SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (February 14, 2012) – The Gateway Pro Tour announced today that The Weitz Company, an employee-owned business that offers a full-range of construction services in Arizona and other locations nationwide, is the latest to sign on as a sponsor of the Gateway Pro Tour.
Established in 1978, Weitz Southwest has more than 34 years of experience in the Phoenix metropolitan area and the Southwest region, with an emphasis in constructing and renovating commercial buildings that includes office, clubhouse, recreational, hospitality, healthcare, education and retail.
Weitz has developed a strong following of subcontractors and suppliers in the Southwest region and is committed to the growth of local businesses and revitalizing the Arizona economy.
“We are proud to support the Gateway Pro Tour in providing a venue for aspiring PGA TOUR professionals,” said Bryan Bernardo, Vice President of The Weitz Company. “It is an incredible honor that several of the Gateway Pro Tour stops were Weitz construction projects.”
Sponsors provide an essential resource for the 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.
“Sponsor support is integral for the Tour to continue to grow, and we are excited that The Weitz Company has come on board as our latest sponsor,” said Ryan Pray, executive director of the Gateway Pro Tour.
The Weitz Company descends from a small carpentry shop founded in 1855 by Charles H. Weitz, an entrepreneurial German immigrant, in Des Moines, Iowa. Financial strength, longevity and stability through 150 years of economic cycles, along with a strong commitment to our core values, positions Weitz as a leader in the construction industry with the ability to attract and retain quality personnel and maintain long-term repeat client relationships. For more information about The Weitz Company visit www.weitz.com.
About Gateway Pro Tour
Established in 2001, Gateway Pro Tour was created to help aspiring PGA TOUR professionals fine-tune their skills in competitive golf tournaments. In its 11-year history, the Tour has maintained a leading position as the premier developmental professional golf tour on the West Coast and has paid out more than $42.1 million to players over that period. Gateway has served more than 3,400 players, with 125 GPT alums playing on the Nationwide and PGA Tours in 2011. These players represent 21 PGA Tour wins and 71 Nationwide Tour wins. Today, Gateway Pro Tour continues to provide the ideal competitive environment as well as significant financial opportunities for aspiring PGA TOUR and Nationwide Tour professionals. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or membership information for the 2012 season, go to www.gatewayprotour.com.
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