(Aurora, CO) April 16, 2007 – Celebrating over 90 years as one of the leading global providers of headwear and accessories, Imperial Headwear (Imperial) announces its renewal for supporting partnerships with Golf Retirement Plus. Imperial has been a proud supporter of Golf Retirement Plus since 1999 as the second headwear vendor inducted.
"Imperial Headwear’s longstanding history of being an industry leader has become a name trusted by PGA Professionals everywhere," said PGA of America President Brian Whitcomb. "We are pleased that Imperial will continue its commitment to the PGA Professionals with its renewed support of Golf Retirement Plus."
In addition, Imperial continues its support of PGA Professionals as a PGA of America licensee for both the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup.
"Imperial is extremely proud of our heritage with The PGA of America and are thrilled to help support PGA Professionals," said Rick White, President and Chief Executive Officer of Imperial. "Contributing to the Golf Retirement Plus program is our way of giving back to the organization that has been instrumental in growing the game of golf."
Founded in 1997, Golf Retirement Plusâ?¢ is a supplemental retirement program for PGA Professionals and apprentices, GCSAA Superintendents, and CMAA Club Managers, which allows them to make their own contributions or have their employers contribute to their Golf Retirement Plusâ?¢ account on their behalf. PGA Professionals may also earn personal incentives by participating in 48 Golf Retirement Plusâ?¢ Sponsor Programs.
About The PGA of America
The PGA of America is the world’s largest working sports organization comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are the recognized experts in growing, teaching and managing the game of golf while serving millions of people throughout its 41 PGA Sections nationwide. Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position in a $62 billion-a-year industry by growing the game of golf through its premier spectator events, world-class education and training programs, significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions. Today’s PGA Professional is the public’s link to the game, serving an essential role in the operation of golf facilities throughout the country.
About Imperial Headwear
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado, Imperial Headwear has built a global reputation for quality, performance and value since 1916 as the leading manufacturer and marketer of premium quality, customized, active lifestyle headwear and accessories to the golf, corporate, outdoor and selected private label markets. Imperial is dedicated to its longstanding tradition of providing value, exceptional craftsmanship and highly customized product for the purpose of promoting customer’s identity and brand image. Imperial has built a portfolio of partners including the USGA, PGA of America, PGA Tour®, The Breast Cancer Foundation, The Skin Cancer Foundation, Buzz Offâ?¢ and The Girlsâ?¢. Imperial is the exclusive headwear partner of the Executive Women’s Golf Association and vendor partner of the Association of Golf Merchandisers. The company prides itself on its broad and evolving offering of premium quality products using the most advanced digital design, logo and embroidery capabilities and consistently superior customer service. For more information about Imperial Headwear, visit www.ImperialHeadwear.com, or call (800) 950-1916.
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Imperial Headwear, Inc.
(800) 950-1916
Jamie Keegan / jkeegan@imperialheadwear.com
