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Twenty years for
Charity
Twenty years of
Champions
Tournament Partners
History
The Commerce Bank Championship began in 1987 as the Northville Invitational in the
aftermath of Raymond Floyd’s 1986 U.S. Open Victory at Shinnecock Hills. A group of
Long Island businessmen led by Harold, Jay and Gene Bernstein of Northville Industries
decided that it was time Long Island had its own annual professional golf tournament.
Over the years many of the greatest golfers to ever play the game have competed in the
tournament. These include Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Gary Player, Ray
Floyd, Craig Stadler and Hale Irwin among others. The tournament has been played on
two of Long Island’s finest courses; the Meadow Brook Club from 1987 through 2002,
and at the historic Red Course at Eisenhower Park from 2003 to the present, which
Nassau County restored to a first rate professional course impressing professionals and
spectators alike.
Ron Streck - 20
05 Champion
Champions Tour
Conceived in 1980 as the Senior PGA Tour, the tour has grown to 28 official
Charles Schwab Cup events offering a minimum of $50.3 million in official
prize money in 2005. Renamed the Champions Tour in late 2002, its primary
purpose is to provide significant competitive opportunities for players age 50 and
older, while providing significant sums of money for charity.
Nassau County
Eisenhower Park’s Red Course has a storied history, having been designed by prominent
golf architect Devereux Emmet in 1914, and having hosted PGA championships as far back
as 1926. Lee Trevino has called Eisenhower Red “one of the better and one of the toughest Jim Thorpe with a Schneider Children’s Hospital patient
courses we play.” When not hosting the Commerce Bank Championship, Eisenhower Park
offers a full range of athletic and family activities, including some of the finest facilities in
Nassau County and an exciting schedule of summertime events.
Commerce Bank
Returning for the third year as title sponsor of the Commerce Bank Championship
and headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., “America’s Most Convenient Bank” is a
leading retailer of financial services. More than 330 convenient stores in New
Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware serving customers
seven days a week, along with new markets Washington, D.C., Virginia and into
southeast Florida in early 2006. For more information about Commerce Bank,
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All proceeds of the tournament go to its charitable beneficiaries, which for the past 16
years has been Schneider Children’s Hospital of North Shore LIJ Health Systems. This world class
pediatric facility has received more than $3.4 million dollars from the tournament as well as substantial
publicity for its world renowned pediatric center.
Schneider Children’s
Hospital
Twenty years for
Charity
Hospitality Opportunities
Entertain In Style - The Commerce Bank Championship’s
premier hospitality venues provide you and your guests
with a front row view of the action. Each opportunity offers
your guests a first class feel that will fit any budget. Whether
you are courting a business prospect, entertaining clients or
rewarding employees, this is an ideal environment to catch all
the action.
Sky Box - $20,000
Entertain your most-valued guests in a skybox located along the
18th fairway. Enjoy the Championship in your dedicated section
and the opportunity to network with other premier businesses.
w Twenty-Four (24) Hospitality Passes per day, Fri-Sun
w Complimentary food and beverage
w One-Hundred (100) Any Day Tickets
w Three (3) Club House Parking Passes per day, Fri-Sun
w Four (4) VIP Parking Passes per day, Fri-Sun
Long Island Club - $7,000
The Long Island Club is a hospitality tent that provides an
enjoyable experience where you and your guests can meet,
mingle and relax in a festive atmosphere.
w Twelve (12) Long Island Club Passes per day Fri-Sun
w One (1) Table for 10 with sponsor identification
w Complimentary food and beverage
w One (1) Club House Parking Pass per day, Fri-Sun
w Three (3) VIP Parking Passes per day, Fri-Sun
w Twenty (20) Any Day Tickets
Champions Club - $1,750
The Champions Club is a hospitality tent designed for the small
business. Catered food and beverage is available for purchase.
w Ten (10) Champions Club Passes per day, Fri-Sun
w Two (2) VIP Parking Passes per day, Fri-Sun
“KeySpan is very proud to be associated with this great cause.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to generate money for Schneider
Children’s Hospital, entertain clients and see exciting golf.”
