TIER SPONSORSHIPS July 20-26,2015
THE SYMETRA TOUR: THE ROAD TO THE LPGA Who We Are Developmental Tour of the LPGA Compelling, Diverse Personalities Global Reach More than 300 members include 111international players and represent 34 countries Positive Wholesome Image Role Model Approachable, Accessible Community/Charity Minded Success Top-10 money winners each year earn LPGA Tour status 81% of new members on the LPGA come from the Symetra Tour 300 alumnae are current LPGA members and more than 500 alums have moved on to the LPGA Symetra Tour players have gone on to win 359 LPGA Tour events, including 38 Major Championships
HOW THE TOUR CAN BENEFIT YOU? An Innovative Tool to Achieve Business Objectives Entertain customers, partners and vendors through tournament hospitality programs Vehicle to enhance corporate image in the community Platform to increase brand awareness Positive Economic Impact to Tournament Market Unique sporting event and global brand with website visitors from over 150 countries Directly increases tourism through room nights and spending while highlighting the community Community Outreach and Charitable Giving The Symetra Tour has contributed more than $5 million to charitable organizations throughout the nation since 1989 Outside the Ropes programs engage the community and charities supported by the tournament Kids In Free program encourages families to attend a world-class sporting event in a healthy, outdoor, family-friendly environment
Opportunities Potential Objectives Objective #1: Exposure Utilize tournament as a tool to entertain clients and promote your company Objective #2: Awareness Leverage the athletes and the game of golf to promote your mission through advertising opportunities Player Appearances, Promotional Materials, etc. Objective #3: Community Relations A wholesome, quality of life event for the City of Albany LPGA Symetra Tour Professionals act as roles models for kids through the execution of Junior Clinics, school visitations and other appearances throughout the week. The Tour provides a positive impact economic impact for the City of Albany
Pro-Am Sponsor The Pro-Am is where sponsors, VIP and community leaders play alongside a Symetra Tour professional in an afternoon of fun and entertainment. The Pro-Am is an unique platform for entertaining key customers and business partners, or rewarding valued employees. Pro-Am Sponsor Receives: Naming rights to the Wednesday and Thursday Tournament Pro-Am Speaking opportunity at the Pro-Am Party and Awards Reception Logo placement on the Pro-Am apparel and gifts Two(2) teams(6 players) in the Pro-Am One hundred (100) 3 day General Admission tickets Six(6) VIP Pavilion passes Logo placement on tournament website Sponsorship: $15,000 for both days
Volunteer Sponsor The heart and soul of a tournament is the volunteer base. Without a passionate, enthusiastic team of volunteers, professional golf would not be possible. Align your brand with this important group of civic minded individuals to show your commitment to the community. Volunteer Sponsor receives: Logo placement on all volunteer shirts Logo placement on entrance to volunteer center Two (2) teams (6 players) in the Pro-Am Fifty (50) 3 day General Admission tickets Logo placement on tournament website Six (6) VIP Pavilion Passes Sponsorship: $10,000
Golf Cart Sponsor As the Golf Cart Sponsor your company receives extensive visibility throughout the week through logo placement on all golf carts. A golf cart is assigned to each group during tournament play making your company logo visible to 5000 spectators. Golf Cart Sponsor receives: Logo placement on all golf carts used during the week Two (2) teams (6 players) in the Pro-Am Fifty (50) 3-day General Admission Tickets Six (6) VIP Pavilion passes Logo Placement on tournament website Sponsorship: $10,000
Main Scoreboard Sponsor The Main Scoreboard sponsor receives prime placement on top and sides of the scoreboard on the 18 th hole. Throughout tournament play, the Main Scoreboard is updated with scores of all the players making this an invaluable source of information for fans. The sponsor also gets logo placement on the 15 th hole scoreboard Main Scoreboard Sponsor receives: Logo placement on main scoreboard Two (2) teams (6 players) in the Pro-Am Fifty (50) 3-day General Admission Tickets Six (6) VIP Pavilion passes Logo Placement on tournament website Sponsorship: $10,000
Junior Clinic Sponsor The Junior Clinic Sponsor provides local kids the opportunity to learn golf from professionals on the Symetra Tour. The junior clinic promotes the game of golf and teaches kids the value of participating in a sport that is fun for all ages. A great media opportunity and a fun way to give back to the community. Junior Clinic Sponsor receives: Naming rights to the Junior Clinic Expo space on the driving range for kids and parents Two (2) teams (6 players) in the Pro-Am Fifty (50) 3-day General Admission Tickets Six (6) VIP Pavilion passes Logo Placement on tournament website Sponsorship: $10,000
VIP Corporate Hospitality Sponsor The VIP Corporate Hospitality Sponsor receives prime placement in a tent located adjacent to the 18 th Green during tournament week. Throughout tournament play the hospitality tent is used by the tournament s major sponsors to entertain their business partners and staff and is a popular place for the LPGA Symetra Tour golf professionals to gather after their rounds. VIP Corporate Hospitality Sponsor receives: Logo (signage) placement at the VIP Hospitality Tent Two (2) teams (6 players) in the Pro-Am Fifty (50) 3-day General Admission Tickets Complimentary Passes to VIP Hospitality Tent for Clients Logo Placement on tournament website Sponsorship: $10,000
Titleist Golf Ball Sponsor S Y M E T R A TOUR ROAD TO THE LPGA Have your logo placed on the Titleist Pro V1 Presentation Box given to all Pro- Am Players at the Corporate Pro-Am. Titleist Golf Ball Sponsor receives: Logo Placement on golf balls and presentation box Logo prominantly displayed at Pro-Am registration Two (2) teams (6 players) in the Pro-Am Fifty (50) 3-day General Admission Passes Logo placement on tournament website Six (6) VIP Pavilion Passes Sponsorship: $7500
S Y A E T R A TOUR ROAD TO THE LPGA As a sponsor your name and logo will be incorporated into all elements of the tournament web site and onsite marketing & branding. Your logo is visible during the Pro- Ams and the players tournament. 4 lanoriddi - 1 Natural Volunteer Area Sponsored By:
TOURNAMENT FACTS & OUR CHARITY Date: July 20 26, 2015 Venue: Capital Hills at Albany Golf Course Field: 144 LPGA Symetra Tour professionals Format: 54-hole stroke play tournament Purse: $100,000 2014 Champion: Sadena Parks (Scottsdale, AZ) 199 (-14) Our Charity 12
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS July 20-26 Monday Albany Boys & Girls Club Pro-Am at Normanside Country Club Tuesday Junior Golf Clinic Range at Capital Hills Golf Course 3:00 5:00 PM Volunteer Reception at Martel s Restaurant (Evening Event 7:00PM) Wednesday/Thursday Corporate Pro-Ams at Capital Hills Golf Course Lunch & Registration starting at 11:30 a.m. Tee off at 1:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception Immediately Following - Wednesday at City Line Bar & Grill/Thursday at Martel s Restaurant Friday First Round of Tournament Play Saturday Second Round of Tournament Play Sunday Final Round of Tournament Play Sunday: Trophy and Check Presentation to Winner and Charity VIP Hospitality Tent Open Friday - Sunday
Final Round - 2014 Olivia Jordan on the tee 11th Hole 343 yards par 4
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIPS CONTACT: JIM MILLER - TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR (518)469-0379 OR JWMILLER@OUTLOOK.COM