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National Post
a day ago
- Business
- National Post
FICO and First Tee – Ontario to Host Free Youth Financial Empowerment Event Ahead of the RBC Canadian Open
Article content Article content TORONTO — Global analytics software leader, FICO and First Tee's Ontario chapter will host a free Score A Better Future™ Fundamentals financial literacy event for teens from the Boys & Girls Club of Caledon and Brampton on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The event will be held at Mono Hills Golf Club and is designed to help teens aged 14–17 better prepare for healthy financial futures, including understanding how credit works and the role of the FICO® Score when it comes to saving for a home, car, or an education. Article content The event takes place within the week of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open. Following the workshop, students will participate in First Tee golf programming and take a group photo with the RBC Canadian Open Trophy. Article content 'Financial literacy and a good golf game both require the same foundations: practice and discipline,' said Amber Aquin, Chapter Head of First Tee – Ontario. 'This collaboration with FICO during the RBC Canadian Open gives youth the opportunity to build both golf skills and the money smarts to excel on and off life's most important courses.' Article content FICO's Score A Better Future Fundamentals program is designed to educate teens on how financial decisions made early in life, particularly around credit, can shape their futures. The program equips students with practical knowledge to better understand personal finance and credit, while building habits that support long-term financial health. Article content 'At FICO, we're passionate about helping educate young people to take control of their financial futures,' said Jenelle Dito, vice president of Consumer Empowerment Programs and Partnerships at FICO. 'Working with First Tee – Ontario and the Boys & Girls Club of Caledon and Brampton allows us to bring these important lessons to life in a fun, engaging way, just as the RBC Canadian Open begins.' Article content To learn more about the event or get more information on FICO's Score A Better Future™ Fundamentals program, visit: Article content Used by 90% of the top U.S. lenders, FICO® Scores help millions of people gain access to the credit they need to do things like get an education and make major purchases. Fundamentals helps empower students with financial literacy and the knowledge to achieve their financial goals. Article content Educators at all accredited middle and high schools can receive the Fundamentals curriculum and supporting materials through the Fundamentals website, which will also provide the background knowledge and understanding for teachers to successfully educate students while strengthening their own understanding of credit. To learn more about Fundamentals visit Article content FICO (NYSE: FICO) powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than 200 US and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, insurance, telecommunications, health care, retail and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 80 countries do everything from protecting 4 billion payment cards from fraud, to improving financial inclusion, to increasing supply chain resiliency. The FICO® Score, used by 90% of top US lenders, is the standard measure of consumer credit risk in the US and has been made available in over 40 other countries, improving risk management, credit access and transparency. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
FICO and First Tee – Ontario to Host Free Youth Financial Empowerment Event Ahead of the RBC Canadian Open
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global analytics software leader, FICO and First Tee's Ontario chapter will host a free Score A Better Future™ Fundamentals financial literacy event for teens from the Boys & Girls Club of Caledon and Brampton on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The event will be held at Mono Hills Golf Club and is designed to help teens aged 14–17 better prepare for healthy financial futures, including understanding how credit works and the role of the FICO® Score when it comes to saving for a home, car, or an education. FICO and First Tee's Ontario chapter will host a free Score A Better Future™ Fundamentals financial literacy event for teens from the Boys & Girls Club of Caledon and Brampton on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Share The event takes place within the week of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open. Following the workshop, students will participate in First Tee golf programming and take a group photo with the RBC Canadian Open Trophy. 'Financial literacy and a good golf game both require the same foundations: practice and discipline,' said Amber Aquin, Chapter Head of First Tee – Ontario. 