THE GIG ~ Shooting the CHUBB CLASSIC TOURNAMENT
The Chubb Classic is truly a classic golf tournament, with a history going back over thirty years, to 1988. It takes place at the renowned Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, running from February 12-18, 2024. I shot this event before in 2022 and the site is absolutely spectacular, with two different courses and the Ritz-Carlton Naples Tiburon hotel as a backdrop.
Free admission will be offered to members of the military, first responders and front-line healthcare workers (doctors and nurses) including a plus one, all courtesy of tournament sponsor SERVPRO. The company is also hosting the SERVPRO Hero Outpost with a special hospitality area with food and drink freebies for guests.
The Chubb has had dozens of Hall of Fame golfers compete over the years, including big names like Bernhard Langer, Fred Couples, Lee Trevino and Gary Player. This year, Hall-of-Famer (and defending champion) Bernard Langer is aiming toward his six Chubb Classic win. This tournament is the longest-standing PGA TOUR Champions event held in one metro area, and is the flagship tourney in Naples for the PGA TOUR Champions. The Naples/Marco Island/Everglades area is known as the Paradise Coast and has tons of leisure options off the course.
THE CLIENT
Outlyr is an events management company, and they execute dozens of professional golf tournaments, sporting and lifestyle events every year. They’ve perfected branding and client relationships to include major celebrity events. I was called in to be the tournament photographer for this year's event.
OUTLYR’s clients include like AIG, Acer, SERVPRO, Mutual of Omaha and Gulf States Toyota. In addition to the Chubb Classic, they’ve presented the DIO Implant LA Open, the JM Eagle LA Championship, the Meijer LPGA Classic and the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational. Their roots are in the golf community, and they pride themselves on great experiences for clients, athletes and spectators.
THE TASK AT HAND
Capturing the event first hand to showcase fan interaction, athletes and corporate sponsorships and the overall ambience of the venue, participants and action. This included showcasing the dinner and tournament events and the other landscapes throughout the venue.
This job included advertising, still, and editorial photography. The photos will be used online and in future promotions.
If you’re an athlete, brand or or event company that needs golf photography for social media, marketing, advertising editorial work or event promotion, I can help. I have years of experience making products, people, and places look good. Contact me today at 407-592-6990.