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Swag Golf Raises $10 Million In Growth Funding Led by Verance Capital to Drive Product Growth and Global Expansion

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Swag Golf, the leading premium, limited-edition golf accessory, equipment and apparel company, today announced it has closed a $10 million growth round led by Verance Capital, a prominent New York-based growth investment firm focused on sports and entertainment.

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  • Swag Golf, the leading premium, limited-edition golf accessory, equipment and apparel company, today announced it has closed a $10 million growth round led by Verance Capital, a prominent New York-based growth investment firm focused on sports and entertainment.
  • "I founded Swag after spending many years in the golf industry and noticing a distinct lack of original expressive design and quality.
  • This investment will help us broaden our incredibly innovative product base,” said Nick Venson, Swag Golf's founder and CEO, who spent over 19 years in the golf industry before founding Swag Golf.
  • Swag Golf has embodied the change taking place in the golf world and is now represented by top athletes on the PGA and LPGA TOURS.

B. Draddy & Zero Restriction Sign Ambassador Deal with Patrick Cantlay

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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“Their passion to be the best at what they do aligns with my own goals," says Cantlay.

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  • “Their passion to be the best at what they do aligns with my own goals," says Cantlay.
  • Patrick's first tournament as a Brand Ambassador for B.Draddy and Zero Restriction will coincide with the year's first major, The Masters.
  • Cantlay has been a fixture among the top of the golf ranks throughout his career.
  • As Patrick continues to perform at the top of his game, the team at Zero Restriction and B.Draddy are excited to stand alongside and support as an apparel partner.

Zurich North America announces new LPGA and PGA TOUR Golf Ambassadors

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zurich North America, title sponsor of the PGA TOUR's Zurich Classic of New Orleans, has named Albane Valenzuela and Sahith Theegala as the newest members of the Zurich Golf Ambassador Program. Zurich also extended its relationships with Billy Horschel and Collin Morikawa, who have been Zurich Golf Ambassadors since 2013 and 2020, respectively.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zurich North America, title sponsor of the PGA TOUR's Zurich Classic of New Orleans , has named Albane Valenzuela and Sahith Theegala as the newest members of the Zurich Golf Ambassador Program.
  • Zurich also extended its relationships with Billy Horschel and Collin Morikawa, who have been Zurich Golf Ambassadors since 2013 and 2020, respectively.
  • "These golfers help us expand our reach in golf beyond the Zurich Classic as well as our efforts to support communities through golf."
  • Morikawa has secured five PGA TOUR wins including two majors — The PGA Championship and The Open Championship.

Litehouse Inc. Partners with Professional Golfer Justin Lower

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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SANDPOINT, Idaho, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Litehouse Inc. , a 100% employee-owned company and leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips,sauces,cheese and other innovative consumer packaged goods, is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with professional golfer Justin Lower, a member of the PGA TOUR in 2022.

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  • SANDPOINT, Idaho, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Litehouse Inc. , a 100% employee-owned company and leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips,sauces,cheese and other innovative consumer packaged goods, is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with professional golfer Justin Lower, a member of the PGA TOUR in 2022.
  • "Justin Lower is a phenomenal athlete with an equally impressive heart," said Kelly Prior, President & CEO, Litehouse Inc. "His commitment to helping others through philanthropy and strong ties to his local community make him the ideal athlete to represent the Litehouse brand.
  • "I'm thrilled to be partnering with Litehouse for my first season on the PGA TOUR," said Justin Lower.
  • During his career as a professional, Justin has amassed many wins on the developmental circuits of professional golf, including the 2012 and 2015 Ohio Open.

New Orleans joins innovative program to address climate resilience and social inequities

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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NEW ORLEANS, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The North America Climate Resilience Program has announced that New Orleans has joined the program as a "Champion City."

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  • New Orleans joins multi-city program to strengthen climate resilience and address social inequities.
  • Established in 2021, the program is designed to strengthen climate resilience and help address social inequities in communities where existing stresses combined with growing climate shocks makes them even more vulnerable.
  • "The City of New Orleans is excited to officially join the North America Climate Resilience Program as a 'Champion City,'" said Mayor LaToya Cantrell.
  • The North America Climate Resilience Program is actively seeking additional investors to fund the work to be done in these communities.