Marathon Golf Tournament 2024

We are excited to announce the 51st Annual Los Angeles Refinery Golf Tournament Fundraiser Benefiting the YMCA on August 13, 2026. This year’s tournament will be held at El Dorado Park Golf Course.

The Los Angeles Refinery has built a long standing tradition of organizing golf tournaments with the goal of positively impacting our local communities. Marathon and the Contractor Safety Council at LAR have partnered to continue the tradition and our commitment to our community partners. With your support, we look forward to another successful event.

This year’s charitable proceeds will benefit our 2 local chapters of the YMCA in Carson-Gardena and Wilmington.

Registration Opens June 10, 2026

For questions please email:
BPortillo@MarathonPetroleum.com

$15,000 Presenting Sponsorships

The Presenting Sponsorship package includes a foursome with the opportunity to golf alongside a featured LAR executive and four invitations to the exclusive pre-tournament reception held on the evening of August 14th.

Presenting Package Includes

  • One foursome in the tournament
  • Golf with a featured LAR executive (see list below)
  • Four invitations to the pre-tournament reception
  • Includes wristbands for foursome ($250 value)
  • Recognition during banquet
  • Includes $200 worth of opportunity drawing tickets
  • Recognition banner located at the main entrance of the refinery through 2025
  • Recognition via MPC email and social media
  • Logo on MPC Golf Tournament website
  • Tee sign with company logo
  • YMCA benefits – Invitation to YMCA Donor Appreciation Dinner, recognition on YMCA Annual Report, Sponsor Logo on YMCA Website, Recognition on Social Media

Executive Hosts for Presenting Sponsors:

  • Brad Levi
    Senior VP Refining Performance & Renewables
  • Rob Hicks
    LAR Refining Maintenance Director
  • James Polk
    Refining Engineering & Major Projects Director
  • Ray Wilhelm
    Turnaround & Construction Manager
  • Milo Salazar
    Turnaround Manager
  • Christian Rimando
    Turnaround Manager

$ 7000 - Presenting Sponsor Smokin' with CP and Luis

CP Patsatzis – Refinery Plant Manager and
Luis Martinez – ESS Manager

Spend the day with MPC LAR Plant Manager and ESS Manager at the smoker, cooking and serving food to golfers during play (up to 2 people). This sponsorship includes all the benefits listed under the Presenting Sponsorship above, except golf.

Sponsorship Opportunites

$ 15,000 - VIP Hole Promotion
Official merchandise sponsor

 

  • Includes complimentary golfer gifts from TRAVISMATHEW provided on your behalf
  • Invitation for 4 to the pre-tournament reception held on the evening of August 14th
  • Opportunity to provide company logoed items for tournament golfer bags, setup hospitality area to meet and greet all golfers and provide complimentary ice cream via Travis Mathew ice cream truck (additional opportunities for your company logo in and around truck)
  • Spend the day at your hole with MPC Refining Operations Control Director, Brad Morris
  • Lunch for 4 will be provided on the course and will also include a special invite for 4 to the Awards Banquet Reception
  • Great visibility the day of the event
  • Recognition banner located at the main entrance of the refinery through 2025
  • Recognition via MPC email and social media
  • Includes $200 worth of opportunity drawing tickets
  • Logo on MPC Golf Tournament website
  • YMCA benefits – Invitation to YMCA Donor Appreciation Dinner, Recognition on YMCA Annual Report, Sponsor Logo on YMCA Website, Recognition on Social Media
  • Golf not included.

$ 7,000 - Premier Hole Promotion
Premium Holes 3, 6, 7, and 16 that include dynamic views in a prime location

 

  • Spend the day with a Marathon Manager
  • Lunch will be provided on the course (for up to 4 people)
  • Recognition banner at the entrance of the refinery through 2025
  • Includes a tee sign
  • Great visibility the day of the event
  • Recognition via social media and/or email
  • YMCA benefits – Invitation to YMCA Donor Appreciation Dinner and Recognition on YMCA Annual Report
  • Featured MPC Executive Hosts:
    • Joe Arrizon - Major Projects Construction Manager
    • Kevin Bradley - Major Projects Manager
    • Tyler Skeath - Area Team Manager
    • Chad Haviland - Area Team Manager
  • Golf not included.

