Sept. 13, 2024 Greater Hewitt Chamber's Express Classic presented by The City of Hewitt
The Greater Hewitt Chamber’s 39th annual golf tournament presented by the City of Hewitt will be held at Cottonwood Creek on September 13, 2024! Proceeds from the Greater Hewitt Chamber’s annual golf tournament benefit the Greater Hewitt Chamber Scholarship Fund, as well as community development.
About the Tournament
IMPORTANT PLAYER DETAILS FOR 2024 TOURNAMENT: Thank you for registering a team for the GHCOC Hewitt Express Classic presented by the City of Hewitt taking place this Friday at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course! The committee, sponsors and staff have planned several interactive activities – even the chance to win a vehicle sponsored by Allen Samuels Dodge or $1,000,000 sponsored by HEB!
The GHCOC is hosting Business After Hours with cornhole, music, food and beverages, accompanied by an optional Goodie Bag/Rules Pick Up @ Cottonwood Creek tomorrow – Thurs., Sept 12 from 5-7 pm. You will be able to purchase raffle tickets, super passes and extra mulligan tickets in advance on Thursday.
If you choose to check in on Thursday evening, please stop by the pre-check check-in area on Friday in the clubhouse to confirm arrival, then you’re free to locate your cart for the shotgun start!
Can I register as a single player?
Where are food and beverages available?
What is a Super Pass?
What prizes/places are awarded?
Fri., Sept 13 @ Cottonwood Creek – Day of Schedule
- AM Check-In, Breakfast by George’s and Edward Jones, Shawna Bradfute – 6:30 am
- AM Shotgun Start – 7:30 am
- PM Check-in Opens @ 11:15 am
- AM Awards and Door Prizes, Walk-On’s Lunch for both flights @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Million Dollar Shootout sponsored by HEB – 12:45 pm
- PM Shotgun Start 1:00 pm – Snacks by Bush’s Chicken & Hilton & Courtyard Downtown
- PM Awards and Door Prizes + Whataburger Boxes @ 6:30 pm
AM:
AMA Graphics
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest
Bridge Realty
Bird Kultgen Ford
Bush’s Chicken
City of Hewitt 1
City of Hewitt 2
Complete Car Care Center
D1 Waco
Extraco Banks
First Woodway
HEB Woodway
Hilton & Courtyard Downtown
KXXV News 25
McLennan Community College
Metals 2 Go
Refresco
PM:
Allen Samuels Dodge
American Bank
Astound powered by Grande
Clint Allen State Farm Insurance
Dr. SmiLee
FastSigns
Fidelity Bank
GENCO Federal Credit Union
George’s Restaurant & Catering
Jimmy John’s
National Fire & Safety
Northern & Nye
Rabroker
SpringHill Suites Woodway
Texas Golf Karts
TFNB
Waco Foundation Repair
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions, and we’ll see you at the course!
About the Tournament:
Two flights will be offered and registration includes snacks, goodie bags and contests until the shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. / 1:00 p.m. (format is a four person scramble). With a contest on every hole, golfers will have lots of chances to win excellent prizes including one million dollars and/or a new vehicle!
Skip the line at check in!
Member Discounted Bundle (most popular, $40 in savings): $770 (team of 4 with 2 carts, Team Super Pass, 2 additional mulligans for the team (2 per player included with registration) plus 6 raffle tickets)
First Responder Team + Super Pass: $575
Member Single Player: $135,
Visitor Single Player: $160
Member Team: $540
Member Team + Super Pass: $680
Visitor Team: $640
Visitor Team + Super Pass: $780
The fee includes green fees, 2 mulligans, cart, George’s breakfast sponsored by Edward Jones Shawna Bradfute (AM flight only), lunch by Walk-On’s, snacks, water, Burger boxes sponsored by Whataburger (PM flight only) and goodie bag with sponsored items and the chance to win lots of prizes! To be eligible for your team to win the Prizes on Every Hole – including name-brand wedges, drivers, putters, set of irons, golf balls & golf bags – a Super Pass will be available at check in for $140 per team. Please note player/team registration is only confirmed when payment is received.
Lunch Menu from Walk-On’s includes:
Boom Boom Shrimp
VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE
Sign up now, selling allowed. Vendor spots available during lunch time between flights (10:30 am – 12:30 pm) in the clubhouse. Space is limited. Vendor is responsible for all needs and this opportunity is only open to members.
Luxury Raffle
1. Stocked YETI
2. Locals Favorites – full of hotel and pampering certificates, gift cards, entertainment and more!
3. Golf SpecialtyJust click the button below to purchase, click “register as a guest,” and choose which package or packages you want a chance to win. ALL raffle tickets must be turned in to either Alissa Cady, Jake Smith or Misti Smith no later than 1:00 PM on Sept. 13.
Winners will be drawn at the golf tournament. Need not be present to win. Winners will be notified & posted on this site. Funds go toward Greater Hewitt Chamber Scholarship Fund & community development.
