(Markham, Ontario) – Trend-setting performance apparel designer Ralph Dunning and his company, Dunning Golf, announce that PGA Tour stars Zach Johnson and John Senden will premiere the all-weather Fall 2006 collection during the British Open Championship, July 20-23 at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, England.
Johnson – currently ranked 36th in the official World Golf Ranking – and Senden, winner of the 2006 John Deere Classic, will compete in a complete cool-weather apparel system designed to provide the ultimate in playability without excessive layering that can hinder a swing. These pieces include:
Interface Thermal Long Sleeve WindPro Rainshield Pullover ($250 retail)
Completely waterproof and silent stretchable material with fleece inside facing
Extremely breathable with superior next-to-the-skin insulating properties
Moisture-wicking to keep the body’s surface warm and dry
Flatlock stitching and camlock zipper for extra comfort and functionality
Interface Thermal Windshield Long Sleeve Under Panel Zip ($150 retail)
Moisture-wicking to keep the body’s surface warm and dry
Extremely breathable with superior next-to-the-skin insulating properties
Stretchable material and a camlock zipper for extra comfort and functionality
The players will also bring Dunning Golf’s waterproof Pro Stretch Half Sleeve top and waterproof Pro Stretch pant, as well as the company’s Interface FX Pique Short Sleeve Contrast Stitch Polo in numerous colors and the heralded Pro Compression Long Sleeve Mock.
"The British Open is one of the most demanding championships and weather conditions can be pretty tough," says Johnson. "Dunning Golf performance apparel gives me the best chance to win by allowing me to focus solely on my game."
The complete Fall 2006 collection is priced from $50 to $250 and features everything from compression undergarments to long- and short-sleeve polos, mock-necks, pullovers, windshirts and waterproof outerwear. Seasonal colors include black, carbon, texas orange, trythe (burgundy), diesel, white, marine, michigan yellow, red, pink and khaki. Select pieces will be available at the finest pro shops and golf-specific retailers throughout North America starting July 15, with the complete collection in stores August 15.
"Through consultation with Zach and the rest of our Tour staff, we’ve created a truly player-specific collection that allows discerning golfers to be comfortable on the course in all conditions," says Ralph Dunning.
All pieces are manufactured domestically to ensure the highest quality standards and have performance characteristics engineered into the fabrics that won’t wash- or wear-out over the life of the garment.
For more information about Dunning Golf, please visit www.dunninggolf.com or call 800.955.6528.
About Dunning Golf
The only golf brand to exclusively use premium technical fabrics in all of its pieces, Dunning Golf’s complete line of performance apparel is worn in competition by staff players Zach Johnson, Bob Estes, Craig Barlow, John Senden, Bob Burns, Brian Gay and Spencer Levin. These players, and scores of discerning golfers throughout North America, prefer the way the Dunning Golf apparel protects them from the sun, increases airflow, wicks moisture away from their bodies and helps keep their core temperatures stable in all conditions.
An authentic golf brand, all Dunning Golf pieces are engineered and manufactured to suit the physical demands of the golf swing and the unique form and physiology of the wearer.
Manufactured almost entirely in Canada to the strictest quality standards, Dunning Golf engineers its own fabrics from the yarn up. This means that performance is built-in to the innovative apparel line, and won’t wash- or wear-out after repeated use.
Named "2005 Executive of the Year" by SCOREGolf magazine, company founder and principal designer Ralph Dunning is a lifelong athlete who boasts a 15-year heritage at the cutting-edge of performance apparel design. His experience competing in numerous marathons, triathlons, IRONMAN competitions and endurance cycling events provided a unique background for his work as a designer for some of the largest and most authentic sports brands in the world. He became an avid golfer after developing knee problems. Now 41, Dunning carries a single-digit handicap and draws design inspiration from his passions for sport, music and fashion.
Contact:
Tom Williams
Buffalo Communications
703.891.3322
twilliams@billycaspergolf.com
