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Branding Opportunities

Click on the arrows below to see what each package includes. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Director of Sales & Development:

Jennifer Kress
309.207.2133

$5,000 per day (up to 5 available)

Be designated as one of the Volunteer Lunch Sponsors at the John Deere Classic.  Each day, the tournament provides a complimentary lunch to 800-1,000 volunteers per day, Wednesday through Sunday.  Lunches are distributed in the Volunteer Center and delivered on-course each day.  Past lunches include Chick-Fil-A, Hungry Hobo, and Hy-Vee.

Sponsor may set up a table within the air-conditioned volunteer center throughout tournament week.  In addition, company representatives may be on-site during lunch to promote their company and/or help serve and deliver lunches to the volunteers.

Branding

  • Sponsor name and logo included on signage within Volunteer Center throughout tournament week (Wednesday – Sunday)
  • Sponsor may provide giveaway items for volunteers
  • Opportunity to exhibit at volunteer uniform distribution
  • Recognition on Sponsor Board located near Clubhouse & #1 Tee Box
  • Recognition on Partner Page of John Deere Classic Website
  • Sponsor advertisement included in email blast to volunteer database week prior to tournament.

Credentials

  • (20) FLEX Grounds Passes, Good for Any One Day (Wed-Sun)
  • (4) Vendor Badges with Sponsor Lot parking for day of sponsorship

 

Join us as a Parking Lot Sponsor to help us offer free parking to all patrons attending the John Deere Classic. Your sponsorship not only enhances the event experiences but also aligns your brand with the first and last impression patrons will have during their day at the JDC.

Branding:

  • Sponsor Signage located at parking lot location
  • Ability to set up an exhibit space for sponsor representatives to interact face-to-face with guests as they board the JDC shuttle. Sponsor may distribute a pre-approved item to patrons.
  • Sponsor name will be included in all parking-related communications, including:
    • JDC Website, Ticketmaster Website, Parking Maps, Know Before You Go Guide
  • Sponsor recognition at transportation pick-up location at TPC Deere Run during tournament week
  • Sponsor recognition on outside of shuttles to/from tournament grounds
  • Sponsor recognition on inside of shuttles to/from tournament grounds
  • Sponsor name on main Sponsor Board located near Clubhouse & #1 Tee Box during tournament week
  • Sponsor logo on John Deere Classic website

Credentials:

  • (20) Grounds Passes – (4) per day, Wednesday through Sunday
  • (8) All-Inclusive Hospitality Passes at Hole 18, (2 per day, Thu-Sun)

$5,750

Want to be one of the first things patrons at the John Deere Classic sees when they come through the Admission gate? If so, this is the package for you! High visibility and the opportunity to interact with a captive audience means major brand recognition for you.

Amenities

  • 10’x10′ space inside main admission tent, air-conditioned, floored and carpeted
  • Banquet table and two chairs
  • Power Supply 110 (upon request)

Credentials

  • Includes (2) Vendor Badges & (2) Circle Drive Parking Passes per day

Branding

  • Sponsor recognition on main Sponsor Board located near Clubhouse & #1 Tee Box during tournament week
  • Sponsor recognition on John Deere Classic website

Put your name alongside the one thing spectators ask about most often – the Pairings! Your company or organization’s logo will be situated on the poster boards that have the QR Code for digital access to the Pairings and Tee Times for the John Deere Classic. The Pairings signs will be in all high traffic areas on course, including Main Entrance, Concession areas, bleachers, Hospitality venues and more! Up to 4 sponsors will have this exclusive opportunity.

Branding

  • Visibility for all 5 days of the tournament
  • Logo recognition on approximately 50 signs located throughout the course in high traffic areas
  • Logo recognition on the John Deere Classic website

Credentials

  • (10) FLEX Passes with Parking – good for any one day of the tournament (Wed – Sun)

Opportunity to brand cell phone charging stations within high‐traffic public venues as well as corporate hospitality tents during the John Deere Classic.

