Proofpoint Joins as TGL’s Official Cybersecurity Partner
SUNNYVALE, California and PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida. – TGL presented by SoFi, the primetime team golf league, announced Proofpoint as a Founding Partner and its Official Cybersecurity Partner. This represents the third new Founding Partner for TGL’s second season, which returns with its opening match Sunday, Dec. 28 on ABC, the broadcast network debut for the league.
With a multi-year commitment, Proofpoint will serve as the sponsor of TGL’s Hammer, a scoring modifier within matches, which resonated with fans as a hallmark of the league’s unique approach to team golf.
“We’re excited to join TGL presented by SoFi as its Official Cybersecurity Partner,” said Ryan Kalember, Chief Strategy Officer at Proofpoint. “Like TGL, Proofpoint is driven by innovation, precision, and teamwork. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to using cutting-edge technology to elevate performance—whether on the green or in the fight against today’s most sophisticated cyber threats.”
“TGL presented by SoFi continues to build momentum heading into Season 2, attracting innovative partners who share our vision for blending sport and technology,” said Jason Langwell, Chief Revenue Officer, TMRW Sports. “Cybersecurity leader Proofpoint is the latest example, entering golf for the first time to engage with our tech-savvy fans and signature elements of our competition, like the Hammer.”
Proofpoint’s partnership includes national ad spots, digital and social media content, and in-venue hospitality, as well as sponsorship of the Hammer – a scoring modifier in TGL that, if thrown, can increase the value of a hole by one point. As a leading SaaS-based cybersecurity and compliance company, Proofpoint is TGL’s sixth Founding Partner.
They join a roster of Founding Partners, including Best Buy, Businessolver, Genesis, Hankook Tires, and Shriners Children’s, as well as SoFi as TGL’s Presenting Sponsor and Naming Rights Sponsor for SoFi Center.