SMART Endowment Golf Tournament & Fundraiser

SMART Endowment is the name of the RNG Coalition’s endowment fund. SMART is an acronym for the RNG Coalition’s ‘Sustainable Methane Abatement & Recycling Timeline’ (SMART) – an initiative to capture and control methane produced from the 43,000+ aggregated organic waste sites in North America by 2050, achieving meaningful benchmarks by 2025, 2030 and 2040.

SMART Endowment is creating foundation support – a legacy – to ensure that the environmental, economic and education work central to the RNG Coalition’s mission and critical to achieving the SMART initiative, continues reliably in perpetuity. TheSMART Endowment supports the financial stability and continuity of the RNG Coalition, including through inevitable geopolitics, natural disasters, health crises and related market conditions and dynamics beyond the organization’s control that may negatively impact it’s budget, operations and ability to carry out our shared industry mission and achieve our SMART Initiative. Each year the annual SMART Endowment golf tournament fundraiser will be hosted at a world-renowned golf course, and return to Pebble Beach Golf Links and Resort every 3 years.

SMART Cup- the RNG Coalition’s Endowment Golf Tournament & Fundraiser – is targeting the following course schedule (subject to change):

February 21, 2022: West Coast – Pebble Beach (Pebble Beach, CA): SOLD OUT

February 27, 2023: South East – Sea Island (Sea Island, GA): SOLD OUT

MARCH 25, 2024: South East – TPC Sawgrass (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)

February 17, 2025: West Coast – Pebble Beach Golf Links (Pebble Beach, CA)

February 2026: West Coast – Kapalua Golf, The Plantation Course (Maui, HI)

February 2027: Southwest – We-Ko-Pa Golf Club ( Fort McDowell, AZ) or TPC Scottsdale, Stadium Course (Scottsdale, AZ)

February 2028: West Coast – Pebble Beach Golf Links (Pebble Beach, CA)

February 2029: South – Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Ocean Course (Kiawah Island, SC)

February 2030: South – Pinehurst (Pinehurst, NC)

CLICK HERE for SMART Cup host, sponsorship and registration information:

FAQs:

Do I have to be a member of the RNGC to participate? Who can participate?

No – RNG Coalition membership is not required to host, sponsor or register to participate.

What is the Dec Raffle Ticket?

In conjuntion with our December Golf event, raffle tickets and raffling off incredible prizes are to benefit our Sustainable Methane Abatement & Recycling Timeline (SMART) Endowment.

Do I have to register to participate?

Yes – registration is required as the number of golfers and reception invitations are limited.

Do I have to stay overnight to participate?

For golfers – TPC Sawgrass has a two-night minimum lodging requirement in order to play a round of golf. Lodging at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa is included with purchase of SMART Endowment Golf Tournament registration:

1 Golfer w/ Individual Lodging (room not shared, or shared with someone other than a registered SMART Golf Tournament participant): $2,999 (US).

Non-golfers may either A) register to secure lodging at negotiated rate and stay on-site and attend SMART CUP Reception, or stay off-site and register only to attend SMART Cup Reception.

What is inluded with a Golf registration?

-Golf range balls, green fees, forecaddie (tip not included), golf cart during tournament, club cleaning and storage.

-Includes discounted rates for follow-up rounds per person

-Two-night accommodations at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa with discounted room rates extended three (3) days pre- and post- event, based on availability.

NOTE: Each SMART CUP golf participant must register to secure their own room; the room may be shared with a spouse or significant other who may attend the reception (no additional cost), but may not be shared with another registered golf participant.

-For one (1) golfer: green fees, shared driving cart, forecaddie (tip not included), range balls, club storage and cleaning.

-Invitation for registered golf participant (and spouse or significant other) to attend SMART CUP Reception

-Invitation to participate in 2025 SMART Endowment Golf Tournament & Fundraiser

Can I rent golf clubs or do I have to bring my own?

Golf club rentals are available for an additional fee.

What is the dress code?

TPC Sawgrass guests are required to wear golf shirts at all golf facilities. Bermuda-length shorts or slacks are permitted for men; skirts, shorts, slacks or skorts are appropriate for women. No denim, please.

What is the cancellation policy?

If cancellation request is received in writing (email ok) by November 21, a 50% refund will be provided. If cancellation request is received after November 21 there will be no refund. Cancellation requests will not be accepted via phone call or text message.

Can I transfer my registration if I am unable to make it?

Yes – registration may be transferred.

For SMART CUP Golf Tournament registration or room block information, please contact:

LeSharon Escudero

Director of Events

916.588.3033

Contact event using the form below.

For SMART Cup host, sponsorship, payment or RNG Coalition membership information, please contact:

Johannes Escudero

Founder & CEO

916.588.3033

Contact event using the form below.