The Inaugural Birdies, Bourbon & Cigars Classic

Founding Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us Friday, December 4, 2026, at Plantation Palms Golf Course in Land O' Lakes, Florida, for the flagship golf event of Birdies, Bourbon and Cigars Weekend.

This signature experience brings together golf, premium hospitality, meaningful connections, and community impact, all while giving our founding sponsors an opportunity to put their brands in front of an engaged audience throughout an unforgettable weekend.

December 4, 2026 · Plantation Palms Golf Course · Land O' Lakes, Florida

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More Than a Great Day of Golf

The Birdies, Bourbon & Cigars Classic is about creating memorable experiences while making a meaningful difference.

This signature event benefits Avenues of Excellence, Inc. and its Red Carpet Girl® Mentoring Program. A portion of event proceeds will help support mentorship, leadership development, educational opportunities, and life-skills training for young women across South Florida.

By becoming a sponsor, your organization isn't simply gaining visibility at an event—you're helping invest in opportunities that can make a lasting impact.

Make an Impact. Build Connections. Be Seen.

Becoming a Founding Sponsor puts your organization at the center of the inaugural Birdies, Bourbon & Cigars Classic. Sponsorship opportunities are designed to combine meaningful community impact with premium brand visibility, executive networking, and memorable on-course exposure.

Founding Sponsors also become part of the event from the very beginning, with year-round recognition and opportunities to be featured throughout signature experiences, including our Signature Cut & Light Experience™.

  • Meaningful Community Impact

    Support an event that gives back while connecting your brand to a meaningful cause.

  • Premium Brand Visibility

    Position your organization throughout an elevated golf, bourbon, cigar, and hospitality experience.

  • Executive Networking Access

    Create connections with guests, sponsors, community leaders, and fellow business professionals.

  • On-Course Brand Exposure

    Put your brand directly into the guest experience through signage, activations, and sponsorship recognition.

  • Year-Round Founding Sponsor Recognition

    Be recognized as one of the organizations that helped establish the inaugural Birdies, Bourbon & Cigars Classic.

  • Signature Experience Recognition

    Gain visibility within our Signature Cut & Light Experience™, one of the experiences that defines Birdies, Bourbon and Cigars.

Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities

Put your brand at the center of the inaugural Birdies, Bourbon and Cigars Classic. Explore partnership opportunities designed to create visibility, hospitality, and meaningful connections throughout the event.

Founding Sponsorship Tiers

Presenting Partner

$10,000

Exclusive presenting recognition, two foursomes, premier branding, speaking opportunity, VIP hospitality, premium signage, first right of renewal for 2027, and a reserved VIP table & admission for two at the PreSmoke Celebration.

Title Partner

$5,000

One foursome, VIP hospitality, prominent branding, hole sponsorship, website and social media recognition, and VIP table admission for two at the PreSmoke Celebration.

Gold Partner

$2,000

Hole sponsorship, logo recognition, website listing, and social media acknowledgment.

Silver Partner

$1,000

Hole sponsorship, sponsor signage, and website recognition.

À La Carte Sponsorships

Exclusive · 1 Available

Cigar Lounge Sponsor

$3,000

Exclusive naming rights to the on-course Signature Cut & Light Experience™, branded cigar bands, and recognition throughout the round.

Hole-In-One Sponsor

$1,500

Exclusive signage at the hole-in-one contest hole and logo recognition.

Lunch Sponsor

$1,250

Logo placement on lunch service and signage at the Lunch & Awards Presentation.

Beverage Cart Sponsor

$750

Logo placement on the on-course beverage cart.

Pin Flag Sponsor

$125

Logo placement on a pin flag for one hole.

Tee Box Sign Sponsor

$75

Logo placement on a tee box sign at one hole.

Ready to Become a Partner?

Select the opportunity that fits your organization and join us for an unforgettable Birdies, Bourbon and Cigars experience.

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Event Day at a Glance

Your sponsorship is part of a full day of golf, hospitality, networking, and signature Birdies, Bourbon and Cigars experiences.

Friday, December 4, 2026

7:00 AM — Registration
Players and guests arrive and get ready for the day.

8:30 AM — Shotgun Start
The tournament begins with a Best Ball four-person scramble.

1:00 PM — Lunch & Awards Presentation
Wrap up the tournament with lunch, recognition, and the awards presentation.

The Weekend Continues

Saturday, December 5 — PreSmoke Celebration
Join us at 1920 Ybor in Tampa as Birdies, Bourbon and Cigars Weekend continues. Door opens at 6:00 pm

Event schedule is subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Every sponsorship includes recognition throughout the event. Benefits increase based on sponsorship level and may include logo placement, hospitality experiences, social media promotion, VIP access, signage, speaking opportunities, and more.

  • Yes. We work with each sponsor to create a partnership that aligns with your business objectives and budget.

  • Absolutely. We welcome discussions with businesses interested in providing products, services, or experiences that enhance the weekend.

  • The earlier you commit, the more opportunities we have to include your brand in pre-event marketing, promotional campaigns, and attendee communications.

Secure Your Sponsorship

Ready to put your brand at the center of the inaugural Birdies, Bourbon & Cigars Classic?

Select the sponsorship opportunity that best fits your organization and become part of the foundation we're building for this signature annual event.

Important Sponsorship Deadline

Sponsorships confirmed by November 20, 2026 are guaranteed logo and signage placement.

Space and exclusive sponsorship opportunities are limited, so we encourage interested partners to secure their participation early.

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