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Skechers Elite Athlete Matt Fitzpatrick Wins RBC Heritage

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Skechers brand ambassador and 2022 U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick earned his first victory of the 2023 season at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina on Sunday.

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  • Skechers brand ambassador and 2022 U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick earned his first victory of the 2023 season at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina on Sunday.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230417005886/en/
    Matt Fitzpatrick, competing in Skechers GO GOLF Pro 5 Hyper™ footwear, wins RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
  • In 2022, Fitzpatrick joined the roster of Skechers golf pros currently including Brooke Henderson and Billy Andrade who wear Skechers GO GOLF® on tour.
  • Skechers GO GOLF footwear is available at Skechers retail stores and skechers.com as well as select retail partners, including specialty golf pro shops.

Skechers Elite Athlete Matt Fitzpatrick Wins RBC Heritage

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Skechers brand ambassador and 2022 U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick earned his first victory of the 2023 season at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina yesterday.

Key Points: 
  • Skechers brand ambassador and 2022 U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick earned his first victory of the 2023 season at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina yesterday.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230417005810/en/
    Matt Fitzpatrick, competing in Skechers GO GOLF Pro 5 Hyper™ footwear, wins RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
  • In 2022, Fitzpatrick joined the roster of Skechers golf pros currently including Brooke Henderson and Billy Andrade who wear Skechers GO GOLF® on tour.
  • Skechers GO GOLF footwear is available at Skechers retail stores and skechers.com as well as select retail partners, including specialty golf pro shops.

Applied Underwriters Announces Promotional Partnerships with Professional Sports Icons Luke Donald and Michael Andretti

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Underwriters President Jamie Sahara today announced new promotional partnerships with champion golfer Luke Donald, recently named European Captain for the Ryder Cup 2023, and racing legend Michael Andretti.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Applied Underwriters President Jamie Sahara today announced new promotional partnerships with champion golfer Luke Donald, recently named European Captain for the Ryder Cup 2023, and racing legend Michael Andretti.
  • Mr. Menzies noted the common denominator between the professional sports figures and Applied Underwriters: "Luke Donald and Michael Andretti both exemplify some of the fundamental values we share: ingenuity, innovation, hard work, precision and the desire to win.
  • As a company, Applied Underwriters has been distinguished by its innovative approaches to client care and by its strong financial strength.
  • About Luke Donald ( Twitter: @LukeDonald )
    Luke Donald is an English professional golfer and a member of the PGA and European Tours.

Skechers Elite Athlete Matt Fitzpatrick Wins U.S. Open

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Elite golfer and rising star Matt Fitzpatrick earned his first career Majors victoryand the first since becoming a brand ambassador for Skechersat the 122nd U.S. Open on Sunday.

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  • Elite golfer and rising star Matt Fitzpatrick earned his first career Majors victoryand the first since becoming a brand ambassador for Skechersat the 122nd U.S. Open on Sunday.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220621005502/en/
    Matt Fitzpatrick, competing in Skechers GO GOLF Pro 5 Hyper footwear, wins 2022 U.S. Openhis first Majors victory.
  • We always knew Matt was a special player, so for him to be in Skechers earning a career-defining victory at the historic U.S. Open is valuable exposure for the Skechers GO GOLF brand, said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers.
  • Since his professional debut, Fitzpatrick has achieved seven wins on the European Tour, most recently winning the Estrella Damm N.A.

GOLF LEGEND SIR NICK FALDO LAUNCHES A PARTNERSHIP WITH DUNCAN TAYLOR SCOTCH WHISKY

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Friday, May 20, 2022

HUNTLY, Scotland, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golfing legend Sir Nick Faldo has announced a unique collaboration with scotch whisky company Duncan Taylor and their Black Bull blend.

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  • HUNTLY, Scotland, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golfing legend Sir Nick Faldo has announced a unique collaboration with scotch whisky company Duncan Taylor and their Black Bull blend.
  • 'The Tale of Two Legends' series will celebrate Sir Nick's illustrious career and the whisky's highly acclaimed heritage in a series of exceptional whisky releases.
  • Faldo commented; "I have always loved scotch whisky and I've really enjoyed working with Euan Shand and his team at Duncan Taylor to create a range of specially crafted limited-edition Black Bull whiskies.
  • Aberdeenshire based Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky recently launched two of the rarest whiskies they have ever released, both over 50 years old.

