Official Timekeeper Designations Part of Multi-Faceted CommitmentOMEGA and PGA of America sign a marketing and sponsorship agreement
OMEGA, the Swiss maker of prestige watches, and The PGA of America, today announced a far-reaching strategic marketing and sponsorship agreement that will carry through 2016. The five-year agreement, which provides for multiple “Official Timekeeper” designation, marks a major breakthrough for OMEGA in the sport of golf in the United States.
The deal also enhances the brand’s rich history in sports timekeeping and aligns OMEGA with the world’s largest sports organization comprised of 27,000 men and women PGA Professionals who are recognized for their expertise in teaching the game, promoting the game, and managing golf facilities.
“With our tournaments in Europe and Asia, OMEGA has long supported the growth of golf as a global game,” said Stephen Urquhart, president of OMEGA, “and we are looking forward to being involved in the great events organized by The PGA of America. This partnership also gives us a fantastic platform to develop the brand in the important American market.”
With The PGA of America conducting two of golf’s premier events enjoyed by global audiences – the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup -- OMEGA is committed to elevating its mutual brand presence in a global marketplace while expanding its public awareness. That commitment includes advertising on golf telecasts of PGA championship events, marketing support for the PGA’s player development efforts and extending benefits to PGA members and their facilities.
As the “Official Timekeeper” of The PGA of America, OMEGA also will become:
- The Official Timekeeper of the Senior PGA Championship, PGA Championship and PGA Grand Slam of Golf
- The Official Licensee of the 2012 and 2014 Ryder Cup Presenting Sponsor and Official Timekeeper of the PGA Professional National Championship, and The Official Timekeeper of PGA Golf Properties
Through the multi-faceted partnership agreement, OMEGA will commit significant support to a member-benefit OMEGA timepiece program and a facility clock program, both exclusive to PGA Professionals.
Further, OMEGA has committed significant support to the PGA Professional National Championship, as one of three Presenting Sponsors and support of the Championship telecast on Golf Channel. OMEGA will also commit to having corporate hospitality at all PGA major championships, and OMEGA clocks will be positioned at PGA Golf Properties -- PGA Golf Club, the PGA Center for Golf Learning & Performance, PGA Country Club, and Valhalla Golf Club.