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Zurich Insurance extends sponsorship of
Zurich Classic of New Orleans through 2026
AVONDALE, LOUISIANA –
Zurich Insurance is renewing its
sponsorship of the Zurich Classic
of New Orleans through 2026.
The seven-year extension was
announced today, the fi nal day of
the 2018 tournament, by Zurich
North America CEO Kathleen
Savio, PGA TOUR Commissioner
Jay Monahan and CEO of the
Fore!Kids Foundation Steve Worthy.
The Fore!Kids Foundation is the
local host organization of the Zurich
Classic.
Zurich became title sponsor of
the tournament in 2005 and last
signed an extension through 2019.
Last year, the Zurich Classic became
the PGA TOUR’s only offi cial
team event. The innovative format
continued for this year’s tournament
as the city of New Orleans celebrates
its 300-year anniversary.
“New Orleans has a resilient
past with a bright future, and we’re
proud to extend our sponsorship
of the Zurich Classic, continuing
our teamwork with charitable
organizations,” said Savio. “The
Zurich Classic is a wonderful
opportunity to work side by side
on and off the course to create
opportunities, overcome challenges
and win.”
Zurich assumed sponsorship of
the tournament just months before
Hurricane Katrina devastated the
region. Zurich and its employees
became deeply rooted in New
Orleans’ recovery, and the Zurich
Classic of New Orleans became the
fi rst major sporting event to commit
to returning to the city for 2006.
Zurich executives and employees
have been intimately involved with
the community and the Fore!Kids
Foundation’s charitable initiatives
ever since. These include hands-
on support of SBP, established
after Katrina to rebuild homes in
storm-ravaged areas of the city,
and St. Michael Special School for
children with signifi cant learning
disabilities. Funds from Zurich and
the tournament helped to build a
Vocational Training Center that
bears Zurich’s name and a state-of-
the-art playground at the school.
“I can’t say enough about
the dedicated support Zurich
has provided to the Fore!Kids
Foundation and the New Orleans
area from the outset of sponsoring
the Zurich Classic of New Orleans,”
Monahan said. “It really has been
an ideal association from the outset,
when Zurich became so entrenched
in the recovery process following
Hurricane Katrina. That bond has
continued to grow over the ensuing
years and, I’m excited to say, will
continue to do so for many more to
come.”
Offi cials, in fact, have referred to
New Orleans as Zurich’s adopted
home.
“Zurich has been an incredible
partner and their support has
allowed us to impact the lives of
countless children in our region,”
Worthy said. “We greatly appreciate
their love of our community, and we
look forward to our future, working
together to make this event and its
impact continue to grow.”
About PGA TOUR
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players, the PGA TOUR engages,
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fans, partners and communities
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The PGA TOUR co-sanctions
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Tour,
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(84 members are from outside the
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TOUR tournaments are broadcast
to more than 1 billion households in
226 countries and territories in 23
languages. Virtually all tournaments
are organized as non-profi t
organizations to maximize charitable
giving. In 2017, tournaments across
all Tours generated a record of
more than $180 million for local and
national charitable organizations,
bringing the all-time total to $2.65
billion.
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Beach, Florida.
About Zurich Insurance Group
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich)
is a leading multi-line insurer that
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