GOLF LEGEND SIR NICK FALDO LAUNCHES A PARTNERSHIP WITH DUNCAN TAYLOR SCOTCH WHISKY

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Friday, May 20, 2022

HUNTLY, Scotland, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golfing legend Sir Nick Faldo has announced a unique collaboration with scotch whisky company Duncan Taylor and their Black Bull blend.

Key Points: 
  • HUNTLY, Scotland, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golfing legend Sir Nick Faldo has announced a unique collaboration with scotch whisky company Duncan Taylor and their Black Bull blend.
  • 'The Tale of Two Legends' series will celebrate Sir Nick's illustrious career and the whisky's highly acclaimed heritage in a series of exceptional whisky releases.
  • Faldo commented; "I have always loved scotch whisky and I've really enjoyed working with Euan Shand and his team at Duncan Taylor to create a range of specially crafted limited-edition Black Bull whiskies.
  • Aberdeenshire based Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky recently launched two of the rarest whiskies they have ever released, both over 50 years old.

IMG Completes Purchase of Mutua Madrid Open

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Friday, April 1, 2022

IMG, an Endeavor company and global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, today announced it has completed its purchase of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament and the Acciona Open de Espaa golf tournament from Super Slam Ltd and its affiliates.

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  • IMG, an Endeavor company and global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, today announced it has completed its purchase of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament and the Acciona Open de Espaa golf tournament from Super Slam Ltd and its affiliates.
  • Tsobanian and his team continue to oversee the day-to-day running of the Mutua Madrid Open as part of IMGs global tennis events division led by Gavin Forbes.
  • Sam Zussman, Co-President of Media and Events at IMG, said: We are proud to add the Mutua Madrid Open and Acciona Open de Espaa to our portfolio.
  • The Mutua Madrid Open is an ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 Mandatory event which will celebrate in 2022 its 20th edition in Madrid, Spain.

Golf Pro Matt Fitzpatrick Joins Team Skechers

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

The English pro is now wearing Skechers GO GOLF Pro 5 Hyper footwear on the course and the Skechers logo will appear on the side of his headwear.

Key Points: 
  • The English pro is now wearing Skechers GO GOLF Pro 5 Hyper footwear on the course and the Skechers logo will appear on the side of his headwear.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220315005299/en/
    English golf pro Matt Fitzpatrick signs on to appear in Skechers marketing campaigns and compete in Skechers GO GOLF footwear.
  • Matt Fitzpatrick joins a roster of Skechers golf pros that currently includes Brooke Henderson, Colin Montgomerie, and Billy Andrade who all wear Skechers GO GOLF on tour.
  • Skechers GO GOLF footwear is available at Skechers retail stores and skechers.com as well as select retail partners, including specialty golf pro shops.

NFP and Darren Clarke, International Golf Champion, Agree to Multi-Year Sponsorship

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NFP , a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement and individual solutions, today announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with golf star Darren Clarke.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NFP , a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement and individual solutions, today announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with golf star Darren Clarke.
  • His major championship victory came at the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St George's Golf Club.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Darren to the NFP family and continue building a sponsorship program that reflects our values," said Eric Boester, NFP's CMO.
  • As part of the sponsorship, Clarke will wear the NFP logo on his left collar and participate in NFP events in the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland.

NFP and Darren Clarke, International Golf Champion, Agree to Multi-Year Sponsorship

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement and individual solutions, today announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with golf star Darren Clarke. Clarke is a three-time champion on the PGA Tour and 14-time winner on the European Tour, and has three PGA Tour Champions wins, where he now plays full time. His major championship victory came at the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St George's Golf Club.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NFP , a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement and individual solutions, today announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with golf star Darren Clarke.
  • His major championship victory came at the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St George's Golf Club.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Darren to the NFP family and continue building a sponsorship program that reflects our values," said Eric Boester, NFP's CMO.
  • As part of the sponsorship, Clarke will wear the NFP logo on his left collar and participate in NFP events in the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland.