Make your presence known and build brand awareness! Strengthen current relationships in a fun and relaxed setting at the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 118th Annual Golf Classic. As a sponsor, you’ll receive extensive exposure to some of the most influential professionals in the real estate industry.
Get to Know Your Audience
With limited sponsorship packages available and a history of selling out, securing sponsorship early ensures maximum visibility and impact. Your audience values:
- Business partners who can help enhance their brand presence and build continued relationships within the real estate industry.
- The casual and enjoyable setting at this event where they can build new and strengthen existing relationships while enjoying a round of golf.
- Quality, one-on-one interactions with industry leaders. The Golf Outing is an ideal platform to showcase your business and establish yourself as a key player.
Check out photos from past Golf Classics.
2025 EVENT INFORMATION
- 118th Annual Chicago Association of REALTORS® Golf Classic
- Date: July 23rd, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Location: Cog Hill Golf and Country Club | 12294 Archer Ave, Lemont, Illinois 60439
Sponsorship Questions?
Contact Mary Beth Durkin via email or at 708-257-6744
sponsorship Opportunities
All headliner sponsorship opportunities include the following: logo recognition in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine, recognition as a sponsor on event marketing email blasts to 17,000+ real estate professionals, logo included on the Golf Classic website, and inclusion on the branded signs throughout the course.
Champion of the Green Sponsor
$12,000 (exclusive opportunity)
Seize the ultimate branding opportunity at Chicago’s most prestigious real estate golf event. As the Champion of the Green Sponsor, your company will enjoy unrivaled exposure, direct engagement with top industry leaders, and premium branding opportunities throughout the tournament. Take the Lead as the Premier Sponsor of the 118th Annual CAR Golf Classic!
Deliverables:
- Your brand takes center stage during the event, ensuring high-impact visibility.
- Enjoy two complimentary golf foursomes, including golf, carts, food, and beverages for the day—perfect for networking with top real estate professionals.
- Feature your company logo on premium polo shirts distributed to all golfers, guaranteeing ongoing brand exposure.
- Your logo will be showcased on branded signage throughout the course and an exclusive branded scorecard seen by every player.
- Provide a branded promotional item (subject to approval) for distribution on golf carts, ensuring direct engagement with attendees.
- Gain a full-color back cover ad in the CAR Golf Classic Program Booklet, maximizing exposure.
- Enjoy prominent placement on the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic website and event email blasts reaching 16,000+ real estate professionals.
- Get featured in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine and the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic Program Booklet, reinforcing your industry leadership.
- Host a sponsored hole and engage directly with golfers on the course (confirmation required by Friday, May 30, 2025).
Cocktail Reception “Par-Tee” Sponsor
$5,000 (exclusive opportunity)
Make a lasting impression as the exclusive Cocktail Reception “Par-Tee” Sponsor, where golfers and real estate pros unwind and celebrate after a day on the greens. With premium branding throughout the reception, this is your chance to leave a memorable mark.
Deliverables:
- Be prominently recognized at the Cocktail Reception Sponsor at reception, ensuring your brand stands out.
- Enjoy premium branding at the reception, making your company the focal point of the post-golf celebration.
- Your logo is in every guest’s hand as they enjoy their drinks, keeping your brand top of mind throughout the evening.
- Enjoy a complimentary golf foursome, including golf, carts, food, and beverages for the day—perfect for networking with top real estate professionals.
- Provide a branded promotional item (subject to approval) for distribution on golf carts, ensuring direct engagement with attendees.
- Showcase your brand with a full-color ad on the inside back cover of the CAR Golf Classic Program.
- Enjoy prominent placement on the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic website and event email blasts reaching 16,000+ real estate professionals.
- Get featured in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine and the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic Program Booklet, reinforcing your industry leadership.
- Host a sponsored hole and engage directly with golfers on the course (confirmation required by Friday, May 30, 2025).
Fuel the Fairway Lunch Sponsor
$5,000 (exclusive opportunity)
As the Fuel the Fairway Lunch Sponsor, your brand will be front and center when golfers refuel at the Halfway House, giving you premium visibility at a key moment in the outing.
Deliverables:
- Gain premium recognition as the exclusive Fuel the Fairway Lunch Sponsor, ensuring your brand is front and center as golfers refuel, recharge, and network throughout the event.
- Have prime exposure with branded signage at the lunch location, guaranteeing maximum brand impressions.
- Keep your brand literally in the hands of every golfer as they enjoy their meal, reinforcing your company’s presence in a high-engagement setting.
- Enjoy a complimentary golf foursome, including golf, carts, food, and beverages for the day—perfect for networking with top real estate professionals.
- Four complimentary Food and Beverage tickets for the day.
- Showcase your brand with a full-color ad on the inside front cover of the CAR Golf Classic Program.
- Enjoy prominent placement on the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic website and event email blasts reaching 16,000+ real estate professionals.
