pgat Player
Partnership
Why Golf for Cresset
High-Earning Entrepreneurs
Players face complex financial decisions early, often starting in their 20s.
Affluent Investor Access
Year-round access to business owners, executives, and family offices.
Authentic Relationships
Moving beyond transactional sponsorship to deep advisory opportunities.
What Makes This RelationshipDifferent
Traditional Deliverables
- ✓ Logo Visibility & Branding
- ✓ Media & Digital Exposure
- ✓ TOUR Hospitality
Included as foundational components of every partnership.
Think "Bare Minimum."
Sportfive approach
- ✓ Deep Relationship Development
- ✓ Wealth Management Introductions
- ✓ Long-term Ambassador Alignment
- ✓ Strategic Business Networking
The primary focus for maximizing long-term ROI and partnership.
"Building a partnership, not just a sponsorship."
Core Rights Package
Branding
Chest, Sleeve, Collar, Hat, and Golf bag placements available.
2-3 Service Days
Client Events, Content Shoots, Executive Dinners, and Golf Outings.
Digital & NIL
3-4 annual Social Posts and global NIL rights.
TOUR Access
Full access to PGA TOUR ticketing at non-Major Events.
Rights and deliverables are fully customizable based on Cresset objectives, including financial management introductions & conversations.
Which Type of Player is for Cresset?
Proven PGA TOUR Winner
Examples include: Karl Vilips, Steven Fisk
- • Immediate credibility
- • Established fan base
- • Media recognition
- • Strong hospitality appeal
Emerging Star / Rookie
Examples include: Casey Jarvis, Filip Jakubcik
- • Growth story
- • Long-term upside
- • Greater accessibility
- • Potential breakout value
Choose 1 Proven Winner or Two Emerging Stars to maximize impact while staying within budget.
Recommended Player Options
Karl Vilips
Proven Winner1x PGA TOUR Winner (2025 Puerto Rico)
Puerto Rico Open Champion - 2025
24 Years Old | 2nd Season on TOUR
Sunday Red, TaylorMade, Whoop
Steven Fisk
Proven Winner2x PGA TOUR Winner
ISCO Champ. (2026) & Sanderson Farms (2025)
29 Years Old | 2nd Season on TOUR
Mizuno, Mutual of Omaha
Casey Jarvis
pgat rookie in 20272x DP World Tour Winner
4th on DPWT Points List | PGAT Card Secured
23 Years Old | Turned Pro at 19
Nike, TaylorMade
Ben Carr
pgat rookie in 202717th on Korn Ferry Tour List
Four (4) Top-10 Finishes in 2026
25 Years Old (Georgia Southern Alum)
Peter Millar, Titleist
Filip Jakubcik
korn ferry rookie4x All-American (University of Arizona)
Four (4) Career Wins as an Amateur
Finished 4th on PGAT University List - 2026
Srixon, Polo RLX
Brendan Valdes
korn ferry rookie3x All-American (Auburn University)
Former 5th Ranked Amateur in the World
Finished 1st on PGAT University List - 2025
Cancer Survivor (23 Years Old)
Branding Availability per year
THE TALENT THAT BRINGS BRAND RESULTS TO LIFE
KEEGAN BRADLEY X INFIOS
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP LAUNCH
Ryder Cup U.S. Captain and SPORTFIVE talent Keegan Bradley as a strategic B2B ambassador and key spokesperson.
AKSHAY BHATIA X COUPA
BRAND AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Activated SPORTFIVE talent Akshay Bhatia for an intimate, performance-driven Customer Appreciation Day.
BEN GRIFFIN X LORD ABBETT
PLAYER USE CASES
Bringing the Lord Abbett brand to life through SPORTFIVE talent, Ben Griffin, driving emotional connection.
Recommended Next Steps
Cresset and Sportfive Teams meet to further discuss direction
Identify and confirm Target Player Type (Winner vs. Rookie)
Review specific partnership rights and budget allocation
Make introductions and begin relationship-building discussions
Execute agreement and formalize partnership terms
Kellen Newsome
Partnerships & Business Development | Golf Division