About the JDF
Professional baseball player Johnny Damon established The Johnny Damon Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)3, to raise and donate funds to charitable organizations. The Foundation assists local and national programs that provide leadership and growth opportunities for disadvantaged children at risk.
The Johnny Damon Foundation has relationships with Dr. David Weinstein’s GSD III Program at the University of Florida, Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Edgewood Children’s Ranch, Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital and many more.
With Johnny’s strong ties to the Orlando, Florida community, charitable needs there are given a stronger preference.
11th Annual Johnny Damon
Celebrity Golf Classic
Event Facts and Schedule
Celebrity Golf Classic – Monday, January 15th
| 9:30 AM | Check in will be inside the Clubhouse9:30 AM – 10:45 AM (practice range is open) Coffee and pastries available |
| 11:00 AM | Golf Tournament begins – Shotgun Start |
| 12:00 PM | Box lunches delivered on course |
| 4:30 PM | Players guests for Johnny JaM ’17 arrive |
| 5:00 PM | Johnny JaM ’17Cocktail Hour, Awards Ceremony,Music, Comedy, Live and Silent Auction, Food, Special Celebrity Guest, Drinks and Much, Much More!! |
“Words can’t express what it means for Michelle and I to be able
to host this event each year.
We are very fortunate to have friends and teammates who share the same passion for giving back.
We are humbled by the support and generosity shown by our sponsors and the
celebrities who participate in the event.” – Johnny Damon
2022 Sponsorship Packages will be available soon!
TITLE SPONSOR $30,000 (1 available)
Entry for Three (3) Foursomes in the Johnny Damon Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic at The Golden Bear Club, Keene’s Pointe, January 15, 2018.
Special Title Sponsor advertising for the JOHNNY DAMON FOUNDATION CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC AT THE GOLDEN BEAR CLUB, KEENE’S POINTE, with Sponsor’s name used in references, recognition and promotion for the tournament, before and after event.
Company name and Logo to be prominently featured on the 2018 JOHNNY DAMON FOUNDATION CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC website (www.johnnydamonfoundation.org and jdfgolf.org). FEATURED GOLF CLASSIC SPONSOR PAGE with a link to Title Sponsor’s Web Site
Listing as a Title Sponsor on promotional posters and banners on event day, at the golf course.
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues on event day.
Inclusion in all golf related press releases before and after tournament.
Opportunity to sample or display product and/or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Company name and logo to appear on all invitations, flyers, publications, banners, programs, etc.
Title Sponsor Signage at check-in table
Corporate introduction at awards presentation on event day
Team Photo with Johnny Damon
Eight (8) Autographed Johnny Damon bats
Eight (8) signed MLB autographed baseballs by Johnny
Choice of celebrity for one foursome
Also Included on Event day:
Complimentary Boxed Lunch
BBQ and Awards Ceremony immediately following golf
Promotional gifts and prizes
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Entry for two (2) Foursomes in the Johnny Damon Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic at The Golden Bear Club, Keene’s Pointe.
Special Title Sponsor advertising for the JOHNNY DAMON FOUNDATION CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC AT THE GOLDEN BEAR CLUB, KEENE’S POINTE, with Sponsor’s name used in references, recognition and promotion for the tournament, before and after event
Company name and Logo to be prominently featured on the JOHNNY DAMON FOUNDATION CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC website (www.johnnydamonfoundation.org). FEATURED GOLF CLASSIC SPONSOR PAGE with a link to Title Sponsor’s Web Site
Listing as a Title Sponsor on promotional posters and banners on event day, at the golf course
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues on event day.
Inclusion in all golf related press releases before and after tournament
Exclusive rights to display mutually agreed-upon promotional materials at the golf tournament
Opportunity to sample or display product and/or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament
Company name and logo to appear on all invitations, flyers, publications, banners, programs, etc
Presenting Sponsor Signage at check-in table
Corporate introduction at awards presentation on event day
Team Photo with Johnny Damon
Also Included on Event day:
Complimentary Boxed Lunch
BBQ and Awards Ceremony immediately following golf
Promotional gifts and prizes
CORPORATE SPONSOR/FOURSOME
Entry for ONE (1) Foursome in the Johnny Damon Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic at The Golden Bear Club, Keene’s Pointe.
Company name and Logo to be prominently featured on the JOHNNY DAMON FOUNDATION CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC website (www.johnnydamonfoundation.org). FEATURED GOLF CLASSIC SPONSOR PAGE.
Inclusion in all group sponsor signage areas at mutually agreed-upon locations throughout golf venues on event day.
Opportunity to sample or display product and/or service at mutually agreed-upon locations at the golf tournament.
Company name and logo to appear on all invitations, flyers, publications, banners, programs, etc.
Also Included on Event day:
Complimentary Boxed Lunch
BBQ and Awards Ceremony immediately following golf
Promotional gifts and prizes
GOLF AWARDS PARTY SPONSORSHIP $15,000 (1 Available)
Entry for ONE (1) Foursome in the Johnny Damon Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic at The Golden Bear Club, Keene’s Pointe.
Company name and Logo to be prominently featured on the 2018 JOHNNY DAMON FOUNDATION CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC website (www.johnnydamonfoundation.org). FEATURED GOLF CLASSIC SPONSOR PAGE.