- Get featured in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine and the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic Program Booklet, reinforcing your industry leadership.
Cooler on the Course Sponsor
$4,000 (exclusive opportunity)
Every golfer needs to stay refreshed on the course, and your branded cooler bag will be their go-to all day long! As the exclusive Cooler Bag Sponsor, your logo will travel the entire course, making a lasting impression on players as they hydrate and keep their drinks cool.
Deliverables:
- Put your brand in play with custom-branded golf bag coolers, placed on every golf cart and used by every golfer throughout the outing.
- Enjoy two (2) complimentary golf tickets, including golf, carts, food, and beverages for the day—perfect for networking with top real estate professionals.
- Includes sponsor recognition on event signage ensuring every golfer sees your brand throughout the event.
- Showcase your brand with a full color, half page ad inside the CAR Golf Classic Program. (if contracted by Friday, June 27, 2025)
- Enjoy prominent placement on the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic website and event email blasts reaching 16,000+ real estate professionals.
- Get featured in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine and the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic Program Booklet, reinforcing your industry leadership.
golf towel sponsor
$4,000 (sold out)
Your custom-branded towels will be placed on every golf cart, giving players a premium, keepsake they’ll use on and off the course. This is a way to ensure your brand stays top of mind during and after the event.
Deliverables:
- Keep your brand in every golfer’s game with custom-branded golf towels, placed on each cart for use throughout the outing.
- Enjoy two (2) complimentary golf tickets, including golf, carts, food, and beverages for the day—perfect for networking with top real estate professionals.
- Includes sponsor recognition on event signage ensuring every golfer sees your brand throughout the event.
- Showcase your brand with a full color, half page ad inside the CAR Golf Classic Program. (if contracted by Friday, June 27, 2025)
- Enjoy prominent placement on the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic website and event email blasts reaching 16,000+ real estate professionals.
- Get featured in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine and the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic Program Booklet, reinforcing your industry leadership.
Golf Day Shoe Bag Sponsor
$3,500 (exclusive opportunity)
As the exclusive Golf Shoe Bag Sponsor, your brand will be on a premium, custom-branded shoe bag placed on every golf cart. This sponsorship ensures long-lasting brand exposure, as players will continue to use the bag for future rounds.
Deliverables:
- Your logo prominently featured on high-quality shoe bags, distributed to every golfer on their carts.
- Enjoy two (2) complimentary golf tickets, including golf, carts, food, and beverages for the day—perfect for networking with top real estate professionals.
- Includes sponsor recognition on event signage ensuring every golfer sees your brand throughout the event.
- Showcase your brand with a full color, half page ad inside the CAR Golf Classic Program. (if contracted by Friday, June 27, 2025
- Enjoy prominent placement on the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic website and event email blasts reaching 16,000+ real estate professionals.
- Get featured in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine and the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic Program Booklet, reinforcing your industry leadership.
On the Go Hydration Sponsor
$3,000 (2 available)
Be the brand that keeps the tournament flowing! As a Beverage Cart Sponsor, your logo will be featured on the beverage carts keeping golfers refreshed as they play.
Deliverables:
- Your logo is prominently displayed on the beverage cart, ensuring continuous brand visibility throughout the course.
- Enjoy two (2) complimentary golf tickets, including golf, carts, food, and beverages for the day—perfect for networking with top real estate professionals.
- Includes sponsor recognition on event signage ensuring every golfer sees your brand throughout the event.
- Provide a promotional item (subject to approval), distributed directly from the Beverage Cart.
- Showcase your brand with a full color, half page ad inside the CAR Golf Classic Program. (if contracted by Friday, June 27, 2025)
- Enjoy prominent placement on the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic website and event email blasts reaching 16,000+ real estate professionals.
- Get featured in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine and the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic Program Booklet, reinforcing your industry leadership.
The Perfect Drive Sponsor
$2,500 (exclusive opportunity)
Your custom-branded golf balls will be placed on every golf cart, making sure your logo is in every golfer’s hands—and on every fairway. Your Brand on Every Tee, Every Swing, Every Hole!
Deliverables:
- Your logo printed on high-quality golf balls, distributed in a premium sleeve to all participants.
- Enjoy two (2) complimentary golf tickets, including golf, carts, food, and beverages for the day—perfect for networking with top real estate professionals.
- Includes sponsor recognition on event signage ensuring every golfer sees your brand throughout the event.
- Showcase your brand with a full color, half page ad inside the CAR Golf Classic Program. (if contracted by Friday, June 27, 2025)
- Enjoy prominent placement on the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic website and event email blasts reaching 16,000+ real estate professionals.
- Get featured in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine and the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic Program Booklet, reinforcing your industry leadership.
Clean Swing Sponsor
$2,500 (exclusive opportunity)
Your branded hand sanitizer bottles will be placed on every golf cart, ensuring golfers have a fresh and clean grip throughout the tournament.
