December 06, 2011

“Corks To Pop” On Reds And Whites From Golf Pro’s Private Collections At The Allianz Championship “Grapes On The Green” Golf & Wine Experience To Benefit Boca Raton Regional Hospital

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012:  “POP-OFF” 3:00 P.M.



As part of the 2012 Allianz Championship tournament event week, wine connoisseurs and golf enthusiasts will get the chance to hobnob on the green with legends of golf while sampling reds and whites from the private wine collections of golf pros’ own vineyards while overlooking 18th green at the tournament's third annual Golf & Wine Experience presented by the Boca Raton Bridge Hotel from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

In addition to indulging in the varietals from international vineyards and labels owned by golf pros Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Fred Couples and more at this special “event within the event” that benefits Boca Raton Regional Hospital, attendees will enjoy culinary samplings from top area restaurants, appearances by golf legends and live entertainment at close of tournament play, and a special VIP experience auction.

The tasting will be held between the 18th green and the driving range during second round of championship play, where attendees can watch the action unfold from a private area. Participating restaurants include: Carmen’s Top of the Bridge, WaterColors at the Bridge Hotel, Max’s Harvest, Max’s Grille, Broken Sound Club, Frank & Dino’s, Assiago del Forno, Morton’s Steakhouse and more.

In addition to bringing the legendary champions of golf to Boca Raton for a celebrated week-long PGA Champions Tour event, the Allianz Championship will be driving all net proceeds to Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, Florida will play host to the event February 6-12, 2012. The Allianz Championship, with a purse of $1.8 million, is the Champions Tour’s first tournament of the early-season Florida swing with the Golf Channel televising live all three rounds of the championship from The Old Course at Broken Sound Club. Visit www.allianzchampionship.com for updates, to purchase VIP tickets, and learn more about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities.

Tickets for the Allianz Championship “Grapes On the Green” Golf & Wine Experience are $85 per person. Ticket packages include the Twosome Package at $200 that includes two tickets, two passes to VIP suite overlooking the 16th green during Allianz Championship, two beverage vouchers, and one Saturday VIP parking pass; and the Fuzzy Zoeller Package at $750 that includes four tickets, eight passes to the Executive Skybox for Saturday, Feb. 11th, and two Saturday VIP parking passes.

Sponsorship packages are available, including:

Tom Lehman Champion Package – Title Sponsor - $10,000
  • One spot in the Pro-Am event on Wednesday, February 8th
  • Spot for two to walk with the pros inside the ropes as an Honorary Observer
  • 16 tickets to the “Grapes on the Green” Golf and Wine Experience
  • 8 VIP Parking Passes
  • 16 passes for the executive skybox on the 18th green for Saturday, February 11th
    • Includes complimentary food and drink
  • Full back cover ad in the “Grapes on the Green” Golf and Wine Experience Program
  • Recognition as the title sponsor in conjunction with event logo
  • Company promotion on all event materials
  • Company recognition on sponsor board at event and tournament website
  • “Thank you” plaque for supporting Boca Raton Regional Hospital
  • Logo placement on one of the following assets:
    • Cigar Roller
    • Sangria Bar
    • Soft Seating
    • Wine Glasses
    • Wine Lanyards
Bernard Langer Package – Presenting Sponsor - $5000
  • 12 tickets to the “Grapes on the Green” Golf and Wine Experience
  • 6 VIP parking passes
  • 12 passes for the executive skybox on the 18th green for Saturday, February 11th
    • Includes complimentary food and drink
  • Full page ad in the “Grapes on the Green” Golf and Wine Experience Program
  • Company promotion on all event material
  • Company recognition on sponsor board at event
  • “Thank you” plaque for supporting Boca Raton Regional Hospital
  • Logo placement on one of the following assets:
    • Cigar Roller
    • Sangria Bar
    • Soft Seating
    • Wine Glasses
    • Wine Lanyards
Nick Price Package – Supporting Sponsor - $2500
  • 8 Tickets to the Grapes on the Green Golf and Wine Experience
  • 4 VIP parking passes
  • 8 passes to the 16th Green VIP tent with voucher for two beverages (beer, wine soda)
  • Logo/company promotion on item chosen
  • ¼ ad spot in the “Grapes on the Green” Golf and Wine Experience
  • Logo placement on one of the following assets:
    • Cigar Roller
    • Sangria Bar
    • Soft Seating
    • Wine Glasses
    • Wine Lanyards
Logo Placement - $1000
  • Logo placement on one of the following assets:
    • Cigar Roller
    • Sangria Bar
    • Soft Seating
    • Wine Glasses
    • Wine Lanyards
For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.allianzchampionship.com, call the tournament office at (561) 241-GOLF or e-mail Anthony Greco at agreco@allianzchampionship.com.

About Allianz Championship
In addition to bringing the legendary champions of golf to Boca Raton for a celebrated week-long PGA Champions Tour event, the Allianz Championship will be driving all net proceeds to Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, Florida will play host to the event February 6-12, 2012. The Allianz Championship with a purse of $1.8 million is the Champions Tour’s first tournament of the early-season Florida swing with the Golf Channel televising live all three rounds of the championship from The Old Course at Broken Sound Club. Visit www.allianzchampionship.com for updates, to purchase skybox tickets, and learn more about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities.

About Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities
The Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities (BRCGC) is a year ‘round 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization; its board serves as the operational and financial oversight group for the annual Allianz Championship as well as the oversight group for the distribution of all charitable funds. All net tournament proceeds will benefit Boca Raton Regional Hospital with other independent PGA-related fundraising initiatives offered to all South Florida nonprofits such as its Birdies Fore Charity. Champions Tour events generate significant sums of money for charity; the three tours of the PGA and their tournaments reached the $1.5 billion mark in charitable, more than all other professional sports combined.

Serving the community since 1967, Boca Raton Community Hospital has 400 beds and more than 700 primary and specialty physicians with privileges. Areas of expertise include cancer, cardiovascular disease & surgery and women’s health. Proceeds from this year’s Allianz Championship will support the Ron & Kathy Assaf Center for Excellence in Nursing at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. With our country facing a nursing shortage of unheard of proportions, this initiative becomes an extremely important tool in our mission to attract and retain the highest caliber nursing staff in the country and to help our nurses discover a myriad of personal and professional opportunities, including scholarships that support their professional growth. For almost half a century, philanthropy has been an integral component of Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s success. Today, community support is more important than ever. For more information about the Foundation and its fundraising initiatives that support the mission of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, please call 561-955-4142.