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Driving Success: SeatGeek Signs ‘Major’ Deal with PGA of America as Official Ticketing Supplier

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

SeatGeek , the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced an exclusive partnership with the PGA of America.

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  • SeatGeek , the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced an exclusive partnership with the PGA of America.
  • With this deal, SeatGeek becomes the organization’s Official Ticketing Supplier for its premiere championship events, including the PGA Championship, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, as well as the 2025 Ryder Cup.
  • As part of the deal, PGA of America will have access to SeatGeek’s cutting-edge back-end technology, Unify.
  • “PGA of America has always been a catalyst for change within golf,” said Jeff Ianello, Head of Sales, North America & Executive Vice President at SeatGeek.

Bank of Hope Celebrates 3rd Year of LPGA Match-Play Sponsorship with Signature "Guess the Winner" Sweepstakes

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Friday, May 5, 2023

Bank of Hope, the largest and most established Korean American bank in the United States, today announced the return of its signature “Guess the Winner” Sweepstakes to celebrate the 3rd year of its title sponsorship of the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play presented by MGM Rewards, held May 24-28, 2023, in Las Vegas.

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  • Bank of Hope, the largest and most established Korean American bank in the United States, today announced the return of its signature “Guess the Winner” Sweepstakes to celebrate the 3rd year of its title sponsorship of the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play presented by MGM Rewards, held May 24-28, 2023, in Las Vegas.
  • Bank of Hope has been a proud supporter of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (“LPGA”) since 2017, recognizing the passion, commitment, and excellence of the incredible women in professional sports.
  • Sweepstakes’ entrants must be 21 years of age or older at the time of entry to be eligible.
  • For the Official Rules of this sweepstakes, please visit the sweepstakes website.

It’s a Hole in One: LPGA Signs Historic Deal with SeatGeek as First Tour-Wide Ticketing Partner in the U.S.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

SeatGeek is the first-ever tour-wide ticketing partner for U.S.-based tournaments on the LPGA Tour.

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  • SeatGeek is the first-ever tour-wide ticketing partner for U.S.-based tournaments on the LPGA Tour.
  • The partnership kicks off this summer in preparation for the 2024 season, with tickets to the 2024 Solheim Cup available on May 31, 2023.
  • “Our partnership with LPGA is nothing short of a perfect match,” said Danielle du Toit, President at SeatGeek.
  • “This deal will allow us to interact with a brand new fanbase centered around the tournament-going experience.

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, the Exclusive Home of All Four Men’s Majors and Road to the Masters, Available Now Worldwide

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Friday, April 7, 2023

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is the exclusive home of all four majors in men’s golf - the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship™, U.S. Open Championship® and The Open.

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  • EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is the exclusive home of all four majors in men’s golf - the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship™, U.S. Open Championship® and The Open.
  • EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will also launch with Road to the Masters which incorporates challenges, online tournaments and gear tied to the Masters.
  • The full list of courses available at launch is available at the EA SPORTS PGA TOUR website .
  • EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is developed by EA Orlando and EA Madrid.

Sports Innovation Lab Partners With LPGA to Grow the Footprint of Women's Golf

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

BOSTON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sports Innovation Lab, a data-driven fan intelligence company, has formed a new partnership with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) that promises to grow the footprint of women's golf and enhance the organization's fan experience.

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  • Amidst growing interest in golf competition and lifestyle amongst youth demographics, the LPGA brings in Sports Innovation Lab to help solidify its growing community
    BOSTON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sports Innovation Lab, a data-driven fan intelligence company, has formed a new partnership with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) that promises to grow the footprint of women's golf and enhance the organization's fan experience.
  • With several tentpole tournaments approaching in early 2023, the LPGA is eager to apply a more advanced layer of fan data to its business intelligence practice.
  • "We're excited to partner with Sports Innovation Lab to take our fan intelligence and engagement efforts to the next level," said LPGA Chief Marketing, Communications & Brand Officer Matt Chmura.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with the LPGA to help grow the footprint of women's golf," said Angela Ruggiero, Co-founder and CEO of Sports Innovation Lab.

LPGA, Pacira BioSciences Partner to Raise Awareness of Non-Opioid Pain Management Solutions

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

In addition, Pacira will serve as the official sponsor of the LPGA’s fitness trailer.

