Chase Sapphire Preferred Rallies Golf Fans with "What Drives You?" Contest Offering Ultimate Trip to 2015 PGA Championship and One-on-One Golf Experience with Hunter Mahan

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Chase Sapphire Preferred®, a premier rewards card from Chase designed to deliver unique experiences and exceptional service, today announced the "What Drives You?" photo sweepstakes featuring three-time U.S. Ryder Cup Team member and six-time PGA TOUR winner Hunter Mahan.

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The Chase Sapphire Preferred sweepstakes offers golf fans across the country a chance to win an ultimate 2015 PGA Championship experience at Whistling Straits Golf Course in Kohler, Wisconsin, including the opportunity to walk inside the ropes during a practice round and receive personalized golf tips with Mahan. The "What Drives You?" contest launch follows the recent announcement of a multiyear partnership that names Chase Sapphire as the official credit card of the PGA of America and PGA Championship – and delivers exclusive experiences to Chase Sapphire cardmembers.

Mahan has partnered with Chase Sapphire for the program and helped the brand announce the contest with a video that encourages fans to share their golf inspiration and experiences on social media. Now through July 10, fans are invited to enter by posting photos of a memorable golf experience, or their inspiration to hit the links, on Twitter or Instagram with a caption and the hashtags #ChaseSapphirePGA and #Sweepstakes.

"My inspiration in golf is to do everything I can to be the best player and person I can possibly be, both in and away from the game," Mahan said. "That's why I'm excited to partner with Chase Sapphire for the ‘What Drives You?' campaign, celebrate passion for the sport and give back to fans of the game with a personal experience at one of the sport's most prestigious tournaments."

Whether a photo shows off an unforgettable trip to an iconic golf course; a favorite round with friends at a local course; or even a mother, father or grandparent whose enthusiasm for the game is an inspiration, fans' sharing of their love of golf will earn a chance to win a coveted trip to the 2015 PGA Championship, courtesy of Chase Sapphire Preferred. The prize trip, August 12–15, includes roundtrip airfare, three nights of hotel accommodations, tickets to two days of the Championship and access to the Chase Sapphire Preferred Hospitality Chalet for the winner and up to three guests. The winner will also receive an inside-the-ropes golf experience during a practice round and one-on-one golf tips from Mahan, as well as a photo op with Mahan inside the official PGA Championship Media Center and a private clubhouse tour. Full contest rules and prizing can be found at https://whatdrivesyou.chaseonlinesweepstakes.com/.

"Golf enthusiasts are a passionate and unique set of fans — and they all have a story or experience about their favorite golf memory or how they got into the game," said Chase Sapphire Preferred General Manager Lisa Walker. "'What Drives You?' celebrates these stories and passion while giving exclusive access and an incredible PGA Championship experience to one lucky winner and three guests. Our goal with Chase Sapphire Preferred is to deliver exciting experiences that matter to our cardmembers, as well as provide access to potential new members."

Chase Sapphire's new partnership with the PGA of America includes this year's PGA Championship and the 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. With the partnership, Chase Sapphire Preferred is offering enhanced benefits and experiences for cardmembers onsite at the championship, including complimentary food and beverage at the Chase Sapphire Cardmember Club. Also available for cardmembers is an exclusive PGA/Bon Appétit Champions of the Course event, which will pair some of the nation's top chefs with PGA Professionals for an exclusive culinary experience. The relationship represents the brand's commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences around cardmember passions.

No Purchase Necessary to Enter or Claim a Prize. Chase Sapphire "What Drives You?" Sweepstakes is open to all legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia ("D.C."), twenty-one (21) years of age or older and who have a Twitter or Instagram account. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited or restricted by law. The odds of winning a prize depend upon the total number of eligible entries. Total ARV $5,300.00. Sweepstakes ends at 11:59:59PM on 7/10/15. For complete details see Official Rules and how to enter. Sponsored by Chase Bank USA, N.A., Sweepstakes Preference Office, 1111 Polaris Parkway, Suite A1, Columbus, OH 43240-0242.

About Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase Sapphire Preferred is a premier rewards credit card for people who value life experiences. With Sapphire Preferred, members can fuel life's moments, while enjoying premium rewards designed to help them do more of what they love most. Chase Sapphire Preferred provides access to superior service and benefits with access to exclusive cardmember experiences; double points for every dollar spent on dining and travel; 24/7 live customer service; the Chip and Signature for international travel; no foreign transaction fees; no travel restrictions or blackout dates on airfare booked through Ultimate Rewards; 1:1 point transfer to leading frequent travel programs; and more. More information is available at www.Chase.com/Sapphire.

About Chase

Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM, a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. Chase serves nearly half of America's households with a broad range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. Customers can choose how and where they want to bank: More than 5,500 branches, 18,000 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. For more information, go to www.chase.com.

About the PGA of America

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