- Robert Catell, Chairman and CEO, KeySpan Corporation
Twenty years of
Champions
Twenty years for
Charity
Pro-Am Opportunities
Play with the Pros – Here’s your opportunity to play the
tournament course with the legends on the Champions Tour.
Each of our different Pro-Am events combines a Champions
Tour Professional with a group of four amateurs in a net best
ball format. It’s a great way to entertain current and prospective
clients and pick up some tips for your own game!
Championship Pro-Am
Team - $18,500
w Two (2) Rounds of Golf (Wednesday and Thursday)
w Pro-Am Gift Pack
w Contestant Money Clip and Pro-Am Guest Badge*
w Wednesday and Thursday Clubhouse Parking Pass
w Hospitality Tickets
w Weekly VIP Parking Pass
w Two (2) Invitations to the Pro-Am Draw Party
w Option to split spots, additional $850 per spot
Pro-Am
Team - $8,000 Spot - $2,500
w Pro-Am Gift Pack
w Contestant Money Clip and Pro-Am Guest Badge*
w Monday Clubhouse Parking Pass
w Hospitality Tickets
w Weekly VIP Parking Pass
Legends Pro-Am
Team - $10,000 Spot - $3,000
w To be held at Meadow Brook Club
w Opportunity to play with a past Commerce Bank
Championship Winner
w Pro-Am Gift Pack
w Contestant Money Clip and Pro-Am Guest Badge*
w Hospitality Tickets
w Weekly VIP Parking Pass
* Credentials allow access to the Champions Club, Friday through Sunday
“A terrific day - a rare opportunity, great
experience - thoroughly enjoyed the events.”
- Al Ferrara, BDO Seidman, LLP
Twenty years of
Champions
Twenty years for
Charity
Twenty years of
Champions
Sampling Opportunities
Be Part of the Fun - Personal interaction with our spectators is a great way to deliver your brand message,
sample your product and generate leads for your on-going marketing efforts.
Family Fun Pavilion
Located just inside the main gate, our Family Fun Pavilion is a 4,000 sq ft. air-conditioned
structure full of engaging elements for kids of all ages to enjoy. Inside are a number of elements
that include: Virtual Long-Drive and Virtual Closest to the Pin Contests, Putting Challenge, Photo
Booth and many more.
Title Sponsor - $100,000
Presenting Sponsor - $50,000
w Corporate marks integrated into logo
w One (1) section that will be branded with your corporate marks
w Staff credentials
w Event tickets to distribute to employees and clients
Family Fun Pavilion Element Sponsor - $10,000-$15,000*
w One (1) section that will be branded with your corporate marks
w Staff credentials
w Event tickets to distribute to employees and clients
* Depending on element
Family Fun Village Expo Booth - $6,000
The Family Fun Village is located in a high traffic area near the main
entrance. It is a festive environment featuring clowns, face painters and
other family attractions.
w 10x10 booth
w Staff credentials
w Event tickets to distribute to employees and clients
“Our Family Fun Pavilion provides great entertainment
options to enhance the Championship experience for the
golfer and non-golfer alike.
- Edward Travaglianti, Tournament Chairman
Twenty years for
Charity
Twenty years of
Champions
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Make an Impression - Event sponsorship gives a company the opportunity to reach a specific demographic
at the Commerce Bank Championship. This gives you the opportunity to touch our premier clients through
our Pro-Ams or reach out to families through our Junior Clinic and Trick Shot demonstration.
