Berger and John Deere will donate $100,000 to charitable organizations in lieu of a
traditional win bonus. He will debut a John Deere branded golf bag
at The Masters.
MOLINE,
Ill., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deere &
Company (NYSE: DE) has teamed up with the 21st ranked
golfer in the world and Ryder Cup champion, Daniel Berger, for a multi-year charitable
ambassador partnership that will include charitable collaborations
and branding on his golf bag.
John Deere and Berger mutually agreed to prioritize giving back
to the game of golf and charitable organizations by committing
$100,000 in donations to various
organizations in lieu of a traditional win bonus within the terms
of their agreement. Berger continues to support charities including
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Nicklaus Children's
Hospital, and he'll work with John Deere to donate the allotted win
bonus to charities they both support.
"Daniel's presence on and off the golf course exemplifies
Deere's commitment to community and the game of golf, said
Mara Downing, Vice President Global
Brand and Communications. "We look forward to welcoming him
to the John Deere Classic this summer and to celebrating this
world-class partnership."
"John Deere is the gold standard in what they do, and they've
been an integral part of the golf community for as long as I've
been playing the game," said Daniel
Berger. Their commitment to growing the game from the ground
up and giving back to charity has me really excited about this
partnership, and I'm honored to be part of the John Deere
family."
For the first time in tournament history, the 2022 John Deere
Classic will be played June 27-July
3. Berger will return to TPC Deere Run this summer to
compete in the tournament he has been committed to since 2017.
Since 1971, the John Deere Classic has delivered over $145 million to regional charities, most of it
through its innovative Birdies for Charity program. John Deere
is the third longest-standing title sponsor on the PGA TOUR,
sponsoring the tournament in their home community of the Quad
Cities since 1998.
About John Deere: Deere & Company
(www.JohnDeere.com) is a global leader in the delivery of
agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment. We help our
customers push the boundaries of what's possible in ways that are
more productive and sustainable to help life leap forward. Our
technology-enabled products including John Deere Autonomous 8R
Tractor, See & Spray and E-Power Backhoe are just some of the
ways we help meet the world's increasing need for food, shelter,
and infrastructure. Deere & Company also provides financial
services through John Deere Financial.
For more information on Deere & Company, visit us at
www.deere.com/en/news/.
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