According to a company press release, on April 9 Lagardère Sports’ U.S. Chief Operating Officer Jay Danzi will step down after nearly five years with the agency. As if losing its COO wasn’t a big enough blow, the world’s number four golfer Jordan Spieth, a Danzi client, will follow suit. Danzi
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Young Champ Signs With Wasserman And Turns Pro
Callaway Golf, Phil Mickelson Extend Partnership
Per a company press release, Callaway Golf Company and five-time major champion Phil Mickelson have extended their partnership that ensures Mickelson will play Callaway equipment for the rest of his career. Since joining the brand 13 years ago, Mickelson has won 21 PGA Tour titles and four of his five majors
Examining Golf’s Biggest Names For 2017
Up-And-Coming Australian Golfer Cameron Davis Signs With Octagon
According to a press release from the company, Australian golfer, Cameron Davis, has signed with Octagon for his representation. He will be represented by Octagon's Senior Director of US Golf, Ross Chouler, who will assist with the transition from amateur to professional and his on and off the course endeavors. Having
Octagon Signs Golfer Paige Spiranac
Per a SBJ report, Octagon has signed professional golfer Paige Spiranac for her representation. She was previously represented by Prime Athletes. She has been in the news lately when in a press conference during the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters she was asked about being cyber bullied. An emotional Spiranac spoke out
On To The Next One: John Peterson
Per Liz Mullen of SBJ, PGA Tour golfer John Peterson has signed with Wasserman for his representation. He was previously represented by Blue Giraffe Sports. At Wasserman, Executive Vice President of Golf Terry Reilly, will lead the representation for Peterson, who recently returned to the PGA Tour after undergoing hand surgery
Golfer Patrick Reed Signs With CAA Sports
Jim Justice Selects Lagardère Sports As Management Consultant For The Greenbrier Classic
Per a press release by the company, The Grienbrier Classic Chairman Jim Justice has selected Lagardère Sports to serve as the management consultant firm for the annual PGA Tour FedExCup event held at The Greenbrier resort. Lagardère Sports will support the event by advising on tournament operations and by assisting in
Randrr Signs PGA Tour Player Chris Kirk
Per a release by Lagardère Sports and randrr, PGA Tour client Chris Kirk has signed an endorsement deal with randrr, a "career opportunities platform for the common good that will revolutionize the way people and companies interact." Financial terms of the deal were not released, but the multiyear endorsement deal marks