PGA Championship

Logistics Giant Ryder Ups Game with Pro Golfer Sam Ryder; Secures New Sponsorship Level & Launches New TV Ads

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

It also includes two new humorous TV ads featuring Sam Ryder, as he renews his efforts to prove he’s more than a namesake.

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  • It also includes two new humorous TV ads featuring Sam Ryder, as he renews his efforts to prove he’s more than a namesake.
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    Ryder ups its game with professional golfer Sam Ryder, shifting its corporate logo to a more prominent position on Sam’s hat and launching two new humorous TV ads.
  • People love Sam Ryder,” says Karen Jones, EVP, CMO, and head of new product development for Ryder.
  • So, Sam Ryder comes up with some marketing ideas for Ryder, writing amusing jingles, sharing taglines, and brainstorming company event ideas.

ONEflight International hosts Fortinet Championship Pro-Am in Napa Valley featuring top PGA golfers in support of local charities

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ONEflight International, a leading private aviation company, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Fortinet Championship Pro-Am.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ONEflight International, a leading private aviation company, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Fortinet Championship Pro-Am.
  • The tournament featured a week of golf, entertainment, and community impact at the iconic Silverado Resort in Napa Valley, California between September 11-17, 2023.
  • Presented by ONEflight, the Fortinet Championship Pro-Am featured a major lineup of worldclass professional golfers, including PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas, Max Homa, Sahith Theegala, and Joel Dahmen.
  • The Fortinet Championship has also made a significant impact on the Napa Valley community in collaboration with ONEflight International: over the last decade, the tournament raised over $9 million to support various local charities in the Napa Valley region.

ESPN APP, INCLUDING ESPN+, NOW AVAILABLE ON LG SMART TVS

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA announced today that the ESPN App, including ESPN+, the industry-leading sports app and streaming platform, are now available on LG Smart TVs1 including its lineup of award-winning LG OLED Smart TVs.

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  • LG Expands Its Sports Entertainment and Content Offerings,
    ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA announced today that the ESPN App, including ESPN+, the industry-leading sports app and streaming platform, are now available on LG Smart TVs1 including its lineup of award-winning LG OLED Smart TVs.
  • The arrival of the ESPN App with ESPN+ on LG Smart TVs also gives users the ability to subscribe to the Disney Bundle Trio, which includes access to Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
  • Today, LG offers the widest lineup of OLED TV's from 42 thru 97 inch screen sizes, as well as innovative OLED TV solutions such as the world's only 42-inch flexible TV, the LG OLED Flex , and unique lifestyle TVs including the LG OLED Pose' .
  • 1The ESPN App, including ESPN+, are now available on 2020 and newer model LG Smart TVs.

PGA of America Selects T-Mobile as its Exclusive 5G Wireless Innovation Partner

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Monday, November 6, 2023

The PGA of America today announced it has chosen T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) as its official 5G innovation partner.

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  • The PGA of America today announced it has chosen T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) as its official 5G innovation partner.
  • As part of the collaboration, the PGA of America will utilize a 5G hybrid network from T-Mobile’s 5G Advanced Network Solutions at the brand-new Home of the PGA of America and PGA of America Coaching Center in Frisco, Texas.
  • Plus, PGA of America will utilize a 5G hybrid network to enhance fan experiences at the PGA Championship and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
  • The PGA of America will also be developing a broadcasting and content innovation hub at the Home of the PGA of America.

Los Angeles Golf Club Welcomes Collin Morikawa as Inaugural TGL Team Player

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC), the inaugural team in TGL presented by SoFi, is thrilled to announce the signing of PGA TOUR star and Los Angeles native Collin Morikawa as their inaugural team player. This announcement marks a monumental moment for LAGC and TGL presented by SoFi, a new golf league that fuses advanced tech and live action with six teams made up of 24 of the best players in the sport.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC), the inaugural team in TGL presented by SoFi, is thrilled to announce the signing of PGA TOUR star and Los Angeles native Collin Morikawa as their inaugural team player.
  • Los Angeles Golf Club Welcomes Collin Morikawa as Inaugural TGL Team Player.
  • Alexis Ohanian, founder of Seven Seven Six and founding investor of Los Angeles Golf Club, said, "We're incredibly excited to welcome Collin to the Los Angeles Golf Club family.
  • "I'm honored and excited to join Los Angeles Golf Club as their inaugural team player," Morikawa shared.

