Maxwell Leadership Pro-Am pairs amateurs with legends of the game

GWINNETT – METRO ATLANTA, January 17, 2017 –The Mitsubishi Electric Classic, a premier event on the PGA TOUR Champions, has announced that The John Maxwell Company is the new title sponsor of its annual pro-am tournament through 2020. Now known as the Maxwell Leadership Pro-Am, the event will span two days and offers a chance for participants to play a round of golf with a PGA TOUR Champions legend competing at TPC Sugarloaf during tournament week.

This year’s Maxwell Leadership Pro-Am will be held on April 12-13 at TPC Sugarloaf, while the Mitsubishi Electric Classic official rounds will take place April 14-16 and televised live on the Golf Channel.

“Two of my passions in life are leadership and golf – both are challenging, offer life lessons across generations, and allow anyone willing to be coached the opportunity to significantly improve,” said John C. Maxwell, founder and chairman of The John Maxwell Company. “That’s why we’re excited to partner with the Mitsubishi Electric Classic and the PGA TOUR Champions by sponsoring the Maxwell Leadership Pro-Am. It’s the perfect event to celebrate the leadership achievements of our clients.”

The cost of playing in the Maxwell Leadership Pro-Am is $3,000 for one person and $11,000 for a foursome on either Wednesday or Thursday. Participants receive a variety of tickets for the week, invitations to the Tuesday evening Northside Hospital Kickoff Party, a gift package featuring Ralph Lauren, Swiss Army, Titleist, and FootJoy, as well as the “money-can’t-buy” experience of playing with a PGA TOUR Champions legend.

“We’re thrilled to have The John Maxwell Company partner with us as we strive to provide a unique and immersive experience for the golfers in our pro-am,” said Stan Hall, executive director of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic. “Each year, we hear from our professional golfers that the pro-am is one of the most enjoyable parts of tournament week, and this new partnership with The John Maxwell Company will help to further position this event as one of the best amateur experiences on the PGA TOUR Champions.”

About The John Maxwell Company
The John Maxwell Company offers a wide array of corporate leadership development training and coaching programs and workshops, as well as personal growth products built on the timeless principles of John C. Maxwell, a #1 New York Times best-selling author, coach and speaker who has sold more than 26 million books in 50 languages. Working with Fortune® 500 companies as well as founder-led organizations, The John Maxwell Company’s proprietary leadership development methodology builds a leadership culture, improves productivity, and enhances engagement and retention. www.JohnMaxwellCompany.com

About the Mitsubishi Electric Classic
The Mitsubishi Electric Classic is an official event on the PGA TOUR Champions scheduled for April 10-16, 2017. This 54-hole stroke play golf tournament features 78 PGA TOUR Champions professionals competing for a $1.8 million purse at the prestigious TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia. The event, which will benefit local charities through the Gwinnett Championship Foundation, Inc., has raised more than $1 million since its first tournament in 2013. All three official rounds will be internationally televised on the Golf Channel. For more information, visit MitsubishiElectricClassic.com.

Media Contact:
Monte Ortel
Tournament Director
(770) 232-7842
Monte@MitsubishiElectricClassic.com

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