Jack's Memorial Tournament - Nationwide Extends Commit, Ups Purse

[Frank-0-Sport]

Greetings ....

Nationwide is definitely on the side of Jack Nicklaus and his Memorial Tournament. The insurance firm has announced a renewal of its sponsorship commitment thru 2021, as well as a sizable increase of the tournament purse -- going from $ 6.2 million in 2015 ($1.116 million-1st prize) to $ 8.5 million in 2016 (at least $1.53 million-1st prize; article says $1.615 million) .

Full Golf Channel News Article

The purse increase puts the Memorial equal with the Fed Ex Cup playoff events. Only the three in-the-USA WGC events, the Players Championship and the four Grand Slam Majors offer higher purses.

Thanx-A-Lot, Frank-0-Sport.

[boogielicious]

12 hours ago, Frank-0-Sport said:

Greetings ....

Nationwide is definitely on the side of Jack Nicklaus and his Memorial Tournament. The insurance firm has announced a renewal of its sponsorship commitment thru 2021, as well as a sizable increase of the tournament purse -- going from $ 6.2 million in 2015 ($1.116 million-1st prize) to $ 8.5 million in 2016 (at least $1.53 million-1st prize; article says $1.615 million) .

Full Golf Channel News Article

The purse increase puts the Memorial equal with the Fed Ex Cup playoff events. Only the three in-the-USA WGC events, the Players Championship and the four Grand Slam Majors offer higher purses.

Thanx-A-Lot, Frank-0-Sport.

Thanks for posting.

[Patch]

I have no problem with Nationwide funding a golf tournament just as long as my monthly premium does not go up to pay for it. 

[Pendragon]

On 12/15/2015 at 3:22 PM, Frank-0-Sport said:

Greetings ....

Nationwide is definitely on the side of Jack Nicklaus and his Memorial Tournament. The insurance firm has announced a renewal of its sponsorship commitment thru 2021, as well as a sizable increase of the tournament purse -- going from $ 6.2 million in 2015 ($1.116 million-1st prize) to $ 8.5 million in 2016 (at least $1.53 million-1st prize; article says $1.615 million) .

Full Golf Channel News Article

The purse increase puts the Memorial equal with the Fed Ex Cup playoff events. Only the three in-the-USA WGC events, the Players Championship and the four Grand Slam Majors offer higher purses.

Thanx-A-Lot, Frank-0-Sport.

It's a great event, hosted by the GOAT, so it seems like it would be in Nationwide's best interests to stay on board. Other than the 4 majors, I think the Memorial tournament is right up there with the Players as a must-watch event every year. 

[Phil McGleno]

18 hours ago, Pendragon said:

It's a great event, hosted by the GOAT, so it seems like it would be in Nationwide's best interests to stay on board. Other than the 4 majors, I think the Memorial tournament is right up there with the Players as a must-watch event every year. 

Tiger hosts an event in D.C.

[Dave325]

The Memorial is great event and well-run... I got to see the finals back in 2004. Nationwide is based in Columbus and always supports the city-wide events, like the Columbus Marathon amongst others.

[Pendragon]

2 hours ago, Phil McGleno said:

Tiger hosts an event in D.C.

True, but I think you'd agree that the Memorial is a more prestigious event with a better field. 

Edited December 27, 2015 by Pendragon
Somehow the smiley face I entered came up as a question mark. I removed it.

[boogielicious]

12 hours ago, Pendragon said:

True, but I think you'd agree that the Memorial is a more prestigious event with a better field. 

Tiger knows. He's won it five times.

[Pendragon]

11 hours ago, boogielicious said:

Tiger knows. He's won it five times.

Absolutely...he's a great player. Do you think he'll win it again?

[boogielicious]

12 hours ago, Pendragon said:

Absolutely...he's a great player. Do you think he'll win it again?

Not sure. He needs to get healthy first. 

[Pendragon]

3 hours ago, boogielicious said:

Not sure. He needs to get healthy first. 

That's the big question, isn't it? 

I see you're from Boston. I grew up in Norwood, and most of my family lives there, in Arlington, and in New Hampshire. I was just back there about 6 weeks ago for a visit. I've lived in northern Calif. for 35 years, and could never live in New England again...too hot and humid in summer, too much snow in winter...you know. I'm still a big Red Sox and Patriots fan, though.