Legends Pro-Am Title Sponsorship - $50,000
w Two (2) teams in the Legends Pro-Am
w Corporate logo tastefully integrated into event logo
w Opportunity to showcase products in participant gift bag
Championship Pro-Am Title Sponsorship - $80,000
w Two (2) teams in the Championship Pro-Am
w Corporate logo tastefully integrated into event logo
w Opportunity to showcase products in participant gift bag
Championship Pro-Am Draw Party Sponsorship - $25,000
w One (1) team in the Championship Pro-Am
w Title Sponsorship of the Monday night Draw Party
w Opportunity to showcase products at function
w Corporate logo tastefully integrated into event logo
Women’s Golf & Business Luncheon Sponsorship - $7,500
w Presenting sponsorship of Tuesday’s luncheon
w Corporate logo/name used in promotion of event
w Signage located at event
w Coupon/Sampling opportunities available
w Event tickets
Junior Clinic Sponsorship - $7,000
w Champions Tour Professional conducting exhibition
w Corporate logo tastefully integrated into event logo
w Coupon/Sampling opportunities available
w Event tickets
“The Championship gives Vytra a chance to support junior
golf through the Junior Clinic. We are privileged to be a part
of this great Long Island event.”
- Tom McAteer, CEO Vytra Health Plans
Twenty years for
Charity
Twenty years of
Branding and Advertising Opportunities
Build Your Brand - Name recognition and retention can give
you a strong edge over any competitor. In order to achieve
brand awareness for our supporters, the Commerce Bank
Championship has created a number of opportunities that
tastefully integrate your brand into the event. Below you will
find just some of the options available.
Tournament Program Advertising - Our Official Tournament
Program celebrates 20 years of the Commerce Bank
Championship and will be a keepsake for years to come.
wFull Page - $3,500
wHalf Page - $2,000
Pairing Sheet Advertising - Our pairing sheet offers
essential tournament information and is distributed free of
charge to all spectators.
wPairing Sheet Panel - $5,000 Website Advertising - Advertise your company or product on
our website CommerceBankChampionship.com.
wBanner Advertisement - $1,500
Branding Options
On Course:
w18th Green Leaderboard Sponsorship - $15,000
wLeaderboard Sponsorship - $8,500
wHole Sponsorship - $5,000
wTee Fence Sponsorship - $5,000
wWatering Hole Sponsorship - $10,000
Practice Areas:
wDriving Range Sponsorship - $7,500
wPutting Green Sponsorship - $7,500
Exclusive Items:
wCaddie Bib Sponsorship - $15,000
wTicket Back Sponsorship - $15,000
wTournament Volunteer Sponsorship - $15,000
wYardage Book Sponsorship - $5,000
wSpectator Bus Sponsorship - $10,000
wStandard Bearer Sponsorship - $15,000
wGolf Cart Sponsorship - $15,000
Champions
Twenty years for
Twenty years of
Charity
Champions
Ticket Package Opportunities
Our Eagle and Birdie packages are an affordable way for small businesses to get name recognition and
to show appreciation to their clients or employees. Want to bring some friends or family to enjoy the
tournament but not sure which day? The Red, White or Blue packages are perfect for you.
Double Eagle Package - $6,000
w One (1) Full Page Program Ad
w One Hundred (100) Season Badges
w Ten (10) VIP Parking Passes Fri-Sun
Eagle Package - $5,000
w One (1) Full Page Program Ad
w Eighty (80) Season Badges
w Four (4) VIP Parking Passes Fri-Sun
Birdie Package - $2,500
w One (1) Half Page Program Ad
w Forty (40) Season Badges
w Two (2) VIP Parking Passes Fri-Sun
Red Package - $300
w Six (6) Any Day tickets
w Six (6) Season Badges
White Package - $300
w Eight (8) Season Badges
Blue Package - $300
w Twenty (20) Any Day tickets
Individual Passes
w Any Day ticket - $20
w Season Badge - $50
w Champions Club daily ticket - $65
Twenty years for
Charity
Since 1987 over $3.5 million has been donated to local charities
Twenty years of
Champions
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
Gary Player
Don Bies
Butch Baird
George Archer
George Archer
George Archer
Ray Floyd
Lee Trevino
Lee Trevino
John Bland
Schneider Children’s
Hospital
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
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Dana Quigley
Gary Player
Bruce Fleisher
Bruce Fleisher
Bobby Wadkins
Hubert Green
Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe
Ron Streck
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