Organizers of the Copper Rock professional women's golf events asked Hurricane City Council at a workshop meeting to consider continued municipal sponsorship to support the Epson Tour event and a returning LPGA Legends championship.

Penny (last name not provided), the tournament director, told the council she regards sponsorship as a "marketing partnership," not a donation, and asked the city to consider a renewal of prior support. "You're not the only ones that I approach and ask for sponsorship. It's really a partnership, and it is not a donation," Penny said, summarizing the marketing and year‑round value the tournament brings.

Organizers presented figures they said show sustained economic benefit. Penny said the tournament had an estimated $2.1 million direct economic impact from lodging, meals, shopping and entertainment and reported $472,000 in local spending on event operations during the two‑week tournament window (examples cited included $40,000 on tent structures, $40,000 on stage/sound, $244,000 on food and beverage and $45,000 for temporary golf cart rentals). She also said tournament promotion has placed Hurricane in international media coverage: "581 articles were published about our event in 24 countries in 11 languages," she said.

Chad, representing Greater Zion / Washington County tourism, told the council the marketing value of the tournament coverage would be difficult for the county to buy directly and estimated the publicity and media exposure at about $1.9 million. He and Penny said the Legends Tour had agreed to return to Copper Rock in 2025 and described that as an endorsement of the tournament’s organization and hospitality record.

Council members asked about the municipal budget implications and whether sponsorship should be part of next year’s budget process. Mayor (unnamed) said Hurricane City does not have unallocated funds for ad‑hoc sponsorships in the current fiscal year and suggested the request should be considered during the city’s budgeting cycle while staff and council seek additional private sponsors.

Penny and Chad emphasized year‑round tourism and community benefits in addition to the two‑week event weeks: youth programming, volunteer opportunities, and the visibility of Hurricane and Zion National Park to a national and international golf audience. Penny summarized proposed sponsor amenities including broadcast and advertising packages on the Golf Channel and other media buys, and provided potential ticketing and hospitality options for a city sponsor. The organizers cited tournament dates in May (May 17 and May 24 were referenced) for upcoming events.

Council members did not take a vote. The mayor asked staff and council to consider the sponsorship request during the budget process and encouraged organizers to secure additional private sponsors and county funding. "I'm still committed to helping you find more people," the mayor said, while noting the city must weigh many other budget priorities.

(Reporting note: no formal council action or budget amendment was taken at the workshop.)