2017 PDGA Professional
Disc Golf World
Championships
Contacts: Rebecca
Duffy, Zach Shafer
Sponsorship Opportunities
International Disc Golf Center (IDGC)
3828 Dogwood Lane
Appling, GA 30909
IDGC Phone: 706-261-6342 ext. 107
Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]
Augusta, GA. USA- Fort Gordon and the International Disc Golf Center are hosting the year’s largest disc golf tournament,
the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships, on June 20-24, 2017. This PDGA Major event is sanctioned by
the Professional Disc Golf Association and is the paramount for competition within the sport. The Professional Disc Golf
Association has previously hosted two World Championships in Augusta to much acclaim, and recognize the recreational
and economic value inherent at this level of competition. We hope the business community will support the efforts of the
local organizing committee by sponsoring this event to make it a memorable one.
This premier World Championship tournament brings together the best male and female professional athletes from all over
the World. For this event, we expect approximately 300 players plus many spectators, friends and family to visit the Augusta
area for an average of six days.
For this event to flourish, sponsorship is essential from the businesses in the Augusta area, as well as nationwide and
beyond to provide cash and prizes in the purse for the tournament players. We will accept cash and/or in-kind donations
such as food or soft drinks, energy bars, stickers, lotions, key chains, coupons, gift certificates, clothing, discs, etc. These
types of items can be placed in the players’ package, which will be given to each competitor at registration. The minimum
quantity of donated players’ package items will be 400 due to the expected turnout.
Sponsors with sizable donations can expect to garner larger recognition and may display advertisement at the events, with
some discretion in size limitation for banners, due to space restrictions. There will be media coverage of the tournament in
the form of local TV stations, newspaper articles, and radio announcements in Augusta and surrounding areas, not to
mention a web-based live-streaming broadcast which typically receives tens of thousands of views.
Please review the list of sponsorship packages below; although we will consider any additional creative sponsorship ideas.
We hope to see you as an Official Sponsor of the 2017 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships. Thank you
for your time and interest in Disc Golf -- the sport of the future!
Zach Shafer, Tournament Director, IDGC Manager
For more information about the Professional Disc Golf Association visit, www.pdga.com
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Sponsorship Levels- Price Guide
Presenting Sponsor
$20,000
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Platinum Sponsor
$10,000
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Course Sponsor
$5,000
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Field Event Sponsor
$1,000
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Player’s Guide Advertising
$75-$1,000
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Player’s Pack Sponsorship
(custom)
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Water Sponsor
$500
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Vendor at Finals Venue
$150
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Tee Sign Sponsor
$100
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Printing Sponsor
(custom)
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Player ID Card Sponsor
$1,000
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Players’ Party Sponsor
(custom)
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ELITE LEVEL SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor- $20,000
(1 Available to non-disc golf related business)
The Presenting Sponsor will have the maximum advertising space available and will be recognized by
all competitors and spectators, as well as in media coverage. As the Presenting Sponsor, your
company will become synonymous with the 2017 PDGA Professional World Championships.
Presenting Sponsor should expect the following:
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“Presented by (Your Company)” will be added to the title of the event.
Logo on Staff and Player shirts.
Logo/company name on tournament merchandise.
Logo/company name on player ID card.
Logo/company name on tournament advertisements and printed material.
Logo/company name on all player scorecards.
Logo/company name on event website at pdga.com.
Verbal recognition at Player’s Meeting and Awards Ceremony.
Full back cover page advertisement in player caddy book.
No less than 4 commercials run during broadcast (must be provided by Sponsor).
Opportunity for company representative to address participants at Players Meeting.
Ability to sell tournament merchandise.
Premium banner placement at each of the following: player registration, player meeting, field
events, and each course used in the event (must provide 2 banners for each location).
** Our sponsorship team is committed to working with the Presenting Sponsor to create a customized
package to fit the needs of your business.
Platinum Sponsor- $10,000
(3 Available)
Platinum Sponsors will receive excellent coverage throughout the tournament and press releases.
Benefits for the Platinum Sponsors will include the following:
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Logo on Staff and Player shirts.
Logo/company name on player ID card.
Logo/company name on tournament advertisements and printed material.
Logo/company name on all player scorecards.
Logo/company name on event website at pdga.com.
Verbal recognition at Player’s Meeting and Awards Ceremony.
Ability to sell tournament merchandise.
Premium banner placement at each of the following: player registration, player meeting, field
events, and each course used in the event (must provide 2 banners for each location).
Full page advertisement in player caddy book.
No less than 2 commercials run during broadcast (must be provided by Sponsor).
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ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Course Sponsor- $5,000
(2 Available: WR Jackson & Fort Gordon)
Each course presents a unique challenge to the competitors, similar to your unique position within
the marketplace. This opportunity provides your company a chance to showcase your goods and
services on site, potentially exposing your business to thousands of people. Benefits include:
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½ Page advertisement in Caddy Book.