Deliverables:
- Your logo featured on custom hand sanitizer bottles, placed on all golf carts for easy access throughout the day.
- Enjoy two (2) complimentary golf tickets, including golf, carts, food, and beverages for the day—perfect for networking with top real estate professionals.
- Includes sponsor recognition on event signage ensuring every golfer sees your brand throughout the event.
- Showcase your brand with a full color, half page ad inside the CAR Golf Classic Program. (if contracted by Friday, June 27, 2025)
- Enjoy prominent placement on the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic website and event email blasts reaching 16,000+ real estate professionals.
- Get featured in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine and the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic Program Booklet, reinforcing your industry leadership.
The Fairway Essentials Sponsor
$2,000 (exclusive opportunity)
As the exclusive Golf Kit Sponsor, your branded golf kits will be placed on every golf cart, ensuring your logo is seen from the first drive to the final putt. This sponsorship provides long-lasting brand exposure while delivering a valuable, must-have item for every golfer.
Deliverables:
- Your logo featured on custom golf kits (including tees, markers, and divot tools), placed on every cart for maximum brand engagement.
- Enjoy two (2) complimentary golf tickets, including golf, carts, food, and beverages for the day—perfect for networking with top real estate professionals.
- Includes sponsor recognition on event signage ensuring every golfer sees your brand throughout the event.
- Showcase your brand with a full color, half page ad inside the CAR Golf Classic Program. (if contracted by Friday, June 27, 2025)
- Enjoy prominent placement on the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic website and event email blasts reaching 16,000+ real estate professionals.
- Get featured in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine and the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic Program Booklet, reinforcing your industry leadership.
Golfers’ Care Kit Sponsor
$2,000 (exclusive opportunity)
Every golfer faces minor aches and scrapes on the course, and your branded First Aid Kit will provide essential relief items—all while ensuring your logo is seen, appreciated, and remembered.
Deliverables:
- Your logo prominently displayed on kits containing ibuprofen, band-aids, and antibiotic ointment, placed on every golf cart.
- Enjoy two (2) complimentary golf tickets, including golf, carts, food, and beverages for the day—perfect for networking with top real estate professionals.
- Includes sponsor recognition on event signage ensuring every golfer sees your brand throughout the event.
- Showcase your brand with a full color, half page ad inside the CAR Golf Classic Program. (if contracted by Friday, June 27, 2025)
- Enjoy prominent placement on the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic website and event email blasts reaching 16,000+ real estate professionals.
- Get featured in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine and the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic Program Booklet, reinforcing your industry leadership.
Warm Up Zone Sponsor
$1,500 (exclusive opportunity)
Every golfer starts their game at the Driving Range, making it a prime branding opportunity. As the exclusive Driving Range Sponsor, your company will enjoy high-impact visibility with custom signage placed where players prepare for the outing.
Deliverables:
- Your logo prominently displayed at the Driving Range, ensuring high visibility as golfers warm up before the outing.
- Includes sponsor recognition on event signage ensuring every golfer sees your brand throughout the event.
- Showcase your brand with a full color, half page ad inside the CAR Golf Classic Program. (if contracted by Friday, June 27, 2025)
- Enjoy prominent placement on the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic website and event email blasts reaching 16,000+ real estate professionals.
- Get featured in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine and the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic Program Booklet, reinforcing your industry leadership.
Hole Sponsor Packages
choose your impact on the course!
Sponsoring a hole at the C.A.R. Golf Classic is a prime opportunity to make your brand a memorable part of the tournament. Whether you’re serving up refreshing drinks, hosting a thrilling contest, or keeping golfers hydrated, each sponsorship ensures high visibility, direct engagement, and lasting brand exposure.
Choose Your Hole Sponsorship:
- Beverage/Water Hole Sponsor – $750: Keep golfers refreshed and focused while keeping your brand in the game! Your branded hydration station will serve water, Gatorade, and soda to players throughout the tournament.
- Contest Hole Sponsor – $850: Fuel the competition and put your brand at the center of the action by sponsoring a Longest Drive, Closest-to-the-Pin, or Beat the Banker challenge. Golfers will associate your name with fun and excitement!
- Beer Hole Sponsor – $850: Raise a glass and raise your brand visibility! Your sponsorship includes a beer station, making your hole one of the most popular stops on the course.
Deliverables:
- Custom hole signage, a dedicated six-foot table, and two chairs.
- Two (2) complimentary Food and Beverage tickets for the day.
- Includes sponsor recognition on event signage ensuring every golfer sees your brand throughout the event.
- Enjoy prominent placement on the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic website and event email blasts reaching 16,000+ real estate professionals.
- Get featured in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine and the Chicago REALTOR® Golf Classic Program Booklet, reinforcing your industry leadership.
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