Wyndham Championship

Call for Artists: Wyndham Rewards Commissions Gillespie Wall Mural Honoring Greensboro Six

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Plans for a new Greensboro public arts project honoring civil rights pioneers, The Greensboro Six, took a major step forward today with the formal launch of a nationwide search for the mural's artist.

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  • Slated for installation at historic Gillespie Golf Course, the outdoor project is being commissioned by Wyndham Rewards®—proud title sponsor of the PGA TOUR's Wyndham Championship—and overseen by the City of Greensboro in partnership with First Tee - Central Carolina.
  • "The Greensboro Six didn't just change the history of Gillespie Golf Course – they helped change the game of golf.
  • With this mural, it's our hope that we can honor their historic contributions while celebrating the vital role Gillespie continues to play in our community through the work of First Tee."
  • The Gillespie wall mural honoring the Greensboro Six is slated to be unveiled this August ahead of the 85th annual Wyndham Championship and is a part of larger efforts surrounding Wyndham Championship Fore!

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.

Jon Rahm Finishes No. 1 in Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10 to Claim $4 Million Bonus

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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1 position in the Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10 and earning a $4 million bonus.

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  • 1 position in the Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10 and earning a $4 million bonus.
  • The Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10 emphasizes player performance by rewarding the top players in the FedExCup standings at the end of the FedExCup Regular Season.
  • “On behalf of Comcast Business, congratulations to Jon Rahm for clinching the top spot in the 2023 Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10, and to all the elite athletes who earned a position on the leaderboard,” said Eileen Diskin, CMO, Comcast Business.
  • As part of the Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10, a $20 million bonus is shared among the top-10 finishers in the FedExCup Regular Season standings.

Suncast Golfer Sam Bennett Hopeful For A Positive Weekend in North Carolina

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With a short turnaround after last weekend's 3M Open, Suncast Corporation's sponsored golfer Sam Bennett will compete again this weekend in the Wyndham Championship at the Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With a short turnaround after last weekend's 3M Open, Suncast Corporation's sponsored golfer Sam Bennett will compete again this weekend in the Wyndham Championship at the Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • Founded in 1938, the Wyndham Championship is the one of the oldest events on the PGA TOUR (excluding the Majors), and the oldest professional golf event in North Carolina.
  • "It's been a pleasure to watch Sam go out and compete in the last few tournaments and represent Suncast so well.
  • Sam Bennett was raised in Madisonville, Texas, before joining the golf team at Texas A&M in 2018.

Wyndham Rewards Checks-In at Sedgefield for 84th Annual Wyndham Championship

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Rewards®, the world's most generous hotel rewards program spanning more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals, returns to Sedgefield Country Club this week as proud title sponsor of the 84th annual Wyndham Championship.

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  • Key to Wyn returns, giving fans on-course and at-home the chance to win a custom Ford Bronco Outer Banks, Club Wyndham getaways, Wyndham Rewards points or thousands of other prizes
    GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Rewards® , the world's most generous hotel rewards program spanning more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals, returns to Sedgefield Country Club this week as proud title sponsor of the 84th annual Wyndham Championship .
  • "The Wyndham Championship is known for being The Place to Be, and this year's tournament is certainly no exception," said Lisa Checchio, chief marketing officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
  • Creating positive impact in the community is a hallmark of the Wyndham Championship, and Wyndham Championship Fore!
  • Sponsored by Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc., WorldMark by Wyndham, Shell Vacations, LLC, and Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham, Inc., 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821.

Lumos to Return as the Official Fiber Internet and Wi-Fi Provider for the 2023 Wyndham Championship

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Today, Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, announced it will be the official fiber internet and Wi-Fi provider of the 2023 Wyndham Championship.

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  • Today, Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, announced it will be the official fiber internet and Wi-Fi provider of the 2023 Wyndham Championship.
  • Lumos’ 100% Fiber Optic internet delivers significantly faster upload and download speeds than a traditional cable connection.
  • “This partnership with the Wyndham Championship further demonstrates Lumos’ commitment to enriching local communities,” said Brian Stading, CEO of Lumos.
  • “Lumos is a fantastic company, and we’re thrilled to partner with them,” said Mark Brazil, executive director of the Wyndham Championship.

Wyndham Rewards' New 'Cubicle Caddie' is a Hole-in-One for Golfers Looking to Make the Fairway Their Summer Office

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anyone for a round of golf? With flexible work arrangements on the rise, people are redefining where, when and how they do their best work. Free from eight-hour days in the office, schedules now bend and flex, creating new opportunities to balance work with play. Enter the Wyndham Rewards® Cubicle Caddie, a first-of-its kind tricked out golf cart helping avid golfers worry less about being away from their desk this summer and more about missing par.

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  • Free from eight-hour days in the office, schedules now bend and flex, creating new opportunities to balance work with play.
  • Enter the Wyndham Rewards® Cubicle Caddie, a first-of-its kind tricked out golf cart helping avid golfers worry less about being away from their desk this summer and more about missing par.
  • Best of all, at no extra cost to use, it's just one more way Wyndham is rewarding members this summer."
  • The Wyndham Rewards Cubicle Caddie is available at select golf courses this summer, just ahead of the 2023 Wyndham Championship.

Wyndham Rewards Giving Away Over 100 Million Points as 83rd Annual Wyndham Championship Returns to Sedgefield

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Rewards®, the world's most generous rewards program spanning more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals, returns to Sedgefield Country Club this week as proud title sponsor of the 83rd annual Wyndham Championship, bringing with it the chance for fans at the course and at home to win their share of over 100 million Wyndham Rewards points.

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  • Using their mobile phones, fans will scan each code they find, unlocking Wyndham Rewards points along the way.
  • The first 5,000 at-home fans to log on and answer correctly will earn 3,000 Wyndham Rewards points while one-lucky fan will be randomly selected to win one million Wyndham Rewards points.
  • Wyndham Rewards points will be distributed approximately 7-10 days post tournament and must be claimed by October 31, 2022.
  • In addition, Thursday through Sunday, should a PGA TOUR golfer make a hole-in-one on the par-3 16th hole, Wyndham Rewards will donate an additional 250,000 Wyndham Rewards points to all four signature charities, for a combined total of one million Wyndham Rewards points.

A Grand Union: Award-Winning Grandover Resort & Spa Joins Wyndham Grand

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with more than 8,900 hotels across 95+ countries, today announced the expansion of its flagship Wyndham Grand® brand, adding Greensboro's award-winning Grandover Resort & Spa to its growing global portfolio.

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  • 1 Resort by TripAdvisor, Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, offers guests a sophisticated and secluded retreat just minutes from the heart of downtown Greensboro.
  • "Grandover Resort & Spa is a spectacular property that masterfully captures the essence of what makes every stay with Wyndham Grand so special," said Jurgen Schafers, Wyndham Grand group vice president and brand leader.
  • Guests of Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, will begin seeing nods to the hotel's new brand affiliation starting today with full integration into Wyndham's award-winning loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards, expected later this Fall.
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Comcast Business Unveils First-of-its-Kind Hospitality Experience at PGA TOUR

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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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.

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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.