OVERLAND
PARK, Kan., July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year,
Vortex Weather Insurance provided a rain insurance policy for the
DICK'S Sporting Goods Open, a PGA TOUR Champions Event June 21–June
23 at En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott,
New York.
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Open is operated by Broome County
Community Charities, Inc. (BCCC) and has donated over $20 million to charity. Broome Charities' initial
mission focused the 501(c)(3)'s funding toward health care
organizations with the goal to assist the greatest number of people
within their community.
Irishman Padraig Harrington took
home the title for the third straight year, closing with a final
round of 68 to secure a one-shot win over Mike Weir.
This year, the DICK'S Sporting Goods Open received rain on two
days over the weekend, triggering their rain insurance policy. This
is the second year their rain insurance policy has been triggered.
Although the rainfall didn't force the events to cancel, the
financial implications from pausing, then restarting the events
after the rain passed through were significant. The insured
rain events resulted in BCCC receiving payouts that helped with
lost revenue and other weather-related expenses.
"We were fortunate enough to work with Vortex again to help
protect our 2024 Tournament week. Turns out, it rained several
days, our policy was triggered, and we received a check in less
than two weeks. Even though the tournament endured rainfall on
multiple days, we were able to contribute fundraising dollars as
planned. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the
Vortex team for 2025 and beyond to protect our event," said
John Karedes, Executive Director of
DICK'S Sporting Goods Open.
"I want to congratulate the organizers of The DICK'S Sporting
Goods Open for not only hosting a great tournament for the golf
fans of Central New York but for
also making the decision to partner with Vortex again this year,"
said Eric Anderson, Vortex Insurance
National Director of Sales. "Because of the policy, the organizers
went into the weekend with peace of mind. And when the policy was
triggered, their instincts were proven right."
About Vortex Weather Insurance
Vortex Weather Insurance (dba Vortex Insurance Agency, LLC) is a
data-driven weather risk insurtech that offers businesses a variety
of affordable parametric weather index insurance products,
including supplemental hurricane insurance. Since 2008, Vortex has
provided insurance for outdoor events ranging from motorsports,
youth sports, parades, fairs and festivals, outdoor theaters, and
professional golf to haunted houses and holiday light events.
Insurance is underwritten by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA, Inc. (MSU), admitted in all 50 states and
has an AM Best rating of A+ (Superior). Weather or not … Vortex it.
Contact us at vortexinsurance.com.
About Broome County Community Charities, Inc.
Broome County Community Charities, Inc. has been the cornerstone
of professional golf in Central New
York since the first event was held in 1971. As host of the
PGA TOUR's B.C. Open and Champions Tour DICK'S Sporting Goods Open,
Broome County Community Charities has contributed over $20.3 Million to numerous local charities. Our
primary charitable recipients are the Lourdes Hospital Foundation
and United Health Services Foundation. Additionally, local service
clubs such as Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions who assist in the operation
of the tournament, have received substantial dollars for their
charitable organizations. We are the two-time recipient of the
prestigious Presidents Award, the highest honor on the Champions
Tour. Our website is www.dsgopen.com. Follow us at
Facebook.com/dsgopen on Twitter @Dicksopengolf and on Instagram
@dsgopen.
Media Contact:
Patrick
Moree
Buffalo Groupe
832.294.4041
pmoree@buffalogroupe.com
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