GAP (GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADEPHIA) ANNOUNCES CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP WITH PROVIDENT BANK
April 06 2021 - 07:34AM
GAP, the Golf Association of Philadelphia, announced today a
corporate partnership with Provident Bank, a leading New
Jersey-based financial institution. Provident Bank, which has
a more than a 180-year history of commitment to customers,
employees and communities, will become the Official Bank of GAP and
the presenting sponsor of the Joseph H. Patterson Memorial
Cup. The Patterson Cup is the second oldest championship in GAP at
119 years old. It serves as the Association’s stroke-play
championship. The Patterson Cup is set for Aug. 4-5 at
Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club in Ft. Washington, Pa. In
addition, as a corporate partner, Provident Bank will receive
several marketing and promotional assets, as well as access to VIP
hospitality experiences.
“We are excited to partner with GAP. This is a terrific
opportunity for Provident to form an alliance with a
highly-respected organization that has a long-standing tradition of
service to eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and northern
Delaware,” said Anthony Labozzetta, President and COO, Provident
Bank. “Our organizations’ shared values and commitment to
excellence make GAP an ideal partner,” he added.
“We are delighted to welcome Provident Bank as a GAP corporate
partner,” said Oscar L. Mestre, GAP President.“Provident’s
commitment will not only allow us to continue providing a wide
range of services to our individual Members and Member Clubs, it
will enable us to enhance our offerings and deliver added benefits
on all levels.”
“Provident Bank understands the value and impact of GAP services
across our region. Between the reach of our communications
platforms, the depth of our championships and playing
opportunities, and the strength of our ties to both the golf and
business communities in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
northern Delaware, Provident Bank will be able to associate with
the game of golf in a powerful way and leverage this partnership
throughout the region,” said Mark Peterson, GAP Executive
Director.
About GAP
Celebrating Amateur Golf since 1897, GAP, also known as the Golf
Association of Philadelphia, is the oldest regional or state golf
association in the United States. It serves as the principal ruling
body of amateur golf in its region. The Association’s 300 Member
Clubs and 80,000 individual members are spread across the Eastern
half of Pennsylvania and parts of Delaware, Maryland and New
Jersey. The GAP’s mission is to promote, preserve and protect the
game of golf.
About Provident Bank
Provident Bank, a community-oriented financial institution
offering “Commitment you can count on” since 1839, is the wholly
owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS),
which reported assets of $12.92 billion as of December 31, 2020.
With $9.84 billion in deposits, Provident Bank provides a
comprehensive suite of financial products and services through its
network of branches throughout northern and central New Jersey, as
well as Bucks, Lehigh and Northampton counties in Pennsylvania and
Queens County in New York. The Bank also provides
fiduciary and wealth management services through its wholly owned
subsidiary, Beacon Trust Company and insurance services through its
wholly owned subsidiary, SB One Insurance Agency, Inc. For
more information about Provident Bank,
visit www.provident.bank or join the conversations on
Facebook (ProvidentBank) and Twitter (@ProvidentBank).
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Keith Buscio
Provident Bank
732.590.9407
Keith.buscio@provident.bank
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