Founded by Angel Rich-Jones, Hampton University Alum and Bowie State University Foundation Board Member, Karl Jones, Howard University Alum and JP Lunn, PGA Professional and President of PGA Reach Mid-Atlantic, 4tee Acres, in partnership with PGA Reach, is connecting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to the PGA to “Drive for Performance.”
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Dedicated to building a workforce pipeline in golf, 4tee Acres aims to open doors by hosting events, career days, and installing putting greens while offering clubs, clinics, and clothes to every HBCU campus.
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4tee Acres partnership proudly expands across PGA Works “Beyond The Green” and “Make Golf Your Thing” to welcome students into alternative career options within golf.
Agenda
Saturday, April 26
Welcome Reception
University of Maryland Golf Clubhouse
6pm - 8pm
Sunday, April 27
Black Tech Matters Awards Brunch
Thomas Room at Clubhouse
Panel and Fashion Show 11am - 2pm
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Clubhouse Lawn
The Turn 2pm - 5pm
Monday, April 28
HBCU Golf Invitational
University of MD Golf Course
Breakfast Warm Up 7am
Shotgun 8am
Lunch n Wellness 12pm
Golf Clinic and Games 1pm
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Thomas Room
Prizes 3pm
VIP Happy Hour 4pm
HBCU INVITATIONAL
2025 SPONSORSHIP
Eagle
$20,000
VIP Celebrity Experience (8)
Opening/ Closing Remarks
Clubhouse Sponsorship
Awards Brunch Sponsorship
Full media and press access
Birdie
$10,000
VIP Networking (8)
1 speaker and table
2 foursomes with PGA Pro
Hole 1 and 18 Sponsorship
Logo on step and repeat
Par
$5,000
VIP Carts and Seating (4)
VIP Closing Happy Hour
1 foursome
2 hole sponsorships
Logo on all marketing promo
Clubhouse
$2,500
VIP Welcome Reception (4)
1 foursome
1 hole sponsorship
Logo on website
Swag Bag Promo
Players
$1,000
18 holes of golf (2) PRIZE SPONSOR
Swag Bag
The Caddy Institute
$100k Sponsorship
Preparing the Next Generation of Black Golfers
The 4tee Caddy Institute prepares the next generation to
become a PGA Professional by learning course
management and strategy, equipment, and
interpersonal skills.
Learning from experienced golfers to develop mental
and physical stamina is essential to a long-term career.
Networking opportunities help increase the pool of Black
leaders within the golf industry to improve communities
and policy.
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Sponsorship Benefits:
Recognition as 4tee Acres Caddy Institute partner
Opportunity to host a leadership event for fellows
Acres Interns
$25k Sponsorship
Placing Golf Students in Dynamic Environments
4tee Acres Internship places students in the private
sector to build senior-leader relationships, explore
corporate skills, and solve business challenges.
Students receive a stipend, professional development,
networking and plenty of golf.
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Sponsorship Benefits:
Talent pipeline and employer brand
Increase productivity while inspiring employee base
Scholarships
$10k Sponsorship
Providing Tuition for Talented Golf Students
As financial support options become more scarce the
need for assistance to pay for college remains a priority.
4tee Acres Scholarships provide funds for talented golf
students to pursue their dreams toward undergrad or
grad degrees.
Sponsoring a scholar might make the difference in a
student having the opportunity to attend college.
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Sponsorship Benefits:
Early Engagement with Top Talent for Recruitment
Corporate Social Responsibility
Community Engagement
Grow Relations with Universities and Industry Leaders