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symplr Expands Golf Sponsorship Program to Welcome PGA Tour Winner Sepp Straka

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Friday, September 30, 2022

HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- symplr®, the leader in enterprise healthcare operations software and services including provider data management, workforce management, governance, risk management, and compliance software-as-a-service ("SaaS ") solutions, is pleased to welcome Sepp Straka to Team symplr. Straka will sport the symplr logo as he tees off at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Mississippi.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- symplr , the leader in enterprise healthcare operations software and services including provider data management, workforce management, governance, risk management, and compliance software-as-a-service ("SaaS ") solutions, is pleased to welcome Sepp Straka to Team symplr.
  • A PGA TOUR winner in 2022, Straka moved to the United States at age 14 and played collegiate golf at the University of Georgia, and now resides in Birmingham, AL.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Sepp Straka to the team," said BJ Schaknowski, CEO of symplr.
  • Team symplr was launched in January 2022, and Straka joins leading LPGA and PGA golfers Azahara Muoz, Charley Hoffman, and Garrick Higgo.

The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation to Join DraftKings in Fourth Annual Charity Initiative to Raise $100,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

BOSTON, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced that this October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the company will host its fourth annual Pink Em charity initiative in collaboration with The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation with a goal of donating $100,000 for breast cancer research and support for those impacted.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced that this October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the company will host its fourth annual Pink Em charity initiative in collaboration with The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation with a goal of donating $100,000 for breast cancer research and support for those impacted.
  • This October, the Pink Em initiative will be featured in its first company-wide brand campaign for DraftKings, following the recent appointment of Larry Fitzgerald as an official DraftKings brand ambassador.
  • For each of the first 20,000 pool entries each week, DraftKings will donate $1 to The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation to fund breast cancer research and support for those impacted.
  • October is a meaningful month personally and for my family, particularly after losing my mother to breast cancer in 2003.

DemandScience Adds Two Local Causes to its Community Giving Efforts

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

We are an international company with customers and team members in North America, EMEA and APAC, and are proud to be active philanthropically in the communities where we live and work, explained Peter Cannone, Chair and CEO of DemandScience.

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  • We are an international company with customers and team members in North America, EMEA and APAC, and are proud to be active philanthropically in the communities where we live and work, explained Peter Cannone, Chair and CEO of DemandScience.
  • DemandScience PGA Teaching Professional Jimmy Damiano will also be present at the Golf for Good event as part of the companys involvement.
  • At DemandSciences sponsored hole, every golfer will have the opportunity to donate an additional $20 which DemandScience will match and in return PGA Pro Damiano will hit their drive from the tee.
  • DemandScience is a global B2B data company that partners with customers to upgrade their sales pipelines.

Corporate Leaders, PGA Tour Winners, and HR Luminaries Highlight Make Work Better Summit

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Betterworks recently announced its speaker lineup for the company's first-ever one-day virtual Make Work Better Summit on Oct. 19. Headlining the event are Ryan Estis, keynote speaker and former Chief Strategy Officer of a Fortune 500 Company, recent PGA TOUR winner Luke List, forthcoming author and Betterworks' VP of HR Transformation Jamie Aitken, Colgate's Senior Director of People, Organization and Leadership Development Michaela Schoberova, founder and principal of Inspirati Leadership Solutions Kate Beatty and others.

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  • Betterworks Free Conference Must See for Leadership, HR and Management Professionals
    MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Betterworks recently announced its speaker lineup for the company's first-ever one-day virtual Make Work Better Summit on Oct. 19.
  • The Make Work Better Summit will dive into how business flourishes when people flourish and the need for HR to serve as a strategic partner to the C-Suite.
  • Summit participants will hear from business and sales leader, Ryan Estis, about how to shape human-centric leadership.
  • In other sessions, attendees will gain insights into:
    The Make Work Summit will be an action-packed day, kicking off at 9 a.m. PT until 1:30 p.m.

Dick Sullivan Named Executive Chairman and CEO of PGA TOUR Superstore

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Monday, September 26, 2022

ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PGA TOUR Superstore, owner and Chairman Arthur M. Blank announced today that Dick Sullivan, currently President and Chief Executive Officer for PGA TOUR Superstore, has been named Executive Chairman and CEO of PGA TOUR Superstore (PGATSS). Mr. Blank also announced the promotion of Jill Spiegel, currently PGATSS Chief Merchandising Officer, to President, making her one of the highest-ranking women in the golf industry and across Blank's portfolio of businesses.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PGA TOUR Superstore , owner and Chairman Arthur M. Blank announced today that Dick Sullivan, currently President and Chief Executive Officer for PGA TOUR Superstore, has been named Executive Chairman and CEO of PGA TOUR Superstore (PGATSS).
  • The country's leading specialty retailer for golf and tennis, PGA TOUR Superstore currently operates 54 stores in 21 states with aggressive expansion plans in the coming years.
  • Given the unprecedented success and his demonstrated leadership, Sullivan was named A Most Admired CEO by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 2021.
  • As the PGA TOUR's exclusive off-course/off-airport retail partner in North America, PGA TOUR Superstore provides customers with access to the same technology and expertise as card-carrying PGA TOUR pros.

