Experiences

In what other professional sport do you get to play alongside the pros on THEIR playing field? This is your opportunity to play with the PGA TOUR Champions Professionals in the Championship Pro-Am at Minnehaha Country Club under tournament conditions. This exclusive event is unmatched in spending quality one-on-one time with friends, top clients and other valued business associates. The Championship Pro-Am consists of two separate one-day competitions on Wednesday and Thursday of Tournament Week with each amateur and a guest invited to the all-inclusive Celebration of Champions Draw Party.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

•  One (1) foursome paired with a PGA TOUR Champions professional in the Championship Pro-Am on Wed or Thurs. Each amateur participant receives:
  • Invitation for two (2) to the Celebration of Champions Draw Party held on Tuesday. Invite includes dinner buffet, full bar service, and live music.
  • Deluxe gift package that includes a souvenir framed photo with team and professional
  • All-inclusive food and full-bar offerings on the day of the Pro-Am
  • VIP parking on day of Pro-Am
  • Participant and guest credential providing Tournament grounds access Fri – Sun

For more information contact Davis Trosin at dtrosin@prolinkssports.com, Tenny Snyder at tsnyder@prolinkssports.com or Hank Eggebraaten at heggebraaten@prolinkssports.com.

The Shorty’s Shootout Par 3 Pro-Am is a unique take on the Championship Pro-Am experience. Taking place Monday afternoon, each hole is turned into a Par 3 with each group having the opportunity to play with multiple PGA TOUR Champions professionals. After the Pro-Am, the top three groups will compete in a hole-in-one shootout for $25,000 CASH. All players are invited to a Monday Night Football watch party in the PREMIER Club complete with heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

•  One (1) foursome in the Shorty’s Shootout Par 3 Pro-Am. Each participant receives:
  • Gift Package
  • Complimentary food, beverages and VIP Parking on day of Shorty’s Shootout
  • Weekend Grounds Pass to the Sanford International

Women’s Day was developed to create a space for just women to enjoy the Sanford International while building camaraderie and strengthening business and social relationships. The event features a luncheon with a dynamic keynote speaker, an afternoon wine pairing & putting clinic, and the opportunity to connect with over 260 women from the Sioux Falls community.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• One (1) foursome paired with a PGA TOUR Champions professional in the Women’s Day Pro-Am, a 9-hole scramble outing prior to the Women’s Day Luncheon. Each amateur participant receives:
  • Deluxe gift package that includes a souvenir framed photo with team and professional
  • Complimentary food, beverages and VIP Parking on day of Pro-Am
• One (1) table at Women’s Day Luncheon, includes eight (8) total invitations

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• One (1) table at the Women’s Day Luncheon. Includes eight (8) total invitations. Each invitation includes:
  • Lunch and access to Women’s Day networking and golf activities
  • VIP Parking Pass valid on Women’s Day

*Half-tables and single tickets are available.

The Seiko Sunset Skins Game hosted by Gunderson’s, features an opportunity to watch some of the best PGA TOUR Champions professionals during a private Skins Game held on Wednesday evening. The Skins Game includes a pre-party and post-party complete with hors d’oeuvres and complimentary full bar service. During the skins game attendees walk alongside the professionals inside the ropes and have full access to a beverage cart including beer, wine and seltzers and the opportunity to win several prizes including watches from Seiko. In 2024, the Skins Game was emceed by Andy North and consisted of three, 2-man teams all of whom were mic’d up: Darren Clarke & Miguel Angel Jimenez; Thomas Bjorn & David Duval; and Steve Stricker & Jerry Kelly.

SKINS GAME HOLE PARTNER

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Hole Partner Recognition announced prior to start of designated Hole during Skins Game. Representative from company to award winner of hole $5,000 CASH.
• Fifteen (15) VIP Inside The Ropes credentials to follow the skins game. Includes access to the pre- and post-party events in the PREMIER Club with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and full bar service included.
• Co-branded Tee Box signage with company logo on designated hole.
• Partner logo featured on the Skins Game invitation and pin flag.
• One (1) framed autographed pin flag from Skins Game participants

SKINS GAME CONTEST PARTNER

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Closest to the Pin/Long Drive Partner recognition announced on the contest hole’s tee box. Representative from company to award winner of Closest to the Pin/Long Drive $2,500 CASH.
• Twelve (12) VIP Inside The Ropes credentials to follow the skins game. Includes access to the pre- and post-party events in the PREMIER Club with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and full bar service included.
• Partner logo featured on the Skins Game invitation.
• One (1) framed autographed pin flag from Skins Game participants.

