Exclusive Cardholder Experiences Include Access to Prestigious Golf Course, Shoulder-to-Shoulder Walking Clinic, Swing Analysis and Competition with Champion Golfers
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 6, 2013-- Chase Sapphire™, a premier travel rewards card from Chase, announced today its 2013 Golf Experience Program offering golf enthusiasts access to two professional golfers. Chase Sapphire's Golf Experience Program enters its third year and will be hosted by the 2012 U.S. Open Champion, Webb Simpson and renowned professional golfer, Stewart Cink. The experiential program is exclusively for Chase Sapphire cardholders and includes a series of six events in cities across the U.S. this year.
Through Chase Ultimate RewardsSM, Chase Sapphire cardholders can redeem their credit card rewards points to participate in unique golf experiences with Simpson and Cink. Cardholder experience packages include:
- Shoulder-to-shoulder walking clinic with one of the professional golfers
- Personalized swing analysis
- A round of golf at one of the country's most beautiful courses
- Challenge Simpson or Cink in a “closest to the pin” competition
“As a professional golfer, I know the value of having access to expert coaching and the impact it has on your game,” said Simpson. “Through this partnership with Chase Sapphire, I am able to share my tips and strategy behind each shot with cardholders to help them improve their golf game.”
“It's an amazing opportunity for me to continue partnering with Chase Sapphire for a third year and offer golf fans a unique, fun way to enjoy the game they love,” said Cink. “I look forward to another great year with Chase Sapphire cardholders who are passionate about golf and giving them a day they will remember.”
The Chase Sapphire 2013 Golf Experience Program takes place in six U.S. locations:
- Houston: Champions Golf Club with Webb Simpson (April 1, 2013)
- Philadelphia: Aronimink Golf Club with Webb Simpson (May 20, 2013)
- Washington, D.C.: Robert Trent Jones Golf Club with Webb Simpson (June 17, 2013)
- Los Angeles: Sherwood Country Club with Stewart Cink (July 29, 2013)
- Atlanta: East Lake Golf Club with Stewart Cink (August 19, 2013)
- Chicago: Rich Harvest Farms with Webb Simpson (September 9, 2013)
"We've had a tremendous response from our cardholders to these unique golf experiences, so we're excited to offer the Chase Sapphire Golf Experience Program for a third year,” said Sean O'Reilly, general manager, JP Morgan Palladium & Chase Sapphire [NYSE: JPM]. “We know our cardholders value unique experiences and many are passionate about golf. Through our Golf Experience Program with Webb Simpson and Stewart Cink, Chase Sapphire is proud to celebrate these passions and provide cardholders with an experience they will never forget.”
Simpson made a significant advance in his career last year, winning the 2012 U.S. Open. He won his first PGA TOUR title at the Wyndham Championship (2011) and his second win at the FedEx Cup playoff event, the Deutsche Bank Championship (2011).
Cink is a well-respected player on the U.S. and global professional golf circuits. Cink has won the British Open (2009), finished in the top three in each of the other three major championships (The Masters, U.S. Open and PGA Championship) and recorded six total wins on the PGA TOUR.
More information about the Chase Sapphire 2013 Golf Experience is available at: www.chasesapphire.com/golf.
About Chase Sapphire
Chase Sapphire is a premier rewards credit card for people who are passionate about travel and dining. With Sapphire you enjoy premium travel rewards and benefits with no travel restrictions or blackout dates on airfare booked through Ultimate Rewards, double points for every dollar spent on dining, 24/7 live customer service, access to unique experiences, such as the Chase Sapphire 2013 Golf Experience Program, and more. More information is available at www.ChaseSapphire.com.
About Chase
Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.4 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. Chase serves more than 50 million consumers and small businesses through more than 5,500 bank branches, 17,500 ATMs, credit cards, mortgage offices, and online and mobile banking as well as through relationships with auto dealerships. More information about Chase is available at www.chase.com.
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