Mizuho Americas Open Brings the LPGA to Liberty National Golf Club in 2023

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Friday, September 23, 2022

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The LPGA and Mizuho Americas, the NYC-headquartered arm of one of the largest financial institutions in the world, today announced that the inaugural Mizuho Americas Open will take place May 29 - June 4, 2023, at the prestigious Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ.

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  • The Mizuho Americas Open will mark the first time Liberty National welcomes the LPGA Tour, after hosting several world-class events, including the Presidents Cup and multiple PGA TOUR playoff stops.
  • The Mizuho Americas Open is being launched at a time of record-setting global growth for the LPGA.
  • Im thrilled to welcome Mizuho and Liberty National Golf Club to the LPGA family and thank Michelle for continuing to help drive the LPGA forward as she has done her whole career.
  • Hosting an original and distinctive LPGA Tour event at Liberty National is one of the reasons we built the club, said Dan Fireman, Co-Founder and President, Liberty National Golf Club, along with his father and Co-Founder Paul Fireman.

Today laWow.Org - the First Lawsuit Search Engine - Announces the Addition of Sports Lawsuits

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- laWow.org-the first lawsuit search engine specifically designed for the public, announces the addition of sports lawsuits to its search engine.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- laWow.org-the first lawsuit search engine specifically designed for the public, announces the addition of sports lawsuits to its search engine.
  • "The internet is filled with news stories about the battle between the PGA Tour vs. LIV, but I couldn't find a single news story providing the exact content from lawsuits filed by the players,"saidJonathan Wallentine, laWow.org's largest shareholder.
  • A search on laWow.org for "PGA TOUR" returns the following top results:
    "I honestly had no idea how Patrick Reed viewed the situation until I read the lawsuit he filed.
  • laWow.org is an unaltered source of public information, no commentary, no opinions, just public documents made searchable.

Fairmont Mayakoba Unveils Epic New Beach Club, Maykana

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairmont Mayakoba has unveiled its latest gem, the much-anticipated beach club, Maykana.  As the latest addition to Fairmont Mayakoba's multi-million-dollar renovation set for completion by the end of the year, Maykana offers an elevated experience in a prime location with five food & beverage outlets, grand terraces with magnificent views, opulent private cabanas, seaside pools, sunken fire pits and an energy that can't be missed.  Giving beachside relaxation a whole new meaning, Maykana brings chic vibes to the coast of Riviera Maya while infusing the Mayan culture to all who visit. 

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  • The resort's highly anticipated beach club marries sand, sea and luxury on the coast of Riviera Maya
    RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairmont Mayakoba has unveiled its latest gem, the much-anticipated beach club, Maykana.
  • Through Maykana, Fairmont has created a "welcome basket" representative of a home away from home.
  • Cielo Rooftop Barbrings the element of aether to Maykana and is the beach club's adult only, upbeat lounge.
  • A dedication to a green philosophy has earned Fairmont Mayakoba the Preferred by Nature verification among other eco-accolades .

PGA TOUR and Autograph to Create NFT Platform Allowing Fans to Own Moments of Golf History

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Monday, September 19, 2022

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PGA TOUR and Autograph, the web3 brand co-founded by Tom Brady, today announce a long-term deal to create a comprehensive "digital collectibles" NFT platform, revolutionizing golf fandom by allowing fans to celebrate their love of the game by owning a token of its storied history.

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  • The PGA TOUR will work with Autograph to create a digital collectibles platform that pulls from TOUR competition video, data, imagery and other competition-related components.
  • "The PGA TOUR is excited to work with Autograph to offer digital collectibles that highlight the most talented golfers in the world and their role in the sport's history," said Len Brown, PGA TOUR Chief Legal Officer, and EVP, Licensing.
  • 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.
  • Internationally, PGA TOUR coverage is available across 200+ countries and territories in 27 languages via 43 local broadcast partners, in addition to the digital streaming service platform GOLFTV powered by PGA TOUR.

Amazon Selects DraftKings as a Sponsor and the Exclusive Pregame and In-Game Odds Provider for Thursday Night Football on Prime Video

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced today that Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) has selected DraftKings as a sponsor for Thursday Night Football (“TNF”) on Prime Video. The multi-year collaboration between DraftKings and Amazon will deliver fans engaging pregame content and unique betting offers every Thursday throughout the NFL season, beginning September 15, 2022.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced today that Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) has selected DraftKings as a sponsor for Thursday Night Football (TNF) on Prime Video.
  • Prime Video is an innovator in live content and we both have a similar focus on constantly improving our customers experiences.
  • As part of the multi-year agreement, TNF will contain DraftKings integrations in the live pregame, including odds and additional sports betting insights.
  • DraftKings and Amazon will also collaborate on TNF-themed offerings, including same-game parlays, which will be available on the DraftKings Sportsbook app.