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- Guest of Honor
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- Registration and Package Information
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Hotel Information
- Our Sponsors
Join fellow golf and baseball enthusiasts for The Business Council’s 14th Annual Member Golf Classic! Attendees will experience unrivaled play on the beautiful Leatherstocking Golf Course, the world-class hospitality of The Otesaga Resort Hotel, mingle with our former professional baseball player, and experience American history at the National Baseball Hall of Fame, all in Cooperstown, New York.
Following a day of golf, competition and camaraderie, relax and network at The Otesaga during our awards dinner. Then, join our state’s business leaders on a quaint trolley ride from The Otesaga to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. There, you will be treated to a first-class dessert reception, private access to the Hall of Fame Gallery, and hear from our guest of honor, Goose Gossage!
Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage (born July 5, 1951, in Colorado Springs, Colorado) is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played 22 seasons from 1972 to 1994, for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. The nickname "Goose" is a play on his surname. Although otherwise known as "Rich" in popular media, to himself and his friends he goes by "Rick".
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, he was one of the earliest manifestations of the dominating modern closer, with wild facial hair and a gruff demeanor to go along with his blistering fastball. He led the American League in saves three times and was runner up twice; by the end of the 1987 season, he ranked second in major league history in career saves, trailing only Rollie Fingers, although by the end of his career his final total of 310 had slipped to fourth all-time. When he retired, he also ranked third in major league history in career games pitched (1,002), and he remains third in wins in relief (115) and innings pitched in relief (1,556); his 1,502 strikeouts place him behind only Hoyt Wilhelm among pitchers who primarily pitched in relief.
Gossage is the career leader in blown saves (112), three more than Rollie Fingers. From 1977 through 1983, he never recorded an earned run average over 2.62, including a mark of 0.77 in 1981, and in 1980, he finished third in AL voting for both the MVP Award and Cy Young Award as the Yankees won a division title.
Respected for his impact in crucial games, he recorded the final out to clinch a division, league, or World Series title seven times. His eight All-Star selections as a reliever were a record until Mariano Rivera passed him in 2008; he was also selected once as a starting pitcher. He now works in broadcasting. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008.
Gossage lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife Corna, and is active in the community promoting and sponsoring youth sports. His three sons Jeff, Keith and Todd also live in Colorado and enjoy hunting, fishing and golf with their dad. In 1995, the City of Colorado Springs dedicated the Rich "Goose" Gossage Youth Sports Complex, which features five fields for youth baseball and softball competition. Visit www.goosegossage.com
10:30 a.m. |
Registration | Leatherstocking Golf Course |
11:30 a.m. |
Lunch | Clubhouse Patio |
12:30 p.m. |
Shotgun Start (scramble format) |
6:00 p.m. |
NetworkingDinner | The Otesaga Resort HotelDessert Reception | Baseball Hall of FameFeaturing Goose Gossage |
| Fees and Packages | Before 7/12/22 | After 7/12/22 |
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| Single Golfer / Member | $375 | $425 |
| Single Golfer / Non-Member | $475 | $525 |
| Dinner Only (limited space) | $175 | $200 |
| Foursome | $1,475 | $1,575 |
| Bogey - Foursome, Tee & Flag | $1,850 | $1,950 |
Price includes lunch, greens fees, carts, pre, and post-dinner receptions, dinner, plus on course contests and more!
REGISTER HERE
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds after Tuesday, July 12. In the event of rain, evening events will still be held.
From tee signs to scorecards, from trolleys to ice cream – there’s something for everyone when it comes to sponsorship opportunities this year. Our diverse menu of sponsorships provides you with a plethora of opportunities to give your business tremendous exposure. Put your name and logo on all the golf carts or even the souvenir photo frames!
Take advantage of the Bogey-Foursome discount and get a tee sign and flag. Foursome discount includes lunch, carts, greens fees, and evening events for all four golfers. Bring your clients or colleagues.
Our members come from all across the state and represent all industries. No other organization gives you the opportunity to spend time with the caliber of members that we do. Whether it’s lunch, photos, wine at dinner, or the transportation to the Hall of Fame, your sponsorship matters and makes a big impact.
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Evening with TBA |
$7,500 |
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Dinner Sponsor |
SOLD OUT |
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Lunch |
$4,000 |
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Beverage Cart |
$3,500 |
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Photo Booth |
$3,000 |
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Dinner Slide Show |
$3,000 |
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Reception |
$2,500 |
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Scorecards |
$2,500 |
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Wine @ Dinner |
$2,500 |
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Ben & Jerry's |
SOLD OUT |
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Promotional Giveaway |
$2,000 |
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Golf Carts |
SOLD OUT |
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Hydration Station |
$2,000 |
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Registration Tent |
SOLD OUT |
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Trolley |
$1,500 |
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1st or 10th Flag or Tee Sign |
$400 |
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Tee Sign |
$350 |
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Flag |
$350 |
Have a sponsorship idea or question? Contact Maribeth Riley for more information.
The Otesaga Resort Hotel
60 Lake St.
Cooperstown, NY 13326
- Please call the Reservations Office 866-494-0085 daily 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (hours subject to change). To get the special rate you must mention the Business Council and the dates.
- Or you may reserve your room online at www.otesaga.com and use group code 3490718. Please note this code is only to be used online and not when calling in.
- You may also reserve a room by using the Hotel Reservation Form.
- Hotel reservation deadline is Saturday, June 18, 2022
Hotel Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations between the booking date and 3 days prior to arrival will incur a $55 administrative fee per room. Failure to arrive on the confirmed arrival date will result in the cancellation of your entire stay and the forfeiture of your deposit. Cancellations or changes made within 3 days of arrival will result in deposit forfeiture.
Questions?
Contact Maribeth Riley at [email protected] or 800.358.1202
Register early and make your hotel reservations. We expect to sell out!
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