Amanda's Squad
Who is the most tenured individual on the Ticketing team?
Kyle Davis
*** Fun Fact: Back in the day, Kyle interned for another department! The first person to message me via Teams with the name of the department and role Kyle previously had will be able to opt out of helping on (1) project of their choosing.
Which company sponsors the U.S. Open venue: The Trophy Club?
Corona Premier
If someone wants to resell their ticket in May for the U.S. Open, what would you recommend they do?
SeatGeek Resale
Should not recommend any other resellers such as Stubhub, Vivid Seats, etc. but can confirm it is possible to resell on those platforms if they ask.
Who is the Managing Director of the Marketing department?
Lynn LaRocca
What NFL team did Sami Krinsky previously work at?
Kansas City Chiefs
*** Fun Fact: Sami has a Super Bowl Ring! The first person to message me via Teams with the name & organization of the other Ticketing team member who also has a celebratory sports ring, will be able to decide the order of the final project presentations.
100 points per answer: Name each member of the Digital Media team responsible for updating digital information online and in the app.
Greg Rappaport and Anthony Raimondi
*** Fun Fact: Anthony and Michele went to the same university. The first person to message Michele via message on Teams with the name of that university will receive priority beverage selections during ALL on site travel shopping trips.
Who leads Business Solutions such as gaining new partners on the team?
Joe Monte
What is the maximum bag size for the Championships?
six by six by six...
or transparent/clear plastic hand and shoulder bags no larger than 12" W x 12" H x 6" D are permitted.
100 points per correct answer (person).
There are two remaining members of the Marketing team who assist with Brand Strategy. These individuals are in charge of our Championship fan communication and promotional campaigns. Who are they?
Kelly Grant, Director of Championship Marketing
Brook Ottaway, Manager of Championship Marketing
Who on the Merchandise team is a former Ticketing intern? They are also the most tenured coordinator on the Merchandise team.
Chase Weber, Merchandise Coordinator
There are now (3) Senior Director's on Amanda's team. Who are they and what are their titles?
50 points per correct person + 50 points per correct title.
Chris Tobia - Senior Director, Ticket Operations and Accreditation
Dan McBride - Senior Director, Ticketing and Experiences
Dave Giancola - Senior Director, Global Media
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***Fun Fact: Chris and Dan share the same birthday. The first person to tell me what day their (C&D) birthday is via a message on Teams will receive priority snack selections during ALL onsite travel shopping trips.
50 points per answer: List members of the Partnership Team
There are 7 total members, including the Managing Director
Bryan Miranda, Katie Conway, Jack McGraw, Connor Stoutz, Drew Workman, Colin Riley, and Brian Murphy
What is the process for a PGA of America member's wife to receive a ticket to the U.S. Open?
Buy one in advance, ma'am
Who is the Managing Director of Communications and Content?
Beth Major
Who is the Managing Director of Licensing and Merchandising?
Mary Lopuszynski
Two individuals oversee the data for Global Media and Ticketing. What are their names and titles?
100 points per correct person + 100 points per correct title.
Kelly Montagna, Director of Business Intelligence
Connor Smith, Commercial Insights Analyst
Who is the Senior Director of Hospitality? Who on their team is the primary member in charge of servicing (helping more so than selling) the clients?
Raleigh Leahy, Senior Director of Hospitality
Olivia Roseman, now Senior Manager of Sales and Service
If someone needs ADA assistance for the 2026 U.S. Women's Open, who should they email?
2026USWomensOpen@usga.org
100 points per answer: Name the four "sections" or "areas" of the Marketing team.
Brand Strategy, Integrated Media, Experiential/Events, Creative
100 points per answer: List the past sports teams or organizations Michele Ziobro has previously worked for.
There are 4 correct answers.
Marist University Football Team, NY Jets, USTA, and NY Red Bulls
What is Jon Podany's official title? Additionally, who is his Executive Assistant?
Jon Podany, Chief Commercial Officer
Amy Gordon, Executive Assistant to Jon Podany and John Bodenhamer
50 points per answer: List our corporate sponsors/partnerships.
There are 11 total - 10 were on the document. 1 partner was not, but you should know it.
Cisco, Rolex, Sentry, Peter Millar, American Express, Deloitte, Corona, Ally, Lexus, Dewars and SEATGEEK
100 points per correct answer. Relay the following prices:
1) Junior Gallery ticket for a 13-year old on Wednesday at the U.S. Open
2) Military ticket for a 18-year old on Sunday at the U.S. Senior Open
3) Junior Gallery ticket for a 15-year old on Thursday at the U.S. Women's Open
4) Junior Trophy Club ticket for a 10-year old on Monday at the U.S. Open
5) Junior Gallery ticket for a 13-year old on Sunday at the U.S. Open
1)A Junior Gallery ticket for a 13-year old on Wednesday at the U.S. Open is FREE
2) A Military ticket for a 18-year old on Sunday at the U.S. Senior Open is FREE
3) A Junior Gallery ticket for a 15-year old on Friday at the U.S. Women's Open is FREE
4) A Junior Trophy Club ticket for a 10-year old on Monday at the U.S. Open is $50
5) A Junior Gallery ticket for a 13-year old on Sunday at the U.S. Open is $50
Not on the document but in your email, who on the communications team sends out the daily news email every day?
Kimberly Miller, Senior Manager of Brand Communications
The merchandise team has 20 full time staff members between the New Jersey and North Carolina office and 3 temporary staff members including the 2 current interns. The team who can name the most amount of team members will win all the points.
Mark Lopuszynski, Patterson Ford, Katie Pila, Sarah Franks, Kelsey Sturek, Drew Regino, Michael Galgano, Kristen Ciezak, Kirsty Rice, Khalil Witt, Alex Downs, Skylar Burt, Chase Weber, Nick Holt, Lauren Baggitt, Ethan Caldwell, Ryan Martin, Theresa Pantophlet, Cynthia Harris, Yvette Smith
Anita Horn, Connor Blimm, Ryan Sarti