Event Schedule
6:30 a.m.
AM Flight Check-in begins. Enjoy breakfast and goodie bags with sponsored items, contests and networking.
7:30 a.m.
AM Flight Tee off (shotgun start, four-person scramble).
11:00 a.m.
PM Flight Check-in begins. Enjoy goodie bags with sponsored items, snacks, contests and networking.
11:30 a.m.
AM Flight Prizes and Team Awards; AM and PM Flight and Lunch by Walk-On’s is served
12:45 p.m.
$1 Million Dollar Shootout sponsored by HEB Woodway
1:00 p.m.
PM Flight Tee off (shotgun start, four-person scramble).
6:00 p.m.
PM Flight Prizes and Team Awards
2024 SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorships are offered to members only through the first right of refusal deadline of May 1, 2024. Visitors may sponsor at a 20% increase after the first right of refusal has expired, or join and receive 25+ freebies with membership perks and 15% as a first-time member advertiser.
Our golf tournament will be advertised on HewittChamber.com, Hewitt Express Magazine, Waco & the Heart of Texas, KXXV, Astound Broadband, Shooter FM, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please note that sponsorships are available to Greater Hewitt Chamber members only. To become a member, please visit www.hewittchamber.com/join.
If the Chamber were to cancel an event, options would be discussed for rescheduling. If the event was not rescheduled, the member would be responsible for paying 80% of the commitment from promotions received leading up to the event.
$100-$249
Raffle Prize Supporting Sponsor: $100
OPEN TO 7
Name listed on clubhouse banner & publications; Announcements and signage recognition during check-in and awards ceremony video
Tournament Winners 17th: $100
Name listed on clubhouse banner and publications; Announcements, recognition during awards ceremony
Tournament Winners 13th: $200/flight
Name listed on clubhouse banner and publications; Announcement recognition during awards ceremony
Hole Sponsorship: $350
Name listed on clubhouse banner and publications; Receive one hole sponsorship with signage
$250-$500
Tournament Winners 9th Place: $300
Name listed on clubhouse banner and publications; Announcement recognition during awards ceremony
Hospitality Sponsor: $350 One Flight/ $550 All Day
Name listed on clubhouse banner and publications; Interact with players during tournament while driving hospitality cart and distributing snacks/drinks (provided by Chamber members); Receive signage with logo on hospitality cart
Longest Drive Contest : $350
SOLD EDUCATORS CREDIT UNION | Name listed on hole signage at Tee Box, Receive one hole sponsorship w/ sign; Announcement recognition during awards ceremony – cash prize for winners; Recognition on clubhouse banner, publications and digital art
Tournament Winners 1st: $400/flight
Name listed on clubhouse banner and publications; Announcement recognition during awards ceremony
$501-$999
Interactive Hole Sponsor: $600
Name listed on clubhouse banner, website and publications • Interact with players during tournament at tee box and receive a hole sponsorship with signage • Call chamber staff for availability, *Sponsor required to have water available for distribution
Breakfast Burrito Sponsor: $600
PENDING TO SHAWNA BRADFUTE, EDWARD JONES – Pass out George’s breakfast burritos at tee off, Company logo printed on signs and tournament brochure, clubhouse banner and publications; Hole sponsorship w/ sign
Bush's Tender Roll Snack Sponsor: $600
Exclusive to one member – Pass out Bush’s tender rolls at during afternoon flight, Company logo printed on signs and tournament brochure, clubhouse banner and publications; Hole sponsorship w/ sign
Super Pass Sponsor: $1000
Open to 2 members / flight – Company logo printed on player cart signs and tournament brochure, clubhouse banner and publications; Hole sponsorship w/ sign
Cart Sponsorship: $600
PENDING to SpringHill Suites Woodway – Company logo printed on player cart signs and tournament brochure, clubhouse banner and publications; Hole sponsorship w/ sign
Hole-In-One Vehicle Contest: $615*
(*plus insurance) Sponsored by Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat – 3 Remaining; Name listed on Hole-in-One signs at tee box – golfers will have the chance to win the vehicle displayed on hole!; Company logo printed on all tournament brochures, clubhouse banners, publications and digital art; Receive one hole sponsorship w/ sign and one player; #4 (113-160 yds – open), #6 (140-225 yds – sold), #14 (131-181 yds – open), #17 (117-195 yds – open)
Million Dollar Shoot Out Contest: $1000*
(*plus insurance) SOLD to HEB | Logo listed on Million Dollar signs at tee box – 2 golfers will have the chance to win $1,000,000! Company logo printed on tournament brochure, clubhouse banner & publications; Hole sponsorship w/ sign
Koozie: $650
Sold to ABC Home & Commercial — Company logo printed on koozie given to each player, tournament brochure, clubhouse banner and publications; Receive one hole sponsorship w/ sign
Closest to the Pin Contest: $700
PENDING TO AMERICAN BANK – Logo listed on hole signage on all par 3’s at Tee Box; Company logo printed on tournament brochure, clubhouse banner & publications, digital art; Hole sponsorship w/ sign; One player; Announcement recognition during awards ceremony – cash prize for winners
Event Volunteer T-Shirt: $700
