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

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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.

Format: Scramble with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start

Due to high demand last year, please reach out to Jack Donnelly (jackd@detroithistorical.org) to get on our communications list for this year’s event, limited space available. 

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

$10,000
Pin Flag Sponsor - SOLD

  • 3 foursomes
  • High-quality, custom made & embroidered pin flags on all 18 holes with your company branding
  • A distinguished keepsake of your support - your branded pin flag, yours to keep after the outing
  • Limited edition Detroit Historical Society branded item

$5,000
Food & Beverage Sponsor - SOLD

  • 1 foursome
  • Branding displayed at pre-round seated lunch
  • Signage and brand represented at food stations and beverage areas on course
  • Sponsor of private donor event

First Impressions Sponsor

  • 1 foursome
  • Sponsor bagpiper during warm-up
  • Brand recognition at registration and bag drop
  • Professional photo with bagpiper

Cart Sponsor - SOLD

  • 1 foursome
  • Your company logo on 60+ golf carts, visible to all participants

Contest Sponsor

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

Practice Facilities Sponsor - SOLD

  • 1 foursome
  • Your company logo/brand displayed at the driving range, practice green, and locker room

Raffle Sponsor - SOLD

  • 1 foursome
  • Your company logo/brand prominently featured with raffle items and on golf course (pre-round, during round, and at awards ceremony)

Photography Sponsor

  • 1 foursome
  • Sponsor of professional photographer
  • Your company logo/brand and sponsorship recognition on photos and photo distribution

$3,000
Foursome Hole Sponsorship

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

$2,000
Foursome

 

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Danny Kaufman, Co-Chair |Executive VP, HW Kaufman Chief Operating Officer, 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

If you have any questions, please contact Jack Donnelly (jackd@detroithistorical.org).

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