COMING ANNOUNCEMENT! 2nd Annual WildmanPete.com Golf Tourney!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WildmanPete Expands Sponsorship Portfolio, Signs "The Estates Team" for Rivertown Iron Classic
ST. JOHNS, FL – June 27, 2026 — Fresh off its wildly successful sponsorship of the nationally recognized Jabba the Putt X-Golf Championship team (where they won the XGolf National Championship and $10,000!), WildmanPete today announced another strategic investment in elite athletic competition by signing The Estates Team for the prestigious Rivertown Iron Classic, taking place today.
While financial terms of the sponsorship were not disclosed, industry insiders report the agreement includes premium WildmanPete headwear, questionable motivational speeches, performance expectations described as 'aggressively optimistic,' and unlimited exposure on WildmanPete.com.
We were granted exclusive access to the board room of WildmanPete Headquarters in St. Johns, FL where the photo attached captured the exact moment The Estates Team was formed, and agreement was reached on the MOU for the WildmanPete.com sponsorship agreement. We couldn't have done this without the guidance, leadership and support of board members Rusty, Dave and Ray.
The Estates Team roster features Billy Lombardo, Brad VanGelder, Chris Lopez (circled in photo) and Pete Hegedus. Together, the foursome hopes to combine decades of golfing experience, selective memory, and occasional moments of brilliance into one respectable scramble score.
"After the overwhelming success of Jabba the Putt, we were inundated with sponsorship requests from elite athletes across the country," said Pete Hegedus, Founder and CEO of WildmanPete. "The Estates Team distinguished itself through a rigorous selection process involving neighborhood proximity, text message responsiveness, and the ability to laugh at bad golf shots."
As part of the sponsorship agreement, players have committed to wearing official WildmanPete hats for all photographs, interviews, trophy presentations and exaggerated storytelling; mentioning WildmanPete whenever accepting compliments that probably belonged to someone else; avoiding public criticism of the sponsor regardless of putting performance; and directing curious fans to WildmanPete.com for future sponsorship opportunities, completely unnecessary merchandise, and stories that prove golf is far more entertaining than scorecards suggest.
"Our analytics department predicts we'll finish somewhere between first place and 'at least we had fun,'" said Hegedus. "Our legal department has advised us not to guarantee victory, but they have approved predicting at least one lost golf ball, two miraculous putts, and four golfers claiming they 'left a few shots out there.'"
Independent analysts also project The Estates Team will lead the tournament in laughter, excuses, unsolicited swing advice, and post-round stories that improve by roughly 12% every time they are told.
Regardless of where The Estates Team finishes, WildmanPete remains committed to supporting local athletes who understand that golf is less about perfection and more about friendship, unforgettable memories, and occasionally finding someone else's ball in the fairway.
For highlights, future sponsorship announcements, and evidence that average golfers can still have legendary days, visit WildmanPete.com.
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WildmanPete celebrates adventure, humor, community, and the unforgettable stories that come from everyday life. From national golf competitions to neighborhood scrambles, WildmanPete proudly supports teams willing to compete hard, laugh often, and always wear the hat.
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