2015 Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic
TOURNAMENT HISTORY
Lydia Ko, 2014 Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic Champion
In 2014, the LPGA returned to the Bay Area for the first time in 5 years. 144 of the top female golfers from all over the world competed for the inaugural
Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic crown, and the tournament came down to the final hole, with teen-phenom Lydia Ko
emerging victorious over the top ranked player in the world, Stacy Lewis!
Be a part of the excitement when the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic returns to Lake Merced Golf Club this April 20-26, 2015!
A CELEBRATION OF GOLF,
ART AND CULTURE
An international field embraced the San Francisco culture, with 8 players from 8 countries taking a ride on a San Francisco Cable Car which was placed on the 18th tee box.
A famous Taiwanese artist designed and shipped 18 sculptures to Lake Merced for the players to walk under as they
entered every tee. Each sculpture had a symbolic meaning in a woman’s life.
A “GIANT” TAKEOVER
On Friday, April 25th, 2014, the
Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic took over AT&T Park, sponsoring “Golf Night at the Ballpark” at the San Francisco Giants game. Sponsors enjoyed hospitality while 5 LPGA players took part in a VIP tour of the park and a Q&A session with tournament guests. Two of the game’s biggest stars and Northern California natives, Paula Creamer (Pleasanton) and Michelle Wie (Stanford), participated in the “First Chip” of the game – strikes right down the middle!
2015 TOURNAMENT FACT SHEET
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Host Course:
Lake Merced Golf Club
Format & Purse:
Four-day, 72 hole stroke play
$2 million dollar purse, $300k winner’s check
TV:
12+ hours live on Golf Channel, Thursday-Sunday 160M Households worldwide
Attendance:
55,000 spectators throughout the week 54%/46% (Women/Men)
Average Age: 42 years old
Designated Charities:
The First Tee San Francisco NCGA Youth on Course
Tournament Schedule:
Monday, 4/20 – Qualifier | Practice Rounds | Caddy BBQ Tuesday, 4/21 – Practice Rounds | Pro-Am Gala
Wednesday, 4/22 – Official Pro-Am | Pro-Am Awards Reception Thursday, 4/23 – Round 1
Friday, 4/24 – Round 2 Saturday, 4/25 – Round 3
2015 SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
The Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic is the perfect venue to entertain clients or prospects or showcase your company and brand to spectators and viewers around the world. Sponsorship opportunities include:
PRO-AM OPPORTUNITIES WORLD CLASS HOSPITALITY
- Private 18th Hole Viewing
- Clubhouse Hospitality - Ticket Packages
ON-SITE BRANDING
- Tee Wraps/Custom Signage/Logo Placement - Program / Pairings Advertisements
Paula Creamer
PRO-AM OPPORTUNITIES
Party and Play with the Pros!
All participants and a guest receive an invitation to the Tuesday night Welcome Gala,
where they find out which pro they will be paired with in the Pro-Am! Then test your skills against one of the best players in the world over 18 unforgettable holes of golf, followed by the Official Pro-Am Awards Party at Lake Merced Golf Club. Truly the memory of a lifetime!
