PNC Bank Named Presenting Partner for Sport Oregon Big Swing Golf Tournament
Inaugural Sport Oregon Big Swing Golf Tournament powered by PNC Bank to take place Monday, Sept. 11, at Willamette Valley Country Club
PORTLAND, Ore. — Sport Oregon and PNC Bank have entered into a new partnership that makes the financial services institution the presenting partner for the inaugural Sport Oregon Big Swing Golf Tournament powered by PNC Bank, it was announced today.
The Sport Oregon Big Swing Golf Tournament powered by PNC Bank will take place Monday, Sept. 11, at Willamette Valley Country Club in Canby, Ore. The event serves as a critical fundraiser for the 501c6 Sport Oregon corp., which drives positive social and economic impact through sport in Oregon.
Today’s announcement represents an extension of PNC Bank’s longstanding support of Sport Oregon, and its mission to drive economic impact and enhance the quality of life for all Oregonians through sport.
“We extend our sincerest thanks to PNC for their unwavering support as the presenting partner of the inaugural Sport Oregon Big Swing Golf Tournament,” said Jim Etzel, CEO of Sport Oregon. “Their commitment to Sport Oregon and dedication to our mission of bringing sporting events to the state of Oregon is unparalleled.”
While PNC has had a presence in Portland dating back to the 1990s, the bank officially opened an office of the regional president in 2020. Since then, PNC has seen significant local growth and built strong alliances with area businesses and non-profit organizations, such as Sport Oregon.
“PNC is a national main street bank. We operate like a community bank, but offer all the services of a large, coast-to-coast financial institution,” said J.T. Hutchinson, PNC regional president for Portland. “Supporting organizations like Sport Oregon fully aligns with PNC’s broader goal of truly connecting with the communities where we live and work, with a keen focus on economic development.”
The Sport Oregon Big Swing Golf Tournament powered by PNC Bank, which will feature a shamble format, aims to provide an elevated golf experience, creating a great opportunity to connect and build relationships with fellow participants, stakeholders and clients, while supporting Sport Oregon’s broader mission.
Willamette Valley Country Club is an 18-hole championship course located approximately 25 miles south of downtown Portland. Willamette Valley Country Club hosts major events such as U.S. Open Qualifiers and Pacific Northwest Section PGA pro-am events and tournaments.
Additional sponsorship opportunities remain for this year’s tournament. For more information, contact Kristin Spear, Sport Oregon’s director of strategic partnerships, at kristin@sportoregon.org. For more information about Sport Oregon and the work the organization does, go to sportoregon.org.
About PNC Bank
PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit pnc.com.