PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA

March 5–8, 2025

The Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic is the NRAEF’s premier executive experience and annual fundraiser. The three-day exclusive event includes the opportunity to network with top industry leaders, support the work of the Foundation and play golf at some of the world’s most magnificent courses – Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and The Links at Spanish Bay. All proceeds benefit the NRAEF and its programs.

To learn more about how proceeds from the Leadership Classic support our important work, please see our 2023 Impact Report, here.

Please contact us at golf@nraef.org for more information or to reserve a spot at TJB 2025!

2025 Schedule

Wednesday, March 5, 2025:

  • Registration
  • Welcome Reception and Dinner at the Pebble Beach Club sponsored by DIRECTV for BUSINESS

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  • Late night hospitality
Thursday, March 6, 2025:
  • Tournament play at The Links at Spanish Bay
    sponsored by Pepsico Foodservice

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  • Reception and dinner
  • Glow golf competition
  • Late night hospitality
Friday, March 7, 2025:
  • Tournament play at Spyglass Hill Golf Course
    sponsored by Paradox

  • Wine & Lifestyle Auction Dinner
  • Late night hospitality
Saturday, March 8, 2025:
  • Tournament play at Pebble Beach Golf Links  sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company
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  • Luncheon and awards presentation
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links open for afternoon free play
  • Farewell Dinner at The Sardine Factory
    sponsored by Paradox

Official event hand sanitizer sponsor:
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Thank You to Our
2024 Leadership Classic Sponsors


CHAMPION SPONSORS

Coca-Cola Logo
Ecolab logo
Paradox AI ;pgp
Pepsico logo

EAGLE SPONSORS

American Express logo
The Coca-Cola Company logo
American Express logo
American Express logo

BIRDIE SPONSORS

The Coca-Cola Company logo
The Coca-Cola Company logo
The Coca-Cola Company logo
The Coca-Cola Company logo
The Coca-Cola Company logo
The Coca-Cola Company logo
The Coca-Cola Company logo
The Coca-Cola Company logo
The Coca-Cola Company logo

PAR SPONSORS

The Coca-Cola Company logo
The Coca-Cola Company logo
Everpass Logo
The Coca-Cola Company logo
The Coca-Cola Company logo
The Coca-Cola Company logo

HOLE SPONSORS

ASM Global
B&G Foods
Bardenay
Biscuitville
Business Impact Group (BIG)
BJ’s Restaurant Foundation
Bloomin’ Brands
Breakthru Beverage Group
The Coca-Cola Company
DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS
Ecolab
Fransmart
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
Greenwood Hospitality
Marco’s Pizza
Paradox
Penn State
PepsiCo
PhaseNext Hospitality
Phil & Reedy Hickey
The Sardine Factory/Cannery Row Company
Wildflower Bread Company

2024 TJB RECAP

Our 31st Annual Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic was the most spectacular in the Foundation’s history, raising over $2.7M in critical funds to fuel our work and allow us to continue to attract, empower, and advance the future leaders of our industry. A special thanks to each of our attendees, and especially our incredible sponsors.

2024 Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic

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