SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (October 11, 2011) – Gateway Pro Tour announced today that Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, the largest not-for-profit membership-based financial institution in the state of Arizona, is the latest to sign on as a sponsor of Gateway Pro Tour.
Serving the Arizona community for more than 70 years, Desert Schools is a full-service financial provider, from savings and lending to investments and online banking. It has a commitment to exceed expectations to its customers and clients with its superior service, personal convenience and products to fit each customer’s unique style and goals.
“We look forward to our partnership with Gateway Pro Tour and supporting up-and-coming golfers in the Southwest,” said Ron Amstutz, Executive Vice President of Desert Schools Federal Credit Union. “We also appreciate the Tour’s support of the Desert Schools CMN Charity Tournament to help us raise money for Phoenix Children’s Hospital.”
Sponsors provide an essential resource for Gateway Pro Tour. Some of the ways sponsor money allows for the continued growth, success, and recognition of the Gateway Pro Tour are – Tour expansion, increased purse sizes, Nationwide and PGA TOUR exemptions, Q-School bonuses, administration, tournament equipment and materials, charity golf tournaments, community involvement and enhanced membership benefits.
“The support we receive from sponsors is integral to maintain and grow the Tour and we are grateful to Desert Schools and all of our sponsors for the support they give us,” said Ryan Pray, Executive Director of Gateway Pro Tour. “We are equally excited to support their charity tournament that will benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital.”
For more information on the products and services that Desert Schools Federal Credit Union provides please visit www.desertschools.org.
Established in 2001, Gateway Pro Tour was created to help aspiring PGA TOUR professionals fine-tune their skills in competitive golf tournaments. In its 10-year history, the Tour has maintained a leading position as the premier developmental professional golf tour on the West Coast. Today, Gateway continues to provide the ideal competitive environment as well as significant financial opportunities for aspiring PGA TOUR and Nationwide Tour professionals. Gateway Pro Tour features 30 events January through October in Arizona and California. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or membership information for the 2012 season, go to www.gatewayprotour.com.
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