$ 5,000 - Hole Promotion

 

  • Lunch will be provided on the course (for up to 4 people)
  • Includes a tee sign
  • Great visibility the day of the event
  • Recognition via social media and/or email
  • YMCA benefits – Invitation to YMCA Donor Appreciation Dinner and Recognition on YMCA Annual Report
  • Opportunity to set-up this area all day with a branded tent and Table
  • Golf not included

$ 12,000 - Platinum Sponsor

 

  • Golf for 4 plus the opportunity to golf with a MPC Los Angeles Refinery Leadership Team member
  • Invitation for 4 to the pre-tournament reception held on the evening of August 14th
  • Recognition banner located at the main entrance of the refinery through 2025
  • Recognition via MPC email and social media
  • Includes $200 worth of opportunity drawing tickets
  • Logo on MPC Golf Tournament website
  • Tee sign with company logo
  • YMCA benefits – Invitation to YMCA Donor Appreciation Dinner, Recognition on YMCA Annual Report, Sponsor Logo on YMCA Website, Recognition on Social Media
  • Featured MPC Executive Hosts:
    • Will Shaw - Supply Chain Director
    • Bevan Tighe - Routine Maintenance Manager
    • Ryan Boltman - Supply Chain Manager
    • Chris Green - Technical Services Director
    • Kristin Ford - Supply Chain Category Manager
    • Erlend Myhre - VP Refining - Detroit
    • Dean Anderson - VP Refining - Salt Lake

$ 9,000 - Gold Sponsor

 

  • Golf for 4 plus the opportunity to golf with a MPC Los Angeles Refinery Management Team Member
  • Recognition via MPC email and social media
  • Tee sign with company logo
  • Logo on MPC Golf Tournament website
  • YMCA benefits – Invitation to YMCA Donor Appreciation Dinner, Recognition on YMCA Annual Report, Sponsor Logo on YMCA Website
  • Featured MPC Executive Hosts:

    • Austin Fontenot - Refining General Manager - Value Chain

    • Mike Kulakowski - Safety Manager

    • Mike Esquivel - Craft Superintendent

    • Jaime Placensia - Planning Manager

    • Bobby Anderson - Area Team Manager

    • John Stubbs - Craft Manager

    • Hakan Civan - Area Team Manager

    • Taylor Turner - Project Controls Manager

    • Shane Mosley - Construction Manager

    • Damon Pilalis - Inspection Manager

    • Jessica Haas - Plant Controller

    • Randy Hudgens - Fire Chief

$ 6,000 - Silver Sponsor

 

  • Golf for 4 plus Tee sign with company logo
  • Recognition via MPC email and social media
  • Logo on MPC Golf Tournament website
  • YMCA benefits – Invitation to YMCA Donor Appreciation Dinner and Recognition on YMCA Annual Report

$ 5,000 - Bronze Sponsor

 

  • Golf for 4
  • Recognition via MPC email and social media
  • Logo on MPC Golf Tournament website
  • YMCA benefits – Invitation to YMCA Donor Appreciation Dinner and Recognition on YMCA Annual Report

Additional Sponsorships

Golf not included

$7,000 - Premier Hole Promotion

$5,000 - Hole Promotion

$5,000 - Putting Green

$4,000 - Photos on the Course

$4,000 - Award Banquet Coffee Bar

$4,000 - Silent Auction

$3,500 - Award Banquet Food (2)

$3,000 - Bloody Mary Bar

$3,000 - Beverage Cart

$2,500 - Driving Range

$2,500 - Breakfast Bar

$2,500 - Parking

$2,500 - Cigars

$2,000 - Safe Drive Home

$2,000 - Trophies

$2,000 - Relax and Reset (Massage)

$2,000 - Cart Sponsor

$1,500 - Sweet Treats

$1,000 - Logistics Sponsors

$500 - Tee Sign

Award Banquet Reception Add On $ 250 per person (Limited Availability)

Option must be purchased with a sponsorship. Cannot be purchased alone.