'This collaboration with FICO during the RBC Canadian Open gives youth the opportunity to build both golf skills and the money smarts to excel on and off life's most important courses.' FICO's Score A Better Future Fundamentals program is designed to educate teens on how financial decisions made early in life, particularly around credit, can shape their futures. The program equips students with practical knowledge to better understand personal finance and credit, while building habits that support long-term financial health. 'At FICO, we're passionate about helping educate young people to take control of their financial futures,' said Jenelle Dito, vice president of Consumer Empowerment Programs and Partnerships at FICO. 'Working with First Tee – Ontario and the Boys & Girls Club of Caledon and Brampton allows us to bring these important lessons to life in a fun, engaging way, just as the RBC Canadian Open begins.' To learn more about the event or get more information on FICO's Score A Better Future™ Fundamentals program, visit: To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of Caledon and Brampton, visit: To learn more about First Tee – Ontario's introductory golf programming across the province, visit: Score A Better Future ™ Fundamentals Helps to Bridge the Financial Literacy Gap Used by 90% of the top U.S. lenders, FICO® Scores help millions of people gain access to the credit they need to do things like get an education and make major purchases. Fundamentals helps empower students with financial literacy and the knowledge to achieve their financial goals. Educators at all accredited middle and high schools can receive the Fundamentals curriculum and supporting materials through the Fundamentals website, which will also provide the background knowledge and understanding for teachers to successfully educate students while strengthening their own understanding of credit. To learn more about Fundamentals visit About FICO FICO (NYSE: FICO) powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than 200 US and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, insurance, telecommunications, health care, retail and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 80 countries do everything from protecting 4 billion payment cards from fraud, to improving financial inclusion, to increasing supply chain resiliency. The FICO® Score, used by 90% of top US lenders, is the standard measure of consumer credit risk in the US and has been made available in over 40 other countries, improving risk management, credit access and transparency. Learn more at Join the conversation at & .
National Post
a day ago
- Business
- National Post
FICO Drives Financial Empowerment at Professional Golf Tournaments Across North America
Article content FICO pairs Score A Better Future™ Fundamentals workshops with golf tournaments to inspire and motivate teen golf fans to learn how to take control of their financial futures. FICO partners with First Tee—Ontario, First Tee — Central Carolina, and Drew Charter School to give teens valuable financial education. The FICO Score A Better Future™ Fundamentals program is designed to help students make more informed credit decisions for a brighter financial future. Article content BOZEMAN, Mont. — Global analytics software company FICO will be showcasing Score A Better Future™ Fundamentals (Fundamentals), a free credit education program for high-school-aged students, through a series of golf events this summer. As a part of its successful, nation-wide Score A Better Future (SABF) financial education program, FICO designed Fundamentals to empower teens to be better prepared for their financial futures with the knowledge and tools to help them make more responsible credit decisions. Article content 'Financial literacy is one of the most powerful tools we can give teens today. The upcoming Fundamentals events held in conjunction with various golf tournaments this summer will be a great opportunity to showcase the importance of financial literacy. When young people understand how personal finance and credit can impact their futures, they are better equipped to make smart decisions,' said Jenelle Dito, vice president of Consumer Empowerment Programs and Partnerships at FICO. Article content A recent FICO-sponsored Harris poll on financial literacy found that more than one in four members of Gen Z do not consider themselves financially literate even though 99% of Gen Z adults believe financial literacy is important for achieving financial stability. The goal of the Fundamentals program is to help bridge that gap by expanding access to financial literacy education through workshops focused on credit and personal finance. FICO has paired Fundamentals workshops with thrilling sports events to inspire and motivate students to learn how to take control of their financial futures. Article content FICO will be sponsoring a number of golf tournaments in North America in the coming months, including: Article content The 2025 RBC Canadian Open, June 4-8 in Toronto, Canada The Wyndham Championship, July 30-August 3 in Greensboro, North Carolina The TOUR Championship, August 20-24 in Atlanta, Georgia. Article content As part of FICO's goal to broaden financial literacy and empower teens to be better prepared for their financial futures, FICO will work with the First Tee chapters in Ontario and Central Carolina, as well as with the Drew Charter School in Atlanta to host Fundamentals events for teen golf