Golf

johnnie-O Announces New Partnership with Sam Bennett Ahead of Professional Debut

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

This announcement comes ahead of Sam’s professional debut at the upcoming Memorial Tournament, presented by Workday.

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  • This announcement comes ahead of Sam’s professional debut at the upcoming Memorial Tournament, presented by Workday.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230531005749/en/
    johnnie-O Announces New Partnership with Sam Bennett Ahead of Professional Debut.
  • This partnership will see the two continue working together as Sam transitions from his standout collegiate and amateur careers to the professional ranks.
  • “The last year has been a whirlwind, and the johnnie-O team has been by my side through it all,” said Bennett.

AJGA Unveils Renamed Liberty National ACE Grant Following Donation by Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

The ACE Grant provides financial assistance to young men and women who aspire to earn a college golf scholarship through competitive golf.

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  • The ACE Grant provides financial assistance to young men and women who aspire to earn a college golf scholarship through competitive golf.
  • Following the conclusion of the tournament, the inaugural Liberty National ACE Grant Cup fundraising event will take place at the course on Monday, June 5.
  • “We are extremely proud and honored to support future generations of golfers through the AJGA and this reimagined Liberty National ACE Grant," said Paul Fireman, former CEO of Reebok and co-founder of Liberty National Golf Club.
  • “The AJGA and Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation have done so much to support generations of young golfers and I’m excited to see the impact the Liberty National ACE Grant will have in the future, as well as the inaugural Liberty National ACE Grant Cup event on June 5.”
    The Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation brings entrepreneurial vision and resources to support transformational change in communities where the family lives and works.

Link Outdoor Lighting Joins SiteOne Landscape Supply

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

SiteOne® Landscape Supply, Inc. (NYSE: SITE) announced today the company completed its acquisition of Link Outdoor Lighting, Inc. (“Link”), a wholesale distributor of outdoor lighting products with four locations across Florida, Texas and Tennessee.

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  • SiteOne® Landscape Supply, Inc. (NYSE: SITE) announced today the company completed its acquisition of Link Outdoor Lighting, Inc. (“Link”), a wholesale distributor of outdoor lighting products with four locations across Florida, Texas and Tennessee.
  • “Since their founding in 2015, Link has quickly built a reputation for providing superb product expertise, customer service, and in-depth contractor training,” said Doug Black, Chairman and CEO of SiteOne Landscape Supply.
  • SiteOne Landscape Supply (NYSE: SITE), is the largest and only national full product line wholesale distributor of landscape supplies in the United States and has a growing presence in Canada.
  • Its customers are primarily residential and commercial landscape professionals who specialize in the design, installation and maintenance of lawns, gardens, golf courses and other outdoor spaces.

Charles Schwab Congratulates Emiliano Grillo as Champion of the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge

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Monday, May 29, 2023

Charles Schwab is honored to congratulate Emiliano Grillo on his victory at the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge.

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  • Charles Schwab is honored to congratulate Emiliano Grillo on his victory at the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge.
  • With his playoff win, Grillo captured the iconic Leonard Trophy and will have his name etched in granite on the Wall of Champions at Colonial Country Club.
  • He was also presented with a one-of-a-kind, Champion’s Prize ― a custom 1973 Schwab Bronco .
  • And there’s no better vehicle to embody that than a 1973 Schwab Bronco.”
    “We congratulate Emiliano on his impressive performance here at the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge and we’re excited that the 1973 Schwab Bronco can help commemorate this tremendous win,” added Wurster.

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Type of Mini Golf Action Game (LJD-284)

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new game that would enable you to engage in a realistic round of golf on a miniature scale," said an inventor, from Medford, N.Y., "so I invented the JUNIOR GOLFER MINI GOLF GAME.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new game that would enable you to engage in a realistic round of golf on a miniature scale," said an inventor, from Medford, N.Y., "so I invented the JUNIOR GOLFER MINI GOLF GAME.
  • My design could be set up indoors or outdoors and it would provide a fun and challenging activity."
  • The patent-pending invention provides a realistic mini golf game for individuals ages 6 and older.
  • It also can be used to teach children the basics of golf.

Padraig Harrington joins SuperSpeed Golf as Brand Ambassador

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

TULSA, Okla., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrington has won three Major Championships including the 2007 and 2008 Open Championships and the 2008 PGA Championship as well as the 2022 US Senior Open. In total, Harrington has amassed 35 professional victories, reached a highest Official World Golf Ranking of No. 3 and was named a 2024 World Golf Hall of Fame Inductee. At 51 years of age, he has reached the fastest swing speed of his professional career and is leading PGA TOUR Champions in driving distance by regularly reaching ball speeds above 180 mph.

