17th Annual Gridiron Classic details
Monday, June 15, 2026
Registration and lunch open at 11 a.m.
Shotgun start at 1 p.m. | Dinner immediately following play.
Join BGSU Football alumni, friends, and supporters for a premier day on the greens at Toledo Country Club, beautifully situated along the Maumee River. Spend the afternoon competing and connecting in a first-class setting before gathering for a memorable evening celebration.
Following golf, guests will enjoy a riverside dinner and program overlooking the water. Those not participating in golf are encouraged to attend the 6:30 p.m. dinner and auction, along with the Coaches Social hosted in the River Room after play concludes.
We look forward to celebrating Falcon Football together.
Sponsorships for golfers
Presenting Sponsor
(1 foursome)
$25,000
Apparel Sponsor
(1 foursome)
$20,000
Dinner Sponsor
(1 foursome)
$10,000
Long Drive Sponsor
(1 foursome)
$10,000
Lunch Sponsor
(1 foursome)
$7,500
Hole in One Sponsor
(1 foursome)
$5,000
Beverage Cart Sponsor
(1 foursome)
$5,000
Driving Range Sponsor
(1 foursome)
$5,000
Putting Green Sponsor
(1 foursome)
$5,000
Hydration Station Sponsor
(1 foursome)
$5,000
Hole Sponsorship
(1 foursome)
$5,000
Foursome
$3,500
Individual
$875
Non-golfing sponsorships
Hole Sponsor ONLY
$2,500
Dinner ONLY
$250
How to sign up as a sponsor
Contact us
Want to support BGSU Football even though you are unable to attend the Gridiron Classic? Email Nathan Anderson or call 419-372-9446.
**The BGSU Foundation is a 501-C-3. Fair market value: Foursome $1,000, Individual $250, and Dinner Only $50.
2024 event highlights
Thank you to all our generous supporters of the 2024 Gridiron Golf Classic!
Through the collective efforts of our sponsors, participants and volunteers, the Gridiron Classic raised over $230,000 that directly benefits our football student-athletes both on and off the field. Your commitment to their success is invaluable and deeply appreciated.
- Bob & Linda Sebo
- Mike & Jan Wilcox: Wilcox Financial/Wilcox Sports Management
- Marvin & Nancy Robon: Barkan & Robon, Ltd. Attorneys at Law
- Larry & Patty Benz
- BSN Sports, LLC
- Sharon A. Clifford Ph.D. LLC
- Larry & Sue Davenport: Rivers Crossing
- Tim Dunn
- Drew & Nancy Forhan
- Michael Ferrell & Co.
- Mark & Michelle Remeis: A.A. Green Realty, Inc. & Mecca Management
- John & Kaye Harbal
- Hal & Diane Hawk: Crown Battery
- Heidelberg Distributing
- Lee & Sara Johnson: Johnson & Associates
- Steve & Margaret Loeffler
- Mike &Terri Marsh
- Dave & Lisa O’Brien
- Christian & Katie Piazza
- Randy & Diane Rowe
- Phil & Mary Lou Rudolph Jr.
- Schmidthorst College of Business
- George & Amy Strata
- Peter & Kristin Winovich
- Wood County Hospital
- Steve & Susan Zirkel: Blue Everest LLC
- Jarrod & Erin Hirschfeld
- Scott Slater
- Van Spears: The Copy Shop
- Phil Villapiano
- Tom Spann
Presenting Sponsor $25,000 – (1 foursome)
- Welcome banner with logo
- One VIP 8-top table
- Speaking opportunity at dinner
- Branding/recognition in event program
Apparel Sponsor $20,000 – (1 foursome)
Includes Golf for 4 individuals (1 foursome) and
- Signage and recognition during dinner
- One VIP 8-top table
- Recognition in the program
Dinner Sponsor $10,000 – (1 foursome)
Includes Golf for 4 individuals (1 foursome) and
- Signage and recognition during dinner
- One VIP 8-top table
- Recognition in the program
Long Drive Sponsor $10,000 – (1 foursome)
Includes Golf for 4 individuals (1 foursome) and
- Signage on hole
- Branded email to all participants following the round
- Recognition in the program
Lunch Sponsor $7,500 – (1 foursome)
Includes Golf for 4 individuals (1 foursome) and
- Signage and recognition during lunch
- Recognition in the program.
Hole in One Sponsor $5,000 – (1 foursome)
- Includes Golf for 4 individuals (1 foursome) and
- Signage on par 3 hole
- Recognition in the program
Beverage Cart Sponsor $5,000 – (1 foursome)
- Signage on beverage carts
- Recognition in the program
Driving Range Sponsor $5,000 – (1 foursome)
Includes Golf for 4 individuals (1 foursome) and
- Signage on driving range
- Recognition in the program
Putting Green Sponsor $5,000 – (1 foursome)
Includes Golf for 4 individuals (1 foursome) and
- Signage on putting green
- Recognition in the program
Hydration Station Sponsor $5,000 – (1 foursome)
Includes Golf for 4 individuals (1 foursome) and
- Signage at the hydration station
- Recognition in the program
Hole Sponsorship $5,000 - 1 foursome
Includes Golf for 4 individuals (1 foursome) and
- Signage on hole
- Recognition in the program
Foursome $3,500
Includes Golf for 4 individuals, lunch and dinner
Individual $875
Includes lunch and dinner
Hole Sponsor ONLY $2,500
- Signage on hole
- Commemorative Pin Flag signed by Head Football Coach
- Recognition in the program
Dinner ONLY - $250
Dinner at the 2025 Gridiron Classic
Freddie & Frieda Sponsor $10,000
Golf for four (4) individuals (1 foursome), includes food and beverages throughout the course.
- Priority starting hole selection (shotgun start)
- Choice of Sponsorship Signage: Signage at one (1) of two (2) areas:
- Putting Green
- Driving Range
- Tee Signage Recognition: Recognition with name on tee signage at one (1) hole
- Day of Event Recognition: Recognition on event signage and verbal acknowledgement during the event
- Name Recognition: Recognition as Freddie & Frieda Sponsor on BGSU website
Orange & Brown Sponsor $6,000
Golf for four (4) individuals (1 foursome), includes food and beverages throughout the course.
- Tee Signage Recognition: Recognition with name on tee signage at one (1) hole
- Day of Event Signage: Recognition on event signage
- Name Recognition: Recognition as Orange & Brown Sponsor on BGSU website
Updated: 04/07/2026 09:44AM