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LOS ANGELES GOLF CLUB (LAGC) FORMALLY ANNOUNCES 10% GIVE-BACK MODEL, COMMITTING FUNDS TO REVITALIZING MAGGIE HATHAWAY GOLF COURSE

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC), the inaugural team in TGL presented by SoFi, underscores its dedication to community development, youth engagement, and expanding access to golf by formally announcing their 10% give-back commitment to the Maggie Hathaway Golf Course restoration project.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC), the inaugural team in TGL presented by SoFi, underscores its dedication to community development, youth engagement, and expanding access to golf by formally announcing their 10% give-back commitment to the Maggie Hathaway Golf Course restoration project.
  • Ten percent of the Club's annual sponsorship revenues will go directly to revitalizing the Maggie Hathaway Golf course and facility, furthering their commitment to making golf more accessible, for everyone.
  • The history of Maggie Hathaway Golf Course in Los Angeles intertwines with the story of Maggie Hathaway herself and her efforts to promote inclusivity in golf.
  • Over the years, the Maggie Hathaway Golf Course has developed both in facilities and in its role within the community.

OneDigital to Sponsor PGA TOUR Golfer Vince Whaley

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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ATLANTA, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OneDigital, a leading insurance brokerage, financial services and HR consulting firm, today announced an exciting new multi-year partnership with PGA TOUR professional Vince Whaley. The sponsorship deal represents the brand's entrance into sports sponsorship, poised to drive brand awareness through ongoing expansion.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OneDigital , a leading insurance brokerage, financial services and HR consulting firm, today announced an exciting new multi-year partnership with PGA TOUR professional Vince Whaley .
  • Vince Whaley, who joined the PGA TOUR in 2020, has participated in 86 events with five top 10 finishes and 16 top 25 finishes.
  • "Vince's unwavering commitment to success on and off the course seamlessly aligns with the OneDigital brand," said Allyson Smith , Senior Vice President of Marketing at OneDigital.
  • The OneDigital logo will appear on Whaley's hat at all PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour events throughout the professional golf calendar, including the PGA Championship.

EASTSIDE GOLF ANNOUNCES KEY INVESTMENT FROM EP GOLF VENTURES, AN INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ELYSIAN PARK VENTURES AND THE PGA OF AMERICA

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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NEW YORK and FRISCO, Texas, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastside Golf, the lifestyle golf brand dedicated to driving change and creating a more culturally relevant point of view of the game, announced it has closed a seed round led by EP Golf Ventures, an investment partnership between the PGA of America and Elysian Park Ventures, the private investment arm affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group. The investment from EP Golf Ventures will accelerate Eastside Golf's growth as it launches new product lines and will support its efforts to use fashion to change the cultural conversation around golf, creating new entry points to the game for young athletes and emerging professionals.

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  • The PGA of America is deeply committed to investing in the evolution of the modern golf culture and inviting and cultivating a broader participation in golf.
  • As a PGA of America Golf Professional, I'm especially honored to have the support of EP Golf Ventures as we enter into our next chapter."
  • "The goal with Eastside Golf is to change how people around the world view the sport," added Eastside Golf Co-Founder Olajuwon Ajanaku.
  • Eastside Golf is deeply committed to supporting and spotlighting HBCU golf and has donated a cumulative $150K to support the Morehouse College golf team.

Hagerty names Arjun H. Chowdri as Senior Vice President of Membership & Retention

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagerty, Inc., (NYSE: HGTY) an automotive enthusiast brand and leading specialty vehicle insurance provider, has named Arjun H. Chowdri as its new Senior Vice President of Membership and Retention.

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  • TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagerty, Inc., (NYSE: HGTY) an automotive enthusiast brand and leading specialty vehicle insurance provider, has named Arjun H. Chowdri as its new Senior Vice President of Membership and Retention.
  • Arjun will lead the company's global membership programs, including the Hagerty Driver's Club, the world's largest paid car club with more than 800,000 members.
  • Prior to joining Hagerty, Arjun was Chief Administrative and Innovation Officer for the PGA of America.
  • "Hagerty's membership program creates unique opportunities to engage with our passionate customers and create top tier brand loyalty," said Paul Rehrig, President of Hagerty Media, Marketing and Membership.

Flag & Anthem Announces PGA Tour Golfer Keegan Bradley as Newest Brand Ambassador

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Flag & Anthem announces the launch of its Spring 2024 performance golf campaign featuring their newest brand ambassador and first professional golfer, Keegan Bradley, ranked 16th in Official World Golf Rankings.

