Season One Sponsorship
Put your name on
Season One.
We're seeking a small group of partners to launch The Smoky Mountain Shootout: premium competitive golf series serious players refuse to miss. Sponsorships are intentionally limited — so every brand gets real visibility and activation.
The Opportunity
Few sponsors. Real visibility. Season One.
$10K–20K
Total Season One sponsorship raise
1
Title Sponsor — series naming rights
5
Sponsorship levels, intentionally limited
THE LADDER IS INTENTIONALLY SIMPLE:
EXPOSURE → EXPERIENCE → TOURNAMENT OWNERSHIP → FOUNDING STATUS → SERIES OWNERSHIP.
Who You Reach
An audience worth paying for.
30–55
Age range of the core player
$150K–500K+
Household income — owners & professionals
15 & under
Handicap — serious, competitive golfers
4–8
Competitive events played per year
100–120
Players per tournament
WNC
Premier mountain courses across the region
This is more than an audience that sees a logo. It is a community built around competition, relationships, improvement and memorable experiences.
Season One at a Glance
Premier mountain venues.
- Bright's Creek
- Waynesville Inn & Golf Club
- The Omni Grove Park Inn
- Springdale at Cold Mountain
- Country Club of Asheville
- + Championship venue in development
The Sponsorship Ladder
Five ways in. Limited by design.
Title Sponsor
1 available$10,000
Series naming rights
- The Smoky Mountain Shootout presented by your company — across communications, website, registration and marketing
- Premium on-course signage, activation and season-long social & email recognition
- 10–12 player entries throughout the season
- Category exclusivity and awards recognition
Founding Sponsor
3–4 available$5,000
“We were there when The Smoky started.”
- Naming rights to one tournament — e.g. The Asheville Classic presented by [Company]
- Official Founding Sponsor status recognized all season, not just your event
- 6–8 player entries plus premium event signage and custom activation
- First right to renew your tournament for the following season
Tournament Sponsor
Limited by event$2,500
Own a single event
- Naming association with your tournament
- Event-specific branding, signage and awards mention
- Social, email and event photography content
- 2–4 player entries
Experience Partner
5–8 available$1,000
Own a player experience category
- Recovery, coffee, performance, apparel, beverages, player gifts or photography
- Skills challenge and player-facing activation opportunities
- Sponsor recognition across the event experience
Hole Partner
Limited$500
Premium on-course visibility
- Branded tee sign at a featured hole
- Sponsor-page listing and social recognition
- Optional giveaway or activation
What Partners Receive
More than a logo at an event.
The objective is a partnership that gives your business a reason to participate — and players a reason to remember you.
On-course brand visibility
Digital & social media recognition
Email inclusion
Logo on tournament materials
Player-facing activation
Exclusive networking & tour social invitations
Product integration where appropriate
Photography & content
Awards recognition
Category exclusivity opportunities
Built by Ace & Eagle
Elevating the way you play.
The Smoky is produced by Ace & Eagle, a Western North Carolina sports and lifestyle company built around competition, improvement and community — indoor golf and practice experiences, coaching and player development, and competitive events.
The Long-Term Opportunity
Season One is the foundation.
Regional expansion across the Carolinas and Southeast, a championship event, a loyal year-round player community, and premium destination golf experiences. We're looking for sponsors who want to help build something early — and benefit from where it can go.
