The Ghirardelli Golf Classic raises money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro.
At Ghirardelli, our purpose to Make Life a Bite Better gives our company meaning and inspires everything we do.
Right down the street from our Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory, Corporate Offices, and Ice Cream and Chocolate Factory Outlet, the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro work together to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
All proceeds from this tournament go directly to support the amazing and innovative programs of the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro including academic enrichment, sports, art, and STEM programs.
THE LOCATION
Come enjoy a beautiful day at The Club at Ruby Hill in Pleasanton and be a part of the 23rd Annual Ghirardelli Golf Classic on Monday, October 6, 2025!
Iconic player-designer Jack Nicklaus, winner of 18 Professional Major Championships, chose this site for his first Northern California golf course, designing one of his most imaginative championship layouts ever in the Livermore Valley surrounded by more than 50 vineyards.
Towering oaks frame all-weather Bermuda grass fairways and Nicklaus’ signature wide, contoured Crenshaw bent grass greens, with numerous elevation changes and breathtaking vistas that create a stunning backdrop. This adventurous par-72 course, which measures 7,400 yards from the Nicklaus tees, is the longest golf course in Northern California.
note from our ceo
Dear Friends of the Ghirardelli Golf Classic,
We’d like to make this year’s Ghirardelli Golf Classic our best one yet! What does that mean to me? It means making great memories with you all out on the golf course at Ruby Hill and raising more money than ever for the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro.
I hope you’ll join us on Monday, October 6th, and I’d like to personally challenge you to increase your support and really show up for the families and kids of the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro. Your sponsorship will directly fund innovative programs that provide academic enrichment, sports, art, and STEM opportunities for the children of San Leandro.
As a sponsor, your company will receive prominent recognition at the event, including signage, mentions in our promotional materials, and the opportunity to network with other community leaders. This year Ghirardelli is again committed to being the event’s Presenting Sponsor with an $80,000 sponsorship. I will be out on the course again to greet everyone so we can share some laughs and fun-spirited competition in the Beat the Prez Long Drive Challenge. Winners will again earn an obnoxiously large “I Beat The Prez” pin to wear at dinner (and every time you see me in the future) and four coupons for free Ghirardelli Sundaes. I hope to see you out on the course next to the Ghirardelli World Famous Hot Fudge Sundaes being served!
I urge you to join us in making a difference and help us reach our goal of raising more funds than ever before! We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to a fun day at Ruby Hill Golf Club on Monday, October 6th, 2025.
With gratitude,
Justin Reese, President & CEO
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
the partnership
The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro believes that every child has the potential to BE GREAT, and we couldn’t agree more. All proceeds from the Ghirardelli Golf Classic go directly to support the Boys and Girls Club’s programs and initiatives, serving more than 5,000 young people, ages 3-18.
We are incredibly proud of our 23-year partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro. Whether outfitting and organizing the Ghirardelli Culinary Corner at the Teen Center with kitchen supplies or serving World Famous Ghirardelli Hot Fudge Sundaes at The Boys and Girls Club fundraising Gala or putting on the annual Ghirardelli Golf Classic to raise money for Club programs, we are proud to support the Club and support opportunities for our employees to engage in the community to raise money, donate product and volunteer their time.
We hope you will join us this year to help the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro have an even bigger impact on the communities they serve!
SPONSORS
Chocolate, Golf, and giving back.
What could be better?
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Tournament Schedule
Day of Tournament
9:00 am Registration Begins, Driving Range and Putting Practice Green Opens
9:00 - 10:15 am Breakfast and Coffee
10:30 am Shotgun Start – Tournament Begins!
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Food, Drinks and Activities and Ghirardelli World Famous Hot Fudge Sundaes along the Course
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4:00 - 5:00 pm End of Play
5:00 pm Dinner program begins including cocktail reception, sit down dinner, live auction and presentation from the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro
Post Tournament
Outdoor Pro Shop
Outdoor Cocktails
Group Dinner, Live Auction and Presentation from the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro
Auction and Raffle Prize Distribution
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2023 Golf Classic Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor — $80,000
Sapphire Sponsor — $30,000
Diamond Sponsor — $20,000
Platinum Sponsors — $10,000
Gold Sponsors — $7,500
Silver Sponsors — $5,000
Bronze Sponsors — $2,500
Digital Sponsors
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12 Players included
12 Players in the tournament, including golf, lunch, dinner and golfer’s thank you gift
Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in the tournament program
Sponsor recognition on tournament website and Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro website
Digital Banner recognition with sponsor’s name and logo venue