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symplr Expands Golf Sponsorship Program with Addition of Four-Time PGA Tour Winner Russell Henley

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

HOUSTON, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- symplr®, a leading enterprise healthcare operations software provider, is pleased to welcome Russell Henley to Team symplr's golf ambassadorship, which includes PGA TOUR player Sepp Straka, who joined the team in 2023. Henley is now sporting the symplr logo on his right chest starting at The Sentry tournament, January 4-7, 2024, in Maui, Hawaii.

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  • symplr® is pleased to welcome Russell Henley to Team symplr's golf ambassadorship, which includes PGA TOUR player Sepp Straka.
  • "I'm honored to partner with symplr as a PGA TOUR Ambassador," said Russel Henley.
  • Henley, a 34-year-old PGA TOUR professional born in Macon, Georgia, played collegiate golf at the University of Georgia.
  • A four-time PGA TOUR winner, Henley is currently ranked 25th in the world by the Official World Golf Ranking .

Swag Golf Raises $10 Million In Growth Funding Led by Verance Capital to Drive Product Growth and Global Expansion

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Swag Golf, the leading premium, limited-edition golf accessory, equipment and apparel company, today announced it has closed a $10 million growth round led by Verance Capital, a prominent New York-based growth investment firm focused on sports and entertainment.

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  • Swag Golf, the leading premium, limited-edition golf accessory, equipment and apparel company, today announced it has closed a $10 million growth round led by Verance Capital, a prominent New York-based growth investment firm focused on sports and entertainment.
  • "I founded Swag after spending many years in the golf industry and noticing a distinct lack of original expressive design and quality.
  • This investment will help us broaden our incredibly innovative product base,” said Nick Venson, Swag Golf's founder and CEO, who spent over 19 years in the golf industry before founding Swag Golf.
  • Swag Golf has embodied the change taking place in the golf world and is now represented by top athletes on the PGA and LPGA TOURS.

Conga Announces Partnership with PGA TOUR Golfer Seamus Power

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conga, the global leader in revenue lifecycle management solutions, today announced a partnership with PGA TOUR player, Seamus Power, currently ranked 39th in the Official World Golf Ranking. The sponsorship of Power—who recently captured the attention of the golf world at the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club with his dramatic back-to-back aces—will include the two-time PGA TOUR winner wearing the Conga logo on his apparel at select PGA TOUR events throughout the duration of the multi-year partnership.

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conga , the global leader in revenue lifecycle management solutions, today announced a partnership with PGA TOUR player, Seamus Power, currently ranked 39th in the Official World Golf Ranking.
  • "The opportunity to partner with an innovative brand like Conga is a great honor for me," Power said.
  • In 2021, Power recorded his first PGA TOUR win at the Barbasol Championship and went on to close the 2020-2021 season with four top-10 finishes.
  • Power picked up his second PGA Tour victory earlier this season at the 2022 Butterfield Bermuda Championship.

Dittoe Public Relations Leads NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Social Media Channels to 296 Million Impressions, 23 Million Engagements

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Dittoe Public Relations , an award-winning national public relations and social media agency, was selected by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to lead social media management for NCAA Division I women’s basketball during the 2022-2023 season, including March Madness.

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  • Dittoe Public Relations , an award-winning national public relations and social media agency, was selected by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to lead social media management for NCAA Division I women’s basketball during the 2022-2023 season, including March Madness.
  • “We chose to partner with Dittoe PR because of their extensive experience in social media and PR for big sports events and organizations.
  • They have become like part of our team and their expertise in social media strategy has been very helpful in surpassing our goals.”
    Dittoe PR’s primary responsibilities on behalf of NCAA Division I women’s basketball include copywriting, community management and live game coverage across its social media channels.
  • Dittoe PR was founded in Indianapolis in 1999 and currently has 35 full-time employees dedicated specifically to PR and social media.

Mizzen+Main Announces Sponsorship of Five PGA TOUR Golfers

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Having been worn on the PGA TOUR for several years, they are now launching partnerships with five professional golfers.

