2025 Spornsors
Wary of sponsorship opportunities?
Are you hesitant of sponsoring local charity events and fundraisers because...
You don’t want your brand lost in a sea of logos?
Visibility only matters if people actually remember you.
You’re unsure how well the event will be run?
If it feels disorganized or amateur, that reflects on you, too.
You want to engage the right people, not just any crowd?
The kind of people present matters more than the quantity.
You care about supporting a good cause — but you also need ROI?
If you’re investing marketing dollars, it should generate real visibility, relationships, and opportunity.
You want to know your sponsorship actually impacted Waco?
If you’re putting your name behind something, it should move the city forward in a meaningful way.
The Bootstrap does sponsorships (better).
Built for brand visibility
Only 18 hole sponsors. No logo clutter. Your brand is positioned where it’s seen, remembered, and associated with a high-caliber field.
High standards of execution
Championship conditions at Ridgewood Country Club. Verified scoring. Structured execution. An event that reflects well on every brand attached to it.
A curated field of decision-makers
A capped 36-team tournament that brings together serious golfers, founders, executives, and business leaders — not just a crowd.
ROI beyond impressions
A full day on the course creates real conversations and relationship equity. This isn’t passive exposure. It’s proximity.
Impact that builds Waco
Proceeds fuel Startup Waco’s work supporting entrepreneurs, building local businesses, and strengthening the region’s economic future.
2025 Spornsors
FAQs
The Bootstrap is built to elevate your brand
Category | Traditional Charity Golf Tournament | The Bootstrap Classic |
|---|---|---|
Impact | Supports a cause | Fuels Startup Waco’s entrepreneurial infrastructure |
Experience Quality | Casual atmosphere | Championship-level production |
Exclusivity | Shared category sponsors | Limited, first-come placements |
Engagement | Passive exposure | On-course activation opportunities |
Brand Visibility | Basic hole signage | Premium wraparound signage + custom flag |
Audience | Broad, mixed skill levels | Serious golfers & business leaders |
Choose your sponsorship level
Sponsorships are intentionally limited and structured to protect visibility, engagement, and impact. Each level offers a distinct way to align your brand with a championship-caliber event and Startup Waco’s mission. Explore the tiers below and let’s determine the right fit for your goals.
Sponsorship Deadline
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Classic
Partner
Exclusive hole ownership at Ridgewood Country Club
Includes
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One team entry (4 players)
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Dedicated hole sponsorship with full brand presence
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Premium wraparound hole signage
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Opportunity for on-course brand activation
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Recognition during awards ceremony
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Alignment with Startup Waco’s flagship fundraiser
Signature
Partner
EXCLUSIVE HOLE OWNERSHIP + FEATURED ACTIVATION UPGRADE
Includes
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One team entry (4 players)
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All Classic Partner benefits plus:
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Featured activation upgrade and enhanced brand presence at your competition hole
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Putting Green (Hole 2)
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Closest to the Pin (Hole 3)
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Caddie Sponsorship (Hole 5)
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Long Drive (Hole 9)
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Driving Range (Hole 10)
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Hole-in-One (Hole 12)
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Championship
Partner
Exclusive presenting partnership of the Bootstrap Classic
Includes
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One team entry (4 players)
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Premier brand placement across all event signage and materials
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Prominent on-course activation opportunity at the hole of your choice
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Recognition as the championship partner during awards ceremony
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Prominent brand visibility before, during, and after tournament day
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Alignment with Startup Waco’s flagship fundraiser
Hole availability
Hole availablility varies by sponsor level, with signature holes offering greater exposure. Sponsorship opportunities are limited and available first-come, first-served.
#1
Par 4 - 400 yards
#2
Par 4 - 345 yards
PUTTING GREEN
#3
Par 3 - 166 yards
CLOSEST TO PIN
#4
Par 4 - 340 yards
#5
Par 3 - 132 yards
CADDIES
#6
Par 4 - 418 yards
#7
Par 4 - 390 yards
#8
Par 4 - 399 yards
#9
Par 5 - 533 yards
LONG DRIVE
#10
Par 5 - 520 yards
DRIVING RANGE
#11
Par 4 - 342 yards
#12
Par 3 - 198 yards
HOLE-IN-ONE
#13
Par 4 - 363 yards
#14
Par 4 - 393 yards
#15
Par 4 - 408 yards
#16
Par 3 - 114 yards
#17
Par 4 - 393 yards
#18
Par 4 - 383 yards
Play golf.
Fuel founders.
Grow Waco.
Benefitting
Ready to sponsor and compete?
Have a question before securing your spot? Submit the form below and our team will follow up directly.
