Premium Performance Apparel Brand Adds Golf Industry Veteran in Key Territory
(Markham, Ontario) – Trend-setting performance apparel designer Ralph Dunning and his company, Dunning Golf, announce the hiring of Joey Sakaue as Sales Representative for Hawaii to help service rapidly expanding demand in the region.
A graduate of Hawaii Pacific University, Sakaue has worked in the Hawaiian golf industry since 2002 and currently represents high-profile brands Club Glove, The Heavy Putter, Momentus Golf and VF Imagewear. Using his established relationships in the area, Sakaue is tasked with growing the Dunning Golf account base and enhancing already strong customer service.
"With his connections to the area, engaging personality and professionalism, Joey is the perfect fit for this territory," says Dunning, company founder and principal designer.
"Ralph Dunning has created a premium performance apparel system better than anything on the market," says Sakaue. "The clothes look and feel great, helping golfers forget about the playing conditions and focus on scoring."
Developed in conjunction with the company’s staff of elite PGA Tour pros – including Zach Johnson, John Senden, Craig Barlow and Brian Gay – all Dunning Golf performance apparel offers the unequaled fit and function of the company’s proprietary fabric technologies. Performance benefits include increased airflow, moisture wicking, breathability and UV protection.
Dunning Golf’s Spring 2007 collection – including compression undergarments, polos, mock necks, shorts, pants, pullovers and a variety of outerwear – is available now at the finest pro-shops throughout North America.
The company premiered its Fall 2007 collection at the PGA Merchandise show. Retail prices range from $35 for some compression undergarments to $499 for select Tour Stretch outerwear featuring c_change technology. Popular classic, modern and preppy tops in solid, two-toned and striped options with colors from vibrant to muted retail for $59-$99.
For more information about Dunning Golf, please visit www.dunninggolf.com or call 800.955.6528.
About Dunning Golf
An authentic golf brand with a focused, high-end distribution network, Dunning Golf performance apparel is available only at the finest on-course pro shops within the United States. The brand is also sold at better on-course shops and Golf Town locations throughout Canada.
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. The only golf brand to exclusively use premium technical fabrics in each of its pieces, Dunning Golf apparel is preferred by Tour professionals and discerning golfers everywhere for the unparalleled performance of its proprietary fabric technologies.
Manufactured almost entirely in Canada using ISO 9001 facilities to ensure the highest 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.
Company founder and principal designer Ralph Dunning is a lifelong athlete who boasts a 16-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. Dunning became an avid golfer after developing knee problems. He 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