INCLUDES:

Six (6) portable charging stations will be included in the following locations during the John Deere Classic:

  • Main Entrance Pavilion
    • All spectators enter here. Admissions, security, and exhibitors will be located within pavilion throughout each day.
  • John Deere Fan Zone, air‐conditioned venue open to the public
  • Venues at Hole 15 and Hole 18, upgraded credentials required
  • Volunteer Tent, over 2,000 volunteers help make the magic happen throughout the week
  • Courtyard at 18, upgraded hospitality credentials required
  • Donor / Sponsor Venue at 18 green

The sponsorship package includes email and social media posts promoting the charging stations prior to the event. Charging station locations will be included on the course map with sponsor name listed. Branding of the charging stations is included in sponsorship fee.

Package includes four (4) Tournament Passes with Parking per day, Thursday – Sunday.

Become the Sponsor of the Autograph Zones at the John Deere Classic. Autograph zones will be located at #18 tee scoring area near TPC Deere Run Clubhouse and area near Practice Range.

Autographs can only be obtained at designated Autograph Zones. Additional messaging will be provided for spectators prior to the tournament through social media and email blast, at tournament entrance, various locations on grounds, and on jumbotron at #18 green. Signage will include sponsor logos with messaging.

Branding

  • Sponsor logo on Autograph Zone signage at #18 tee scoring zone, practice range zone, Autography Policy signage at main entrance and on‐course
  • On‐course signage may include player chutes to and from starting/finishing holes, scoring area(s), driving range, practice putting greens and other high fan traffic areas (approximately 30‐50 signs)
  • Sponsor logo included on Jumbotron message at #18 green for Autograph Policy
  • Sponsor name or logo on main Sponsor Board located near Clubhouse & #1 Tee Box during tournament week
  • Sponsor logo on John Deere Classic website
  • Sponsor logo included in Email Blast week prior to event to notify all ticket purchasers of new autography policy.
  • Sponsor logo included in Youth Day email blasts
  • Sponsor logo included on social media posts regarding 2023 Autograph Policy

Credentials

Sponsor will receive the following tournament credential package:

  • (8) Hospitality Passes with all‐inclusive food & beverages, 2 per day (Thu – Sun)
  • (20) FLEX Grounds Passes with Parking, Good for Any One Day
  • (8) Hopper Passes with Parking, 2 per day (Thu – Sun)

$10,000

Be seen – loud and clear on the 18th green (one of the most populated holes on course during the week) with the Header sponsorship. Each day, your ad of choice will be present as the static image at the top of the jumbotron, plus an additional 500 rotating mentions in side panel during tournament week.

Credentials

  • (20) Grounds Passes – (4) per day, Wednesday through Sunday
  • (8) All-Inclusive Hospitality Passes at Hole 18, (2 per day, Thu-Sun)

$8,500

The 18th hole. This is where the drama unfolds. If you want your brand to be synonymous with the John Deere Classic, you need a Jumbotron presence. The Jumbotron is the digital billboard that all patrons look to when they need a leaderboard update, want to know which group is approaching the green and for highlights happening around the course.

  • Minimum of 1,500 Mentions per day, 5 seconds each
  • Static image rotates along side panel
  • Package includes (30) FLEX Grounds Passes, Good for any one day (Wed-Sun)

$6,000

The 18th hole. This is where the drama unfolds.
If you want your brand to be synonymous with the John Deere Classic, you need a Jumbotron presence. The Jumbotron is the digital billboard that all patrons look to when they need a leaderboard update, want to know which group is approaching the green and for highlights happening around the course.

  • Minimum of 720 Mentions per Day, 5 seconds each
  • Package includes (20) FLEX Grounds Passes, Good for any one day (Wed-Sun)

Partner will receive naming rights to open-air pavilion(s) located at #18 Tee and #15 Green.

