Show Out Engraving at the Anthony Anderson Celebrity Golf Classic

Inside the Gates of BIGHORN

Show Out Engraving participated in the 8th Annual Anthony Anderson Celebrity Golf Classic as part of the GBK Brand Bar, bringing a luxury golf gifting experience to VIP players and celebrity guests at the prestigious BIGHORN Golf Club in Palm Desert.

Set against one of the country’s most exclusive private golf communities, the one-day event brought together athletes, entertainers, and business leaders for a day centered around golf, philanthropy, and community.

For Show Out Engraving, the activation was designed to feel personal from the very beginning.

The Invitation Beyond the Tournament

At the center of the experience was a private invitation into the Show Out Engraving commission process — offering VIP players the opportunity to create a fully customized wedge inspired by their personality, storytelling, philanthropic efforts, gifting ideas, or individual style.

Rather than simply displaying finished products, the goal was to introduce guests to what a true one-of-one golf commission could feel like.

The Ball Markers Everyone Was Talking About

To bring that idea to life onsite, Show Out Engraving created custom engraved brass ball markers personalized for each VIP player attending the tournament.

Each marker featured an engraved portrait of the recipient, combining high-contrast laser black marking with precision detailing to create depth, richness, and clarity in a small-format piece. The compositions incorporated sculpted micro-textured backgrounds and a Greek key border system designed to reinforce a sense of luxury, permanence, and detail. The reverse side featured the official tournament logo, tying each piece directly to the event experience.

Once players realized the ball markers featured their own portraits, the activation quickly created a buzz throughout the event. Guests began texting other VIPs to stop by and claim their marker, while others gathered around to closely inspect the engraving detail, finish quality, textures, and overall execution firsthand.

What started as a gifting piece naturally turned into a conversation piece — introducing many guests to a level of golf engraving they had never seen before.

Legends, Athletes, Actors & Conversations

Throughout the event, several notable athletes, entertainers, and celebrities stopped by the experience, including Sugar Ray Leonard, Julius Erving, James Worthy, legendary rapper Scarface, and music producer Tommy Brown, among others.

The relaxed environment created space for genuine conversations around creativity, golf culture, personalization, and storytelling through one-of-one objects.

More Than a Brand Activation

For Show Out Engraving, the event represented more than a sponsorship opportunity. It marked the brand’s introduction into the luxury golf event and experiential gifting space — bringing together artistry, personalization, storytelling, and golf culture through one-of-one engraved pieces designed to leave a lasting impression.

This is just the beginning. If you're interested in a custom commission or want to bring Show Out Engraving to your next event, reach out to us — we'd love to create something extraordinary with you.