Four Canadians join Team RBC as golf brand
ambassadors
TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, RBC welcomed its
newest Team RBC golf brand ambassadors: Corey Conners, Brittany
Marchand, Ben Silverman and Roger Sloan. These four Canadians join an elite
roster of players, including Canadians Adam
Hadwin, Brooke Henderson and
Alena Sharp.
Ahead of a historic golf season marked by the most Canadians
ever on the PGA TOUR, RBC continues to grow its commitment to the
game on home soil by evolving its brand ambassador program. Now,
all Canadian players that have reached the pinnacle of performance
and secured status on the LPGA and PGA TOURS are eligible to join
the Team RBC Canadian program – currently 10 members strong.
This expansion is also part of RBC's ongoing support of Canadian
golfers and includes funding for Canada's National Amateur Golf Team and Young
Pro Squad, as well as contributing to the national amateur golf
championships, in partnership with Golf Canada.
Team RBC was established in 2009 and is comprised of 18 elite
male and female golfers who embody the pinnacle of golf
performance. Along with RBC branding on their apparel and golf bag,
these new ambassadors will support RBC's client-hosting experiences
and marketing initiatives.
As the title sponsor of the RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open,
RBC is also proud to be the Official Banking and Financial Services
partner for all Team RBC ambassadors.
Quick facts:
- Corey Conners: Two top-15
finishes during the 2018 PGA TOUR season
- Brittany Marchand: Made 12 of 16
cuts during her first 2018 LPGA TOUR season
- Ben Silverman: Four top-15
finishes during the 2018 PGA TOUR season
- Roger Sloan: Finished
12th on Web.com Tour Money List
Quotes:
"I've had the opportunity to partner with RBC when I was on
Team Canada's Young Pro program.
This feels like a great next chapter in my journey as I compete on
the PGA TOUR and I'm thankful RBC is with me again and for all they
do for golf in Canada."
- Corey Conners, Team RBC Ambassador
"I am so proud and so grateful to be a part of the Team RBC
family. RBC has given so much to our game and their support enables
us to continue to grow and develop on the world stage. I look
forward to getting to know the team and am excited about the
milestones ahead."
- Brittany Marchand, Team RBC Ambassador
"RBC has been a longstanding supporter of golf,
helping us build stronger connections with our clients and fans
around the world. We've been on a journey with many of these
athletes as amateur players, like Corey and Brittany. Now we're
continuing that partnership as they strive to reach the highest
level of golf on the international stage."
- Mary DePaoli, Executive Vice President and Chief
Marketing Officer, RBC
"Today's announcement is an important moment for Canadian
high-performance golf. To see Canadian athletes recognized for
their hard work, efforts and performance is just outstanding. It's
also another demonstration of RBC's longstanding and continued
support of golf both at the amateur and professional
level."
- Derek
Ingram, National Men's Team
Coach, Golf Canada
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with
a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading
performance. Our success comes from the 84,000+ employees who bring
our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients
thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank, and one of the largest
in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified
business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional
experiences to our 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries. Learn
more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives
through donations, community investments and employee volunteer
activities. See how at rbc.com/community-sustainability.
SOURCE RBC