Golf
PGA Tour, DP World Tour and PIF agree bombshell commercial merger
The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) are to merge commercial operations under common ownership in a shock tripartite agreement that ends all pending litigation r…
John Deere extends long-running title sponsorship of PGA Tour event
US agriculture and construction services company John Deere has extended its backing of the John Deere Classic, one of the longest running title sponsorships on the PGA Tour
USGA extends Cisco sponsorship
The United States Golf Association has announced a multi-year extension with Cisco as the official technology partner of the USGA and its championships
Hilton upgrades from Ryder Cup supplier to top-tier sponsor
Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA of America have announced that Hilton has upgraded its sponsorship of the 2023 Ryder Cup to Worldwide Partner
Coca-Cola renews PGA Tour Championship sponsorship
The PGA Tour has announced that Coca-Cola has renewed its sponsorship of the Tour Championship in a deal that runs through the 2027 tournament and signed a five-year agreement to keep Coca-Cola as the…
AT&T ‘ends title sponsorship’ of Byron Nelson
US telecoms group AT&T is ending its sponsorship of the PGA Tour event, the Byron Nelson, at the end of the year, as reported by Golfweek
CDW signs as Ryder Cup supplier, Meiomi Wines extends with PGA Tour
Information technology company CDW has signed as the ‘Official IT Services Supplier’ to the 2023 Ryder Cup.
PGA Tour names Bushmills as whiskey sponsor
The PGA Tour has signed a four-year sponsorship deal with Bushmills Irish Whiskey.
Bushmills has been named as the “Official Whiskey of PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions”.
Genesis backs DP World Tour’s new Korean event
Korean luxury car brand Genesis has been announced as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Korea Championship, a new golf event that will be co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and the Korea Professional…
‘The NBA deal put our brand on the map’ | Corey Plummer, OlyBet
SportBusiness Sponsorship talks to Corey Plummer, chairman and chief executive of Olympic Entertainment Group and OlyBet, about the company's sponsorship deals with the NBA, NHL and DP World Tour.
OlyBet fits brief for DP World Tour ‘Official Betting Operator’ launch
OlyBet's 'Official Betting Operator' deal with the DP World Tour marks a new stage in the tour's development of betting sector rights. Matthew Glendinning reports.
ProMedica calls early end to US Women’s Open presenting sponsorship
The US Women’s Open’s landmark presenting sponsorship deal with ProMedica has been ended after just one year amid the US healthcare organisation’s financial difficulties.
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NetJets extends backing of PGA Tour
Private aviation company NetJets has renewed its sponsorship agreement with golf’s PGA Tour.
Next League, TMRW Sports partner for TGL
TMRW Sports has announced a multi-year deal with digital growth consultancy and technology services company Next League to work on TMRW Sports' tech-infused team competition, TGL
OlyBet bags DP World Tour’s first ‘Official Betting Operator’ deal in Europe
The DP World Tour has named OlyBet, a subsidiary of Olympic Entertainment Group AS, as its first-ever ‘Official Betting Operator’ in Europe in a two-year sponsorship.
PGA of America appoints Legends as sponsorship sales agency
The PGA of America has appointed global sports marketing agency Legends to spearhead its go-to-market strategy and sales execution for new sponsorships
Comcast Business named Players Championship sponsor in long-term deal
The PGA Tour and the Players Championship have announced Comcast Business as a sponsor of the Players Championship through 2030
EasyPost seeks first-mover status with ‘disruptive’ LIV Golf deal
Shipping logistics, e-commerce and software company EasyPost moved quickly to became LIV Golf’s first ever Global Partner in order to maximise the impact of its sponsorship with the breakaway golf organisation. Matthew Glendinning reports.