Logo/company name on tournament website.
Three complimentary Player Packages.
Premium banner placement at the selected course, as well as Awards Ceremony.
One 10’ x 10’ booth at course for promotion and demonstration (vending opportunities
separate).
No less than 1 commercial run during broadcast (must be provided by Sponsor).
Field Event/ Mixed Doubles Sponsor- $1,000
(4 Available)
Worlds week is preceded by a day of fun side events including Long Drive, Putting Contest, MiniGolf and more, and is followed with a mixed Doubles competition. Participants compete for the title
of World Champion in each of these distinct categories. This opportunity provides your company a
chance to showcase your goods and services on site, potentially exposing your business to
hundreds of people. Benefits include:
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¼ Page advertisement in Caddy Book.
Logo/company name on tournament website.
Logo/company name on print items given to participants of the Event.
“(Field Event) Presented by (Your Company)” listed in schedule on event website and Caddy
Book.
Premium banner placement at the selected Field Event, as well as Award Ceremony.
One 10’ x 10’ booth at Field Event headquarters for promotion and demonstration (vending
opportunities separate).
Player’s Caddy Guide Book Advertising
The Player’s Caddy Book is essential for the competitors during the tournament. It will contain all
the rules and information pertaining to the event and each individual course, as well as schedules,
coupons and of course, advertisements. All ads will feature your company’s design, logo and
message.
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Full Page Inside CoverFull Page Ad½ Page Ad¼ Page AdBusiness Card Ad-
$1,000
$500
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Player’s Pack Sponsorship
The Player’s Pack is received by each competitor in the tournament. It is a gift bag, complete with
discs, clothing, Player’s Guide, coupons, information, and your product! Cost to you is 400 like
items to be placed in each Player’s Pack prior to distribution.
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This presents an opportunity to put your product in the hands of over 400 event participants.
Representation on Event website.
A single page (postcard, trifold, etc.) marketing piece to also be included in Player’s Pack
(sponsor must provide 400 copies).
Water Sponsorship- $500
(2 Available)
Water is essential for survival. And for our competitors, water will be available in abundance!
There will be several water stations throughout each course. This provides the opportunity for your
company’s logo and message to be viewed by every single competitor in the event!
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8 ½” x 11” laminated sign including your company name and message on each water jug.
Representation on Event website.
A single page (postcard, trifold, etc.) marketing piece to also be included in Player’s Pack
(sponsor must provide 400 copies).
Vendor at Finals Venue- $150
(Saturday, June 24 at Fort Gordon)
Finals day at the Professional World Championships is one of the largest showcases in the sport
of disc golf. Other than the hundreds of competitors, your product will have the opportunity to be in
front of the bevy of spectators that will be on site. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals and
businesses from the disc golf community and beyond to showcase their special products and
wares to all those in attendance.
 Premium banner placement and branding at your booth.
 One 10’ x 10’ booth at Finals Venue for sales, promotion and demonstration.
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Additional Local Sponsorship Opportunities:
This is a perfect opportunity for individuals and businesses from the community to show support
and for us to give recognition and thanks for your sponsorship supporting disc golf and the World
Championship. A digital version of your company logo can be used.
Tee Sign Sponsor- $100
(36 Available)
 1 temporary tee sign (8 ½” x 11”) with logo/company name.
 Logo/company name in Caddy Book.
 1 Tournament-stamped disc.
Printing/Sign Sponsor- $(negotiable)
Our goal is to leave a lasting impression with the disc golfers and fans that travel to the Augusta
area for the event. We strive to provide superior marketing and print materials, and to achieve this,
we need many high-quality signs, banners, pamphlets and most importantly, Caddy Books for our
competitors. We are happy to discuss sponsorship in the form of product, labor, and/or equipment
for this task. Benefits received will be commensurate with amount and type of sponsor donation.
This is a perfect opportunity for individuals and businesses from the community to show support
and for us to give recognition and thanks for your sponsorship supporting disc golf. A digital
version of your company logo can be used.
Player Identification Card Sponsor- $1,000
(1 Available)
Each competitor at the World Championship will be provided a player ID card that will include his
or her personal information, as well as emergency contact information. Your company name and
logo will be featured on the back of the card. A digital version of your company logo can be used.
Benefits to the Player ID Card Sponsor include:
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Business card advertisement in Caddy Book.
Logo/company name on the back of each Player ID card.
Logo/company name on event website.
Premium banner placement at the selected courses, as well as Awards Ceremony.
Players’ Party Sponsor(s)
Each year, one location is selected as “the destination” at the World Championships. The Players’
Party is an opportunity for the players to unwind and talk about the day’s events, while enjoying
some good food, good libations and good times. Our sponsorship team would love to discuss with
you the many possibilities to promote your business during this fun nighttime event.
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