The 16th Annual Kirk Bowden Connecting Links Golf Classic
“Together, Let’s Build a Legacy to Invest in our Future!”
-Richard Kirkland “Kirk” Bowden
The 16th Annual Kirk Bowden Connecting Links Golf Classic
About The Golf Classic
Sponsor Opportunities
PLATINUM PRESENTING SPONSOR: $10,000
- Exclusive Presenting Sponsor designation, with company name and logo prominently featured on the tournament website and all promotional materials.
- Full-page advertisement in the tournament brochure.
- Exclusive logo placement on the tournament’s day-of hanging banner.
- Three complimentary 4-person golf teams.
- Custom 24” x 36” sign with sponsor name at a tee.
- Verbal recognition in all promotional efforts and during the tournament.
- Opportunity for a company representative to present golfer awards at the Awards Luncheon.
GOLD SPONSOR: $5,000
- Company listed on the tournament website as a sponsor.
- Full-page advertisement in the tournament brochure.
- Logo placement on the day-of hanging banner.
- Two complimentary 4-person golf teams.
- Custom 24” x 36” sign with sponsor name at a tee.
- Verbal recognition during the Awards Luncheon.
SILVER SPONSOR: $3,500
- Company listed on the tournament website as a sponsor.
- Half-page advertisement in the tournament brochure.
- Logo placement on the day-of hanging banner.
- One complimentary 4-person golf team.
- Custom 24” x 36” sign with sponsor name at a tee.
- Verbal recognition during the Awards Luncheon.
AWARDS AND LUNCH SPONSOR: $3,000
- Recognized as Awards Luncheon Sponsor on the tournament website and in the brochure.
- One complimentary 4-person golf team.
- Custom 24” x 24” sign at the lunch buffet table.
- Custom 24” x 36” sign with sponsor name at a tee.
- Verbal recognition during the Awards Luncheon.
BREAKFAST SPONSOR: $2,000
- Recognized as Breakfast Sponsor on the tournament website and in the brochure.
- One complimentary 2-person golf team.
- Custom 24” x 24” sign at the breakfast table.
- Custom 24” x 36” sign with sponsor name at a tee.
- Verbal recognition during the Awards Luncheon.
BRONZE SPONSOR: $1,000
- Company listed on the tournament website and in the brochure.
- One complimentary 2-person golf team.
- Custom 24” x 36” sign with sponsor name at a tee.
- Verbal recognition during the Awards Luncheon prize distribution.
TEE SPONSOR: $200
- Recognized as a Tee Sponsor on the tournament website and in the brochure.
- Custom 24” x 36” sign with sponsor name at a designated men’s or women’s tee.
PATRON: $100
- Recognized as a Patron Sponsor in the tournament brochure.
Tournament Registration
You are invited to join, the Arlington (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated for our annual golf tournament as we continue our efforts to build scholarship capital for deserving students.
In order to participate, you will need to register for the event by June 8, 2025. If your schedule does not permit, please consider making a donation.
For questions about the golf tournament, please contact Walter Smiley: waltersmiley@hotmail.com or Darrell Lane: darrellglane@gmail.com
Golf Classic Schedule
June 16, 2025
7:00am
Registation
Check-In
Continental Breakfast
7:45am
Mega Putt
Report To Carts
8:00am
Shotgun Start
Format: 4-Person Scramble
Following Golf
Lunch Following Your Round
Tournament Information
Directions
From Interstate I-95 in Virginia:
Take ramp onto I-95 S/I-495 W (Capital Beltway) toward Richmond. Go for 5.6 mi. Continue on I-495 (Capital Beltway). Go for 3.0 mi. Keep right onto I-495 N (Capital Beltway). Go for 0.6 mi. Take exit 54B-A toward Braddock Rd onto VA-620 W (Braddock Rd). Go for 2.6 mi. Continue on Braddock Rd (VA-620). Go for 9.5 mi. Turn left onto Union Mill Rd. Go for 0.3 mi. Continue on Union Mill Rd. Go for 1.7 mi. Continue on Balmoral Greens Ave. Go for 0.6 mi.
From Washington DC:
Take I-395 Express Lanes S Toll road Entering Virginia. (7.7 mi). Take the exit toward VA-648/Edsall Rd/I-95/I-495/VA-644/Franconia (0.6 mi). Merge onto I-395 S (1.1 mi). Use the right 3 lanes to take exit 1C-1D to merge onto I-495 N toward Tysons Corner (2.2 mi). Use the right lane to keep right at the fork and stay on I-495 N (0.6 mi). Exit onto VA-620 W/Braddock Rd (1.1 mi). Continue straight to stay on VA-620 W/Braddock Rd (11.0 mi).Continue on Union Mill Rd to your destination (3.0 mi)
From Maryland:
Take ramp onto I-95 S/I-495 S (Capital Beltway). Go for 1.1 mi. Continue on I-495 (Capital Beltway). Go for 6.2 mi. Continue on I-495 (Capital Beltway). Go for 3.0 mi. Keep right onto I-495 N (Capital Beltway). Go for 0.6 mi. Take exit 54B-A toward Braddock Rd onto VA-620 W (Braddock Rd). Go for 2.6 mi. Continue on Braddock Rd (VA-620). Go for 9.5 mi. Turn left onto Union Mill Rd. Go for 0.3 mi. Continue on Union Mill Rd. Go for 1.7 mi. Continue on Balmoral Greens Ave. Go for 0.6 mi.
Our Sponsors
This year’s sponsors will be announced shortly.