Description

Golf, Networking, and a Great Cause

MRPA Fall Golf Classic

Join park and recreation professionals, industry partners, suppliers, and community leaders for an outstanding day of golf, networking, and relationship building at Lake Presidential Golf Club.

Proceeds from the tournament support MRPA educational programs, professional development, scholarships, and advocacy efforts throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Tournament Details

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Lake Presidential Golf Club

Whether you register individually or bring a full foursome, the MRPA Fall Golf Classic is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and industry partners while supporting the parks and recreation profession.

Golfer Registration

Individual Golfer: $160
Foursome: $600

Invoice Policy: Organizations may request an invoice during registration. Payment must be received prior to the tournament unless other arrangements have been approved by MRPA. Registration is not guaranteed until payment is received.  Invoices must be paid by October 2, 2026 to secure your golfer(s) and sponsorship.

Click here to view the Lake Presidential Golf Club Course Overview

Tournament Schedule

• 7:00 AM:     Registration and Breakfast
• 8:30 AM:     Shotgun Start
• 12:30 AM:   Halfway House Lunch
• 3:30 AM:     Final Round and Scoring

Schedule is subject to change.

Tournament Features

Your registration includes much more than a round of golf! Enjoy a day packed with great golf, networking, food, contests, and unique experiences.

⛳ Golfer Welcome Package

Every golfer will receive a premium goodie bag that may include items such as:

• Premium cigars
• Golf hats or visors
• Sunglasses
• Cooling scarves
• Sponsor giveaways and promotional items
• And more!

🚀 Golf Ball Cannon Hole

Experience one of the most exciting holes on the course! Use the Golf Ball Cannon to launch your tee shot hundreds of yards down the fairway and take your best approach to the green. It's a fun challenge you won't want to miss.

🍳 Breakfast

Start your day with breakfast before heading to your assigned carts and enjoying the morning networking opportunities.

🍔 Halfway House Lunch

Recharge during your round with a delicious lunch served at the halfway point.

🏌️ Shotgun Start

All teams begin play simultaneously, keeping the tournament moving and ensuring everyone finishes together for the awards celebration.

🎯 On-Course Contests

Compete for bragging rights and prizes throughout the course, including:

• Hole-in-One Challenge
• Longest Drive
• Closest-to-the-Pin
• Putting Contest

🤝 Networking Opportunities

Spend the day connecting with park and recreation professionals, agency leaders, vendors, sponsors, and business partners from across Maryland.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Celebrate the day's top performers and contest winners during the post-tournament awards presentation.

❤️ Supporting MRPA

Every registration and sponsorship helps fund MRPA's professional development programs, scholarships, educational opportunities, and advocacy efforts that strengthen parks and recreation throughout Maryland.

Other features!

• 🎟️ Door prizes throughout the day
• 🍺 Beverage stations on the course
• 📸 Professional event photographer
• 🎵 Music at registration and the clubhouse
• 💵 50/50 raffle
• 🎁 Raffle baskets and silent auction
• ⛳ Beat the Pro Challenge
• 🎯 Chipping Challenge
• 📍 GPS-enabled golf carts
• 🚗 Hole-in-One prize (vehicle, vacation, or cash)
• 🛍️ Mulligan and Super Ticket package (includes mulligans, raffle tickets, contest entries, etc.)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Showcase your organization while connecting with park and recreation professionals, community leaders, suppliers, and decision-makers from across the region.

Sponsorship provides valuable visibility before and during the tournament while helping MRPA strengthen educational programs, scholarships, professional development, and advocacy.

Presenting Sponsor

Title Sponsor — $10,000 (Exclusive)

The tournament will be promoted as:

“MRPA Golf Classic Presented by [Company Name]”

Benefits include:

• Exclusive event naming rights
• Premier logo placement on tournament marketing materials
• Recognition on the registration website and in event communications
• Opportunity to welcome golfers during the opening ceremony
• Premium signage at registration and the awards reception
• Two complimentary foursomes for eight golfers
• Full-page advertisement in the tournament program
• Promotional item included in golfer goodie bags
• Recognition in MRPA newsletters and on social media
• First right of refusal for future tournaments

Premier Sponsorships

Golf Ball Sponsor — $2,500 (Exclusive)

Every golfer will receive branded golf balls featuring your company logo.

Includes one complimentary foursome and a hole sponsorship.

Lunch Sponsor — $2,500 (Exclusive)

Receive exclusive visibility during the tournament meal, including signage, announcements, and an opportunity to address participants.

Includes one complimentary foursome and a hole sponsorship.

Goodie Bag Sponsor — $2,000 (Exclusive)

Place your company logo on golfer gift bags and include promotional materials for participants.

Includes one complimentary foursome and a hole sponsorship.

Drink Cart Sponsor — $1,500(Exclusive)

Keep golfers refreshed throughout the day while receiving visibility on the tournament beverage cart.

Includes one complimentary twosome and a hole sponsorship.

Contest Sponsorships

Hole-in-One Sponsor — $1,500 (Exclusive)

Includes signage at the designated hole, recognition in event marketing and during the awards ceremony, and an opportunity to provide a prize vehicle or award.

Putting Contest Sponsor — $1,250 (Exclusive)

Includes branding at the putting green, an opportunity to interact with golfers, and recognition in tournament materials and during the awards presentation.

Closest-to-the-Pin Sponsor — $750

Includes signage at the contest hole and recognition in the tournament program and during the awards ceremony.

Longest Drive Sponsor — $750

Includes signage at the contest hole and recognition in the tournament program and during the awards ceremony.

Course Sponsorships

Driving Range Sponsor — $1,000

Includes exclusive driving-range signage, an opportunity to provide a promotional display, and recognition in tournament materials.

Registration Sponsor — $1,000

Includes logo placement in the registration area, an opportunity to provide volunteers, and recognition in tournament materials.

Scorecard Sponsor — $1,000

Includes prominent logo placement on tournament scorecards and recognition in the tournament program and announcements.

Hole Sponsor — $300

Includes a sign at one tee box, an opportunity to staff the hole, a company listing in the tournament program, and direct networking opportunities with golfers.

Support Parks, People, and Communities

Your participation helps MRPA:

• Build partnerships
• Develop professionals
• Support scholarships and educational programs
• Advance advocacy efforts
• Strengthen parks and recreation communities

Join Us on the Course

Register as an individual golfer, gather a foursome, or promote your organization through one of our sponsorship opportunities.