33rd Annual Pat Murphy Golf for Education Tournament
Date: May 8, 2026
Shotgun Start at 9:00 AM
Tournament Day Check-In: 8:00 AM
Location: Dalton Ranch Golf Culb
Beginning in 2025, the Durango Education Foundation dedicated its highly successful annual golf tournament at Dalton Ranch Golf Club to honor Pat Murphy, a founding member of our organization and a longtime, loyal supporter of Durango public schools. Pat has devoted many years of his life to his family; his career as a successful business man and co-owner of Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center; his active service to the Durango community; and to serving on the Durango Education Foundation Board of Trustees for many years.
Proceeds from the tournament support DEF’s mission to develop resources outside of the capacity of the regular Durango School District budget. DEF grants fund innovative technology, programming, curriculum, student competitive travel, and materials that enhance the educational experience in Durango School District Classrooms. The 2025 tournament brought over $54,000 in critical support to Durango School District public schools during a time when they need it the most.
We thank the many donors and participants who contributed, and continue to contribute, to the success of the event. The Pat Murphy Golf for Education Tournament is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Join our family of educational champions and help us support education!
Sponsorship Levels & Team Registration Information
Premier Sponsorship (with or without team): $2500
April 15 deadline for sponsor recognition on signage, screens, and event materials.
Priority Early Team Registration Acess
January 27, 2026 - February 10, 2026
PREMIER SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Signage at 5 holes
Logo in all team photos
Logo on pavillion ad screen
Exclusive social media post on your business's support of the Durango School District
Poker hands for each member
Logo on flyers & program
Featured on DEF website in 2026
TEAM REGISTRATION
1 team of 4 players
Post-tournament lunch & awards ceremony
2 Carts
Team Mulligan
Fred Couples Hole
Opportunity for prizes
Master Sponsorship (with or without team): $1,500
April 15 deadline for sponsor recognition on signage, screens, and event materials.
Priority Early Team Registration Acess
January 27, 2026 - February 10, 2026
MASTER SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Signage at 3 holes
Logo on pavillion ad screen
Inclusion in social media posts
Logo on flyers & program
Featured on DEF website in 2026
TEAM REGISTRATION
1 team of 4 players
Post-tournament lunch & awards ceremony
2 Carts
Team Mulligan
Fred Couples Hole
Opportunity for prizes
Team Registration Only: $750
May 1 deadline for team registration and team member names
February 10 Team Only Registrations Open
TEAM REGISTRATION
1 team of 4 players
2 Carts
Post-tournament lunch & awards ceremony
Team Mulligan
Fred Couples Hole
Opportunity for prizes
Listed in tournament program
A+ Hole Sponsorship--(no team): $750
April 15 deadline for sponsor recognition on signage, screens, and event materials.
A+ HOLE SPONSORSHIP
Signage at 2 holes
Logo on pavillion ad screen
Featured in tournament program
Featured on DEF website
Head of the Class Hole Sponsorship (no team): $500
April 15 deadline for sponsor recognition on signage, screens, and event materials.
HEAD OF CLASS HOLE SPONSORSHIP
Signage at 1 hole
Logo on pavillion ad screen
Featured in tournament program
Featured on DEF website
Many thanks to our 2025 sponsors and teams listed below!
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