Findlay, Ohio (November 28, 2006) – Pukka, Inc., a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of premium custom headwear, announced today the signing of a two-year licensing agreement making the company an official PGA of America Licensed Product Partner. The agreement gives Pukka Headwear the rights to design, produce and sell headwear for the 2007 PGA Championship, 2008 PGA Championship and 2008 Ryder Cup.
Pukka’s original designs, industry leading quality and unmatched fit have helped to make them a top supplier to the green grass golf market; these same attributes are sure to make Pukka a hit as a PGA of America Licensee. With over 14 years of fashion industry experience Pukka possesses the knowledge, skills and capabilities to create a first-class headwear collection for each of the tournaments. The company routinely develops complete headwear lines for major brands and retailers, in many cases setting trends in today’s fashion world. Because Pukka designs and produces the hottest trends today, they are first to bring those trends to golf.
"Pukka is extremely honored to have been selected as a licensee for the PGA of America’s premier events; the 2007 & 2008 PGA Championships and 2008 Ryder Cup," said Shawn Rogers, President of Pukka Headwear. "Our goal is to add a new dimension to tournament headwear. Designs will incorporate the unique styling techniques and performance characteristics for which we’re known, as well as marketable atheistic features and graphic treatments, all reflective of the quality and class these events project."
Celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2006, The PGA of America is the largest working sports organization in the world, comprised of more than 26,000 dedicated men and women promoting the game of golf. Founded in 1916, the PGA of America conducts four premier golf events: the Ryder Cup Matches, the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship, and the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. PGA Professionals who are expert instructors, skilled business persons and community leaders are the backbone of the PGA of America, working among the nation’s more than 25 million golfers to help make golf a better game.
About Pukka Headwear
The name Pukka means "genuine, authentic, superior, first class". A designer, manufacturer and marketer of custom headwear, the company offers a unique blend of quality products and services to the golf industry. Based out of Findlay, Ohio, Pukka is a division of FDI, a privately owned father-and-son founded business. Since 1992, FDI has supplied some of the most well known and highly respected fashion retail and wholesale organizations in the apparel and accessories industry. For further information, please visit www.pukkaheadwear.com or call 1-877-345-5110 to speak with a customer service representative. To learn more about Factory Direct International visit www.fdizone.com. Pukka Headwear is a supporting partner of Golf Retirement Plusâ?¢.
Contact:
Michael Coppes
Marketing Manager
mcoppes@pukkaheadwear.com
