7th Annual Course of History Golf Classic Presented by Burns & Wilcox

Four men smiling on a golf course, wearing casual golf attire, with trees and a house in the background.
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Two women smiling, standing outside near parked golf carts.
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Country Club of Detroit
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Sponsored by Burns & Wilcox

Burns and Wilcox logo in dark blue

Date: Monday, September 8, 2025

Location: Country Club of Detroit, 220 Country Club Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Dress Code: Soft spikes only. Men: Golf slacks or Bermuda shorts with a tucked-in collared shirt is proper Club attire. Denim, jeans, gym shorts and cargo shorts are not permitted on the course. Hats may not be worn in the clubhouse, except the locker room. Women: May wear sleeveless shirts if they have a collar. Skirts are permitted in good taste.

Time: 

  • 11:00 a.m. Check-in/catered lunch
  • 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
  • 5:00 p.m. Reception on Terrace

Format: Scramble

Printable Sponsorship Packet

Golf Classic logo with a golf ball, two clubs, and text "The Course of History, Est. 2019."

Sponsorship Opportunities

All sponsors receive:

  • Sponsorship recognition on DHS website and relevant marketing materials
  • Hole sponsorship
  • Recognition from Detroit Historical Society CEO at Golf Classic
  • Invitation to private donor event at Country Club of Detroit

$5,000
Contest Sponsor

  • 1 foursome
  • Your company logo/brand displayed at the long drive contest, closest to the pin contests, and select prizes

$3,000
Foursome Hole Sponsorship - Limited number still available!

  • 1 foursome
  • One hole sponsorship with signage on golf course
  • Verbal recognition from Detroit Historical Society CEO during remarks

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Danny Kaufman, Co-Chair | Co-President, HW Kaufman; President, Burns & Wilcox 
Joseph R. Parke, Co-Chair | Vice President, Goldman Sachs
Michael Fisher, Jr. | Director, Fisher Dynamics
Robert W. Gillette | Chief Executive Officer, Baldwin House
Maxwell K. Getz | Financial Advisor, UBS
F. Neal Gram | Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Frederick Hall | CEO & Owner, H&P Protective Services
Joseph D. Paglino | Territory Manager, Marvin
John F. Rhoades | Member, Dykema