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  • SuperSpeed Golf is excited to announce the signing of a worldwide and multi-year brand ambassador agreement with Padraig Harrington.
  • In total, Harrington has amassed 35 professional victories, reached a highest Official World Golf Ranking of No.
  • "All of us here at SuperSpeed are very excited to have a player like Padraig not only as an ambassador for SuperSpeed, but proof of the impact our system can have.
  • When we decided to start our Tour ambassador program, he was the first player we thought of," said Mike Napoleon, President of SuperSpeed Golf.

Garmin unveils next-gen fēnix 7 Pro Series

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

OLATHE, Kan., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the fēnix® 7 Pro Series, premium multisport GPS smartwatches with solar charging designed to help athletes and adventurers perform at their best. With pro-grade performance insights, additional mapping capabilities and around-the-clock health and wellness tracking, fēnix 7 Pro Series is built to conquer all day, every day. Plus, with a built-in LED flashlight and solar charging lens on every model that offers up to 37 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 139 days in expedition mode1, it's easy to enjoy more time outdoors day or night.

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  • With pro-grade performance insights, additional mapping capabilities and around-the-clock health and wellness tracking, fēnix 7 Pro Series is built to conquer all day, every day.
  • "For more than a decade, many have relied on Garmin's premium fēnix line for all their adventures, and we are thrilled to bring training and mapping advancements to the new fēnix 7 Pro Series.
  • Whether hitting dusty trails or scaling snowy summits, the fēnix 7 Pro Series is the ultimate companion—no matter where the path leads."
  • Available models include: fēnix 7S Pro – 42mm, fēnix 7 Pro – 47mm and fēnix 7X Pro – 51mm, with options for standard and Sapphire Editions.

Rees Jones, Aurora NY Celebrating 100th Anniversary of Wells College Golf Course

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Golf Tournament will be held on June 3rd, 2023, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the historic Wells College Golf Course.

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  • Golf Tournament will be held on June 3rd, 2023, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the historic Wells College Golf Course.
  • Special guest Rees Jones will be present to speak about Ione and Robert Sr.'s time at Wells and the impact they had on the golf course.
  • In 1923, on area farmland, a six-hole golf course was installed atop the Wells College campus on Route 90 Main Street in the Village of Aurora.
  • Wells College President, Kerr Duncan Macmillan, (president from 1913 -1935) purchased the Aurora Country Club in 1923, bringing golf to Wells College.

The Golf Coaches Association of America and Nicklaus Companies Extend Long-term Relationship Recognizing Top NCAA Golfers

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

NORMAN, Okla. and PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and the Nicklaus Companies, founded by Jack Nicklaus, are extending their successful relationship honoring the top collegiate golfers.

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  • NORMAN, Okla. and PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and the Nicklaus Companies, founded by Jack Nicklaus, are extending their successful relationship honoring the top collegiate golfers.
  • Under the agreement, the GCAA is licensed to use the trademarked Jack Nicklaus name with the program to honor college golfers.
  • "The Nicklaus Companies is proud to be associated with the GCAA and collegiate golf, which remains a very important part of both the game and the Jack Nicklaus legacy," Howard Milstein, Executive Chairman of the Nicklaus Companies, said.
  • Established in 1958, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the professional organization of men's collegiate golf coaches.

Buccaneers' wide receiver Mike Evans is providing fans a unique opportunity to be his VIP guests, in support of Mike Evans Family Foundation charitable efforts

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mike Evans will soon be lacing up his cleats, however it won't be to step on a football field just yet. The 2x Super Bowl Champion will be golfing in his fourth annual Mike Evans Family Foundation Golf Outing, which supports the efforts of his non-profit. The foundation has teamed up with charitable platform, CAUZEO, to host an online fundraiser that will award donors the chance to win one of three amazing prize packages. The initiative is part of an effort to thank fans for their support and make the events more accessible.

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  • The 2x Super Bowl Champion will be golfing in his fourth annual Mike Evans Family Foundation Golf Outing, which supports the efforts of his non-profit.
  • Grand prize winner will also receive two tickets to join Evans at the 2nd Annual Mike Evans Family Foundation Gala.
  • Events such as the Golf Outing and Gala provide crucial funding to annual community programs ran by the Mike Evans Family Foundation.
  • The foundation also aims to encourage education through the Mike Evans Family Foundation annual scholarship program, which awards 13 recipients with a $10,000 scholarship.