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.
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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.
Contact Information
Mary Altman – Director of Corporate Marketing 904-940-4031
[email protected]