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Transcend Capital Advisors Announces NIL Partnership with Elite Junior Golfer Gianna Clemente

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Transcend Capital Advisors has signed a multi-year Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with 16-year-old amateur golfer Gianna Clemente.

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  • Transcend Capital Advisors has signed a multi-year Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with 16-year-old amateur golfer Gianna Clemente.
  • Clemente is currently the #2-ranked golfer in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) rankings and #32 in the Women’s World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR).
  • “My family and I have watched the momentum building at Transcend Golf for the last year and I could not be more excited to join Team Transcend,” said Clemente.
  • The firm previously had a multi-year NIL partnership with Caleb Surratt, who turned professional earlier this year.

Transcend Capital Advisors Announces NIL Partnership with Top-Ranked Junior Golfer Miles Russell

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Transcend Capital Advisors has signed a multi-year Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with 15-year-old amateur golfer Miles Russell, currently the #1-ranked golfer in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Boys rankings.

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  • Transcend Capital Advisors has signed a multi-year Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with 15-year-old amateur golfer Miles Russell, currently the #1-ranked golfer in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Boys rankings.
  • Russell built off this early success and emerged as one of the game’s most exciting young talents.
  • Miles is an exceptional young man and his humility, character, and commitment to excellence make him a perfect fit for Team Transcend.
  • The firm previously had a multi-year NIL partnership with accomplished amateur Caleb Surratt who turned professional earlier this year.

Babygrande Golf set to support AJGA tournament at Stanford in 2024

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Monday, January 8, 2024

BRASELTON, Ga., Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After two years of the AJGA Junior All-Star at Stanford, the event is set to be formally renamed to the Babygrande Stanford Junior All-Star following support from Babygrande Golf.

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  • BRASELTON, Ga., Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After two years of the AJGA Junior All-Star at Stanford, the event is set to be formally renamed to the Babygrande Stanford Junior All-Star following support from Babygrande Golf.
  • Babygrande Golf sponsors junior and amateur golf tournaments with their mission to support the worldwide growth and development of junior golf.
  • Babygrande Golf sponsored their first AJGA event, the Babygrande D.C. Classic in July of 2023 at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington D.C.
  • - Chuck Wilson, Chief Executive Officer Babygrande Global
    The Babygrande Stanford Junior All-Star will mark the tenth time Stanford Golf Course has hosted the AJGA.

The ANNIKA Foundation Partners with Babygrande Golf to Enhance Content Production & Marketing Capabilities

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ANNIKA Foundation, which is developing and empowering the next generation of women around the world through the game of golf, is further fulfilling its mission as part of a new content production partnership with Babygrande Golf.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ANNIKA Foundation, which is developing and empowering the next generation of women around the world through the game of golf, is further fulfilling its mission as part of a new content production partnership with Babygrande Golf.
  • Babygrande Golf was founded to support the worldwide growth and development of junior and amateur golf, including through title sponsorship of a new American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) event in 2024—the Babygrande D.C. Classic.
  • “While our Foundation and the AJGA produce its own content, we recognize the opportunity to partner with Babygrande Golf to enhance our player/tournament content offering,” said Rob Ohno, Chief Executive Officer, The ANNIKA Foundation.
  • Additionally, Babygrande Golf will use its network of third-party content distribution partners and proprietary advertising strategies to further amplify the content.

AJGA Hosts Annual Atlanta Classic Tournament Presented By UHY

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The American Junior Golf Association announces the annual AJGA Atlanta Classic tournament presented by UHY.

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  • The American Junior Golf Association announces the annual AJGA Atlanta Classic tournament presented by UHY.
  • The tournament will return to Fayette County, Georgia, on August 17-20, 2023, at the new Planterra Club in Peachtree City.
  • On Thursday evening, the tournament will host its inaugural Giddings Dinner, presented by Georgia Power.
  • After the first round on August 18th, the Planterra Club, in coordination with the tournament committee, will host the AJGA Junior Golf Clinic presented by Southern Company for local junior golfers.

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.

Babygrande Golf to Title Sponsor New AJGA Event

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Friday, May 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Babygrande Golf has partnered with the American Junior Golf Association to title sponsor a new 2023 open tournament on the schedule.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Babygrande Golf has partnered with the American Junior Golf Association to title sponsor a new 2023 open tournament on the schedule.
  • The 2023 Babygrande D.C. Classic runs July 10th through 13th at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington D.C.
  • “Babygrande Golf is proud to be the title sponsor of this inaugural event.
  • For more information about the Babygrande D.C. Classic visit ajga.org or check out the AJGA on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) to Partner with MyJourney Golf

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Friday, April 7, 2023

AUGUSTA, Ga., April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) announced today that it will be joining the MyJourney Golf Student Partner Program. As the premier competitive junior golf organization, AJGA members will now be provided with the free MyJourney Golf app. My Journey Golf is part of Make Golf Your Career and is a mobile enabled career simulation platform that enables the nation's youth to Test Drive their future in golf's $84 billion industry.

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  • AUGUSTA, Ga., April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) announced today that it will be joining the MyJourney Golf Student Partner Program.
  • As the premier competitive junior golf organization, AJGA members will now be provided with the free MyJourney Golf app.
  • By becoming a MyJourney Golf Student Partner, the AJGA will further its mission to grow and develop golf's next generation.
  • Youth and their parents can download the MyJourney Golf app and experience the free mentorship platform here to begin their journey.

Rose Zhang’s Inspiring Journey Comes to Life in “Rose in Bloom” Video Release

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Denver, CO, March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENVER, CO – GOLFTEC , the world leader in golf improvement, is proud to announce the release of "Rose in Bloom,” a video showcasing the journey of Rose Zhang, the #1 amateur golfer in the world.

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  • Denver, CO, March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENVER, CO – GOLFTEC , the world leader in golf improvement, is proud to announce the release of "Rose in Bloom,” a video showcasing the journey of Rose Zhang, the #1 amateur golfer in the world.
  • In "Rose in Bloom," viewers will get an exclusive look into Zhang's inspiring journey to becoming the #1 amateur in the world, including her time as a GOLFTEC student.
  • Recently, the Stanford Sophomore returned to GOLFTEC to reflect on her accomplishments and to discuss her approach to improving her game.
  • "I'm thrilled to share my journey through the "Rose in Bloom" video, and I hope it inspires young golfers to believe in themselves and chase their dreams," said Zhang.

East West Bank Announces Sponsorship of World’s No. 1 Women’s Amateur Golfer and 2022 NCAA Championship Winner Rose Zhang

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

East West Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank , the financial bridge between the United States and Asia, today announced its NIL sponsorship of the #1 ranked women’s amateur golfer Rose Zhang.

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  • East West Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank , the financial bridge between the United States and Asia, today announced its NIL sponsorship of the #1 ranked women’s amateur golfer Rose Zhang.
  • At just 19 years old, Zhang’s impressive list of achievements includes winning the 2022 NCAA Division I Individual and Team Championship, the 2021 U.S. Girls’ Junior, and the 2020 U.S. Women’s Amateur.
  • “We are thrilled to have Rose Zhang, a world-class amateur athlete at the top of her game, join the roster of distinguished women athletes sponsored by East West Bank,” said East West Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dominic Ng .
  • “Knowing I have the support of Dominic and the East West Bank team as a student-athlete competing against the best college players in the world is incredible,” added Zhang.