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THE PRO FTB coming to PGA Frisco with star-studded field
Superstars and legends Marshall Faulk, Tim Brown, Eric Dickerson, Brian Urlacher and more take to the links for inaugural tournament
FRISCO, TEXAS, Jan. 14, 2025 – THE PRO, a new competitive golf tournament series that brings together professional athletes from the four major sports leagues, announced THE PRO FTB, the first tournament of the 2025 season, will be held at PGA Frisco from March 21-23, 2025.
Active and former professional football players will compete in a three-day modified Stableford format contested at PGA Frisco from March 21-23, 2025. The field will feature 54 gridiron golfers, including Hall of Famers Tim Brown, Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Dwight Freeney and Brian Urlacher, as they square off against one another in a new arena.
“Frisco is excited and honored to be the first-ever host of THE PRO FTB at PGA Frisco,” said Josh Dill, Assistant Executive Director of Visit Frisco, the official partner of THE PRO FTB. “Frisco is a community with a high concentration of professional athletes who live, play and invest in our community. We look forward to working closely with ETZEL and THE PRO to create a can’t-miss experience for the players and fans.”
In addition to Brown, Dickerson, Faulk, Freeney and Urlacher, the first group of committed players for THE PRO FTB include Patrick Peterson, Kordell Stewart, David Binn, Terrell Buckley, Brice Butler, Joshua Dobbs, Eric Ebron, Kyle Fuller, Jermaine Kearse, Fred McCrary, Jason Myers, Andre Roberts, Josh Scobee, Ryan Succop and Bryan Walters.
The announced prize purse for THE PRO FTB is $400,000, and there is no cut for the 54-man tournament.
THE PRO FTB comes on the heels of the successful launch of THE PRO CUP, the inaugural event for THE PRO and a team match play competition hosted at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla., in December. Four teams of 12 players from the worlds of baseball, basketball, football and hockey competed in a Ryder Cup-style match play event at Innisbrook’s Copperhead Course between Dec. 12-14, where Team BSB prevailed to win THE PRO CUP.
THE PRO events mirror other professional golf events with two early week practice rounds, a Pro-Am that pairs four amateur players with one professional athlete, and three days of tournament competition.
“Professional athletes of this caliber are never done competing,” said THE PRO General Manager Nick Clark. “THE PRO taps into the relentless competitive drive of professional athletes and gives them an opportunity to compete at a high level in a new arena. We’re bringing some of the top athletes in the world to America’s biggest sports cities to deliver a compelling golf experience for players and fans, while making a positive impact in local communities by showcasing the transformative impacts of sports.”
Three additional events will round out the full 2025 tournament schedule. THE PRO HKY will be held in July 2025, THE PRO BKB will be hosted in August 2025 and THE PRO BSB is slated for December 2025. The second installment of THE PRO CUP is also planned for Winter 2025. Exact dates and tournament sites will be announced later this year.
All events from THE PRO are open to the public with daily and weekly tickets available for purchase at theprorivalsopen.com. Children under the age of 15 and active-duty U.S. military and veterans receive complimentary admission.
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About THE PRO
THE PRO is a competitive golf tournament series that brings together professional athletes from the four major professional sports leagues. The league includes four sport-specific stroke play golf tournaments and a team format championship – THE PRO CUP – hosted annually to determine which league prevails on the course for the ultimate bragging rights. Players will participate in practice rounds, a pro-am and a three-day tournament that replicates the feel – and the pressure – of a professional golf tournament. THE PRO takes place at iconic golf venues across the country, testing the mettle of some of the most talented and accomplished athletes in new ways.
About ETZEL
ETZEL Agency is a respected leader in the live event and experiential marketing space, dedicated to crafting memorable moments. Our expertise includes Live Events, Digital Experiences, Creative Services, VIP Environments, Talent Procurement/Management, Sponsorship Sales, and Strategic Consulting. We are committed to partnering with brands and properties to deliver outstanding service and innovative solutions. ETZEL’s competitive yet collaborative mentality combined with its vast relationships creates partnership that produces success. Together with our clients we are relentless in our pursuit of the desired outcome while also enjoying the process. Visit us at etzelagency.com to learn more about our extraordinary team.
About Visit Frisco
Founded in 2003, Visit Frisco has grown in tandem with the extensive growth of leisure travel, sports, and meeting facilities within the city. It’s the organization’s mission to generate a positive awareness of Frisco as a premiere destination for meetings, sporting events, conventions, trade shows, leisure travel, and to positively impact the economic base of the City of Frisco. Official accreditation recognizing excellence and achievement was awarded in 2009 by the industry organization Destination’s International. For more information, head to VISITFRISCO.COM.
Media Contacts
Megan Godfrey Johnathan McGinty
On Behalf of THE PRO On Behalf of THE PRO
megan@trestlecollective.com johnathan@trestlecollective.com
708-214-4287 706.338.2732
Visit Frisco
Whether you enjoy baseball, football, basketball, soccer, hockey, cycling, swimming, gymnastics, lacrosse, tennis, golf, powerlifting, cheerleading, dance…. we could go on, but we’d likely run out of page space. Bottom line. Frisco has sports and lots of them. From professional to recreational, international to youth competitions, when it comes to athletics, you can find them in Sports City USA Did you know Frisco is home to several teams? That’s correct. Teams that call Frisco home include the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys at Ford Center at The Star; MLS’s FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium; MLB’s Class AA affiliate of the Texas Rangers, the Frisco RoughRiders at Riders Field; the NHL’s Dallas Stars at Children's Health StarsCenter; NBA’s G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, the Texas Legends, at Comerica Center. Whether you want to cheer these teams on during a game, catch a practice or pay a visit to their world-class facilities, you can do so, right here in Frisco. Along with professional sports, Frisco hosts several major annual events throughout the year. If you’re a fan of football, make plans to be in Frisco in December for the Frisco Bowl and watch NFL greats golf in March during THE PRO FTB. Fans of gymnastics won’t want to miss the WOGA Classic in Frisco in the early spring. International tennis hits Frisco in February with the Dallas Open ATP 500 is held at Ford Center at The Star. Looking for a location to host your next tournament or sporting event? You’ve come to the right place. Visit Frisco is your one-stop connection for sports venues, hotels, and so much more. Known for its world-class venues and recognition as the "Top Place to Raise an Athlete" by Men’s Journal, Frisco offers small to large-scale sporting events superior facilities, a convenient location, as well as a broad selection of hotels, after-tournament entertainment and dining options.
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