Whether on the tee or reading the green, golfers are constantly searching for insights to give them an edge over the competition. They make strategic decisions, take calculated risks, use pattern recognition, and rely heavily on a team of trusted advisors to maximize performance. Through our partnerships with the PGA TOUR, the LPGA Tour and the Ryder Cup we bring the parallels between business and golf to life.
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Meet the Aon Ambassadors
The Aon Ambassadors bring an expert understanding of how golfers manage volatility and deliver results when it matters most. We have assembled an international and elite line-up of golf professionals including: 4 LPGA Tour players, 2 PGA TOUR players, 1 PGA TOUR caddie and former on-course analyst, and the voice of golf on CBS. This roster reflects the global nature of our business and the importance of inclusion and diversity to our firm.
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Playing on the PGA TOUR, American-born Tony Finau is of Tongan and Samoan descent. In 2021, Finau won the first playoff event, the Northern Trust, securing the second Ryder Cup spot of his career. Tony has developed into one of the best and most consistent players on TOUR by combining his prodigious power game and strategic approach with an unmatched work ethic on all areas of his game. Tony’s dedication to his family and community are his top priorities, and the PGA TOUR star is a shining example of how a strong
team, paired with determination and commitment, can overcome the odds and lead
to great success.
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Lizette is a respected eleven-year veteran on the LPGA Tour with a solid all-around game and will to compete. In 2021, Lizette finished 2nd place in two majors: the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and AIG Women’s Open as well as securing a spot on the 2021 US Solheim Cup team. A strong commitment to
her Mexican roots has solidified Lizette as a leader in her community where she has been instrumental in providing access to and opportunity through golf by way of a junior golf foundation based in her hometown of Azusa, California.
Lizette Salas
2021 was another exciting year for Xander, winning the Olympic gold medal in Tokyo and securing his spot on the US Ryder Team at Whistling Straits. Xander is one of the most analytical and meticulous players in the game – considering advantages that might be gained ranging from swing techniques, on-course strategy, down to what kind of shoes and spikes he wears – to develop one of the most consistent all-around skill sets on TOUR. Xander is consistently one of the top ranked players in the game with his 4 career wins and back-to-back runner-up finishes in the season-long FedExCup standings in 2019 and 2020.
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Our partnership with the LPGA, and our investment in equal prize money for the Aon Risk Reward Challenge is a true reflection of our commitment and desire for creating winning and inclusive cultures that provide growth and development opportunities for everyone. Their passion for the game of golf and unmatched player talent, continue to inspire and unite fans and Aon colleagues around the world.
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A former All-American at Northwestern University and the University of Virginia, Elizabeth relies on her length off the tee, precise ball striking and experienced team of advisors. After a year of unpredictable schedule interruptions and changes on the LPGA Tour due to COVID-19, Elizabeth returned to a full schedule in 2021, recording her career-best finish (T2) at the Marathon LPGA Classic presented by Dana and a 3rd place finish at the first annual Cognizant Founders Cup.
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The concept of Risk/Reward is authentic to the game of golf. The Aon Risk Reward Challenge is a unique, season-long competition stretching across the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour that highlights golf’s best strategic decision makers. The challenge takes the best two scores from every participating event a player competes in throughout the season. The players who best navigate the challenges, measured by the lowest average score to par on these holes, will win the Aon Trophy and take home an equal $1 million prize. Follow the challenge on the PGA TOUR here and the LPGA Tour here.
We are proud to be the Official Risk, Retirement and Health Advisor of the PGA TOUR. The PGA TOUR features the world’s most elite male golfers, playing some of the most iconic and challenging courses on the planet. Connecting golf fans and audiences worldwide, the platform offers season long engagement opportunities across tournaments, broadcast and digital channels.
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Trusted advisor Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay has been an on-course analyst for NBC since July 2017 and is back on bag for Justin Thomas during the 2022 PGA TOUR season. Prior to NBC, Mackay was a full-time caddie, whose career included a 25- year stint alongside Phil Mickelson. During that time, Mickelson and Mackay won 50 events worldwide, including 5 Majors championships. His extensive career also includes caddying for 22 consecutive team events alternating between the Presidents Cup & Ryder Cup.
