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2011 Induction Ceremony May 8-9, 2011 “Golf’s Highest Honor” Benefactor Golf Outing Sponsorship (2.11.11). World Golf Hall of Fame The mission of the Hall of Fame is to honor and celebrate the world’s greatest players and contributors to the game.
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2011 Induction Ceremony May 8-9, 2011 “Golf’s Highest Honor” Benefactor Golf Outing Sponsorship (2.11.11)
World Golf Hall of Fame The mission of the Hall of Fame is to honor and celebrate the world’s greatest players and contributors to the game. Each year, the World Golf Hall of Fame inducts a new class of members in an evening ceremony at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida. In 2011, the Ceremony moves to May and will mark the beginning of THE PLAYERS tournament week with two days of festivities May 8 and 9. The event is attended by Hall of Fame members, its Board of Directors,the family and friends of the Inductees, sponsors, representatives of golf’s major organizations, and members of the media and the golf industry. It is broadcasted the same evening on Golf Channel.
World Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Frank Chirkinian Lifetime Achievement United States Ernie Els PGA TOUR Ballot South Africa Doug Ford Veterans Category United States Pres. George HW Bush Lifetime Achievement United States Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki International Ballot Japan Jock Hutchison Veterans Category Scotland
The 2011 Induction Ceremony Weekend Schedule Sunday Night May 8, 2011 5:45pm - 6:30pm – Commissioner’s Pre-Dinner Reception Sponsors, donors and a limited number of special guests are invited to attend this cocktail reception with Hall of Fame members and Inductees prior to the Night of Legends Dinner. 6:30pm - 9pm – Night of Legends Tribute Dinner This special evening, which includes a cocktail reception and seated dinner for approximately 400, is held in honor of all returning members of the World Golf Hall of Fame, as well as the new class of Inductees.
The 2011 Induction Ceremony Weekend Schedule Sunday Night May 8, 2011 5:45pm - 6:30pm – Commissioner’s Pre-Dinner Reception Sponsors, donors and a limited number of special guests are invited to attend this cocktail reception with Hall of Fame members and Inductees prior to the Night of Legends Dinner. 6pm - 6:30pm – Night of Legends Cocktail Reception All invited dinner guests are invited to attend this pre-event reception prior to the Night of Legends Dinner at the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum. 6:30pm - 9pm – Night of Legends Tribute Dinner This special evening, which includes a cocktail reception and seated dinner for approximately 250, is held in honor of all returning members of the World Golf Hall of Fame, as well as the new class of Inductees.
The 2011 Induction Ceremony Monday May 9, 2011 6pm - 10pm – World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Gala The world will be watching as the newest members of the Hall are inducted in an evening ceremony at the St. Johns County Convention Center (adjacent to the Renaissance Resort Hotel) attended by the public followed by a Grand Gala in the museum for Hall of Fame members, sponsors and invited guests. The ceremony is approximately 90 minutes in length and is followed by the Gala, which features a heavy hors d’oeurvres reception and open bar. The Golf Channel airs the ceremony the same night with replays.
The 2011 Induction Ceremony Weekend Monday May 9 Induction Ceremony 8:30am World Golf Hall of Fame Golf Outing Sponsors and supporters will participate in a golf outing at the Slammer & Squire the morning of the Induction ceremony, which will serve as a major fundraising component of the weekend. 3 amateurs will be teamed with a Hall of Fame member during the outing which includes:. • Breakfast at Slammer & Squire Clubhouse • Post-golf lunch • Commemorative photos & gift bag Potential Hall of Fame members include Gary Player, Curtis Strange, Ben Crenshaw, Tom Kite, Tony Jacklin, Nancy Lopez, Larry Nelson, and Lanny Wadkins.
Partnership Benefits • Title: “Official Partner of the 2011 Induction Ceremony” • Use of Marks: Sponsor shall have the right to use the Hall of Fame and 2011 Induction Ceremony trademarks in its marketing and promotion throughout the term of the agreement. • Event Branding • Predominant name and/or logo positioning within Induction Ceremony related communications and signage including guest invitations, programs, collateral, event signage, Hall of Fame website etc. • Naming sponsorship of a location within the Induction Gala with branding and décor opportunities. • Event Broadcast • Two (2) 30 second spots within Induction broadcast on Golf Channel. • Billboards within broadcast. • Sponsorship of in-broadcast feature • Recognition of sponsorship by TV host within the broadcast.
Partnership Benefits • Hall of Fame Member Private Golf Outing Sponsor will have the exclusive opportunity to host clients or guests at the Hall of Fame member golf outing the day of the Induction Ceremony. 15 guests (3 per group) will play 18-holes of golf on the Slammer & Squire with a Hall of Fame member and enjoy their company at breakfast and lunch during the day. • Event Hospitality Sponsor will be provided hospitality as follows for 15 guests: • Reserved seats at Night of Legends Dinner for • Entry to Commissioner’s Reception prior to Night of Legends Dinner • VIP seats at Induction Ceremony & Gala • Additional leisure golf on World Golf Village courses during induction weekend and 2 nights hotel per person. • Commemorative Brick & Gift Package and Friends of the Hall of Fame membership for each participant.
Partnership Investment Sponsor is offered this “Official Partner of the 2011 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Package for $175,000 net. Additional Opportunities The following opportunities can be made available to Sponsor for an additional donation to the Hall of Fame: • Partnership position within the “Night of Legends” Dinner. • Opportunity to host a pre-Induction reception. • Right to purchase additional VIP tickets. • Year round official partnership opportunities at the Hall of Fame at a preferred rate. Mary Altman – Director of Corporate Marketing 904-940-4031 maltman@wghof.org Contact Information