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  • In addition, Pacira will serve as the official sponsor of the LPGA’s fitness trailer.
  • LPGA’s Medical Director Dr. Thomas Bruce will also make information on non-opioid offerings available to LPGA players.
  • “We’re working to educate our players so that they can maintain their health and wellbeing and perform at their best every day,” said Dr. Thomas.
  • Pacira will host initiatives at various LPGA tournaments throughout the season to drive awareness and education on the availability of non-opioid interventions.

Acumatica Teams with Professional Golfer Jessica Korda

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

KIRKLAND, Wash., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acumatica, an award-winning cloud ERP company, today announced a two-year partnership with Jessica Korda, a highly ranked professional golfer with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). The company formed this agreement given Korda's impressive performance on the golf course and Acumatica's commitment to delivering high-performance solutions that help businesses modernize processes and increase revenue.

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  • KIRKLAND, Wash., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acumatica , an award-winning cloud ERP company, today announced a two-year partnership with Jessica Korda, a highly ranked professional golfer with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA).
  • Korda has been one of the best golfers on the LPGA since she turned pro in 2011.
  • "As a professional golfer, I'm always looking for ways to optimize my performance on and off the course," said Korda.
  • "We're thrilled to have Jessica Korda representing Acumatica on the golf course.

SHI International named Official Partner of the LPGA Tour

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Monday, September 26, 2022

SHI International and the Ladies Professional Golf Association have announced a multi-year agreement that makes SHI, one of the largest IT solutions providers in the world, an official technology partner of the LPGA Tour.

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  • SHI International and the Ladies Professional Golf Association have announced a multi-year agreement that makes SHI, one of the largest IT solutions providers in the world, an official technology partner of the LPGA Tour.
  • The natural partnership stems from both organizations commitment to amplifying womens leadership, empowerment, diversity, equity, and inclusion the LPGA through sport and SHI through technology.
  • The LPGA partnership marks the second foray into sports sponsorship for SHI, which holds the naming rights to Rutgers Universitys SHI Stadium.
  • The Epson Tour, the LPGAs official qualifying tour, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage.

PGA Southeast Florida Chapter Names Paul Clivio 2022 Bill Strausbaugh Award Recipient

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Friday, August 26, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Professional Golf Association (PGA) Southeast Florida Chapter named Paul Clivio, Director of Golf at St. Andrews Country Club as the 2022 Bill Strausbaugh Award Recipient. Clivio is a two-time recipient of the Bill Strausbaugh Award, the first being in 2019 by the PGA South Florida Section and was honored with the 2020 Golf Professional of the Year award by the PGA Southeast Florida Chapter.

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  • Paul Clivio is a two-time recipient of the Bill Strausbaugh Award, the first being in 2019 by the PGA South Florida Section and was honored with the 2020 Golf Professional of the Year award by the PGA Southeast Florida Chapter.
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Professional Golf Association (PGA) Southeast Florida Chapter named Paul Clivio, Director of Golf at St. Andrews Country Club as the 2022 Bill Strausbaugh Award Recipient.
  • Clivio is a two-time recipient of the Bill Strausbaugh Award, the first being in 2019 by the PGA South Florida Section and was honored with the 2020 Golf Professional of the Year award by the PGA Southeast Florida Chapter.
  • The Bill Strausbaugh Award recognizes PGA Professionals who by their day-to-day efforts have distinguished themselves by mentoring their fellow PGA Professionals in improving their employment situations and through service to the community.

Stix Golf Closes Investors on a $10 Million Series A Funding Round Including Verance Capital and 2.0 Ventures

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Stix Golf , on a mission to democratize golf by bringing high quality, modern clubs to the masses at an affordable price, today announced the close of a $10 million Series A financing round with notable contributions from existing and new investors including Verance Capital, 2.0 Ventures, and Spacestation Investments.

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  • Stix Golf , on a mission to democratize golf by bringing high quality, modern clubs to the masses at an affordable price, today announced the close of a $10 million Series A financing round with notable contributions from existing and new investors including Verance Capital, 2.0 Ventures, and Spacestation Investments.
  • We are simplifying the club-buying experience for consumers from design and aesthetic to the description of clubs and the options we offer.
  • Demand for golf has exploded with the wider industry seeing unprecedented growth over the last two years, positioning Stix to continue its rapid growth and consumer adoption.
  • For more information, visit https://stix.golf and follow Stix Golf on Instagram and Twitter .