Poll: RE: sponsorship letter for individual sportsman

Please can you let me know what you think of this initial draft sponsorship request letter. It will be sent out to 30-40 carefully selected companies and businesses both local and national.

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Dear Addressee,



My name is Joe Bloggs, I am a young Tour Professional Golfer based and attached at A Golf Club in Somewhere. I am looking for sponsorship to help fund my season playing professional tournament golf, which would cover tournament entry costs and expenses, no wage would be taken.



I turned professional in 2008 after completing my 2:1 degree at The University of ******, where I was a member of the University first team and also National Champions in my final year. Whilst at University I received government run sponsorship as well as University sponsorship which are solely received upon merit and ability and totalled £2500.

Since then, I have been playing on professional tours throughout the UK as well as Europe. I feel the time has now come where I can compete at the highest level, this year I am striving to reach European Tour qualifying school in top form and qualify beyond first stage to gain my ‘card’ to allow me to play on the European Tour.

The majority of my season is made up playing on the Hi 5 Tour based in Spain and the Jamega Pro Tour in the UK. I am also playing in British Open qualifying to try to qualify for the Open.



I am writing to you in the hope that you will consider sponsoring me to help achieve my goal of playing on the European Tour. I would truly appreciate your support; the backing of such a successful business would be incredible.



As I’m sure you know, a lot of professional golf events receive worldwide media coverage, sponsorship would give me the opportunity to promote your business and what you have done for me to achieve my goal. When teeing off at each event I play, my name and sponsor are read out; this will also provide good exposure for your company. I also write and appear on a very successful golfing information website which receives almost 1 million hits per year, I would be able to provide you with free advertising and exposure of how you have helped my career on the website.

I would also be more than happy to attend any functions or golf days your company may hold in turn for your assistance in developing my career. During my season your company logo would be seen on my tour bag and or clothing, depending upon your preference.



I would firstly like to thank you for taking the time to read my letter, and encourage you to take time to consider my request.

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If you would like to discuss anything mentioned, please feel free to contact me. If you don’t mind I would like to give you a call next week to follow up from my letter.





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Joe Bloggs

Tour Professional Golfer



Please rate my letter between 1-10, thanks very much everyone!