Javier Barrionuevo, Footgolf Player
What is footgolf?
FootGolf is exactly what it sounds like — football, also known as soccer, and golf melded into one. You keep score like golf — each shot counts as a stroke — while using your feet to strike the soccer ball down the fairway and toward the cup. The lowest number of total shots determines the winner. (EDWARDS, ANDY. “Introducing FootGolf, which is exactly what you think it is – soccer played on a golf course.” MLS Soccer.com. The Sideline. 28 February. 2014.)
About Javier
Footgolf Career:
Years playing footgolf: One. Years playing soccer: 35 with experience in Argentina’s River Plate Reserves.
As of 4/2013, 3 podiums at six opens played in California and Nevada. Titles at:
· Capital Challenge at Cherry Island, CA – 12/2013. 2nd place
· Sonoma Valley Open at FoxTail, CA – 11/2013. 2nd place
· Haggin Oaks Open, Sacramento, CA – 7/2013. 2nd place.
Footgolf Press Mentions
WEEKS, LINTON. “FootGolf: A New Sport Explored In 19 Questions.” www.npr.org. Theprotojournalist. March 13, 2014. 14) Who is the best FootGolfer in America at the moment? Probably Javier Barrionuevo or Bryan Byrne, Laura says. Both FootGolfers are from California.
Footgolf Goal:
Win enough national tournaments to compete abroad with established international footgolf champions.
Footgolf Mission:
To promote footgolf as the ideal past-time for families, and as the perfect non-impact sport for folks with past medical issues, like Javier who overcame a significant head injury while playing soccer.
Birthdate: 5/23/1971
Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Current Residence: South San Francisco, California
Status: Married with two children, Dante and Fiona
Current occupation: Retail soccer apparel sales
Hobbies: Golf, racquetball, and attending local sporting events of all kinds
Languages: English, Italian, and Spanish
Sponsorship Opportunity
Javier is scheduled to play in several national tournaments, and with sponsorship, will travel abroad for tournaments. His presence at multiple tournaments, and as a regular in northern California golf courses, gives you incredible exposure. In May 2014, Javier will be playing at the Premier of the American Footgolf League at the Legends Course in Indianapolis which will be televised on HBO Real Sports and The Golf Channel. The expectation is that more tournaments will follow Legends lead, and televise the events. With Javier’s personable character, and life story of surpassing a significant head injury, Javier makes for an inspiring story. Whether televised or not, sponsorship will increase your brand awareness in golf, soccer, and sports communities.
Sponsorship Marketing Objectives
Marketing objectives for sponsors include:
Value to the Sponsor
The value to the sponsor will include creating stronger relationships with fans who support innovative sports. Although the majority of footgolf players are males between the ages of 30-50, footgolf spectators include the entire family. On a casual Sunday at the golf course, you will see players across all ages and progressively more children. Footgolf was established in Europe, and is played throughout the world.
Contact
Javier Barrionuevo, futbolpapa@gmail.com, or mobile/text: 650.255.8147
What is footgolf?
FootGolf is exactly what it sounds like — football, also known as soccer, and golf melded into one. You keep score like golf — each shot counts as a stroke — while using your feet to strike the soccer ball down the fairway and toward the cup. The lowest number of total shots determines the winner. (EDWARDS, ANDY. “Introducing FootGolf, which is exactly what you think it is – soccer played on a golf course.” MLS Soccer.com. The Sideline. 28 February. 2014.)
About Javier
Footgolf Career:
Years playing footgolf: One. Years playing soccer: 35 with experience in Argentina’s River Plate Reserves.
As of 4/2013, 3 podiums at six opens played in California and Nevada. Titles at:
· Capital Challenge at Cherry Island, CA – 12/2013. 2nd place
· Sonoma Valley Open at FoxTail, CA – 11/2013. 2nd place
· Haggin Oaks Open, Sacramento, CA – 7/2013. 2nd place.
Footgolf Press Mentions
WEEKS, LINTON. “FootGolf: A New Sport Explored In 19 Questions.” www.npr.org. Theprotojournalist. March 13, 2014. 14) Who is the best FootGolfer in America at the moment? Probably Javier Barrionuevo or Bryan Byrne, Laura says. Both FootGolfers are from California.
Footgolf Goal:
Win enough national tournaments to compete abroad with established international footgolf champions.
Footgolf Mission:
To promote footgolf as the ideal past-time for families, and as the perfect non-impact sport for folks with past medical issues, like Javier who overcame a significant head injury while playing soccer.
Birthdate: 5/23/1971
Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Current Residence: South San Francisco, California
Status: Married with two children, Dante and Fiona
Current occupation: Retail soccer apparel sales
Hobbies: Golf, racquetball, and attending local sporting events of all kinds
Languages: English, Italian, and Spanish
Sponsorship Opportunity
Javier is scheduled to play in several national tournaments, and with sponsorship, will travel abroad for tournaments. His presence at multiple tournaments, and as a regular in northern California golf courses, gives you incredible exposure. In May 2014, Javier will be playing at the Premier of the American Footgolf League at the Legends Course in Indianapolis which will be televised on HBO Real Sports and The Golf Channel. The expectation is that more tournaments will follow Legends lead, and televise the events. With Javier’s personable character, and life story of surpassing a significant head injury, Javier makes for an inspiring story. Whether televised or not, sponsorship will increase your brand awareness in golf, soccer, and sports communities.
Sponsorship Marketing Objectives
Marketing objectives for sponsors include:
- Increasing your brand awareness in the footgolf, golf, and soccer communities
- Increasing your fan base on your social media outlets since footgolf aficionados are avid social media followers
- Encourage distributors to stock your products or services
Value to the Sponsor
The value to the sponsor will include creating stronger relationships with fans who support innovative sports. Although the majority of footgolf players are males between the ages of 30-50, footgolf spectators include the entire family. On a casual Sunday at the golf course, you will see players across all ages and progressively more children. Footgolf was established in Europe, and is played throughout the world.
Contact
Javier Barrionuevo, futbolpapa@gmail.com, or mobile/text: 650.255.8147