YMCA Detroit Legacy Golf Classic
Monday, September 14, 2026
Investing in our future.
Join presenting sponsor Ford Credit for an extraordinary day of golf at the 30th annual YMCA Legacy Golf Classic, hosted exclusively at Oakland Hills Country Club.
Dear Friend,
On behalf of Ford Credit, we are pleased to invite you to join us at one of the sponsorship levels supporting the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit’s 30th Annual YMCA Legacy Golf Classic.
This milestone event will take place on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the world-renowned Oakland Hills Country Club. As we celebrate 30 years of the Classic, we are especially proud of Ford Credit’s longstanding leadership and commitment to this tradition, helping it grow into one of the region’s most impactful and anticipated charitable events. The Y remains one of only six organizations privileged to host an outing at this legendary venue, making this anniversary year even more meaningful.
For more than 170 years, the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit has been a cornerstone of the community, empowering children and families to reach their full potential. Through three decades of partnership, this event has played an important role in expanding that impact—providing critical resources and opportunities for underserved youth and families.
As the presenting sponsor, Ford Credit is honored to continue this legacy and invite others from the business and philanthropic communities to be part of this special 30th anniversary. Your sponsorship offers not only a premier golf experience, but also the opportunity to carry forward a tradition of support that strengthens our neighborhoods and invests in Detroit’s future leaders.
As a sponsor, you will enjoy a premium gift package, lunch, a cocktail reception, and recognition throughout the region via event marketing and post-event acknowledgment at seven YMCA branches. Most importantly, you will have the satisfaction of knowing your support is helping Detroit-area youth learn, grow, and thrive for generations to come.
To reserve your spot, simply complete the electronic form. For more information, please contact Susan Walters-Klenke at 313-223-2490 or legacy@ymcadetroit.org. We look forward to seeing you on the course this September!
Cathy O’Callaghan
President and CEO, Ford Motor Credit Company
Co-Chair, YMCA Legacy Golf Classic
Sponsorship Levels
Presenting Sponsor – $36,000
- Guaranteed entry for 12 players on the highly desired South Course
- Presenting recognition and premium position on print and electronic event materials.
- Premium gift, BBQ lunch with open bar
- Opportunity to host Hole-in-One Contest
- Opportunity to host corporate display within Oakland Hills presentation guidelines
- Recognition on social media, website and annual report
Chairman’s Level – $15,000
- Guaranteed entry for four players on the highly desired South Course
- Company logo on a gift item or hosted site for the golfers
- Prominent recognition and featured position in all print and electronic event materials
- Premium gift, two meals and cocktail reception for each golf guest
Benefactor Level – $11,500
- Entry for four players
- Featured position in printed and electronic event materials
- Premium gift, two meals and cocktail reception for each golf guest
Patron Level – $5,500
- Entry for two players
- Featured position in printed event materials
- Premium gift, two meals and cocktail reception for each golf guest
Friend Level – $2,750
- Entry for one player
- Listing in select printed event materials
- Premium gift, two meals and cocktails reception for golf guest
Questions about the Legacy Golf Classic?
Email Susan Walters-Klenke, Director of Annual and Planned Giving at sklenke@ymcadetroit.org.
About Oakland Hills Country Club
Oakland Hills Country Club is world renowned and is consistently selected among the top 10 tests of golf in the United States and, indeed, the world. Plans for the course began in 1916, and the South Course formally opened on July 13, 1918, with Walter Hagan as the first professional. Oakland Hills has hosted six U.S. Opens, two US Senior Opens and two PGA Championships, a US Amateur Championship, and the 2004 Ryder Cup Championship.
2026 Legacy Golf Classic Presenting Sponsor
2025 Legacy Golf Classic Partners and Sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 Legacy Golf Classic sponsors! With your help, we raised over $300,000! Because of your sponsorship, children and families will have better days.
Presenting Sponsors
Chairman Sponsors
Benefactor Sponsors
Patron Sponsors
Friend Sponsors
- Old National Bank
- PIE Insurance
Contributors
- Carl’s Golfland
- FordDirect
- PGA Superstore
- Roberts and Ryan
- RouteOne
- SEEL