PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- General Motors Corporation has renewed its partnership with The PGA of America, marking its 24th year supporting PGA Professionals through premier Association events.
Since 2002, Buick has been the Official Vehicle of The PGA of America, following in the General Motors tradition of supporting PGA
General Motors marks 24th year of partnership with The PGA
Professionals and guests in courtesy vehicles for the Senior PGA Championship and the PGA Championship. Cadillac will again serve as a Proud Supporter of the Ryder Cup.
General Motors will support the partnership through the purchase of advertising during PGA major championship telecasts, along with advertising in PGA of America publications and advertising on www.PGA.com.
In addition, Buick will continue as a presenting sponsor of the 2007 and 2008 PGA Professional National Championship and 41 Section Championships and will serve as a co-presenting sponsor of PGA Play Golf America Days nationwide.
"Buick, as part of the General Motors family of quality vehicles, is one of the most recognizable and exceptional supporters of our Association’s premier championships," said PGA of America President Brian Whitcomb. "The PGA of America is extremely proud of its 24-year relationship with General Motors and we are just as excited about the future of this partnership in connecting PGA Professionals and amateurs through PGA Play Golf America Days."
General Motors designations from 2007 through 2008 include:
* The Official Vehicle of The PGA of America
* The Official Vehicle of the Senior PGA Championship
* The Official Vehicle of the PGA Championship
* Proud Supporter of the 2008 Ryder Cup
* The Official Vehicle of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf
"General Motors, Buick and Cadillac are proud of the long-standing relationship we've enjoyed with The PGA of America, which provides many of the game's most exciting and prestigious events including the Ryder Cup and PGA Championship," said Sam Mancuso, Director, Marketing Alliances Promotions and Operations. "We're delighted to extend our sponsorship to also incorporate PGA Play Golf America Days nationwide, which extends our exposure beyond PGA Professionals to now include thousands of amateur golfers all under one umbrella."
The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are the recognized experts in growing, teaching and managing the game of golf while serving millions of people throughout its 41 PGA Sections nationwide. Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position in a $62 billion-a-year industry by growing the game of golf through its premier spectator events, world-class education and training programs, significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions. Today's PGA Professional is the public's link to the game, serving an essential role in the operation of golf facilities throughout the country.
