British stone. Louie—(Business Wire) – World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider, today announced a partnership with PGA Tour players Ben Griffin and Harry Higgs.
Griffin and Higgs’ sponsorship will include the two budding talents, who have worn the WWT logo on their apparel at all PGA TOUR events during their multi-year partnership. Both players showed off their new looks at the Sony Open last month.
“We’re delighted to have Harry and Ben join the WWT team,” said WWT Executive Vice President Matt Horner. “Harry is one of the best guys on the PGA Tour, but in addition to his jovial nature, he has fierce competition and a determination to improve. Ben is one of the game’s most promising talents, both in He’s a great guy on and off the court. We have a lot of confidence in each of them and we’re excited to see them develop their careers on the PGA Tour and represent WWT.”
Griffin, 26, turned pro in 2018 and quickly won the PGA Tour of Canada that same year. The North Carolina native’s success on the Korn Ferry Tour last year earned him his first PGA Tour card for the 2022-23 season. Griffin is making the most of his chances on golf’s biggest stage, finishing in the top 20 three times in his last seven starts, including a tie for third at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship and a tie at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Tied for 12th. 2023.
“I’m very proud and excited to be partnering with World Wide Technology,” Griffin said. “WWT seeks to change the world through digital innovation and I am grateful for their participation in the game of golf that connects people across the globe. My life has changed significantly over the course of the past year and growing with an industry leader like WWT has been truly rewarding It’s an honor. I guess the sky’s the limit for both of us.”
Higgs, 31, has won on the Latin American PGA Tour and the Korn Ferry Tour since turning pro in 2014. The Dallas resident earned a PGA Tour card in 2019 and went on to finish in the top 10 five times, including a runner-up finish on the 2019 PGA Tour event. The Bermuda Championship and the 2020 Safeway Open, as well as a T-4 finish in his first major at the 2021 PGA Championship.
“I’m excited to join World Wide Technology as an ambassador,” said Higgs. “They have a great team, from the executives I’ve met to the other ambassadors. WWT is a leader in their industry and a valued partner of the PGA Tour. Everyone sees the role technology plays in our sport Such a huge role, and it’s only going to get bigger. I’m applying it to my career as any other business uses technology. I’m looking forward to a great partnership with WWT and seeing what we can do in Everything is done together inside and outside the rope.”
WWT’s sponsorship of Griffin and Higgs builds on the company’s existing involvement in the golf world, sponsoring and activating numerous PGA TOUR events. WWT is also the title sponsor of the APGA Tour’s PGA Player Development Program and currently sponsors other professional golfers including Keith Mitchell and Billy Andrade.
About Global Technology
Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT) is a $17 billion annual revenue global technology solutions provider that combines the strength of strategy, execution and partnerships to accelerate digital transformation outcomes for the world’s largest public and private organizations. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world’s most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceive, test and validate innovative technology solutions for optimal Warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.
WWT has nearly 9,000 employees and more than 55 branches around the world. Its culture is based on a set of core values and established leadership concepts. It has been awarded for 11 consecutive years wealth Great Place to Work® uniquely blends determination, innovation and leadership with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Based on this culture, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to create a new world for its customers, partners and community.
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