SKINS GAME POST PARTY SPONSOR

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Official post-party sponsor of the Sunset Skins Game.
• Fifteen (15) VIP Inside The Ropes credentials to follow the skins game. Includes access to the pre- and post-party events in the PREMIER Club with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and full bar service included.
• Partner logo on cocktail napkins and televisions in the PREMIER Club and videoboards on Hole #18 during post-party.
• Partner logo featured on the Skins Game invitation.
• Invitation for two (2) representatives to meet Skins Game Participants

Experience the unique opportunity of walking “inside the ropes” with PGA TOUR Champions players during their Championship round. You and a guest will be introduced to the gallery on the 1st Tee and then walk the entire 18 holes allowing you to observe the players up close and personal as they compete. Includes:

• Two (2) spots to walk “inside the ropes” during one competition round, Friday – Sunday
• Framed photo of group with professionals and Sanford International Trophy

The Sanford International can customize and implement a private event with a PGA TOUR Champions professional for the ultimate experience for your guests. These private events provide an intimate setting where you will hear and learn from the legends of the game. Examples of private event packages from previous tournaments listed below.

EXAMPLES OF PAST AND PROSPECTIVE EVENTS INCLUDE:

• Fireside chat with Open Champion and Ryder Cup Captain, Darren Clarke
• Private wedge clinic and Titleist club-fitting with Hale Irwin and Andy North
• Private breakfast with the greatest golfer of all time, Jack Nicklaus

FIRESIDE CHAT

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Fireside Chat for forty (40) guests held during the week of the Sanford International, Monday, September 9th through Thursday, September 12th.
• This hour-long fireside chat conversation with a PGA TOUR Champions professional and potential major-winner/Ryder Cup participant will be held in the Sanford Health Clubhouse hospitality area in Windows of MCC.
• Opportunity for guests to enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvres following the fireside chat for a two-hour long event.
• Autographed pin flag given to each guest from clinic professionals.
• Fireside chat includes beer, wine, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres.

PRIVATE CLINIC

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Clinic and fitting for ten (10) guests held during the week of the Sanford International, Monday, September 8th through Thursday, September 11th.
• Guests will go through an hour-long wedge clinic with a PGA TOUR Champions Professional and two-time US Open champion, Andy North. Learn how to hit all different types of shots and leave time for a Q&A with Andy North and the other PGA TOUR Champions professional.
• Following the clinic, each guest will be custom fit for clinic specific club by master fitters. Clubs to be drop-shipped following the event.
• Autographed pin flag given to each guest from clinic professionals.
• Beer, seltzers, and soft drinks included.

Join the Sanford POWER team for a 30 minute interactive golf clinic for kids to get excited about the game of golf!

• When: Tuesday, September 9th – 4:30 pm
• Where: Minnehaha Country Club Driving Range
• Golf clubs will be provided thanks to First Tee of South Dakota

JUNIOR CLINIC PARTNER

Partner naming rights of the Junior Clinic taking place on Tuesday of Tournament Week. Event is open to all junior golfers and hosted by a PGA TOUR Champions professional and Tournament Host, Andy North

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Signage with Partner logo prominently displayed at Driving Range and Main Entrance during and before clinic
• Gift item to be given to first 100 children who attend the Junior Clinic, Partner logo to be co-branded with Tournament logo on gift item
• Partner logo on all promotional materials for the Junior Clinic including:
  • Tournament Schedule of Events
  • Official Spectator Guide and Notice to Spectators
  • Video Boards located throughout the golf course
• One (1) full-page, four-color ad in the Official Spectator Guide
• Twenty-Five (25) “Good Any Day” grounds tickets

• When: Saturday, September 13th – 8:00am
• Where: Hole #18 at Minnehaha Country Club

Sunrise yoga and Sunday grounds access to the Sanford International is FREE for the first 100 participants.

Come for the tranquility of yoga OUTDOORS and stay for the golf, mimosas, and fun!

Sunrise Yoga offers participants the opportunity to start their Saturday morning with an hour-long yoga session amidst the serene setting of the #18 fairway. This opportunity offers year-long branding while allowing participants to attend Yoga and the Sanford International for FREE on behalf of your company. 2023 captured nearly 140 participants for Sunrise Yoga!

SUNRISE YOGA TITLE SPONSOR

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Partner naming rights of Sunrise Yoga taking place on Saturday of Tournament Week
• Signage with Partner logo prominently displayed on the #18 hole during and before clinic
• Video board advertisements promoting Sunrise Yoga throughout Tournament week
• Gift item to be given to first 100 participants who attend Sunrise Yoga. Partner logo to be co-branded with Tournament logo on gift item
• Partner logo on all promotional materials for Sunrise Yoga including:
  • Tournament Schedule of Events
  • Official Spectator Guide and Notice to Spectators
  • Video Boards located throughout the golf course
• Tournament to work with media partners to promote event on television and radio
• One (1) full-page, four-color ad in the Official Spectator Guide
• Specialty grounds ticket featuring your company’s logo handed out to participants the day of Sunrise Yoga allowing admission to the tournament that day.
• Twenty-Five (25) “Good Any Day” grounds tickets