PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA PayLinks program, a collaboration of The PGA of America and Chase Paymentech, a global leader in payment processing and merchant acquiring, has joined the family of supporting partners of Golf Retirement Plus.
PGA PayLinks provides golf facilities with a comprehensive credit card processing solution, which features lower processing costs, improved services and delivers a greater value to customers.
"Our partnerships represent an important opportunity for Chase Paymentech to provide value to a variety of merchants through innovative relationships," said Greg Schaub, Executive Vice President for Chase Paymentech. "Since 2006, PGA PayLinks has been one of our strongest partners. Our participation in the Golf Retirement Plus program is an opportunity for us to strengthen that relationship even more."
Under the new arrangement, Chase Paymentech will make a contribution to Golf Retirement Plus for every new account that is signed through the PGA PayLinks program.
"The PGA of America is very proud to partner with Chase Paymentech in offering a quality program such as PGA PayLinks," said PGA of America President Jim Remy. "PGA PayLinks represents the next chapter of outstanding business service to our member professionals and their facilities. We are pleased that PGA PayLinks now has an honored position among our family of partners in Golf Retirement Plus."
Founded in 1997, Golf Retirement Plus™ is a supplemental retirement program for PGA Professionals and apprentices, GCSAA Superintendents, and CMAA Club Managers, which allows them to make their own contributions or have their employers contribute to their Golf Retirement Plus account on their behalf. PGA Professionals may also earn personal incentives by participating in 44 Golf Retirement Plus Sponsor Programs.
About Chase Paymentech:
Chase Paymentech, a business unit of JPMorgan Chase, is a global leader in payment processing and merchant acquiring, capable of authorizing transactions in more than 130 currencies. The company's proprietary platforms provide access to a wide variety of payment methods, such as credit cards, debit cards, prepaid stored value cards and electronic check processing. With a legacy of innovation and vision in electronic payments, Chase Paymentech promoted the growth of eCommerce worldwide. The company continues to fuel the success of the Internet's largest brands, currently processing more than 50 percent of all Internet transactions. Offering secure payment solutions, improving cash-flow management, mitigating risk and accelerating funding - Chase Paymentech's consultative approach helps today's small and emerging businesses become tomorrow's industry leaders. On the Internet or at the point of sale, Chase Paymentech's unique combination of outstanding service, innovative solutions and financial strength offers solid benefits to companies both large and small. More information can be found at chasepaymentech.com. For more information, contact: James Wester, Chase Paymentech, (214) 849-2194; or cell at (214) 701-2865.
About The PGA of America
Since 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been twofold: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.
By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, the Association enables PGA Professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry.
By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.