fans in conjunction with these tournaments. Through these partnerships, FICO will provide a fun way for teens to learn about personal finance and credit through the sport they love. Article content The First Tee is a nonprofit, youth-development organization that focuses on integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, creating active learning experiences that build inner strength, self- confidence, and resilience in kids and teens worldwide. Article content FICO (NYSE: FICO) powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than 200 US and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, insurance, telecommunications, health care, retail and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 80 countries do everything from protecting 4 billion payment cards from fraud, to improving financial inclusion, to increasing supply chain resiliency. The FICO® Score, used by 90% of top US lenders, is the standard measure of consumer credit risk in the US and has been made available in over 40 other countries, improving risk management, credit access and transparency. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
PXG Marks 5th Year of Women's Golf Month with Expanded #SheGolfs Invitation to Play Amid Historic Surge in Women's Golf Participation
In partnership with First Tee, PXG continues its mission to elevate women in golf, from the fairway to the front office Scottsdale, AZ, June 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PXG, under the direction of its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Renee Parsons, is proud to launch the fifth annual celebration of its #SheGolfs initiative for Women's Golf Month this June. Anchored in a deep commitment to access and equity, the 2025 effort underscores PXG's drive to expand the reach of golf to women of all backgrounds—through gear, mentorship, storytelling, and community. The widespread effort arrives at a pivotal moment in golf. According to the National Golf Foundation, nearly 8 million women and girls played golf on a course in 2024—up 41% since 2019 and the highest level of participation since 2006. Women now make up 28% of all on-course golfers, a record high, and have driven roughly 60% of the net growth in green grass participation over the past five years. From its inception, PXG has focused on serving the golfer in front of them—developing top-tier golf equipment tailored to a player's game, not their gender. This philosophy extends to PXG Apparel, where an ever-evolving line of high-performance and fashion-forward styles meet the needs of women across every facet of the game. PXG's LPGA Tour presence, featuring a growing roster of elite professionals, further reflects the brand's unwavering support of women at the sport's highest level. 'Women's Golf Month gives us a powerful opportunity to shine a light on the women's game—to celebrate the incredible talent, passion, and progress we're seeing and to extend a genuine invitation for more women to step into the community,' First Tee Board of Governors Member and PXG CMO Renee Parsons stated. To kick off the month, PXG has announced two #SheGolfs Awards given to game-changing women who are championing participation in golf and making a difference through their work and personal efforts. Internal to PXG, the company recognizes eCommerce Solutions Manager Shelby Martinek. An avid golfer, Shelby dedicates her personal time to coaching First Tee youth. Helping shape the industry with her actions, PXG recognizes Jess McAlister, Founder and CEO of CATALYST9, for investing in women by bringing Women's Golf Magazine to the US in 2025. Across the month of June, PXG will also deploy a series of meaningful opportunities. Key #SheGolfs initiatives include: #SheGolfs Day to Play – Fifth Year Running: In what has become a cherished annual tradition, PXG will once again offer all female-identifying employees a paid day off to celebrate the game. Participants will receive #SheGolfs socks and a personal note from Renee Parsons as encouragement to hit the course—and share where they stand in their journey. #SheGolfs Day to Play at Scottsdale National – In Partnership with First Tee: Building on a partnership launched in 2024, PXG and First Tee are collaborating on an exclusive #SheGolfs Day to Play at Scottsdale National Golf Club. Through an application program, two First Tee alumnae (ages 18–25) and two PXG team members will be selected for an overnight golf and mentorship experience. The event includes a villa stay, world-class round of golf, and a leadership luncheon hosted by Renee Parsons, alongside other dynamic PXG and First Tee representatives. #SheGolfs Invitation to Play – A National Social Competition: Launching on June 16th, PXG is inviting women across the country to petition to win an exclusive club and apparel fitting experience and round on PXG. Open to all female golfers, this social first effort encourages connection and the celebration of women playing together. Each member of the winning squad will receive: A full set of custom fit PXG clubs & golf bag A new fit for the course A complimentary round of golf at a local course (courtesy of PXG) A videographer to capture every swing, laugh, and fist bump! How