Placement of your company logo on event marketing and promotional materials including:
Event website and other electronic media such as Facebook and Twitter
Exposure at the Monday Golf Tournament After Party and Awards Ceremony including signage featuring “Party Sponsor”
Company logo on sponsorship signage at both Sunday and Monday events
Logo on event page at johnnydamonfoundation.org
Also Included on Event day:
Complimentary Boxed Lunch
BBQ and Awards Ceremony immediately following golf
Promotional gifts and prizes
Our Partners:
GOLF LUNCH SPONSOR
Entry for ONE (1) Foursome in the Johnny Damon Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic at The Golden Bear Club, Keene’s Pointe
Company name and Logo to be prominently featured on the JOHNNY DAMON FOUNDATION CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC website (www.johnnydamonfoundation.org). FEATURED GOLF CLASSIC SPONSOR PAGE.
Placement of your company logo on event marketing and promotional materials including:
Event website and other electronic media such as Facebook and Twitter
Exposure at the Monday Golf Tournament Lunch event including signage featuring “Lunch Sponsor”
Company logo on sponsorship signage at both Sunday and Monday events
Logo on event page at johnnydamonfoundation.org
Also Included on Event day:
Complimentary Boxed Lunch
BBQ and Awards Ceremony immediately following golf
Promotional gifts and prizes
2014 Highlights Media & PR Opportunities
The Johnny Damon Foundation got national exposure this year with Charlie Moore, of NBC Sports, “Charlie Moore: No Offense” and NESN’s
“Charlie Moore Outdoors” dedicating his entire 30 minute show to the event. Millions of viewers are now aware of our event and mission.
On-site Press
Representatives from numerous media outlets routinely attend event.
Golf Channel
NESN
MLB Network
FOX 35 Orlando
YES Network
Channel 9 Orlando
TNA Today
Orlando Sentinel
MLB Network
Maximize publicity and awareness through press releases that include title sponsors involvement. Additionally,
Johnny and other celebrities are available for press during the weekend.
Sponsorship Benefits
The Johnny Damon Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic provides an exclusive money can’t buy platform to elevate your brand in the
minds of your partners and consumers.
By sponsoring in JDF Golf Classic, your company will benefit from:
•Alignment with high profile sports and entertainment celebrities
•Access to high net worth individuals
•Positive press surrounding the event and money raised for the Johnny Damon Foundation
•Branding Opportunities on-site and on the golf course
•Organic Integration in Johnny Damon Foundation’s social media platforms
•A premium entertaining atmosphere for your key executive
2014 Participants and past participants:
Derek Shelton, MLB – Micky Ward, Boxing Champion, Movie “The Fighter”- Reid Braniac, MLB – Shawn Camp, MLB – Donald Carpenter, Eye
Empire – John Connolly, Seven Dust Joey Fatone, Musician – Actor Kim Herring, NFL – Chris Kirkpatrick, Musician – Cordarrelle Patterson, NFL –
BC Kochmit, Eye Empire – Casey Kotchman, MLB – Jesse Litsch, MLB Felipe Lopez, MLB – Corey Lowery, Eye Empire – Daniel B Marshall,
Musician – Tino Martinez, MLB – Fred McGriff, MLB – Mike O’Malley, Actor, Comedian – Bo Outlaw, NBA – Carl Paulson, PGA – Carlos Pena, MLB –
AJ Pierzynski, MLB – David Price, MLB – Matt Reis, MLS – Comedian – Errict Rhett, NFL – Morgan Rose, Sevendust – James Shields, MLB – Dale
Torborg, TNA – Ray Lankford, MLB, Ryan Longwell, NFL – Jason Williams, NBA – Lajon Witherspoon, Sevendust
Other Past Celebrity Guest Include:
Nick Anderson, NBA – Brian Barber, MLB – Erica Blasberg, LPGA – Chris Britton, MLB – Brian Bruney, MLB – Dwight Clark, NFL – Robert
Damron, PGA – Tommy Dreamer, TNA – The Edge, WWE – David Eiland, MLB – Scott Erickson, MLB – Jerry Foltz, Golf Channel – Brian Gay, PGA –
Joe Girardi, MLB – Zack Greinke, MLB – Toby Hall, MLB – Christy Hemme, TNA – Reggie Jackson, MLB – Dale Jarret, NASCAR –
Brittany Lincicome, LPGA Kevin Long – MLB – Kevin Millar, MLB, MLB Network – Matt Morgan, TNA – Jeff Overton, PGA Scott Phillips, Alter Bridge
– Andre Reed, NFL David Robertson, MLB – Alex Rodriguez, MLB – Joe Don Rooney, Rascal Flatts – James “Bubba” Stewart, Moto – Rob
Thompson, MLB – Mark Tramonti, Alter Bridge – SoCal Val, TNA – Brian Wade, Actor – Tim Wakefield,
MLB – Bubba Watson, PGA Brad Wilkerson, MLB – Dontrelle Willis, MLB – Robin Zander, Cheap Trick
Johnny Damon Foundation Past Beneficiaries
The Glycogen Storage Disease Program at the University of Florida
Arnold Palmer Hospital
PACE Center for Girls, Orange
Edgewood Children’s Ranch
S.T.A.R.S. of West Orange
The West Orange Habitat for Humanity
Space Coast Early Intervention Center
Orlando Magic Youth Foundation
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & Northern Florida
Kids House of Seminole
Scott Miller GSD Program
Massachusetts General Hospital Lung Transplant Program
West Orange Boys and Girls Clu
Dr. Phillips High School
Orlando Firefighters Benevolent Association Inc.
William Flaherty Scholarship Trust Fund
Detroit Tigers Foundation
John Entwistle Foundation
UCP of Central Florida
Johnny Damon Foundation Golf Classic Gallery
2017 JDF Celebrity Golf Classic
About us
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