Monday, May 10, 2021

22nd Texas Irish American Cup Challenge 2021

Date : Monday, May 10, 2021

Venue : Lakewood Country Club

Location : 6430 Gaston Avenue Dallas, TX 75214

Time : See schedule below

Event Times

7:00 am Registration and Breakfast-To-Go
9:00 am Shotgun Start
2:00 pm Lunch Buffet
4:00 pm Texas Irish American Shootout
5:30 pm Cocktail Reception overlooking 18th green
7:00 pm Awards Dinner and Auction (outdoor event)


CÉAD MÍLE FÁILTE!

The Ireland Funds & Tournament Chairs, Georgia and Marc Lyons cordially invite you to SAVE THE DATE for The Ireland Funds Texas 22nd Irish American Cup Challenge

We look forward to gathering with you and your teammates. Your participation supports our work with outstanding organizations improving the lives of thousands of people across the island of Ireland.



Tournament Chairs

Georgia and Marc Lyons

Georgia and Marc Lyons


2021 “Diamond in the Rough” Award and Recognition

David Feherty

David Feherty

David Feherty is a former professional golfer on the European Tour and PGA Tour. He now works as a writer and broadcaster with NBC Sports and Golf Channel.

Feherty was born in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. He turned professional in 1976 and spent most of his playing career in Europe, where he won five times and finished in the top ten twice in the European Tour’s Order of Merit, placing tenth in 1989 and eighth in 1990. He spent 1994 and 1995 playing mainly on the PGA Tour in the U.S., and the best result on the tour was a second place finish at the 1994 New England Classic. Feherty represented Ireland in international competition and captained the victorious 1990 Alfred Dunhill Cup team. Feherty played for Europe on the 1991 Ryder Cup team.  Read more at fehertyofftour.com

Sponsorship and Tickets

Purchase Online

MAJOR SPONSOR – $50,000

(Call direct to buy this level)

  • Automatic team advancement to Shootout
  • Two foursomes at the Tournament starting from tees of their choice (includes gift bag & lunch for all golfers)
  • Spread (2 pages) advertisement in the Tournament printed program
  • Corporate logo prominently displayed at the 18th Hole Ceremony and in all Tournament materials
  • Premier seating for ten at the outdoor Awards Dinner on May 10
  • A complimentary round of golf for four players at Lakewood Country Club
  • Eight copies of Gourmand award-winning “Kingdom of Wine; A Celebration of Ireland’s Winegeese” book by Ted Murphy

EMERALD SPONSOR – $25,000

  • Automatic team advancement to Shootout
  • Prominent signage on Tournament material and hole signage
  • One foursome at the Tournament (includes gift bag & lunch for all golfers)
  • Full-page advertisement in the Tournament printed program
  • Preferred seating for ten at the outdoor Awards Dinner on May 10

PLATINUM SPONSOR – $10,000

  • One foursome at the tournament (includes gift bag & lunch for all golfers)
  • Full-page advertisement in the Tournament printed program and hole signage
  • Prime seating for eight at the outdoor Awards Dinner on May 10

GOLD SPONSOR – $5,000

  • One foursome at the Tournament (includes gift bag & lunch for all golfers)
  • Half-page advertisement in the Tournament printed program and hole signage
  • Seating for eight at the outdoor Awards Dinner on May 10

INDIVIDUAL PLAYER – $1,250

  • Tournament gift bag & lunch
  • Invitation for two at the outdoor Awards Dinner on May 10

DINNER TICKET INDIVIDUAL – $150

DINNER TICKET YOUNG LEADER – $105

Purchase Online


PROGRAM ADVERTISING

Thank you for your interest in placing an advertisement in the 22nd Texas Irish American Cup Challenge Program.

Please see below for the details regarding the different ad sizes you can purchase for yourself, your company or for one of the honorees.

  • One Page Ad (8.5” x 11”) $500
  • Half Page Ad (8.5” x 5.5”) $250

Please send in Adobe Illustrator, EPS or PDF file format
DEADLINE is APRIL 16, 2021

To sponsor a page, in the space provided below, indicate how you would like your organization’s name to appear.

Please email your copy and logo to
jcurtis@irelandfunds.org or call Judy Curtis at 469-232-9601.

We will send you a draft for your review.


Make a gift donation to the work of The Ireland Funds.
(This is not for event admission. It does, however, support the event and work of The Ireland Funds)

Make a Gift

Contact

Darina Padian

Texas Director

The Ireland Funds America

5720 LBJ Freeway, Suite 455 Dallas TX 75240 US

T - 469-232-9601

E - dpadian@irelandfunds.org

Email Link

Judy Curtis

Office and Event Coordinator

200 Park Avenue, Floor 17 New York NY 10166 US

T - 214-505-8613

E - jcurtis@irelandfunds.org

Email Link

Golf Advisory Committee

Archie Bennett
Rick Bush
Brian Casey
Sam Chantillis, M.D.
Tom Codd
Mike Corboy
Jim Duda
Tom Donovan
Bob Elliott
Michael Fitzpatrick
Tommy Gallagher
Mike Geary
John Grimes
Don Hanratty
Ryan Hanratty
Waymon Levell
Marc Lyons, Chair
Tom McCarthy
Cliff Miercort
Dan Sheehan
John Tillotson
Page Tucker
Andy Welch
Kevin Youngblood

Ladies Golf Committee

Michelle Anderson
June Bennett
Netta Blanchard
Heather Blond
April Bosworth
Kelley Burks
Shelly Codd
Lou Ann Corboy
Sue Donovan
Mary Dowling
Diana Eppard
Rachel Gaffney
Carol Geary
Ellen Grimes
Jane Hanratty
Vicki Howland
Terra Lahrman
Ann Levell
Georgia Lyons, Chair
Catriona McCarthy
Linda McCarthy
Valerie McDonough
Serafina Otten
Melanie Quinn
Fay Sheehan
Sylvia Tillotson
Page Tucker
Ellen Welch
Bobbie Sue Williams
Martha Woodcook


COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES

The safety and health of our guests and all employees are of utmost importance. All activities will be held outdoors. The Club will be following strict safety guidelines, social distancing and all local and state COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions.

Thank you to our event sponsors