to enter: On PXG's original post, tag your foursome, @PXG, and @PXGApparel on Instagram. Use the hashtag #SheGolfs. For 10 bonus entries, shoot a short video telling us why your foursome should win. Post the video to your Instagram feed, again tagging your foursome, @PXG, @PXGApparel, and #SheGolfs. #SheGolfs Product Bundle: PXG's #SheGolfs icon—a symbol of confidence, power, persistence, and joy—comes to life in a new limited-edition merchandise bundle. Featuring the #SheGolfs Sleeveless Polo, Crew Socks, and award-winning Women's Players Golf Glove, the bundle is available online and in PXG stores. Purchases help PXG champion and support First Tee and its programs aimed to empower young women and girls through golf. '#SheGolfs isn't just about playing golf. It's about belonging. It's about walking into a pro shop and seeing yourself represented. It's about walking onto the tee box and knowing you deserve to be there,' Parsons added. 'Today and every day, PXG is inviting a movement. One where women feel not only welcome in golf—but unstoppable.' To learn more about PXG's Women's Golf Month initiatives, visit and follow #SheGolfs on social media. ABOUT PARSONS XTREME GOLF Founded by entrepreneur and self-proclaimed golf nut Bob Parsons, PXG embodies his belief that every new product – from golf clubs to sport fashion apparel – should be markedly better. Every innovation should noticeably improve your performance. And every moment of impact should elevate your enjoyment. Today, PXG offers a complete lineup of right- and left-handed golf clubs, including drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters, engineered to be custom fit and built to every golfer's unique specification. The company also designs and delivers high-performance golf and lifestyle apparel and accessories. PXG's professional staff includes Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Eric Cole, Jake Knapp, Patrick Fishburn, Zach Johnson, David Lipsky, Henrik Norlander, Chad Ramey, Mason Andersen, Cristobal Del Solar, Patrick Cover, Brandon Crick, Seth Reeves, Augusto Nunez, Paul Barjon, Sebastian Cappelen, Kevin Dougherty, Ryan McCormick, Shad Tuten, Joey Garber, Nathan Petronzio, Celine Boutier, Linnea Strom, Mina Harigae, Auston Kim, Gina Kim, Megan Khang, Minji Kang, Kaitlin Milligan, and Christina Kim. ABOUT PGA TOUR FIRST TEE FOUNDATION ('FIRST TEE')The mission of First Tee is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character and instill life-enhancing values through the game of golf. First Tee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization that is supported by the PGA TOUR and many other organizations, foundations, companies and individuals. Over more than 27 years, First Tee has reached millions of young people through its network of 150 Chapters, 12,000 schools and 2,000 youth centers. Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA, programs are delivered in all 50 United States and select international locations. The use of any trademarks is for reference purposes only and does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by their respective owners. 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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Former golf pro arrested on suspicion of embezzling $150k from California golf club
A former golf professional was arrested on suspicion of embezzling nearly $150,000 from Elkhorn Golf Club in Stockton, according to authorities. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said the investigation began in November 2024 after club officials reported a 'significant embezzlement.' Property crimes detectives said they found about $147,000 in missing cash deposits between 2022 and 2024 during the investigation. Detectives identified 44-year-old Mykal Parsons, who was employed as the golf professional at Elkhorn Golf Club when the funds were taken, as the suspect. An arrest warrant was issued for Parsons, and he was taken into custody by property crimes detectives May 8. He was booked into San Joaquin County Jail on charges of embezzlement and grand theft. Parsons was arrested the same day as Joseph Smith, former executive director of First Tee of San Joaquin, who is accused of embezzling $90,000 from the Stockton-based youth nonprofit. It's unclear if the two criminal cases are related. Sheriff's spokesperson Heather Brent was not able to confirm that as of May 23. Parsons was arraigned May 21 in San Joaquin County Superior Court. He is charged with embezzlement and grand theft. "This case represents a significant breach of trust, and our office is committed to holding those who exploit their positions for personal gain accountable," San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas said. "We will pursue justice to ensure the victims are heard and restitution is sought." Parsons is scheduled to appear at 8:30 a.m. June 11 in Department 8C of San Joaquin County Superior Court for further arraignment. Record reporter Hannah Workman covers news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at hworkman@ or on Twitter @byhannahworkman. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Former golf pro arrested suspicion of embezzling $150k from golf club
