BMW To Continue As Title Sponsors Of BMW Championship
August 19, 2019
BMW has extended its title sponsorship of the BMW Championship.
Bernhard Kuhnt, President and CEO of BMW of North America said: “We are happy to remain the title sponsor of the BMW Championship. For 13 years, we have been proud partners alongside the Evans Scholars Foundation, helping to provide opportunities for students to follow their dreams. We are looking forward to continuing those efforts in support of these deserving young caddies.”
“BMW has been a tremendous partner of the PGA TOUR and Western Golf Association and a loyal supporter of the Evans Scholar Foundation since signing on as title sponsor of the BMW Championship in 2007,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan.
“The Western Golf Association’s PGA TOUR event, dating back 120 years, continues to flourish through BMW’s support, positively impacting the communities where it has been played and the caddies who have received Evans Scholarships. Our thanks to Bernhard and the leadership at BMW for their continued support of the BMW Championship, the PGA TOUR and the FedExCup Playoffs.”
All net proceeds from the BMW Championship, conducted by the WGA, benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation, benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation. Since 2007, the tournament has raised more than $30 million for college scholarships for deserving caddies. It was named the PGA TOUR’s Tournament of the Year in 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
“Over the past 13 years, BMW has been a valued partner of the Western Golf Association, providing strong support for both our championships and scholarships,” said John Kaczkowski, President and CEO of the WGA. “BMW has gone beyond the traditional role of title sponsors and fully embraced our charity, helping us send more caddies to college through the Evans Scholars Foundation. We’re excited and honored that BMW has extended its partnership with us.”