{"id":5343,"date":"2022-11-10T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T07:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/production-a-us-west-2-blog.pxg.cloud\/the-range\/?p=5343"},"modified":"2024-01-05T10:23:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T17:23:07","slug":"pxg-founder-bob-parsons-celebrates-the-247th-u-s-marine-corps-birthday-veterans-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/production-a-us-west-2-blog.pxg.cloud\/the-range\/news\/pxg-founder-bob-parsons-celebrates-the-247th-u-s-marine-corps-birthday-veterans-day\/","title":{"rendered":"PXG\u00ae Founder &#038; CEO Bob Parsons Celebrates the 247th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday &#038; Veterans Day With Video Tribute and $10M Match"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Happy Birthday Mother Green &amp; Happy Veterans Day to All the Brave Men and Women Who Serve Our Country<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bob Parsons\u2019 Marine Corps Birthday &amp; Veterans Day Salute | PXG 2022\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pOLRR0zDsW0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (November 10, 2022) \u2013<\/strong> PXG Founder and CEO&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pxg.com\/en-us\/about\/bob-parsons-founder\">Bob Parsons<\/a>&nbsp;is a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. As a veteran owned company, PXG is proud to pay tribute to our nation\u2019s finest and commemorate the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Birthday and Veterans Day this holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Standing apart from other military branches, the U.S. Marine Corps is the only branch of service to commemorate its birthday. In honor of its 247<sup>th<\/sup> year, and in celebration of Veterans Day, Parsons has released his annual <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pOLRR0zDsW0\">U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Salute<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Parsons has long made his military roots a cornerstone of his businesses and philanthropy. For the eleventh consecutive year, <a href=\"https:\/\/tbrpf.org\/\">The Bob &amp; Renee Parsons Foundation<\/a> and PXG are honoring these anniversaries by partnering with <a href=\"https:\/\/thefund.org\/\">Semper Fi&nbsp;&amp; America&#8217;s Fund<\/a> (The Fund) to launch the annual Double Down for Veterans Match Campaign. Issuing the challenge during his tribute video, Parsons announced the companies will once again match dollar-for-dollar donations made to The Fund up to $10 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Shedding light on PTSD, the moving address reshares Parsons\u2019 personal experience in the Vietnam War and the impact the debilitating disease has had on him, his family, and so many other great American heroes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCasualties that occur on the battlefield are both seen and unseen, especially when it comes to PTSD,\u201d said PXG Founder &amp; CEO Bob Parsons. \u201cThe Fund ensures combat wounded, critically ill, and injured service members, veterans, and their families have the support and financial assistance needed to help heal and move toward lifelong recovery. It\u2019s an important mission and one I\u2019m proud to support with a 10 million dollar match this year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To further honor the upcoming anniversaries and salute America\u2019s military service members, PXG is pleased to release its first official licensed USMC\u00ae branded hat. Made in the USA from USA-sourced fabric, the PXG X USMC<sup>TM<\/sup> Hat proudly showcases the branch\u2019s logo \u2013 a symbol of strength and leadership \u2013 front and center in this all-new design. Hats will be available for purchase online and in-store starting on November 14, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>PXG will also host a special Veterans Day event at PXG Houston on November 12, 2022. The company invites all active duty and military veterans to attend the holiday celebration. Guests will gain exclusive early access to the PXG X USMC Hat, view PXG Apparel\u2019s new Heroes Collection, and enjoy on-site club customizations, prizes, All-American BBQ, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From its MOS-inspired club naming convention and military iconography incorporated in its club and apparel designs to a focus on serving our nation\u2019s finest, PXG is proud to be a veteran owned, American company. To learn more about PXG, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pxg.com\">www.pxg.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABOUT PARSONS XTREME GOLF<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded by entrepreneur and self-proclaimed golf nut Bob Parsons, PXG embodies his belief that every new product \u2013 from golf clubs to sport fashion apparel \u2013 should be markedly better. Every innovation should noticeably improve your performance. And every moment of impact should elevate your enjoyment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, PXG offers a complete lineup of right- and left-handed golf clubs, including drivers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pxg.com\/en-us\/golf-clubs\/fairways.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">fairway woods<\/a>, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters, as well as high-performance, sport fashion apparel and accessories.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>PXG\u2019s professional staff includes Jason Kokrak, Joel Dahmen, Zach Johnson, Paul Barjon, Nicolas Echavarria, Michael Gligic, James Hahn, Jim Herman, Sung Kang, David Lipsky, Luke List, Justin Lower, Henrik Norlander, Seth Reeves, Kyle Stanley, Hudson Swafford, Cameron Tringale, Kyle Westmoreland, Celine Boutier, Austin Ernst, Mina Harigae, Vivian Hou, Yu-Sang Hou, Megan Khang, Christina Kim, Gina Kim, Katherine Kirk, Brittany Lang, Gerina Mendoza, Ryann O\u2019Toole, Jennifer Song, and Mariah Stackhouse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About&nbsp;Semper Fi&nbsp;&amp; America&#8217;s Fund:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Semper Fi&nbsp;&amp; America&#8217;s Fund was started in 2003 by military spouses who immediately jumped in to provide bedside support to wounded and injured service members returning from&nbsp;Iraq&nbsp;and&nbsp;Afghanistan. Operated today by those same military spouses and now considered one of our nation&#8217;s most trusted charities, The Fund includes a nationwide staff of patriotic veterans, community members, and volunteers, and their model of creating lifelong relationships between military families and their team is completely unique among veteran nonprofits. Learn more at:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3696702-1&amp;h=2570460177&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fthefund.org%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fthefund.org\">https:\/\/thefund.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About The Bob &amp; Renee Parsons Foundation:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bob &amp; Renee Parsons Foundation offers support to nonprofit organizations successfully working to empower, educate, nurture, and nourish people during what is often the darkest time of their lives. Founded in 2012 by philanthropists and business leaders&nbsp;Bob and Renee Parsons&nbsp;to provide hope and life-changing assistance to the country&#8217;s most vulnerable populations, The Bob &amp; Renee Parsons Foundation offers critical funding at critical times to those in need. The Foundation&#8217;s giving is driven by the core belief that all people \u2013 regardless of race, religion, roots, economic status, sexual orientation or gender identity \u2013 deserve access to quality healthcare, education and a safe place to call home. Follow @WeDealInHope on social media or visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3696702-1&amp;h=3114367318&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftbrpf.org%2F&amp;a=TBRPF.org\">TBRPF.org<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about partner organizations and the important work being done in the community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Birthday Mother Green &amp; Happy Veterans Day to All the Brave Men and Women Who Serve Our Country SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (November 10, 2022) \u2013 PXG Founder and CEO&nbsp;Bob Parsons&nbsp;is a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. 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