WNYPGA Mass Mutual Junior Tour Partnership Proposal

Official Partner of WNYPGA Junior Golf

WESTERN NEW YORK PGA JUNIOR GOLF PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL

Giving back to the community while gaining lifetime clients.

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Overview

About Western New York PGA 

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Approximately 300 PGA Professionals and Associates serving over 100 golf facilities across Western NY. Section covers twenty-one counties throughout Buffalo, Rochester and Northwest Pennsylvania.

Also operates PGA REACH WNY Foundation, a 501 c(3) that supports a robust junior program, veterans and diverse populations.

Close affiliation with PGA of America as well as clubs and professionals that help us to create custom partnerships.

Table of Contents WNYPGA Overview

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Section Footprint /ROI

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Organization History

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Junior Tour History

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Partnership

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Senior PGA

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Investment

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Western NY PGA Section C/O The Fox Valley Club 6161 Genesee St. Lancaster, NY 14086 Phone: 716-626-7095 Steven Bartkowski Executive Director

Pictured Middle: Lily Zhang who had the opportunity to compete in the 2018 Drive, Chip & Putt Finals at Augusta National for the 2018 Masters

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Opportunity for Return on Investment The Western New York PGA and PGA REACH Foundation are both not-for-profit entities that rely on partners to help fulfill our mission of growing the game of golf and positively impacting lives around the community. This sponsorship of the Junior Tour would not only enhance the experience for the kids in your community, but it would also help strengthen your market position throughout Western New York and Northwest Pennsylvania.

The footprint of the Western New York PGA Junior Tour includes: 

250 Junior Golfers and their Families

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35 Junior Events across Buffalo, Rochester and NW PA

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NEW in 2019—Young Professional Tour for kids ages 19-23

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NEW in 2019 - state of the art office space at Glen Oak Golf Course, East Amherst, NY and state of the art website with additional exposure for Section Partners

New York Counties:

Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Stueben, Livingston, Wyoming, Yates, Ontario, Orleans, Genesee, Monroe, Schuyler, Wayne, Seneca

Pennsylvania Counties: Erie, Warren, McKean, Potter, Tioga

Section History WESTERN NY PGA HISTORY When the PGA of America was formed right here in New York in 1916, they never dreamed of one day the Association they were creating would grow to 29,000 PGA Members and Associates Nationwide. At the very forefront of the PGA of America both then and today, is the Western New York Section. The PGA of America is divided into 41 Geographical Sections across the United States. The leadership, passion, professionalism and quality that has become synonymous with the Western New York Section PGA Programs elevate the Association to a position of prominence both in the local golf community and its national counterparts. For the Western New York PGA Professional, “Growing the Game� is a commitment day-in and day-out.

The PGA REACH WNY Foundation is our vehicle to carry out the mission to promote the goodwill and growth of the game of golf by positively impacting the lives of junior golfers, veterans, and those who are underserved by the game. We accomplish this by focusing our efforts under three founding pillars: Youth Golf, Military, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Much of the success of the PGA and its Foundation is due to its location in the golfing community. With Rochester in our backyard, we have had the great fortune of helping to conduct numerous US Opens, PGA Championships, Senior PGA Championships and a Ryder Cup at Oak Hill Country Club. The next seven years are going to be an exciting time for golf in the Western New York Section as Oak Hill will play host to the 2019 Senior PGA Championship and the 2023 PGA Championship. In addition to that, the Western New York Section will celebrate its centennial in 2025.

As a not-for-profit organization, the Western New York Section is proud to continue to partner with some of the most influential and community oriented companies in the region. Our partnerships not only allow us to grow our community initiatives such as PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), and our junior golf programs; but they also help to promote the various tournaments that our PGA Professionals participate in. In return, our partners receive valuable, direct exposure to hundreds of PGA Professionals, juniors, amateur golfers, veterans, families, and influential individuals throughout the Western New York area golf community.

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Junior Tour History In 1999 The WNYPGA Junior Golf Tour was formed by local PGA Professionals to provide an opportunity and atmosphere for juniors to enjoy the camaraderie, friendship, and sportsmanship of competitive golf at a series of premier venues throughout the Western New York Section of the PGA of America. Since the conception of The WNYPGA Junior Golf Tour, it has grown from 10 annual events to the current schedule of 34 events. Annually the membership is between 200 – 250 junior golfers that play approximately 2,000 rounds of competitive golf. Since 1999 it has had over 4,000 members and over 20,000 rounds! It is recognized by the American Junior Golf Association and Junior Golf Scoreboard the leading Junior Golf organizations in the country. The WNYPGA Junior Golf Tour is the leader; most recognized and respected Junior Golf Competition in Western New York and we will continue to improve “The WNYPGA Junior Golf Tour Experience”. The WNYPGA Section is Most Proud of the fact that we have touched the lives of so many young ladies and gentlemen over the past 18 years. Through the Game of Golf we have instilled the life skills of honesty, integrity, competitiveness and camaraderie.

In 2016, one of our past WNYPGA Junior Golf Tour Member’s Dominic Bozelli won a Web.com event and gained full exemption to the 2017 PGA Tour!

The WNYPGA is committed to Growing the Game of Golf and takes pride in supplying numerous vehicles throughout the section for this cause.

