PREMIER named presenting sponsor of Sanford International
July 28, 2022
Contact:
Paul Heinert
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-366-2432 / paul.heinert@sanfordhealth.org
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Sanford International announced today First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard will be the presenting sponsors of the PGA TOUR Champions event at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls for the next three years.
“PREMIER has always been a strong supporter and advocate for the Sanford International, and we are excited to continue our partnership and build upon the momentum and history made during the tournament’s first four years,” said Josh Brewster, tournament director of the Sanford International. “PREMIER is synonymous with making significant impacts upon the communities they serve. They support hundreds of non-profit organizations, and we look forward to partnering with them during the coming years.”
The presenting sponsorship agreement begins immediately and extends through the 2024 Sanford International.
“The Sanford International is truly one of South Dakota’s premier events, and we recognize the exposure and economic boost it brings to Sioux Falls each year,” said Miles Beacom, president and CEO of PREMIER Bankcard. “PREMIER has supported the Sanford International since its inception, and we are excited to take our support one step further to help ensure the event’s continued success.”
Cambria was the tournament’s inaugural presenting sponsor in 2017 and supported the event every year since.
“We would like to recognize and thank our friends at Cambria for their commitment to the Sanford International from the very beginning,” said Josh Brewster. “They have been great partners in this endeavor and were pivotal in bringing the tournament to the community.”
The 2022 Sanford International takes place September 12-18.
About the Sanford International
The Sanford International, a PGA TOUR Champions event contested in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will be played at Minnehaha Country Club the week of September 12-18, featuring a $2 million purse. In its fifth year, the Sanford International will continue to focus on charitable giving and making a lasting impact in Sioux Falls. These organizations are supported through the proceeds of the tournament and via direct donations to participating charities. For more information about the tournament, please visit sanfordinternational.com. You can also follow the tournament on social media via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About PREMIER
First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard comprise one the most successful financial organizations in the nation. PREMIER Bankcard is the nation’s 9th largest issuer of Mastercard credit cards and has more than 3 million credit card customers nationwide. With more than $3 billion in assets, First PREMIER Bank is one of the nation’s strongest financial institutions and serves customers throughout eastern South Dakota. It has been named a Best Banks to Work for six years straight by American Banker magazine. Together, First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard support nearly 700 nonprofit organizations and events. The Sioux Falls-based organization employs about 2,000 people in South Dakota.
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