2011 induction ceremony “golf’s highest honor” induction weekend hospitality opportunities
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2011 Induction Ceremony“Golf’s Highest Honor”
Induction Weekend Hospitality Opportunities
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
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 CeremonyMonday 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 buffet dinner reception and open bar.
The Golf Channel airs the ceremony the same night with replays.
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Hospitality Opportunities
Aces, Eagles and Birdies Hospitality Packages
• Night of Legends Dinner tickets
• Induction Ceremony & Gala tickets
• Recognition on Night of Legends and Induction event signage and programs
• Rounds of Golf on Slammer & Squire May 8 or 9 Ace - $10,000 16 peopleEagle - $ 5,000 8 peopleBirdie - $ 2,500 4 people
Mary AltmanDirector of Corporate Marketing
World Golf Hall of Fame
904-940-4031
maltman@@wghof.org
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Hospitality Opportunities
The 2011 Hall of Fame Induction Golf Outing
Monday May 9 8:30am
Sponsors and supporters have the opportunity to be part of this exclusive golf outing at the Slammer & Squire at World Golf Village the morning of the Induction ceremony, which will serve as a major fundraising component of the weekend.
A three-some of golfers will play 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 may include Gary Player, Curtis Strange, Ben Crenshaw, Tom Kite, Tony Jacklin, Nancy Lopez, Larry Nelson, and Lanny Wadkins. Package also includes VIP tickets to Induction & Gala, Night of Legends dinner and Commissioner’s Reception.
$30,000 per group of three