Henry Atkinson is looking for sponsorship after qualifying for 2 junior golf world championships taking place in 2024.
9 year old Henry Atkinson is one of the UK’s up and coming talents in junior golf. Henry absolutely loves golf and through his sheer determination and hard work, he’s managed to qualify for two junior golf world championships in 2024. He is part of the Hampshire U12s team and has one two national junior competitions as well as countless regional competitions. In 2023, he competed in the IMG championships and came tied 7th in the world for his age category.
In February, he’s heading to Marbella to compete in the three day championships hosted by the British Junior Golf Tour and then in July, he’ll be competing among the best in the world at the IMG Academy Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego!
These events are two of the most prestigious junior golf events in the world and a dream come true for golf’s number one fan, Henry.
The cost of golfing equipment, clothing, shoes and travel is really mounting, so in order to fulfil Henry’s dream of competing for his country across the world, we’d love for you to help in any way you can.
The San Diego trip alone is around £10,000 and Marbella will be around £4,000, so we’re looking for support with the cost of flights to get him there.
You can check out his story on Henry’s Instagram where we’d be happy to promote you and your business for free on a regular basis in return for sponsorship.
Target Audience
Henry is a real inspiration to other junior golfers older and younger than him. He also appeals to parents of potential and existing junior golfers as well as his fellow members of all ages.
Key Dates and Timings
The British Junior Golf Tour's Junior World Championship in Marbella is on 20th February for three days. The IMG Academy Junior World Golf Championship in San Diego is on 9th July for three days. Both have registration days on the weekend prior and practice rounds on the Monday before the events start.
Specific Opportunity Details
Henry is an up and coming, raw talent with a handicap of 16. His Instagram has just over 2,000 followers and he has exposure to junior, adult and senior golf members at the four different golf courses he plays at in Hampshire. He competes on the British Junior Golf Tour, which has often shared his Instagram stories to its own 5,000+ followers, as does Hampshire Golf (1,145 followers).
Henry's coach is Golf Monthly top 50 coaches in the UK, Nathan Cook, who often shares stories of Henry on his website (nathancookgolf.co.uk) and Instagram (nathan__cook) which has over 6,000 followers.
Henry is a great example of fresh young talent in the golf sector, has a great attitude and respect towards the game and its players and is passionate about competing for his country across the globe.
Features and Benefits
Henry would be able to promote his sponsors at his competing events in both the UK and abroad, as well as among his fellow golf members and team mates. He would also regularly post to his Instagram account to promote his sponsors and mention them in any PR.
Other Partners
Henry is currently sponsored by Foresight Sports Upnext Junior Player Development Program. He has also received sponsorship from Skylark Golf Club.
Investment
We are seeking cash investments to support Henry's travel to the global competitions, as well as golf equipment and clothing as he continues to grow.
Other Info
Henry is a truly lovely young boy who is growing into a great golfer with a real passion for the sport. He would make a great advocate for your brand.