VALLEY TOYOTA DEALERS ASSOCIATION EXTENDS TITLE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH PATRIOT ALL-AMERICA INVITATIONAL

PHOENIX, Ariz. (October 9, 2018) – The Valley Toyota Dealers Association, which is comprised of the ten Toyota dealerships across the Phoenix area, have extended their title sponsorship of The Patriot All-America Invitational for the 2018 tournament. Financial terms of the agreement will not be released. The Patriot All-America Invitational presented by the Valley Toyota Dealers will be played at The Wigwam Golf Club in Litchfield Park, Ariz., December 29-31 and is regarded as a top international amateur event, attracting PING All-America golfers from all three NCAA Divisions, NAIA and NJCAA rankings as well as from universities outside the United States.  In November 2017, the Valley Toyota Dealers Association and tournament officials started with a one-year title sponsorship agreement for the 2017 tournament, played December 29-31, 2017.

As part of the title sponsorship renewal of The Patriot All-America, the Valley Toyota Dealers Association will receive:

The 2018 golf season was quite a year for Patriot All-America Invitational alumni. In total, 12 professional tournaments were won, and more than $27 million in prize money was collected by golfers, who just a few years ago were teeing it up on The Wigwam’s Gold Course and competing in the Patriot All-America.

Patriot All-America alum Brooks Koepka captured his second consecutive U.S. Open championship, and his first PGA Championship on his way to securing Player of the Year honors on the PGA TOUR.  That’s three majors over two years for Koepka, who played in the inaugural Patriot All-America in 2011 and finished 18^th.

Another 2011 Patriot All-America alum, Justin Thomas also had a stellar year on the PGA TOUR. Thomas won three times – The CJ Cup at Nine Bridges, The Honda Classic and the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational – and had 10 Top 10 finishes.

Bryson DeChambeau, a 2013 Patriot All-America participant, won three times in 2018 – the Memorial Tournament, The Northern Trust and The Dell Technologies Championship – and finished third in the 2018 FedEx Cup standings. DeChambeau, along with Koepka and Thomas, also competed on the 2018 U.S. Ryder Cup team in France.

PHOENIX, Ariz. (October 29, 2018) – Exactly one year, 9 months and 27 days since he hoisted the Patriot All-America Invitational trophy at The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, Cameron Champ claimed his first career victory on the PGA TOUR at the Sanderson Farms Championship. In just his 9^th start on TOUR, Champ shot 4-under 68 on Sunday at the Country Club of Jackson (Miss.) for a 21-under 267 total and a four-stroke victory.

“We often say that fans are seeing golf’s stars of tomorrow at the Patriot All-America,” said Karen Conway, executive director, Patriot All-America Invitational. “We knew back in 2016 after he won the Patriot All-America, he’d go on to do great things, but seeing Cameron’s swift rise through professional golf, in a relatively short amount of time, has been incredible to watch. We’re very excited for him.”

Now in its 8th year, the Patriot All-America is regarded as a top international amateur event, attracting PING All-America golfers from all three NCAA Divisions, NAIA and NJCAA rankings as well as from universities outside the United States.  The Patriot All-America is a collaboration between the Arizona Golf Association, JDM Partners, The West Valley Mavericks and the Golf Coaches Association of America in partnership with the Folds of Honor Foundation. The Thunderbirds, hosts of the PGA TOUR’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, also volunteer and support the event.

Patriot All-America Invitational participants play for more than themselves or their school. Each golfer honors a fallen or severely injured soldier by carrying a golf bag bearing the name of that soldier. Before the tournament, participants receive a card with the soldier’s story, so they can be familiar with who that person was, what they represented and how they were killed or wounded in action. At the conclusion of the tournament, the golf bags are shipped to players’ schools and auctioned with all proceeds benefitting the Folds of Honor Foundation.

PHOENIX, Ariz. (December 5, 2018) – Military heroes and first responders will have an incredible new venue to enjoy the golf action at the 2018 Patriot All-America Invitational presented by the Valley Toyota Dealers. Played at The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, Ariz. December 29th – 31st , the tournament’s new “Salute to Service” venue will be free of charge for all active duty, reserve and retired U.S. military from all five branches of the Armed Forces, plus first responders including law enforcement agencies, firefighters and emergency medical personnel.

Located adjacent to the 18th green, the Salute to Service venue will be open during tournament action on Saturday, December 29th through Monday, December 31st. Military personnel and first responders (+ one guest) can enjoy great food and drinks (complimentary) and watch golf’s stars of tomorrow in a relaxed and comfortable setting. In order to accommodate as many military heroes and first responders in the Salute to Service venue, official military or department ID’s will be required to gain access, and the one-guest maximum guideline will be strictly enforced.

Now in its 8th year, the Patriot All-America Invitational is a 54-hole, stroke play competition that attracts a top international amateur field of PING All-America golfers from all three NCAA Divisions, NAIA and NJCAA rankings as well as from universities outside the United States.  The Patriot All-America is a collaboration between the Arizona Golf Association, JDM Partners, The West Valley Mavericks and the Golf Coaches Association of America in partnership with the Folds of Honor Foundation. The Thunderbirds, hosts of the PGA TOUR’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, volunteer at and support the event.

PHOENIX, Ariz. (November 28, 2018) – VIP tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Patriot All-America Invitational presented by the Valley Toyota Dealers, to be held December 29th – 31st at The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, Ariz.

Patriot All-America Invitational VIP tickets provide access to the Maverick’s Corral sponsored by Globe Corporation located next to the 18th green as well as the Maverick’s 16th hole skybox and include all-inclusive food and beverage, enhanced viewing and additional benefits such as complimentary on-course shuttle service. One-day VIP tickets are $50 each, while three-day VIP tickets sell for $100 each. In addition, those purchasing VIP tickets will receive reserved seating at the tournament’s Opening Ceremonies held on Friday, December 28th at 10:30 AM. Funds raised through VIP ticket sales will benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation as well as West Valley charities. Patriot All-America Invitational VIP tickets are available by visiting www.westvalleymavericksfoundation.org. The Patriot All-America Invitational remains free for fans to attend. Access to the Maverick’s Corral and 16th hole skybox is reserved for fans purchasing VIP tickets.

Now in its 8th year, the Patriot All-America is regarded as a top international amateur event, attracting PING All-America golfers from all three NCAA Divisions, NAIA and NJCAA rankings as well as from universities outside the United States. The Patriot All-America is a collaboration between the Arizona Golf Association, JDM Partners, The West Valley Mavericks and the Golf Coaches Association of America in partnership with the Folds of Honor Foundation. The Thunderbirds, hosts of the PGA TOUR’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, volunteer at and support the event.