East Amherst, NY (May 6th, 2021) -The Western New York PGA and Try It Distributing are proud to announce that Michelob ULTRA – the fastest growing beer brand in the United States – has been designated as the beer partner of the 2021 WNYPGA Major Championships . This new partnership includes enhanced major championship purses, amateur prizes and on-site experiences for all WNYPGA Professional and amateur competitors alike.

The 2021 Major Championship season will kick off with both PGA Professionals and top amateurs competing at Stafford Country Club on Monday, July 12th in the WNY Open and will conclude with the Top 30 Professionals at the Tour Championship at River Oaks Golf Course in September.

Full 2021 Major Championship Schedule Presented by Michelob ULTRA:

  • WNY Open at Stafford Country Club, Monday, July 12th
  • WNY Classic at Glen Oak Golf Course, Monday, August 2nd
  • WNYPGA Section Championship at The Country Club of Buffalo, Monday and Tuesday, August 23rd and 24th
  • WNYPGA Match Play Championship at Crag Burn GC, September 13th and 14th
  • WNYPGA Tour Championship at Ricer Oaks Golf Course, September 27th and 28th

“We are ecstatic that one of the top growing beer brands in the country has partnered with the WNYPGA Section,” said WNYPGA Executive Director Steven Bartkowski.  This will undoubtedly add to the excitement that these major championships provide as our Section Professionals vie for the WNYPGA Player of the Year Title.”

About The Western New York Section, PGA
The Western New York Section, PGA of America (WNYPGA) is a group of approximately 300 PGA Members and Associates serving the needs of golfers across Buffalo, Rochester and Northwest Pennsylvania.  The Section was founded in 1925 and is one of the 41 Sections that make up the PGA of America. The PGA of America, founded in 1916, has grown into the world’s largest working sports organization with more than 27,000 Members and Associates. Geographically, the Western New York Section is bordered to the west and north by lakes Erie and Ontario respectively.  The southern border dips about 2 miles into Pennsylvania and includes the cities of Erie, Warren and Bradford. The eastern border is a line that extends along and beyond NYS Route 14. There are approximately 200 golf facilities in the section. For more information, visit  www.wnypga.com

About Michelob ULTRA
Introduced in 2002, Michelob ULTRA is currently the fastest growing beer brand in the United States by share. With just 95 calories, 2.6 carbs and an exceptional taste, it is the superior light beer that celebrates the active, balanced lifestyle of its drinkers that includes both fitness and fun. Brewed for those that live fit and fun, Michelob ULTRA’s choice of grains and extended mashing process leads to its refreshing taste and fewer carbohydrates. It is brewed with the finest barley malt, rice, all-imported hops and a pure-cultured yeast strain, all of which reflect Anheuser-Busch’s commitment to brewing quality. For more information, visit www.MichelobULTRA.com.