupons to all volunteers Possible sponsorship value equal to the amount of your donation 10 Weekly Clubhouse Badges 20 Daily Tickets 2 VIP Weekly Parking Passes
CUSTOM SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES We are more then willing to modify, combine or create additional sponsorship packages that best meet your needs. We understand that individuals and companies have different requirements to address their objectives through our marketing, participation and entertainment offerings. We can custom design a combination package that best suits your individual needs or corporate objectives. Athens Regional Foundation Classic Tournament Office Cutts Benedict Tournament Director 1199 Prince Avenue Athens, GA 30606 706 475 7025 cuttsb@arfcgolf.org www.arfcgolf.org