PGA Partnerships
Where Precision Meets Performance
At Eide Bailly, our purpose and values guide every decision we make, including the partnerships we pursue.
For years, we’ve proudly sponsored professional golfers who embody the same values we bring to our clients and our work — focus, preparation, integrity, and resilience. Through our PGA partnerships, we connect our brand to a sport defined by precision and long-term performance, while creating meaningful experiences for our clients, communities, and team members.
Hometown: Edmonds, OK
College: Oklahoma State University
Turned Pro: 2021
Inspired by watching Tiger Woods win the 2007 PGA Championship, Austin’s passion for golf has driven him to make significant strides since turning professional. His most notable achievements include winning the Cognizant Classic in 2024, finishing second at the AT&T Byron Nelson, and securing a Top 10 spot at the U.S. Open in 2023.
Hometown: Statesville, NC
College: Texas Christian University
Turned Pro: 2011
Tom’s dedication to the sport is evident from his remarkable achievements, including a tournament record of 10-under 62 at the Players Championship in 2023 and his victory at the prestigious AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2022. Beyond the golf course, Tom’s passion for sports extends to college basketball, specifically the Texas Christian and North Carolina teams.
Hometown: Austin, MN
College: University of Minnesota
Turned Pro: 1982
Tom has won five PGA Tour victories, including prestigious events such as the Casio World Open and the Gulfstream Loch Lomond World Invitational, and a historic Open Championship victory in 1996. Tom is the only golfer to have won the Player of the Year award on all three PGA Tours. Tom's family has a rich athletic lineage. His late father, Jim, was a football standout at St. John's University in Minnesota, where he played under the legendary coach John Gagliardi.
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
College: University of Oklahoma
Turned Pro: 2024
Kaitlin was a member of the University of Oklahoma golf team, where she showcased her talent. Her success continued with impressive finishes in events like the Island Resort Championship, where she placed 9th in 2022, and the Twin Bridges Championship, where she placed 3rd. After going professional in 2024, Kaitlin has already achieved notable accomplishments, including a T27 finish at the LPGA Q-Series in 2024, which earned her LPGA Tour membership.
Experiences Designed to Build Real Relationships
One of the defining elements of Eide Bailly’s PGA partnerships is the ability to create unforgettable, relationship-driven experiences. Our professional golf sponsorship allows us to host exclusive client hospitality events, including meet-and-greets, private networking opportunities, and “Golf with a Pro” experiences. These moments bring people together in an authentic setting, strengthening relationships beyond the traditional business environment.
This focus on experience reflects our belief that the strongest advisory relationships are built on trust, connection, and shared experiences — not just transactions.
