Porsche to sponsor sold out Running Foxes Golf Classic

Porsche are named as the event sponsor of the inaugural Running Foxes Golf Classic, taking place at The Leicestershire Golf Club on Friday, April 1, 2022.

Taking place ahead of the 2022 season, the Club can confirm that all 18 spots available sold out in less than a week.

The 18-hole, shotgun start event is being used as a networking event for current official partners of the Club, as well as potential clients in which they can socialise with ambassadors of the Club including current and former players.

Each team entered consists of three members and will be joined by a current Running Fox or legend of the Club.

The event includes 18-holes of golf at the county’s premier course, and includes ‘Nearest the Pin’ and ‘Longest Drive’ competitions, as well as the traditional stableford scoring format for each four-ball.

Upon agreeing to host the event, Victoria Harrington, Event and Operations Manager at The Leicestershire Golf Club commented: “We at The Leicestershire Golf Club are delighted to be hosting Leicestershire CCC’s inaugural golf day.

“To be able to welcome a full 18-hole event to the Club, and to strengthen the relationship with Leicestershire County Cricket Club is something that will benefit all parties.

“We are really looking forward to the day.”

Every one attending will be greeted with breakfast rolls on arrival and a two-course meal upon return of their round of golf.

To conclude the day, there will be a presentation for the winners of each respective competition, presented by a member of the team at Porsche.

After finalising to be the official event partner, Steve Dickinson, Centre Principle at Porsche Leicester commented: “We are delighted to become the official event partner of Leicestershire County Cricket Club’s Golf Classic “ a sport close to many of our customer’s hearts!

“As your Local Porsche Centre, we are proud to be working with our local County Cricket Club and look forward to what is going to be a very exciting day.”

Adrian Barraclough of Quickslide Windows & Doors has already taken the opportunity to have his companies branding associated with the Nearest the Pin competition. Quickslide Windows & Doors will be providing a prize for the lucky winner on the day.

Despite all 18 teams having now been confirmed, there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved with what is already set up to be groundbreaking day, with relationships between the Running Foxes, The Leicestershire Golf Club and Porsche blooming.

Commercial Manager, Tracey Branson speaks on the event: “To have our first annual golfing event sold out within a week of announcing is amazing.

“The day is set to be a landmark day for the Club and we can’t wait to welcome everyone.

“There are still opportunities to get involved, despite all 18 teams having been confirmed. Please do get in touch with the team for further information on these unique opportunities.” 

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For further information on the sponsorship packages available, please email sales@leicestershireccc.co.uk.