2018 Junior Tour by The Numbers: *244 Members (most in its history) *Over 100 of these members were from the Buffalo Area *34 Tour Events *2-Day End of Year Championship

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Partnership Opportunity JUNIOR TOUR PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY The Western New York PGA Partnership Program provides companies with a vehicle to promote their product. By becoming a Partner, you will raise PGA Professionals’ awareness of your product and programs, all while supporting the Section’s most important initiatives. The funding provided to the Section through the Partnership directly benefits our educational programs, public relations, tournament opportunities, player development, and growth of the game initiatives.

Meet and Greet Opportunities: 

Invitation and recognition at the Spring & Fall Business Meetings which averages 80-120 PGA Professionals in Attendance.

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Speaking arrangement at Junior Tour Rules Seminar for junior golfers and parents in the beginning of the season to discuss what Mass Mutual can do for you in regard to college savings.

Junior Tour Marketing Opportunities: 

Identification as a Junior Partner (with a link to your business) on our website which receives over 250,000 unique hits a year . 2019 will see a new state of the art website released with better recognition of all Section Partners.

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Branding recognition on Blue Golf Tournament Pages which saw 337,893 page views in 2018.

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Branding Recognition on the Blue Golf Tournament App which saw 64,122 views in 2018.

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Company information/offerings in Spring and Fall Junior Tour Newsletters which had a 67% open rate.

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On-site branding opportunities in signage, tee gifts, scoreboards, and all documents.

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Social media support.

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Email marketing opportunities to Junior Tour Members (E-Blasts are available). A great vehicle to advertise special promotions and opportunities to the juniors.

Unique 2019 Opportunities that come with this partnership: 

Full year branding at new professional offices which included over 35,000 rounds of golf per season.

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Three Weekly Passes to the Senior PGA Championship a Oak Hill CC to entertain clients.

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Playing opportunity for a threesome at Oak Hill CC the day after the Championship Proper.

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ONLINE MARKETING

Examples of branding recognition and links to Mass Mutual Website on the Junior Schedule and the Tournament Registration Pages on both the PGA Website and App. These pages saw close to 400,000 views in 2018 from juniors, parents and grandparents.

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2019 Senior PGA Champ 2019 Senior PGA Championship Opportunity The PGA of America announced that Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York, will host the 80th KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship in 2019.

The most historic and prestigious championship in senior golf will be played for a second time on Oak Hill’s historic East Course, which was designed by Donald Ross in 1925.

In 2019, we will have an opportunity for companies to donate $2,000 to the PGA REACH WNY Foundation; charitable arm of the Western New York Section. With this donation you will be afforded the opportunity to play a Championship Venue the day after the Championship Proper! Total package includes— 

(3) Weekly Passes for the Senior PGA Championship to entertain Company Executives and/ or customers.

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(3) Playing Spots in the PGA REACH Charity Pro-Am conducted at Oak Hill Country Club on Monday, May 27th following the Championship Proper. Threesome will be paired with a WNYPGA Professional. Once in a lifetime opportunity!

-Event includes greens fees, carts, caddies and all food and beverage

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Each player to receive a Senior PGA Championship Tee Gift Package.

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Investment Mass Mutual Financial Investment Package The Western New York Section of the PGA of America is poised to deliver a slate of benefits that could not be purchased otherwise. Our dedication to our craft and professional expertise of our PGA Members position the WNYPGA to provide a valuable and memorable experience well worth the investment.

The following proposal gives Mass Mutual the opportunity to get in front of potentially close to 300 Individuals between the ages of 10-23, as well as their parents and grandparents. It also affords the opportunity to entertain clients at the 2019 Senior PGA Championship both as a fan and a player. Finally, we are happy to provide even more recognition to Mass Mutual with branding on-site at our new Professional Offices in East Amherst, NY—one of the most affluential towns in Western NY. The following represents a proposal of a 1-year partnership between the Western New York Section, PGA of America and Mass Mutual Financial.

2019 Investment—$6,000 ($1,000 can be written off in taxes for Oak Hill Event) 

Naming rights as the Mass Mutual WNYPGA Junior Tour - Speaking opportunity in front of juniors and parents prior to the season start.

- Logo and branding on-site at all 35 WNYPGA Junior Tour Events and NEW Young Professional Tour that for the first time will include ages 19-23.

-Branding opportunity on all tee gifts, rules sheets, scorecards, scoreboards, etc.

- Branding opportunity on new state of the art website to be released in November of 2019 - Logo opportunity on all tournament registration pages both online and on the app

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Senior PGA Championship Package ($2,000 value) - (3) Weekly Grounds Passes for May 21– 26, 2019 to entertain Company Executives and/or customers of Mass Mutual Financial Group.

- (3) Playing Spots in the PGA REACH Charity Pro-Am conducted at the Championship Venue, Oak Hill Country Club, on Monday, May 27th following the Championship Proper. All proceeds of the event are distributed to PGA REACH to help continue the charitable programming.

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Branding on site at NEW State of the Art offices at Glen Oak Golf Course, East Amherst, NY. This facility has the most traction of any golf course in Buffalo with 35,000 rounds per season.

* Section has the right to add non-competing sponsors to the events

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