![]() ![]() Now, I am pleased and proud to officially welcome my fellow Devil Dog and funny man, Rob Riggle, to team PXG," Bob Parsons stated. He retired from the Marine Corps after 23 years of service. He joined the Marine Corps in 1990 at 19, rising through the ranks and serving in various countries, including Albania, Liberia, and Afghanistan. Like PXG Founder and CEO Bob Parsons, Rob Riggle is a United States Marine. He currently hosts the extreme miniature golf game show Holey Moley on ABC but is best known for his roles in The Hangover, 21 & 22 Jump Street, Dumb and Dumber To, The Other Guys, Let's Be Cops, and Step Brothers as well as his work on Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show. I love playing golf with PXG!"Īs an avid golf enthusiast, Riggle fell in love with the sport at the age of 12 after hitting a bucket of balls with his mom's clubs. On his relationship with PXG, Riggle shared, "I love golf. Guests include NFL players, golf broadcasters, military veterans, PXG customers, and more. Each episode features Riggle and guests playing three holes at Scottsdale National Golf Club as they chat about life, work, and their passion for the game of golf. The series premieres on YouTube on Thursday, August 18, 2022, with new episodes airing every Thursday for six weeks. Riggle's first project with PXG is a six-part web series, Playing Around with Rob Riggle. The multi-talented actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel, and golf nut will officially represent PXG on the golf course and collaborate in creating top-shelf content. (July 28, 2022) – PXG, the fun-loving, performance-focused golf equipment and apparel company, announced Rob Riggle as its newest ambassador. military and their families.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. This program provides financial assistance and support to post-9/11 combat wounded, critically ill and severely injured members of all branches of the U.S. Now, he is known for his comedic acting roles in shows and movies such as “Modern Family,” “21 Jump Street” and “The Lorax.” He also founded and hosts the Rob Riggle InVETational Golf Classic, a charity event that raises money for the Semper Fi Fund. 1, 2013, after nine years of active duty and 14 years in the Reserve, Riggle retired from the Marine Corps. Throughout Riggle’s military career, he attained the rank of lieutenant colonel and earned a plethora of awards, including two Meritorious Service Medals, a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, a Joint Service Achievement Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, a Combat Action Ribbon, a National Defense Service Medal, a Kosovo Campaign Medal, an Afghanistan Campaign Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Humanitarian Service Medal, an Armed Forces Reserve Medal and a NATO Medal. In 2009, while Riggle was still working for The Daily Show, he trained Marines how to properly respond to media requests. In 2007, he went to Iraq for a segment on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and to entertain his fellow troops with the United Service Organizations. Riggle was able to incorporate his experience in the Marine Corps into his career in the entertainment business. Marine Corps Reserve while simultaneously working as an actor and comedian in a variety of shows and movies, including “Saturday Night Live,” “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” and “The Daily Show.” After his two tours, he returned to the U.S. ![]() Riggle deployed to Afghanistan after he volunteered to return to active duty during this period of 9/11 recovery. He was asked to report to Ground Zero the day after the September 11 attacks to assist in the search for survivors. Marine Corps Reserve as a New York City-based public affairs officer. In 1999, while his career in entertainment began to take flight, Riggle joined the U.S. His service led him to many countries, including Kosovo, Liberia, Albania and Afghanistan. As part of the command element and, due to his military occupational specialty, Riggle served in a variety of units, including the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, United States Central Command, 3rd Battalion and 5th Special Forces Group. He served in active duty for nine years before joining the Reserve, where he became a public affairs officer. Riggle joined the Marine Corps in 1990 with the intention of becoming a naval aviator, but eventually left flight school to pursue comedy. He also attained his pilot’s license while earning his degree at the University of Kansas. He began acting in television and radio while attending Shawnee Mission South High School. was born in 1970 in Louisville, Ky., before moving to Kansas when he was two years old. ![]()
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