SOLD TO ACTION FIRE PROS | Company logo printed on event staff shirts, tournament brochure, clubhouse banner and publications; Receive one hole sponsorship w/ sign
Golf Tees: $1000
SOLD TO BARNETT CONTRACTING | Company logo printed on tees given to each player; Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications and digital art; Receive one hole sponsorship w/ sign
$1000+
Golf Towel: $1,300
Sponsor logo printed on towel given to each player; Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications, digital art, Hole sponsorship with sign
Golf Cooling Towel: $800
SOLD TO DR. SMILEE. Sponsor logo printed on cooling towels given to players; Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications, digital art, Hole sponsorship with sign
Tote bag: $1,600
SOLD TO GENCO Federal Credit Union | Sponsor logo printed on tote given to each player, Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications, digital art; Hole sponsorship with sign
Mini Accessories Duffle: $1,800
EXCLUSIVE TO ONE MEMBER— Sponsor logo printed on duffle given to each player (any extras given to sponsor); Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications, digital art; 2 players in tournament; Hole sponsorship with signage
Golf Ball Marker with Cap Clip: $2,000
1 Available — Sponsor logo printed on golf ball marker given to each player (any extras given to sponsor); Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications, digital art and Hole sponsorship
Stainless Steel Tumbler: $2,000
PENDING to Ascension Providence — Sponsor logo printed on stainless steel tumbler given to each player (any extras given to sponsor); Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications, digital art; Hole sponsorship with sign
Umbrellas: $2,700
SOLD to News 25 — Sponsor logo printed on stainless steel tumbler given to each player (any extras given to sponsor); Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications, digital art; Two players in tournament; Hole sponsorship with sign
Media Sponsor Station: Web & Digital: $2,500
Media Sponsor Radio: $2,500
Shooter FM | Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications, digital art, Hole sponsor sign; Opportunity to bring company banners and set up interactive area at clubhouse; Sponsor may provide promo items to include in goodie bags, 8 beverage tickets to clubhouse
Media Sponsor Cable/Internet: $2,500
ASTOUND POWERED BY GRANDE | Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications, digital art, Hole sponsor sign; Opportunity to bring company banners and set up interactive area at clubhouse; Sponsor may provide promo items to include in goodie bags
Media Sponsor Station/Commercial: $3,200
Sold to KXXV NEWS CHANNEL 25 | Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications, digital art; Team of four players; Hole sponsor sign; Opportunity to bring company banners and set up interactive area at clubhouse; Sponsor may provide promo items to include in goodie bags
Mag-safe Card Holder: $2,000
EXCLUSIVE to 1 MEMBER – Sponsor logo printed on Card Holder given to each player Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications and digital art; 2 players and one interactive hole
1/4 Zip Dri Fit: $3,500
Sponsor logo printed on DRI FIT 1/4 ZIP given to each player Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications and digital art; Team of 4 players and one interactive hole
Power Charging Bank: $4,200
Golf Cooler: $5,000
EXCLUSIVE TO ONE MEMBER — Sponsor logo printed on cooler given to each player (any extras given to sponsor); Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications, digital art; 4 players in tournament; Hole sponsorship with signage
Premium Brand Golf Caps: $4,000
logo printed on cap given to each player (any extras given to sponsor); Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications and digital art; 4 players in tournament; Hole sponsorship with sign
Premium Brand Golf Balls: $2,500
SOLD TO CLINT ALLEN — Sponsor logo printed on golf balls given to each player (any extras given to sponsor); Logo printed on tournament clubhouse banner, brochure, publications, digital art; 4 players in tournament; Hole sponsorship with sign
Presenting Sponsor: $7,000
Sold to City of Hewitt, 1 Remaining | Tournament referred to as Greater Hewitt Chamber Express Classic presented by Your Company; Spotlight in tournament video to be distributed on social media and Chamber’s digital platforms, Company listed as Presenting Sponsor with logo recognition on save the date, brochure, clubhouse banner, digital art and publications; Interactive hole with sign, interactive table at clubhouse with promotion of choice; Team of four players & Super Pass; Opportunity to place promos in goodie bags and place any banners/signs at clubhouse; Recognition as presenting sponsor on all media and press releases, publications, radio interviews and TV commercials, 8 beverage tickets to clubhouse
Thank You Committee!
Chairperson Scott Hedges and members Regina Martinez, Joseph Hester, Travis Fagg, Jacob Lentz, Matt Travis, Richard Nettles, Ashley Futris, Stephanie Tolbert, and Shawna Bradfute.
Day of committee volunteers include Blake Dotson, Jonathan Swalley, Daron Washington, Glenda Ruiz, Jose Neira, Pedro Zamora, Rick Grimes, Sara Burgett, IV Williams, Kori Williams and Shane Smith