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We are delighted to be a Worldwide Partner of The Ryder Cup. Every two years, Europe’s best compete with Team USA in one of the most compelling sporting events in the world. This innovative and multi-platform partnership is anchored by the Nicklaus-Jacklin Award presented by Aon, which showcases how better decisions are critical to sportsmanship, teamwork, and performance.
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Risk and Reward
The concept of Risk/Reward is authentic to the game of golf. The Aon Risk Reward Challenge is a unique, season-long competition stretching across the PGA TOUR and LPGA that highlights golf’s best strategic decision makers. The challenge takes the best two scores from every participating event a player competes in throughout the season. The players who best navigate the challenges, measured by the lowest average score to par on these holes, will win the Aon Trophy and take home an equal $1 million prize. Follow the challenge on the PGA TOUR here and the LPGA here.
Aon Risk Reward Challenge
In golf as in business, better decisions define us. Inspired by the iconic ‘Concession’ of 1969, The Ryder Cup and have introduced a first-of-its-kind award, not dedicated to one shot, one team or even one contest. The Nicklaus-Jacklin Award presented by Aon is given to one player from both the U.S. and European teams who best embodies the spirit of the Ryder Cup. Who sees the bigger picture and who makes better decisions critical to sportsmanship, teamwork and performance. Learn more about the award here.
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We are proud to be the Official Risk, Retirement and Health Advisor of the PGA TOUR. The PGA TOUR features the world’s most elite male golfers, playing some of the most iconic and challenging courses on the planet. Connecting golf fans and audiences worldwide, the platform offers season long engagement opportunities across tournaments, broadcast and digital channels.
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Our partnership with the LPGA, and our investment in equal prize money for the Aon Risk Reward Challenge is a true reflection of our commitment and desire for creating winning and inclusive cultures that provide growth and development opportunities for everyone. Their passion for the game of golf and unmatched player talent, continue to inspire and unite fans and Aon colleagues around the world.
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We are delighted to be a Worldwide Partner of the Ryder Cup. Every two years, Europe’s best compete with Team USA in one of the most compelling sporting events in the world. This innovative partnership focuses on bringing the data and analytics used on the golf course to life for the team captains, players, and their trusted advisors. The decisions made here, make history.
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A trusted member of the CBS Sports family for 35 years, Nantz joined the CBS golf team in 1986 and has anchored the network’s PGA TOUR, Masters and PGA Championship coverage since 1994. Widely regarded as the voice of golf, Nantz’s voice and masterful storytelling is synonymous with golf around the world. Nantz is also the lead play-by-play announcer for the NFL on CBS and the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament.
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The Ryder Cup represents the best of the game of golf. The Nicklaus-Jacklin Award presented by Aon, represents the best of the Ryder Cup. Inspired by the historic 1969 Concession, the award honors two icons in the game and recognizes the player who best represents the spirit of the Ryder Cup – who sees the bigger picture and makes better decisions both on and off the course. Learn more about the award here.
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Another new face to the Aon team this year, Carlota Ciganda turned professional in 2011 and has become a respected veteran on the LPGA and European Tour. In 2016, Carlota won two LPGA Tour events in the span of a month, finishing 14th on the year’s money list. She has played in 5 Solheim Cups representing Team Europe, winning in 2013, 2019, and 2021. In 2019, Carlota became the first LPGA Tour winner of the Aon Risk Reward Challenge and is the first winner of the challenge to join the Aon Ambassador team.
Carlota Ciganda
New to the Aon Ambassador team in 2022, Minjee Lee is a 6-time winner on the LPGA Tour and the reigning champion of the fourth major, the Amundi Evian Championship. From Perth Australia, Minjee became the number one ranked amateur golfer after winning the 2014 Oates Victorian Open. Minjee is also a two-time Olympian, representing Australia in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. In May of 2019, Minjee reached no. 2 in the Rolex rankings, and continues to lean on her preparation and team of advisors as she gets ready for this next season.
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