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Jay
Farner,
Jason
Langwell
plan
Rocket
Mortgage
Classic
as
TV-only
event
with no
spectators
DETROIT
- Jay
Farner,
CEO of
Quicken
Loans
and
Rocket
Mortgage,
and
Rocket
Mortgage
Classic
Executive
Director
Jason
Langwell
issued
the
following
statement
regarding
the PGA
Tour’s
scheduling
of the
Rocket
Mortgage
Classic
on July
2 – 5,
2020:
“We
are
incredibly
proud to
be
announcing
the
scheduling
of the
Rocket
Mortgage
Classic.
Considering
the
heartbreaking
impact
of COVID
on the
City of
Detroit
and its
residents,
this was
one of
the most
difficult
decisions
we, as a
company,
have
made in
a number
of
years.
It was
not a
decision
we took
lightly.
We
consulted
with
leaders
in our
region,
including
Mayor
Duggan,
state
officials,
and key
community
partners
such as
Rev.
Wendell
Anthony.
Based on
their
input,
we
ultimately
decided
to hold
the
event,
and look
forward
to
working
with our
community
partners
as we
move
forward.
“After
thoughtful
reflection
and
hours of
conversations,
we
believe
that the
Rocket
Mortgage
Classic
offers
an
important
opportunity
to
address
critical
issues
in our
community.
In fact,
we will
be
working
with our
partners
to
identify
a
significant
issue or
issues
that
impacts
the
families
and
youth of
Detroit
and will
put our
full
weight
behind
it. Once
identified,
this
tournament
will be
a means
to raise
money
and
awareness
for this
cause –
issues
such as
disparity
in
education,
internet
availability
and
improved
access
to
healthcare
are
currently
examples
of what
we will
be
talking
to our
partners
about.
They are
long-term,
generational
issues
that
have
been
thrust
to the
forefront
as the
city and
its
residents
have
battled
this
pandemic.
While we
as an
organization
are
focused
on the
impact
on
Detroit,
these
are
issues
facing
many
across
the U.S.
“Our
organization
is
rooted
in a
belief
that we
can
impact
the
outcome.
When we
saw the
community
coming
together
with us
to
support
this
event
and lift
causes
that
matter,
our team
decided
to find
a way to
make the
Rocket
Mortgage
Classic
happen,
and I
thank
them for
their
commitment.
“In
our
country
– and
around
the
world –
Detroit
is a
symbol
of
toughness
and
innovation,
and the
Rocket
Mortgage
Classic
will
shine a
spotlight
on our
city
which
remains
full of
hope and
vibrancy.
Together,
we will
host a
tournament
that can
be a
vehicle
for
driving
significant
positive
change.”
-- Jay
Farner,
CEO,
Quicken
Loans
and
Rocket
Mortgage
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“The
decision
to move
forward
has been
an
intense
and
emotional
discussion
among
the key
stakeholders
who have
provided
input
along
the way.
In
cooperation
with the
PGA TOUR
and our
broadcast
partners
and
Detroit
Golf
Club, we
are
turning
this
tournament
on its
head. As
this is
a
TV-only
event
with no
spectators,
we are
examining
new
fundraising
capabilities
that
have yet
to be
seen on
the
TOUR. I,
for one,
am
anticipating
great
things
from the
Rocket
Mortgage
Classic
and the
impact
it will
have on
the city
and its
residents.”
--
Jason
Langwell,
Executive
Director,
Rocket
Mortgage
Classic
Information
will be
available
in the
coming
days at
www.RocketMortgageClassic.com
for
those
who have
purchased
tickets
and
hospitality.
Please
note the
tournament
will
remain
in
contact
with
state
and
local
officials
regarding
COVID.
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