Official Welcome Gala - Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Official Pro-Am - Wednesday, April 22, 2015
INDIVIDUAL SPOT - $3,500 FOURSOME - $12,000
- Gift pack (valued at $500) - (4) Gift packs (valued at $500/person) - (2) invites to Gala Dinner - (8) invites to Gala Dinner
- (2) Weekly Grounds Badges - (8) Weekly Grounds Badges
HOSPITALITY OPTIONS
Private Skybox
Watch the world’s best golfers from the best seat in the house! A climate-controlled, VIP tent with seating on one side overlooking the 18th Green, and a viewing platform to watch every golfer hit off the 1st tee as well. Included is a private suite visit and autograph signing session from a star LPGA player each day. There is no better venue to entertain clients and gueststhroughout the week! Includes:\
- (25) Skybox Passes per day
- Premium food & beverage included
- (4) Honorary Observer spots each day; go inside the ropes with a premier pairing for 18 holes
- (1) LPGA player meet and greet/autograph appearance per day - Climate-controlled dining area with open-air viewing
- Sponsor Signage Recognition
- VIP restroom access for Skybox guests only - (10) VIP Parking Passes per day
- (50) Weekly Grounds Badges
Sponsorship Price ……… $40,000
Shared Skybox – Champions Club
Enjoy the action from up close and personal in a shared hospitality space with open-air seating off the 18th Green! The Champions Club is the perfect solution for individuals or small groups looking for
upgraded seating and food. Includes (Limited availability on first-come, first-serve basis):
- food & beverage
- seating on 18th Green
- programs and pairings guides - TV’s streaming live broadcast
Ticket Pricing:
Thurs or Fri………$130 per ticket
Sat or Sun ……… $150 per ticket
Weekly Ticket ……… $500 per ticket
Package of 10 Weekly ……… $4,500
Cypress Clubhouse
Take in the action from the beautiful, climate controlled Lake Merced clubhouse. Purchase a reserved table of 10 with the following amenities (Limited availability on first-come, first-serve basis):
- food & beverage included - Official Program Ad
- (10) Cypress Passes per day - (4) VIP Parking Passes per day - (10) Weekly Grounds badges - Sponsor Signage Recognition
Sponsorship Price ... $12,500
HOSPITALITY OPTIONS
General Access
Grounds:
Pro-Am Grounds (Wed) - $20
Tournament Single Any Day - $25
Weekly Badge (Wed–Sun) - $80
Corporate Packages:
$750 Package:
$1,500 Package:
(10) Weekly Grounds Badges
(20) Weekly Grounds Badges
(2) VIP Weekly Parking Passes
(4) VIP Weekly Parking Passes
ON-SITE BRANDING –
Signature Sponsorship Options
Caddy Bib - $50,000
With potential television exposure, this
is a great opportunity for all spectators
to see your brand. Included:
- (1) Table for 10 in the Cypress
Clubhouse
- (100) Weekly Grounds Badges
- (10) Weekly VIP Parking Passes
- Additional branding elements
Driving Range - $25,000
Display your logo on unique branded
signage on the Lake Merced Golf Club
Driving Range. Included:
- (50) Weekly Grounds Badges
- (10) Weekly VIP Parking Passes
- (2) 8’x4’ Ad board with logo on the
Driving Range
- Additional branding elements
Putting Green - $25,000
Display your logo on unique branded
signage on the Lake Merced Golf Club
Putting Green. Included:
- (50) Weekly Grounds Badges
- (10) Weekly VIP Parking Passes
- (2) 8’x4’ Ad board with logo on the
Putting Green
ON-SITE BRANDING –
Signature Sponsorship Options
10x10 Vendor Booth - $5,000
Introduce your business to 50,000+
spectators throughout the week and
make an impression! Located in the
Swinging Skirts Fan Zone at the main
entrance/exit.
- (10) Weekly Grounds Badges
- (4) Weekly VIP Parking Passes
- Additional branding elements
Lanyard/Ticket Back: $10,000
Display your logo on the backs of every
printed spectator ticket that comes
through the gate. Worn by VIPs,
vendors, players, and staff members.
Included:
- (10) Weekly Grounds Badges
- (4) Weekly VIP Parking Passes
- Additional branding elements
Ad Boards - $10,000
4’x8’ advertising panel with your
Company logo surrounding the tee box
on a Golf Channel televised hole.
- (10) Weekly Grounds Badges
- (4) Weekly VIP Parking Passes
- Additional branding elements
ON-SITE BRANDING –
Signature Sponsorship Options
Scoreboard Ads - $5,000
Rotating advertisements on all
scoreboards throughout the course.
Noticed by all spectators as well as
potential TV coverage.
Pairings Guide Ad - $5,000
Distributed to 50,000+ spectators over
the course of the week. Printed
every morning, acts as a resource for
fans to find when all groups tee off.
Program Ad - $3,000
Distributed to 20,000+ spectators, VIPs,
and sponsors over the course of the
week.
CONTACT
Kevin Hopkins[email protected] 973-975-3354