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  • Flag & Anthem announces the launch of its Spring 2024 performance golf campaign featuring their newest brand ambassador and first professional golfer, Keegan Bradley, ranked 16th in Official World Golf Rankings.
  • Bradley will be wearing the new Flag & Anthem performance golf product and signature brand logo on his chest beginning 2024 during all tour events.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116550175/en/
    Keegan Bradley joins the Flag & Anthem team, wearing the brand's new performance golf product and signature brand logo on his chest during all 2024 PGA Tour events.
  • Stay up to date with the latest information on Flag & Anthem and Keegan Bradley by following @flagandanthemco and @keeganbradley1 on social media.

Apollo and Athene Announce Partnership with Top-Ranked PGA TOUR Golfer Patrick Cantlay

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced a new partnership with top-ranked PGA TOUR golfer Patrick Cantlay.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced a new partnership with top-ranked PGA TOUR golfer Patrick Cantlay.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with Patrick as he embarks on what we expect to be another successful season on the PGA TOUR,” said Apollo Co-President Jim Zelter.
  • In 2022, Patrick successfully retained his BMW Championship title – the first defense of a playoff event in PGA TOUR history – en route to another multi-win season.
  • In 2019, Cantlay launched The Patrick Cantlay Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on growing the game of junior golf as well as assisting and advocating on behalf of first responders.

Binary Defense Announces Sponsorship of PGA TOUR Golfer Michael Kim

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Binary Defense, the leading Managed Detection and Response (“MDR”) and enterprise defense provider, today announced a two-year sponsorship of professional golfer Michael Kim.

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  • Binary Defense, the leading Managed Detection and Response (“MDR”) and enterprise defense provider, today announced a two-year sponsorship of professional golfer Michael Kim.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110918116/en/
    Binary Defense announces sponsorship of PGA TOUR golfer Michael Kim.
  • “We are excited to announce this partnership with Michael and we look forward to working with him throughout the PGA TOUR,” said Bob Meindl, CEO of Binary Defense.
  • “Binary Defense has a strong reputation in the cybersecurity industry, and I’m honored to serve as the company’s PGA TOUR Brand Ambassador,” said Michael Kim.

 GolfForever Secures $10 Million in Series A Funding, Led by Clerisy

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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GolfForever , which offers golfers of all ages and abilities access to an at-home training system developed by world-class doctors and fitness experts, today announced it has closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by Clerisy, a consumer growth equity fund.

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  • GolfForever , which offers golfers of all ages and abilities access to an at-home training system developed by world-class doctors and fitness experts, today announced it has closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by Clerisy, a consumer growth equity fund.
  • Scottie Scheffler, the world’s number 1 golfer, and PGA Tour winner Tom Kim both joined the round as equity investors and serve as GolfForever brand ambassadors.
  • The LPGA additionally created a groundbreaking partnership with GolfForever, equipping all tour players with GolfForever Swing Trainers, app memberships and onsite training at tournaments as the cornerstone of the LPGA fitness program.
  • The AI-powered GolfForever app customizes each golfer’s exercise routines based on a proprietary strength and flexibility test.

Datasite Renews Endorsement Agreement with PGA Tour Player Ryan McCormick

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has renewed its endorsement agreement with Professional Golf Association (PGA) tour player Ryan McCormick .

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  • Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has renewed its endorsement agreement with Professional Golf Association (PGA) tour player Ryan McCormick .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109793699/en/
    Datasite renews endorsement agreement with PGA tour player Ryan McCormick.
  • “We’re beyond excited to continue supporting Ryan as he officially joins the PGA tour,” said Datasite Global Chief Revenue Officer Todd Albright.
  • McCormick turned professional in 2014 and has competed on PGA Tour Latinoamerica, PGA Tour Canada, European Tour, Asian Tour, Korn Ferry Tour as well as two starts on the PGA Tour.

Binary Defense Proud to Support Cleveland Browns in the NFL Playoffs as the Team’s Premier Defensive Partner

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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As the “Trusted Cybersecurity Partner of the Cleveland Browns,” Binary Defense is thrilled to celebrate the success of its hometown team in making the NFL playoffs for the second time since 2020.

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  • As the “Trusted Cybersecurity Partner of the Cleveland Browns,” Binary Defense is thrilled to celebrate the success of its hometown team in making the NFL playoffs for the second time since 2020.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109723119/en/
    Binary Defense is the Trusted Cybersecurity Partner of the Cleveland Browns.
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    “The Cleveland Browns are a world-class organization and we are honored to serve as their cyber defense partner,” said Bob Meindl, CEO of Binary Defense.
  • “We look forward to continuing to support the team throughout the playoffs by safeguarding their digital presence.