Golfathon - Year after year, Naples' most successful
golf fundraiser!
Thank you for making the 13th Annual Golfathon a success, raising over $250,000 toward the mission of St. Matthew's House to change lives in a spiritual environment that is both compassionate and disciplined, as well as providing housing for the homeless and food for the needy!
2011 Underwriting and Sponsorship Opportunities
Here are some photos from the 2010 event.
MAKE A PLEDGE PAYMENT - THANK YOU!
The St. Matthew's House/Immokalee Friendship House Golfathon is a unique golf event that raises much more money than any other golf outing in Naples. It's also a fun and different format designed for an unlimited amount of golf that provides participants an exceptional, enjoyable day. Complimentary snacks, beverages, meals, greens fees, and cart rental, as well as an awards reception and dinner are included in your day as a Golfathon player!
Online player and sponsor registration is easy and convenient! Once registered, golfers will receive a personalized email to send to those you're asking to sponsor you, plus one to print and send regular mail. (Download and read a sample version of this letter, which has proven to be an effective fundraising tool over the years.) Also, you and your sponsors are able to send in credit card donations quickly, safely, and securely online.
Want to get involved, but don't play golf? Be a tournament sponsor. It's a great way to support St. Matthew's House, and get recognized by potentially thousands of people, whether you choose to be a hole sponsor or event underwriter. Find out more about underwriting opportunities. View Golfathon Photo Gallery
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Golfathon Purpose
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Golfathon Purpose
To support St. Matthew's House financially.
Golfathon Format
- Only 40 players (10 foursomes) on the entire 18 holes
- Each player in his or her own cart (with a cart driver if desired)
- Play "ready" golf (no honors - play your shot when you get to your ball provided your shot is clear)
- All putts within the leather are given (within 2 feet of the hole)
- Play two balls on the par threes (counts for two holes)
- Two shotgun starts: 7:00 AM and 1:00pm
- Lost balls are no problem, we provide all the balls you need
- Continental breakfast provided
- Complimentary box lunch plus free snacks and drinks available on the course all day
- Contests and prizes galore
- Gala reception and awards dinner at the Imperial Clubhouse on the evening of the Golfathon. Your spouse or a guest is also invited.
Finding and asking sponsors for support
- Players are requested to find sponsors at $1, $2, $5 or $10 per hole, or a specific gift, and to have the goal to raise at least $1,000 in pledges. (It costs St. Matthew's House approximately $250 for each player to participate).
- Proven fund raising principle: If you feel strongly enough about a cause to give money yourself - ask others to follow your example and they will contribute. This is simple to prove - just try it.
- Most successful technique used in past years: Use one of the personalized sponsorship letters or emails we will have provided for you. All you need to do is hand out the letter or mail it to your friends or associates (your Christmas card list is a great resource). You will be gratified with the high percentage of those who will fill out the coupon and return it. Read a sample version of this letter.
- Personalized email: We can send you a customized email to forward, complete with links to the Golfathon registration page and information about St. Matthew's House. Many people will appreciate the quickness and ease of online sponsorship.
- Or, we will do the complete mailing. Provide us with pre-addressed labels or a file in Excel format and your signed letter, and we'll send it out for you.
Have questions? -- need help or suggestions? Call Ron Pederson at 239-593-0673, Nevin Souers at 239-354-2187, or Julie Clay at St. Matthew's House 239-774-0500.
We would like to thank our sponsors for the 13th Annual
St. Matthew's House/Immokalee Friendship House Golfathon:
