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Jordan Weber (-10) Takes Round 4 at PGA West Stadium, First American to Win on Next Golf Tour

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

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Jordan Weber - Winner Round 4, PGA West Stadium (Photo: Business Wire)
“I was super-nervous,” Weber said.
“To shoot a round like that is amazing, I can’t believe I did that,” said Weber, who took home $30,000 for the win.
Round 4 of the mixed-field NEXT Golf Tour included 623 players from 36 countries.
Watch shot-by-shot replays of every player’s Round 3 performance on the live leaderboard:
Weber is the first American to win on the NEXT Golf Tour.

American Express's Digital Transformation and Innovation Strategies Unveiled - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 5, 2024

Technology, Fintech, Professional Services, Payments, Digital, Information and communications technology, Research, ICT, Desert Classic, AI, Big data, Growth, API, Environment, Retail

The "American Express (Amex) - Digital transformation strategies" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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The "American Express (Amex) - Digital transformation strategies" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
A groundbreaking study shedding light on the digital transformation strategies of American Express (Amex) has been meticulously assembled, detailing the company's pursuit of innovation within the financial technology space.
Customer interaction has undergone a digital overhaul, with American Express introducing advanced APIs and self-service tools to meet cardholder preferences.
This report stands as an essential guide for understanding the dynamic digital landscape of the finance industry and offers invaluable perspectives on American Express's technology and innovation roadmap.

Aon and PGA TOUR evolve partnership to increase use of real-time analytics and highlight how decision-making drives performance

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. and DUBLIN, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PGA TOUR today announced that its partnership with Aon, a leading global professional services firm, will integrate the use of real-time analytics and capitalize on changes to the TOUR's reimagined 2024 schedule to create more drama and insights for fans.

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First, Aon will headline the Aon Next 10 and the Aon Swing 5, which recognize better decision-making and the elite performance required to earn access into in-season Signature Events.
To help complete the Signature Event fields, there are two new programs that will give players the opportunity to compete head-to-head against the PGA TOUR's best.
Aon Swing 5: Top five FedExCup points earners, not already exempt, from the swings of Full-Field Events leading up to each Signature Event.
"We view the Aon Next 10 and Aon Swing 5 as an opportunity to further innovate around our reimagined schedule," said Tyler Dennis, PGA TOUR Chief Competitions Officer.

Aon and PGA TOUR evolve partnership to increase use of real-time analytics and highlight how decision-making drives performance

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. and DUBLIN, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PGA TOUR today announced that its partnership with Aon, a leading global professional services firm, will integrate the use of real-time analytics and capitalize on changes to the TOUR's reimagined 2024 schedule to create more drama and insights for fans.

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First, Aon will headline the Aon Next 10 and the Aon Swing 5, which recognize better decision-making and the elite performance required to earn access into in-season Signature Events.
To help complete the Signature Event fields, there are two new programs that will give players the opportunity to compete head-to-head against the PGA TOUR's best.
Aon Swing 5: Top five FedExCup points earners, not already exempt, from the swings of Full-Field Events leading up to each Signature Event.
"We view the Aon Next 10 and Aon Swing 5 as an opportunity to further innovate around our reimagined schedule," said Tyler Dennis, PGA TOUR Chief Competitions Officer.

Jon Rahm Finishes No. 1 in Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10 to Claim $4 Million Bonus

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Monday, August 7, 2023

1 position in the Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10 and earning a $4 million bonus.

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1 position in the Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10 and earning a $4 million bonus.
The Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10 emphasizes player performance by rewarding the top players in the FedExCup standings at the end of the FedExCup Regular Season.
“On behalf of Comcast Business, congratulations to Jon Rahm for clinching the top spot in the 2023 Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10, and to all the elite athletes who earned a position on the leaderboard,” said Eileen Diskin, CMO, Comcast Business.
As part of the Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10, a $20 million bonus is shared among the top-10 finishers in the FedExCup Regular Season standings.

American Express Launches Sync™ Commercial Partner Program, Offering New Suite of B2B APIs for Fintechs

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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American Express Sync™ Commercial Partner Program (Photo: Business Wire)
The American Express Sync™ Commercial Partner Program gives fintechs and software providers an easy and seamless way to embed American Express® virtual Cards into their own spend management, procurement, and other business software solutions.
Sync opens up American Express APIs so fintechs can offer their business customers digital-first B2B solutions within the platforms they already use.
American Express Sync is unique in that it offers modern APIs, robust developer tools, and a streamlined onboarding experience.
Plus, partners get support from a dedicated American Express contact, along with the scalable capabilities, powerful backing, and membership base of American Express.

Jon Rahm Wins His 2nd Major Championship at The Masters with Callaway Clubs and Golf Ball

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Monday, April 10, 2023

CARLSBAD, Calif., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon Rahm showcased a complete shift in performance at Augusta National, as he captured his 2nd career major championship victory on Sunday at The Masters. Rahm trusted Callaway golf equipment and an Odyssey Putter throughout the week, carded an impressive final round 69, and will now move to #1 in the world golf rankings with his win.

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CARLSBAD, Calif., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon Rahm showcased a complete shift in performance at Augusta National, as he captured his 2nd career major championship victory on Sunday at The Masters.
Rahm trusted Callaway golf equipment and an Odyssey Putter throughout the week, carded an impressive final round 69, and will now move to #1 in the world golf rankings with his win.
Rahm has said of his driver, "The impact through the ball even when I mishit it is such a good feeling.
This is Rahm's 2nd major championship with a Chrome Soft X Golf Ball, and this ball helps him hit a variety of shots like never before.

MAESTRO DOBEL TEQUILA ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL SUPERSTAR PROFESSIONAL GOLFER JON RAHM

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maestro Dobel® Tequila, creator of the world's first Cristalino and the 'Official Tequila of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions' announces a multi-year partnership with global golf superstar Jon Rahm.

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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maestro Dobel® Tequila, creator of the world's first Cristalino and the 'Official Tequila of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions' announces a multi-year partnership with global golf superstar Jon Rahm.
Maestro Dobel, founded by Juan Dobel and born from 11 generations of tequila making legacy, is a modern expression of tequila, pushing the global category forward and producing some of the world's finest and smoothest tequilas.
We are proud to welcome Jon Rahm to the Dobel family and look forward to bringing the spirit of tequila to the PGA TOUR community with one of greatest professional players in the game of golf," said Juan Dobel, founder of Maestro Dobel Tequila.
"Maestro Dobel Tequila is dedicated to the mastery of its craft in the same way I have mastered my own technique in golf," said Jon Rahm.

Winmark - the Resale Company Announces Multi-Year Sponsorship of PGA Tour® Golfer Tom Hoge

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Small business, PGA Tour, Texas Christian University, Winmark, AT, Industry, Sport, PGA, Multimedia, European Championship, Family, Desert Classic, Child, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Partnership, Tour Championship, Music, Tourism

"Since we launched our partnership, Tom Hoge has emerged as one of the top golfers in the world," stated Brett Heffes, Chief Executive Officer.

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"Since we launched our partnership, Tom Hoge has emerged as one of the top golfers in the world," stated Brett Heffes, Chief Executive Officer.
Tom and his family were introduced to Winmark at the Fargo Play It Again Sports location over twenty years ago.
Winmark - the Resale Company, is a nationally-recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small business formation.
Tom Hoge was born in Statesville, North Carolina, grew up in Fargo, North Dakota, and played college golf at Texas Christian University.

TIM LIDDY TO OVERSEE RESTORATION OF PETE DYE STADIUM COURSE

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

LA QUINTA, Calif., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PGA WEST®, the Western Home of Golf in America®, has announced that Tim Liddy, ASGCA, will oversee the upcoming restoration of its iconic Pete Dye-designed Stadium Course, including the renovation of bunkers, greens, and tees, and the updating of drainage and irrigation. Liddy will work with PGA WEST® on the two-phase project, which will commence this summer and is expected to be completed by Fall 2023.

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In 1993, Liddy founded Tim Liddy + Associates, Inc. , a firm providing quality golf course design services for select clients.
"The Pete Dye Stadium Course is important in the annals of golf course architecture and restoring the original character will bring back its rich patina," said Liddy.
"The scale of severity of Dye's bunkers is legendary, and the Pete Dye Stadium Course is no exception."
"The Pete Dye Stadium Course can't be improved upon so what we've proposed is a refinement, not a re-design," Liddy said.