Pinnacle Financial Partners Named Official Bank of Cadillac Championship

Firm also presenting sponsor for tournament's Pro-Am event

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:23pm

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Pinnacle Financial Partners, a regional bank with a growing presence in the Southeast, has announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the PGA TOUR's Cadillac Championship golf tournament in Miami, Florida. The deal establishes Pinnacle as the Official Bank of the event and the presenting sponsor of the tournament's Pro-Am competition.

Why it matters

This partnership represents Pinnacle's first major sponsorship of a PGA TOUR event, marking a significant milestone in the bank's efforts to strengthen its brand and client relationships in the dynamic South Florida market. The deal also aligns with Pinnacle's recent combination with Synovus, creating one of the Southeast's largest regional banks.

The details

Under the three-year agreement, Pinnacle will have prominent on-site and digital brand visibility throughout the Cadillac Championship, including branded elements on the course and hospitality opportunities. The bank will also collaborate with the PGA TOUR on digital content development for the event.

  • The Cadillac Championship will be held April 29–May 3, 2026.
  • Pinnacle's partnership with PGA TOUR pro Russell Henley, which includes Henley wearing Pinnacle-branded attire, was recently renewed and will debut at the Masters Tournament on April 9.

The players

Pinnacle Financial Partners

A $119.1 billion asset regional bank providing a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services. Pinnacle recently combined with Synovus Financial Corp. to create one of the Southeast's largest regional banks.

Michael Walker

Pinnacle's South Florida group executive, who stated that the partnership reflects the bank's approach to growth by investing in great markets, building relationships and showing up in meaningful ways.

Russell Henley

A PGA TOUR professional who has an existing partnership with Pinnacle and will debut Pinnacle-branded attire at the Masters Tournament.

PGA TOUR

The organization that operates the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Americas and PGA TOUR University, with a mission to deliver the world's most compelling professional golf competition.

Trump National Doral

The golf resort in Miami, Florida that will host the Cadillac Championship on its famed Blue Monster course.

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What they’re saying

“This partnership reflects the way we approach growth, which is by investing in great markets, building relationships and showing up in meaningful ways.”

— Michael Walker, Pinnacle's South Florida group executive

“Everything we do starts with our people and the relationships they build in their communities. As we continue to grow, partnerships like this help us connect with clients in new ways while staying true to the local decision-making and service model that sets us apart.”

— Michael Walker, Pinnacle's South Florida group executive

What’s next

The Cadillac Championship will be held April 29–May 3, 2026 at Trump National Doral's Blue Monster course in Miami, Florida.

The takeaway

Pinnacle Financial Partners' sponsorship of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament represents a strategic move to strengthen its brand and client relationships in the dynamic South Florida market, leveraging the high-profile PGA TOUR event to engage with both existing and potential customers.