Inaugural Bishop's Cup Inaugural Bishop's Cup Invitational Golf Invitational Golf TournamentTournament

Monday, October 8, 2012Independence Golf ClubMidlothian, VA

WELCOME GOLFERSWELCOME GOLFERS Holy Rosary Catholic Church welcomes golfers and friends to

the Inaugural Bishop's Cup Invitational Golf Tournament

Please be prepared to have alot of fun and be sure to establish friendships while playing the wonderful game of golf!

The Inaugural Bishop's Cup trophy will be awarded to the winning parish division team and our featured prize is a "Hole-n-One/2012 Volvo C30-Give-Away." An overall tournament award will also be given to the first-place non-parish team.

This tournament is co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus - The Father Charles G. O’Leary Council 6457 a Richmond, Virginia a Catholic fraternal benefit society established in 1882 on the founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.

The Bishop's Cup Tournament will benefit the numerous family and community ministries of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. To find out more visit: www.hrccrichmond.org/hrcc/ministries.ashx

WELCOME SPONSORSWELCOME SPONSORS On Monday October 8th, over 100 participants with a

passion for golf will gather at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, VA in support of the ministries of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Beginning its first year the Inaugural Bishop's Cup Golf Tournament offers an opportunity to reach an influential group of church leaders, business executives, influencers and consumers who incorporate faith and golf into their lifestyle.

Partnership opportunities from $500 to $3,000

Partner with us and be a part of the most exciting and unique golf events of 2012. We can help you achieve your branding goals and beyond.

THE COURSETHE COURSE Independence Golf Club is a one of a kind public facility

offering a Championship 18-hole and a 9-hole Short Course, an impressive Jeffersonian – style clubhouse known as the Charles House, the Museum of Virginia Golf History, an extensive practice area and overnight accommodations such as various dormitories and Robins Cottage and Swink Lodge.

Independence Golf Club Accolades◦ 2010: Golf World Reader’s Choice Awards – No. 3 Public

Golf Course in the Country◦ 2010: Golf World Reader’s Choice Awards – No. 1 Best

Public Practice Facility in the Country◦ 2008-2009: 4.5 out of 5 stars Best Places to Play Golf

Digest◦ Host of the 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 State Open

of Virginia◦ Home of the Virginia State Golf Association◦ Home to the only daily-fee Tom Fazio Design

Championship & Par 3 Course in the Commonwealthof Virginia

EVENT SCHEDULEEVENT SCHEDULEMonday, October 8th, 2012Tournament Day

7:00 - 8:15 a.m. - Independence Golf Clubhouse Opens (continental breakfast)◦ Registration for players and spectators in

the Rotunda8:30 a.m. - Shotgun Start

◦ Team Play (Captain's Choice)1:00 p.m. Luncheon and Awards

◦ Food and refreshments in a friendly socialsetting overlooking the golf course areprovided as golfers finish up tournamentplay.

MEET THE CHALLENGEMEET THE CHALLENGE The 9th hole will provide golfers with a challenge

to get their ball within 10 feet of the flag stick.

A 10 foot diameter circle will be placed around the flag stick. If a golfer gets their first ball inside the circle he/she doubles any donation($) challenged.

  "Meet the Challenge" and "Honorary Chair": Mr.

Lee Coble was recently elected to serve as the 34th President of the Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA). Mr. Coble leads the VSGA's board of directors, professional staff, committees and volunteers who serve nearly 80,000 golfer in Virginia and more that 310 VSGA member clubs within the Commonwealth. Lee will be stationed at the 9th

hole...come and meet him.

WHY SPONSOR?WHY SPONSOR?Top Reasons an Organization

should sponsor:◦Exposure to church leaders,

influencers and consumers◦Participants will be sought throughout

the entire faith community in the Commonwealth of Virginia

◦Opportunity to support and participate in the Inaugural Bishop's Cup Tournament

SPONSORSHIPSPONSORSHIPPlatinum Sponsor $3,000 Benefits:

◦ 3 foursomes◦ Hole Sponsor Signage

Gold Sponsor $2,000 Benefits:

◦ 2 Foursomes ◦ Hole Sponsor Signage

Silver Sponsor $1,000 Benefits:

◦ 1 foursome◦ Hole Sponsor Signage

Bronze Sponsor $500 ◦ Hole Sponsor Signage

(title sponsorship available, inquire for costs)

EVENT COVERAGEEVENT COVERAGECoverage includes print, radio and online

media

Richmond Times Dispatch Community Calendar

Promotion to 140 parishes throughout Virginia

Promotion to 114 Knights of Columbus Councils and Assemblies

Holy Rosary Church weekly bulletinsHoly Rosary Church websiteHoly Rosary Digital display in church

narthex

BISHOP'S CUP AWARD BISHOP'S CUP AWARD AND OVERALL WINNING AND OVERALL WINNING TEAMTEAMOne Bishop's Cup trophy will be awarded to a parish division team ◦One player must be a registered member

of a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Richmond to be eligible to win the Bishop's Cup.

◦The Bishop's Cup will rotate with parish affiliated teams and will be displayedat the winning parish for the entireyear.

PRIZESPRIZES"Hole-n-One/Volvo-Give-Away" ...Hole #9

New 2012 Volvo C30 worth $29,120

 

 

Provided by Mooers Volvo

"Virginia's first and Central Virginia's largest Volvo Dealership"

www.MooersVolvo.com

 

Tournament prizes for 1st thru 3rd place teamsLongest drive (Men & Women)

Closest to the pin (Men & Women)Prize Drawings and Give-Aways

"Meet the Challenge" wagers of $5, $10, $15, $20

CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATIONClarence McGill

804-359-8182c.mcgill@comcast.net

Purcell Branch804-363-3385pcbranch@comcast.net

Melvin LeSane804-763-2464mlesane@comcast.net