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PrimeSport Signs Multi-Year Partnership with PGA of America

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PrimeSport Signs Multi-Year Partnership with PGA of America

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – The PGA of America and PrimeSport today announced a multi-year partnership, with PrimeSport becoming the “Official Travel Package Provider of the PGA Championship and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship,” as well as the “Official Ticket Exchange Provider of the 2016 Ryder Cup.”

Only PrimeSport can offer official PGA travel packages that can include event tickets, VIP onsite hospitality, hotel accommodations, shuttle transportation, celebrity appearances and more for the 62nd KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (June 7-12 at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Washington); and the 98th PGA Championship (July 28-31 at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey).

The 41st Ryder Cup will take place at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, Sept. 27-Oct. 2. PrimeSport, through the PGA of America, now offers a secure and approved marketplace for those that already purchased tickets and whose plans may have changed, to resell them through the Ryder Cup official ticket exchange site. The exchange provides other golf enthusiasts with the opportunity to purchase those tickets with confidence.

“The PGA of America is delighted to enter into this exciting partnership with PrimeSport that offers new ways to experience the PGA Championship, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and Ryder Cup,” said PGA of America Chief Commercial Officer Jeff Price. “As the spectator experience continues to evolve, PrimeSport allows us to reach a new consumer base and, together, we’re able to provide additional opportunities for people to attend our premier championship events.”

PrimeSport offers a 100 percent customer-satisfaction guarantee on all transactions, no matter which PGA of America event spectators choose to attend.

"We are thrilled about our new partnership with the PGA of America and providing spectators attending their Championships with the PrimeSport VIP experience,” says Brian Wilder, senior vice president at PrimeSport. “Our priority is always to help deliver the best possible experience, and we look forward to building a strong reputation with the PGA as a dependable source for premium VIP experiences.”

For more information on the official 2016 Ryder Cup Ticket Exchange and official travel packages for the PGA Championship and KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, please visit primesport.com.

About PrimeSport
PrimeSport is the leader in providing direct access to the biggest sporting events, offering tickets, travel, hospitality and VIP experiences for corporations, professional sports teams and fans. PrimeSport's extensive experience in sports travel, hospitality and ticketing has allowed the company to form long-term, official partnerships with some of the largest sporting events and organizations in the country. As a result, PrimeSport can provide more exclusive access to more events than any other company in the industry. Official partnerships include select NCAA Championships®, including the NCAA® Men's Basketball Championship and Men’s Final Four®, Men's College World Series®, Division I Wrestling Championships, Women's College World Series®, Women's Final Four®, Division I Women's Volleyball Championship and Men's Frozen Four®, NHL, 20 NFL teams, 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship, Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Alamo Bowl, Orange Bowl, Holiday Bowl, Poinsettia Bowl, Chick-fil-A Bowl, Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, AdvoCare Texas Kickoff, State Farm Champions Classic, Jimmy V Classic, 2K Classic, Gotham Classic, Legends Classic, Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Feld Motor Sports, more than 40 major NCAA Division I universities, 19 NASCAR speedways and more. PrimeSport is a privately-held company, headquartered in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.primesport.com or call (800) 591-9198.

About the PGA of America
Since its founding in 1916, the PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and grow interest and participation in the game of golf. The PGA of America delivers world-class championships while building the public’s interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility for everyone, everywhere. Celebrating its Centennial, the PGA represents the very best in golf. For more about the PGA of America, visit pga.org.