FRISCO, Texas (Jun. 7, 2023) – The PGA of America has launched PGA VendorMatch for its
championships in 2024, and is inviting local and diverse-owned businesses to provide products and
services in support of the following events:
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May 20-26, 2024 ● KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sahalee Country Club |
Businesses owned by minorities, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, Veterans,
service-disabled Veterans and local small businesses are invited to participate in PGA VendorMatch.
Interested companies can register at
PGAVendorInclusion.org
through July 7, 2023, to potentially
Meet with the PGA’s larger suppliers for procurement opportunities leading up to and during any of
the three Championships.
The $102 billion golf industry produces approximately $31 billion in total travel expenditures, with
major golf championships generating a significant amount of tourism and entertainment spending in
their host regions. PGA VendorMatch underscores the PGA’s commitment to making a positive impact
on the economies and communities of championship host cities and their surrounding areas by
providing potential business and procurement opportunities for local and diverse suppliers.
“Diverse-owned businesses inject fresh perspectives and innovative solutions into our supply chain.
By inviting these suppliers into the fold, we’re not only supporting their growth but also
strengthening the economic vibrancy of our communities,
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said PGA of America’s Chief People Officer
Sandy Cross. “From creating jobs to generating new business opportunities, we know that supplier
inclusion helps build a more resilient and dynamic economy. We’re thrilled to invite local and
diverse-owned businesses to be a part of PGA VendorMatch and showcase their products and services
to a national audience.”
Various goods and services are needed, such as catering, lodging, floral and landscape, food and beverage products, staffing, and more.
Visit PGAVendorInclusion.org for the full list of needs and to register. All PGA VendorMatch registrations must be received by July 7, 2023.
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of nearly 28,000 PGA
Professionals who work daily to grow interested and inclusion in the game of golf. For more information
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