  • Tournament provides large pavilions at #18 Tee and #15 Green. Patrons will have access to both venues and all-inclusive food and beverage with the purchase of a Hopper Plus Ticket.
  • The setup includes drink railing, high top tables, and chairs.  Additional amenities include televisions for additional golf viewing and cooling fans.
  • Partner will receive logo recognition on tent gable and venue entrance.
  • Partner may brand the inside of the venue (may not be visible in “PGA TOUR camera viewing”).
  • Partner representatives will have the opportunity to distribute branded materials inside venue.
  • Seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Branding

  • Location(s) with Partner name/logo included on Course Map and Directional Signage on Course
  • Location promoted in pre-tournament emails to all ticketholders
  • Location name included on JDC Ticketmaster website and any materials promoting the Hopper Tickets
  • Partner name/logo on Sponsor Recognition Board located outside TPC Deere Run Clubhouse & #1 tee box

Credentials

  • (2) Individual HIRO Experiences, includes special credentials for Inside the Ropes Experience, VIP Parking, and golf shirt
  • (30) Hopper Plus with food and all-inclusive beverages, 6 per day (Wed-Sun)
  • (8) Vendor Badges and (2) Circle Drive Parking Passes

Co-Sponsorships are available.

The John Deere Classic relies on over 2,300 volunteers to help throughout tournament week. With volunteers from over 27 states, we hope to continue offering the opportunity for volunteers to have their required uniform shipped to them. Partner will have the opportunity to help the tournament continue to offer a shipping option for nearly 200 volunteers.

Branding

  • Sponsor listed on JDC Volunteer Registration and FAQ document
  • Sponsor name and logo included on signage within Volunteer Center throughout tournament week, July 2-6
  • Recognition along with all shipped items; sticker, flyer, coupon, etc.
  • Sponsor may provide giveaway items for all volunteers
  • Opportunity to exhibit at volunteer uniform distribution
  • Recognition on Sponsor Board located near Clubhouse & #1 Tee Box
  • Recognition on Partner Page of John Deere Classic Website
  • Sponsor advertisement included in email blast to volunteer database week prior to tournament

Credentials

  • (10) FLEX Grounds Passes, good for any one day (Wed-Sun)

Become the Sponsor of a Top Level Suite at the John Deere Classic! Top Level Suite amenities include:

  • 30’x10’ activation space
  • Air-conditioned interior and retractable exterior awning
  • Top deck veranda
  • Branding opportunity along railing of top deck

Branding

  • Partner Activation will be included on the Course Map and directional signage.
  • Sponsor name or logo on main Sponsor Board located near Clubhouse & #1 Tee Box during tournament week
  • Sponsor logo on John Deere Classic website
  • Sponsor logo included in Email Blast week prior to event

Credentials

  • (20) FLEX Grounds Passes, Good for Any One Day
  • (6) Weekly Vendor Badges

Location Options

  • #7 Tee
  • #10 Tee
  • #18 Tee

The John Deere Classic offers a courtesy cart service to help shuttle patrons with impaired mobility from the main gate in to centrally located areas on course.

Branding

  • Logo recognition on 6-8 Courtesy Carts
  • Recognition at four Courtesy Cart pickup locations throughout the course
  • Sponsor name or logo on main Sponsor Board located near Clubhouse & #1 Tee Box during tournament week
  • Sponsor logo on John Deere Classic website

Co-Sponsorship opportunities available

We are seeking a sponsor for our Senior Day in 2025. Thanks to our partner’s support, any patron 60 years or older will receive $10 off of Thursday Grounds passes at the John Deere Classic.

Branding

  • Partner will be listed along with the Senior Day Discount on the John Deere Classic ticketmaster website
  • Sponsor name or logo on main Sponsor Board located near Clubhouse & #1 Tee Box during tournament week
  • Sponsor logo on John Deere Classic website
  • Opportunity to distribute a pre-approved item at the main gate on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025.
  • Sponsor recognition included in Email Blast week prior to event

$8,000 PER LOCATION

Sponsor a hole and align your company’s brand with one of the most exciting events in the Quad Cities (and the Midwest).

Branding

  • Tee Sign with Sponsor’s Logo
  • Green sign with Sponsor’s Logo
  • Logo on Sponsor Recognition Board located near Clubhouse & #1 Tee

Credentials

  • (8) All-Inclusive Hospitality Passes at 16 green, including food & beverage, 2 per day, Thursday through Sunday
  • (20) FLEX Grounds Passes, Good for any one day (Wed-Sun)