Tournament Format & Special Activities

Hybrid Format

Scramble Tournament

The team format of a scramble allows for lower scores, quicker rounds, and team spirit not found in the stroke play format. Golfers enjoy playing shots from parts of the course they rarely see in a regular round.

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Contests

Putting Contest

Stop by the putting contest green before tournament play begins for putting contest experience unique to the Irvine Classic. Win prizes if you make putts from varying distances.

Irvine Classic Golf Tournament Wedge Shot Contest
Contests

Chip Shot Competition

New to the Irvine Classic in 2024 is this fun challenge. Chip shots onto a green specially marked with landing areas associated with cash, golf, and experiential prizes.

Irvine Classic Golf Tournament Hole in One Prizes
Prize Opportunities

Hole-In-One

The Irvine Classic typically features four hole-in-one contests with prizes ranging from $500 cash to elite golf experiences such as a foursome and lodging at Augusta National. Look forward to trying your luck at Aliso Viejo Country Club.

Irvine Classic Rotary Charity Golf Tournament Longest Drive
Contests

Long Drive for Heroes

As the name implies, the goal of a longest drive contest is to hit the longest and straightest drive where the ball comes to rest in the fairway. Funds raised for programs such as 211 Marine Adoption Committee, Peace for Warriors and WHW.

Contests

Closest to the Pin

A “Closest to the Pin” contest is a type of game that is a staple of charity tournaments and amateur golf tournaments. We’ve designated an incredible par-3 hole for this contest.

Irvine Classic Golf Tournament Driver on Fairway Sunset
Contests

Out Drive the Pro

Feeling froggy?! Put your long game to the test as you compete against a long ball hitter for the best long drive shot. Proceeds donated to provide backpacks and supplies to Boy & Girls Club.

Irvine Classic Rotary Charity Golf Tournament Air Cannon Activity
Special Activities

Air Cannon

Replaces your tee shot by launching your ball from an Air Cannon, allowing you to shoot the ball all the way to the green. If every player in the foursome participates, get rewarded with an Eagle opportunity! Funds allocated to Rotary scholarship program.

50/50 Raffle

Helicopter Ball Drop

Just before the Hopes & Dreams Sunset Dinner Banquet, a helicopter will drop up to 1,000 golf balls onto a designated space within view of the patio dining area. Tickets are only $10 each. Call 949-400-8815 to purchase raffle tickets ahead of May 20.

Specialty Raffle

Raffle: Wine Experiences

Back in 2024 is our ever popular wine raffle with even more prizes including the $2,500 Wine & Spirits Tree, Private Wine Dinners, and Wine Getaways. Drawing to be held at Hopes & Dreams Sunset Dinner on May 20. $50 tickets available via phone at 949-400-8815.

Enjoy a well-planned day with
colleagues and friends.

Get VIP treatment at one of the region's most difficult-to-book golf venues as you raise funds to Create Hope in the World.

7:45 am

7:45 am

Tournament Team Arrives for Setup

Tournament team arrives to set-up check-in tables, raffle and auction previews, morning contests and gift bag stations.

8:45 am

8:45 am

Sponsor check-in: front nine (holes 1-9)

9:15 am

9:15 am

Sponsor check-in: back nine (holes 10-18)

Activation hole sponsors, morning contest sponsors, and special activity vendors escorted to designated tee boxes for setup. One-six foot table with black stretch cover and two chairs provided for on-course activations.

10:00 am

10:00 am

Golfer check-in, morning cocktails & contests

Advance Directly to Go! Pre-register starting April 15 and pre-select your tournament extras such as mulligan packages, raffle tickets, contest entries and more. Silent auction begins May 1. Participate in the putting contest, chip shot challenge, and visit the driving nets for a warm up by Sling ShotTM, courtesy of Original Golfers.

11:45 am

11:45 am

Call to carts, special announcements

Grab your tournament packet and gift bag before your head to the cart. It’s filled with goodies for your day and some special tournament activity tickets.

12:00 pm

12:00 pm

Tournament play begins

Keep your phone handy after every hole to keep track of your silent auction winnings and update your score in the VPAR app. Help raise funds all day by inviting your friends and family to the auction AND to donate for every stroke under par.

Design your own sponsorship starting
with any base package.

Interested in the Title or Benefactor sponsorship? Click here

Champion

$ 7,500

VIP Experience for 12 golfers

Hopes & Dreams sunset dinner for 12 additional guests

Tee-box or welcome activation w/ table

9 tee-box sign placements

Tier  Ad & Branding Package

Gift Bag placement option

Additional benefits

Friend

$ 2,500

VIP Experience for 4 golfers

Hopes & Dreams sunset dinner for 4 additional guests

Tee-box Activation w/ table

3 tee-box sign placements

Tier 4 Ad & Branding Package

Gift Bag placement option

Additional benefits