Performance Industrial’s Freedom Classic Surpasses $10,000 in Pledges Before First Ball Is Hit
South Glens Falls-based commercial cleaning and coatings company has already exceeded last year’s total fundraise weeks ahead of the second annual charity golf tournament at Van Patten Golf Club, with all proceeds benefiting nonprofits of the competing teams’ choice.
SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — Performance Industrial, a South Glens Falls-based commercial and industrial cleaning, painting, and flooring company, has secured more than $10,000 in pledged sponsorships and entries for the second annual Freedom Classic: Big Drive for Charity — already surpassing last year’s total fundraise of $8,500 before the tournament tees off Friday, June 5 at Van Patten Golf Club. Foursome registration remains open.
Last year’s inaugural Freedom Classic raised over $8,500 for charity, including $6,000 that went directly to the nonprofit chosen by the winning team. With weeks still to go before this year’s tournament, pledges have already eclipsed that mark — and Performance Industrial is continuing to recruit foursomes and additional sponsors to drive the final total higher. The tournament’s format puts the cause at the center of the competition: all proceeds are donated directly to nonprofits of the competing teams’ choice. The charity represented by the first-place team receives the largest donation, while the charities championed by second- and third-place teams also receive meaningful contributions based on overall participation.
“We started the Freedom Classic because we believe in giving back to the communities and causes that matter to the people in this region. To already be past $10,000 before anyone has hit a single ball — that tells us this tournament is doing what we hoped it would. We’re grateful to every sponsor and team that’s already committed. Now we want to fill out the field. Every foursome that registers between now and June 5 is another nonprofit getting a check.” — Bill Miller, Owner, Performance Industrial
Foursomes may enter at $500 per team. Sponsorship opportunities remain available at multiple levels, ranging from $250 to $2,500, with options including golf ball sponsorship, cocktail hour sponsorship, cart signage, hole sponsorship, and more. Several sponsorships include a team entry.
This year’s tournament has drawn strong support from the local business community. Current sponsors include IA Business Advisors as the Cocktail Hour Sponsor, Cornell’s Auto Parts as the Food Sponsor, and Colorize as the Golf Towel Sponsor. Additional sponsorship slots remain open.
Teams and sponsors can register at performanceindustrial.com or by contacting Performance Industrial directly at 518.793.9274 or office@performanceindustrial.com. Checks for sponsorships should be made payable to Performance Industrial, 51 Harrison Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
About Performance Industrial
Founded in 1986 and headquartered in South Glens Falls, New York — with a second location in Albany — Performance Industrial is a certified women-owned commercial and industrial cleaning, painting, and flooring company serving clients across New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont. The company specializes in kitchen exhaust cleaning, industrial cleaning, painting and epoxy floors, commercial window cleaning, and sandblasting and pressure washing. Performance Industrial holds national WBENC and WOSB women-owned business certifications and is an IKECA-certified kitchen exhaust cleaning contractor.
Event Details
| Event | Freedom Classic: Big Drive for Charity |
| Date | Friday, June 5, 2026 |
| Registration | 1:00 PM |
| Shotgun Start | 2:00 PM |
| Venue | Van Patten Golf Club |
| Entry Fee | $500 per foursome |
| Register | performanceindustrial.com • 518.793.9274 |
| Sponsor Info | office@performanceindustrial.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Freedom Classic golf tournament unique?
Unlike standard charity tournaments that support a single cause, the Freedom Classic puts the cause directly in the hands of the players. All proceeds are donated to the nonprofits chosen by the competing teams, with the first-place team securing the largest donation for their championed charity.
How much money has the Freedom Classic raised for charity?
The inaugural Freedom Classic raised $8,500 for local charities. The second annual tournament, hosted by Performance Industrial at Van Patten Golf Club, surpassed $10,000 in pledges weeks before the first ball was even hit.
How much does it cost to enter the Freedom Classic golf tournament?
Foursomes can register for $500 per team. For local businesses looking to support the event, sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $2,500, with several tier options that include a complimentary team entry.
