DETROIT -- Tournament organizers announced today that sponsorships for the much-anticipated 2006 Paul W. Smith Golf Classic are filling quickly."The 2005 event was a record breaking year for the Golf Classic with more than 70 sponsors and 260 golfers raising $290,000," said Tournament Director Beth Dameron. "This year, sponsorships are selling faster than ever. We are pleased to see 2005 sponsors returning and organizations new to the tournament joining the sponsorship roster."
Title Sponsor News/Talk 760 WJR returns with Ford Motor Company, General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as Presenting Sponsors. Joining as Presenting Sponsor this year is Compuware Corporation.
The 2006 Paul W. Smith Golf Classic will take place on Monday, August 21 at the Detroit Golf Club, a 219-acre club that features two beautifully wooded courses. The Golf Classic will feature two shotgun starts on the North and South courses, fast pace of play, gift items, lunch, cocktail reception, strolling buffet dinner and awards presentation. The morning of the golf classic, guests can obtain last minute pointers from renowned PGA instructor and coach of Phil Mickelson, Rick Smith, on the driving range. Participants will also meet Smith and PGA Pro Evan "Big Cat" Williams, on the course for the Beat-The-Pro contest.
The tournament is expected to be one of the top fundraisers of the year for Think Detroit PAL. The outcome of a recent merger between Detroit PAL and Think Detroit, Think Detroit PAL is a non-profit organization that relies on contributions from individual donors, foundations and corporations. In partnership with the Detroit Police Department and community volunteers, Think Detroit PAL builds character in young people through athletic, academic and leadership development programs, serving nearly 13,000 kids with the help of 1,500 volunteers.
Available sponsorships range from $2,500 to $12,000, with more than three- quarters already sold. For information on sponsorship opportunities for the Paul W. Smith Golf Classic, please contact the Tournament Office at 313.203.7248, paulwsmithgolf@pcgcampbell.com or visit http://www.paulwsmithgolf.com/.