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  • Having been worn on the PGA TOUR for several years, they are now launching partnerships with five professional golfers.
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    Mackenzie Hughes, The 2014 RSM Classic Champion, 2020 Olympian, 2022 Sanderson Farms Champion and first player in Tour history to win on the Mackenzie Tour–PGA TOUR Canada (PGA TOUR-era), Korn Ferry Tour, and the PGA TOUR, is now beginning his second season with Mizzen+Main as his official apparel provider.
  • The first Austrian-born player to win on the PGA TOUR as the 2022 Honda Classic Winner finished last season ranked #7 in the FedEx Cup rankings.
  • Austin Cook, Max McGreevy, and Harrison Endycott round out Mizzen+Main’s 2023 PGA TOUR Roster.

Bids, Birdies and Beats: Online Auction Opens Ahead of St. Jude JAM Concert Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Today through August 10, bidding is open for an online auction affiliated with a special concert benefiting St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital : the St. Jude JAM presented by Delta Dental of Tennessee and HH Global.

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  • Today through August 10, bidding is open for an online auction affiliated with a special concert benefiting St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital : the St. Jude JAM presented by Delta Dental of Tennessee and HH Global.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220803005936/en/
    Now through August 10, bidding is open for an online auction affiliated with the St. Jude JAM, a concert benefiting St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital during the week of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
  • The St. Jude JAM and auction are an exciting part of the week-long FedEx St. Jude Championship festivities, which do so much to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, said Richard C. Shadyac Jr. , president and CEO of ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.
  • Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Generational Group Congratulates Mito Pereira on His 3rd Place Finish at the 2022 PGA Championship

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Generational Group, a leading investment bank for privately held businesses, congratulates brand ambassador, Mito Pereira, on his amazing 3rd place finish at the 2022 PGA Championship.

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  • Generational Group, a leading investment bank for privately held businesses, congratulates brand ambassador, Mito Pereira, on his amazing 3rd place finish at the 2022 PGA Championship.
  • This marked a historic moment as he became the first player since 1991 to hold the outright 54-hole lead in their PGA Championship debut.
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    Generational Group's brand ambassador and PGA tour pro, Mito Pereira.
  • With his stellar performance in the 2022 PGA Championship, Pereira has moved from 46th to 35th in the FedEx Cup standings .

Boardsi Signs Sponsorship Deal with Cameron Tringale

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Has signed a one-year marketing partnership with American Professional Golfer Cameron Tringale.

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  • Has signed a one-year marketing partnership with American Professional Golfer Cameron Tringale.
  • Tringale will be sporting the Boardsi logo on his golf apparel during all his competitions this year.
  • "We are very excited and pleased to have an outstanding athlete like Cameron Tringale represent the Boardsi brand," said Martin Rowinski, CEO of Boardsi.
  • In addition to sporting the Boardsi logo, Tringale will be showcased in the Boardsi magazine, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter media channels.

Comcast Business Unveils First-of-its-Kind Hospitality Experience at PGA TOUR

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Comcast Business today announced it is taking year two of its PGA TOUR sponsorship to new heights with the launch of the Comcast Business Pavilion, a first-of-its kind PGA TOUR experience specifically designed to allow businesses to stay connected while on the course.

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  • Comcast Business today announced it is taking year two of its PGA TOUR sponsorship to new heights with the launch of the Comcast Business Pavilion, a first-of-its kind PGA TOUR experience specifically designed to allow businesses to stay connected while on the course.
  • The Comcast Business Pavilion is a powerful connected experience where PGA TOUR sponsors and partners can keep up with their day-to-day business responsibilities and make connections that keep them future ready.
  • Comcast Business also sponsors the Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10 on the PGA TOUR, which is in its second year.
  • The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamrica and PGA TOUR Canada.

Georgia Urology Announces Sponsorship of the Volunteer Headquarters at the TOUR Championship

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

ATLANTA, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Urology announced today a major sponsorship associated with the TOUR Championship, which will be held September 1-5 (Labor Day Weekend) at East Lake Golf Club.

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  • ATLANTA, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Urology announced today a major sponsorship associated with the TOUR Championship, which will be held September 1-5 (Labor Day Weekend) at East Lake Golf Club.
  • TOUR Championship volunteers help organize, coordinate, and manage the event in various capacities which allows the event to donate back to the community.
  • "We are proud to support the volunteers at the TOUR Championship," said Dan Fellner, CEO of Georgia Urology.
  • Simply put, the TOUR Championship would not be possible without the commitment from our volunteers," said Allison Fillmore, Executive Director of the TOUR Championship.