BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the country, has signed on as the title sponsor when the Bassmaster Elite Series takes on Tennessee’s Chickamauga Lake Oct. 16-19. The Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Chickamauga Lake will feature 85 of the world’s best anglers competing for their share of a prize purse worth more than $700,000 as well as valuable Angler of the Year points.
“Guaranteed Rate is excited to be the title sponsor of this year’s Bassmaster Elite at Chickamauga Lake,” said Guaranteed Rate Chief Marketing Officer Steve Moffat. “We look forward to being a part of the impressive momentum the series has built this season while supporting its talented group of anglers.”
Chicago-based Guaranteed Rate is perhaps best known for its support of the Chicago White Sox, which play at Guaranteed Rate Field, but also has a diverse presence across the sports world. The company has sponsored events with World TeamTennis and the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) as well as NASCAR’s Ryan Newman, NHRA Funny Car Series driver Dave Richards and Indy driver Alex Palou.
“Guaranteed Rate is already a fantastic supporter of sports, and we’re thrilled to partner with the company to reach enthusiastic fans of sportfishing,” said B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin.
Live coverage of the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Chickamauga Lake starts Friday, Oct. 16 on Bassmaster.com and ESPN3. Semifinal Sunday will feature additional live coverage on ESPN2. Check local listings for details.