CASA AZUL TEQUILA WELCOMES FIVE-TIME MAJOR CHAMPION AND FORMER WORLD #1 BROOKS KOEPKA TO ITS ROSTER OF INFLUENTIAL INVESTORS, DURING NATIONAL GOLF MONTH

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Friday, August 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh off his history-making win at the 2023 PGA Championship, Casa Azul® welcomes its latest partner and investor, Brooks Koepka. Koepka joins a growing roster of influential investors who share a passion for quality and performance at the highest levels, values that are fundamental to Casa Azul and its founder, beverage icon Lance Collins.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh off his history-making win at the 2023 PGA Championship, Casa Azul ® welcomes its latest partner and investor, Brooks Koepka.
  • Casa Azul Tequila Soda launched in August 2022, followed by the award-winning Casa Azul Organic Tequila debuting in May 2023.
  • Casa Azul Tequila Soda is partnered with two-time national champion and football icon Travis Kelce.
  • Most recently, Casa Azul announced U.S. Women's Open Champion and golf icon Michelle Wie West as an investor and partner.

Michigan Hospitality Foundation Collaborates with KitchenAid Brand to Develop the Next Generation of Culinary Professionals

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Lansing, MI, Aug. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Michigan Hospitality Foundation (MHF) has announced a three-year agreement with Whirlpool Corporation and their KitchenAid brand to support hospitality education programming throughout the state.

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  • Lansing, MI, Aug. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Michigan Hospitality Foundation (MHF) has announced a three-year agreement with Whirlpool Corporation and their KitchenAid brand to support hospitality education programming throughout the state.
  • The Michigan Hospitality Foundation will supplement this investment by purchasing Pasta Roller & Cutter attachments to be distributed to schools alongside the stand mixers.
  • “This partnership will drive student and educator learning and engagement in the hospitality industry,” said Amanda Smith, executive director of the Michigan Hospitality Foundation.
  • “We’re excited to be working alongside the KitchenAid brand and to support Michigan students interested in pursuing a culinary or hospitality career.”
    “KitchenAid is pleased to partner with The Michigan Hospitality Foundation to support its effort in fostering the hospitality industry” said Chad Ries, KitchenAid small appliances global brand director.

Driving Success: SeatGeek Signs ‘Major’ Deal with PGA of America as Official Ticketing Supplier

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

SeatGeek , the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced an exclusive partnership with the PGA of America.

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  • SeatGeek , the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced an exclusive partnership with the PGA of America.
  • With this deal, SeatGeek becomes the organization’s Official Ticketing Supplier for its premiere championship events, including the PGA Championship, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, as well as the 2025 Ryder Cup.
  • As part of the deal, PGA of America will have access to SeatGeek’s cutting-edge back-end technology, Unify.
  • “PGA of America has always been a catalyst for change within golf,” said Jeff Ianello, Head of Sales, North America & Executive Vice President at SeatGeek.

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.

All-inclusive food and beverage Daily Championship+ Ticket returns as PGA of America and Patina Restaurant Group announce menu highlights for 2023 PGA Championship

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Today, the PGA of America and Patina Restaurant Group, the official catering partner of the PGA Championship, announced a variety of food and beverage highlights – including the return of the popular Daily Championship+ Ticket.

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  • Today, the PGA of America and Patina Restaurant Group, the official catering partner of the PGA Championship, announced a variety of food and beverage highlights – including the return of the popular Daily Championship+ Ticket.
  • The all-inclusive food and beverage program, included as part of the Daily Championship+ Ticket, was first introduced for the championship rounds in 2022 – and 96% of fans surveyed recommended making it an option for future events.
  • At checkout, Championship+ Ticket holders should present their Daily Championship+ wristband to the attendant for a seamless experience.
  • Patina entered the golf hospitality sector in 2021 and has since served fans at annual events such as the PGA Championship, KPMG Women's PGA Championship and KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.