Stewards of the Chesapeake
Monday, August 25, 2025
Woodmont Country Club
South Course
1201 Rockville Pike | Rockville, MD | woodmontcc.com
Presented by
Hosted by
Ryan Severidt, CGCS
Director of Golf Course & Grounds
Tournament History
The Stewards of the Chesapeake event was established in 2000 by the MAAGCS to develop a primary source of funding to support local research projects, support environmental efforts, and government relations as they pertain to the golf industry. The tournament has also provided a great opportunity for MAAGCS members to invite their club or company officials to participate in the event for the preservation and improvement of both the game of golf and our environment. The tournament has raised over $250,000 since its inception. Proceeds will benefit initiatives like oyster restoration, MAGI advocacy, turfgrass research, scholarships, and turf education.
We’re excited to roll out updated sponsorship levels for this year’s event, including a brand-new Stewards Sponsorship level to support our ongoing environmental and educational efforts across the Chesapeake Bay region.
Woodmont Country Club
Experience championship golf on the newly renovated South Course at Woodmont Country Club. Originally developed from the Club’s historic “Iron Duke” par-3 layout, the South Course has evolved into a premier 18-hole design known for its playability and distinctive character. A comprehensive renovation completed in 2023 by noted architect Joel Weiman has elevated the course to new heights, featuring expansive fairways, strategic bunkering, and multiple teeing options that offer a dynamic experience for players of all levels.
The updated layout showcases unique design elements rarely seen in the U.S., blending classic aesthetics with modern functionality. With exceptional conditioning and a thoughtfully crafted routing, the South Course provides both challenge and enjoyment in equal measure.
In recognition of its quality and accessibility, the South Course has been selected to host the 4th and 5th U.S. Adaptive Opens in 2025 and 2026.
Sponsorships & Entry Fees
Presenting Sponsor
Reception Sponsor
Stewards Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Hole-In-One Sponsors
Beverage Sponsor
Morning Bar Sponsor
Bloody Marys, Transfusions, Screwdrivers
Hole Sponsors
Team Sponsors
Pocono Turf, TESCO, Luck Ecosystems, Helena, Landscape Supply Penderbrook GC, Congressional CC/TPC Potomac/Columbia CC
All SPONSORS receive recognition on the event website, email promotions, newsletter, and on-site at the event. All PLAYERS receive golf, carts, education, range balls, food & beverage, awards reception, prizes, hole-in-one contests, and tee gift!
Reception Sponsor Team: $3,000 - SOLD OUT
Includes a 4-person team, all day event activities & tee gift, top billing logo recognition on event website, email promos, newsletter and a hole sign. Recognition as the exclusive Reception Sponsor and a leader in Chesapeake Bay Stewardship
Stewards Sponsor Team: $2,000
Includes a 4-person team, all day event activities & tee gift, top billing logo recognition on event website, email promos, newsletter and a hole sign. Recognition as a Stewards Sponsor and a leader in Chesapeake Bay Stewardship
Supporting Sponsor Team: $1,200
Includes a 4-person team, all day event activities & tee gift, logo recognition on event website, email promos, newsletter and a hole sign. Recognition as a Supporting Sponsor
Team Sponsor: $1,000
Includes a 4-person team, all day event activities & tee gift.
Hole In One Sponsor: $1,500
Includes premium on-course visibility. Two reps set up on a par 3 to greet players while they attempt to make a Hole-in-One for a $1-$5K prize. F&B included for the two attending reps. Recognition on website, emails and newsletters, and a special Hole-in-One sponsorship sign on the designated par 3. Team is NOT Included.
Beverage Sponsor: $500
Includes logo recognition as a beverage sponsor on event website, email promos, newsletter and a on-site sign.
Long Drive Sponsor: $500
Includes logo recognition as the long drive sponsor on event website, email promos, newsletter and a on-site sign.
Putting Contest Sponsor: $500
Includes logo recognition as the putting contest sponsor on event website, email promos, newsletter and a on-site sign.
Driving Range Sponsor: $500
Includes logo recognition as the driving range sponsor on event website, email promos, newsletter and a on-site sign.
Hole Sponsor: $400
Includes signage on a hole and recognition as a sponsor for that hole
Individual Entry: $250
Includes entry for 1 player and all day event activities & tee gift
Register for your sponsorship on this event website or email midatlgcsaa@gmail.com for additional details/questions.
Schedule
8:00 am
Registration
9:00 am
Featured Speaker
Dr. Douglas Linde
Profession of Turf Management
Delaware Valley University
Dr. Linde has been a professor of Turf Management and head golf coach at Delaware Valley University since 1996. He is the academic and career advisor for all turf students, teaches 7 classes related to turf and is the son of a retired superintendent. Plus, he teaches courses in golf course design and land surveying for the Rutgers 2-year golf turf program. His recent research has been with putting green organic matter and “weed and feed” products. Topic and description coming soon...
10:00 am
Lunch/Warmup
10:45 am
Golf - Shotgun Start
Following Golf
Awards Reception
Excellent Food & Beverages
Format
Four Person Team Shamble Using 80% handicap – gross & net prizes. All players will tee off, and the best drive will be selected. Each player will play their second stroke from that spot (within one club length, not nearer the hole, you may improve the lie of the selected drive and place the other three remaining balls. You cannot move from rough to fairway or out of a hazard/bunker). Each player will play their own ball down from the selected spot until it is holed. The two low net scores on each hole will count for the team score.
Note: Par 3s – everyone will play their own ball until it is holed out. The two low net scores will count | Par 5s – select the best drive, select the best second shot (same rules apply for placing, 1st and 2nd shots on par 5’s), everyone will play their own ball from shot 3 until it is holed out
