Now in its fifth decade of PGA TOUR sponsorship, Buick is title-sponsor of two PGA TOUR events: The Buick Invitational (Feb 2-8), at Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla, Calif. and the Buick Open (July 27-August 2), at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club, Grand Blanc, Mich.

Through its tournaments, which are all televised nationally, Buick has donated more than $23 million to local charities since 1982.

When you advertise at the Buick Open, you'll reach a highly desirable market: more than 100,000 affluent consumers with proven buying power.

I. Tournament Program - (Full page, four color) $3,000

Tournament programs are distributed free of charge to all corporate hospitality and skybox guests. Buick Open program advertisers will receive additional exposure because of the keepsake souvenir nature of the program.

II. Hole Sponsorship - $7,000-$10,000

Package includes: wooden tee sign with company name and/or logo; full-page, four-color program advertisement; logo identification on hole page. Also includes eight clubhouse badges and four VIP parking passes.

III. Pairings guide - (Full panel, four color) $7,500 l (Back cover) $8,500

The pairings guide is an indispensable material at the event. Over 100,000 pairing guides are given to the fans at no charge. Advertisers also receive eight clubhouse badges and four preferred parking passes.

IV. Expo Tents - Eighth Tee $5,000 / 13th Green $4,000

Promote your product or service through on-site exposure. Expo booths are located on the course in high traffic areas.

Includes: 10'x 10' white frame tent with sidewall, 8' table with two chairs, four service badges, two parking passes.

* Additional requests (i.e., electricity, phone service) are available at extra charge.

** The Buick Open requires all Expo Tent vendors to sign the "Expo Tent Vendor Agreement" upon purchase of an Expo Tent.

Buick Open skyboxes are located directly adjacent to the 13th, 16th and 18th greens. These fully catered skyboxes are canopied, carpeted and furnished with padded chairs.

All Skybox Packages Include:

Greenside seating for 20 guests with:

• Food and beverage (beer, wine, and soda)
• Official tournament programs
• Daily pairings sheets
• Clubhouse privileges
• VIP Parking passes
• Recognition in the Tournament Program

Pricing:

Greenside at the 13th and 16th holes:

• Thursday through Sunday - $5,500 per day

   *For ten guests, Greenside at the 13th or 16th holes:

    Any one day $2,750.00 - includes 3 VIP Parking Pass

Greenside at the 18th hole:

• Thursday through Sunday: $24,000

The lakeside sky-suite at the 17th, the Buick Open's signature hole, offers the premiere location on the course. At this combination of hospitality tents and skyboxes you may entertain between 40 and 120 guests.

17th Sky Suite packages include:

• Tickets for 20 guests
• Clubhouse privileges for guests
• Skybox chair seating
• 20 official tournament programs
• 20 daily pairings sheets
• Food and beverages (beer, wine, and soda)
• Color TVs
• Telephone
• 10 VIP Parking passes
• IBM official scoring computer
• Round tables with chairs

Prices are as follows (for 20* guests):

• Thursday through Sunday - $5,500 per day

* Additional tickets may be purchased at a pro-rated, per-person rate.

The Buick Open Trophy Suites at the 17th and 18th greens give you an exceptional way to enjoy the tournament's most exciting locations. See all the action unfold right in front of you while relaxing in a climate-controlled environment, enjoying plush, theater-style seating and much more.

Trophy Suites include:

• Indoor A/C and open air deck levels
• Multiple TVs
• Marble countertops
• Exclusive view of the action
• Second-story, open air observation deck
• Panoramic windows with spectacular views
• Bar service area with mini-refrigerator
• Private restroom
• Wood floors
• Audio/visual entertainment center
• Catered refreshments

Package includes:

• 80 Credentials per day with VIP parking
• All food and beverages (choose from four custom menus)
• Tournament programs and pairings sheets

Total Investment Thursday - Sunday: $70,000

  * Individual day rates may be available

The spirited social atmosphere of professional golf is an ideal setting for entertaining valuable customers and employees. What better way is there to build a business relationship or just say thanks for a job well done? Corporate hospitality tents at the Buick Open provide an unrivaled way to entertain large numbers of people at a better value then you'll find at other sporting events in the area.

• Tickets for 25 guests / day
• Food and beverages (beer, wine and soda)
• Official scoring computer
• round tables with chairs  
• patio area with umbrella tables
• daily housekeeping
• color television
• 24-hour security
• private phone  
• Clubhouse privileges for guests
• VIP Parking passes
• Official tournament programs
• Daily pairing sheets
• Recognition in tournament program  

Total Investment Thursday - Sunday: $30,000

To order a package at the Buick Open, or to get information on further sponsorship opportunities with the tournament, please contact:

Jason Mengel - Sales and Marketing Director

313-596-9027

jason.mengel@gmrworks.com

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Simply fax back the attached Sponsorship Reservation form. The Buick Open's fax number is 313.967.9646.

View the Sponsorship Brochure and the Sponsorship Reservation form for the 2009 Buick Open.
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