(Markham, Ontario) – Trend-setting designer Ralph Dunning and his company, Dunning Golf, announce that Zach Johnson – winner of the 2007 Masters and AT&T Classic – will showcase a variety of new pieces during this week’s U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania.
Currently No. 4 in the FedEx Cup standings and No. 14 in the Official World Golf Rankings, Johnson will rely on the brand’s proprietary fabric technologies and player-specific fits to help him excel against the world’s top players. Game-enhancing features of Dunning Golf luxury performance apparel include increased airflow, moisture wicking, breathability, permanent moisture management, muscle support, UV protection and next-to-skin comfort.
"As an athlete, you want to be able to perform your best under any conditions, and I feel Dunning Golf’s luxury performance apparel system allows me to do that," said Johnson.
Specific polos Johnson will wear include:
Thursday – Solid Channel Panel Polo in navy/surf color combination (MSRP $59.99): Designed exclusively for and only sold at the Father’s Day campaign by Golf Town, Canada’s premier golf retailer, this limited edition style features lightweight channel fabric to offer maximum airflow and temperature control in hot, humid conditions.
Friday – Interface FX Pique Polo in white ($79): Among Dunning Golf’s most popular polos, this classic top features a revised collar structure for a more refined look.
Saturday – Interface FX Stitch Panel Polo in fescue/white color combination ($89): A key style from the brand’s upcoming Fall 2007 collection, this eye-catching cut-and-sew polo will be available for purchase on the Dunning Golf website starting July 15.
Sunday – Interface Stretch Line Polo in white/surf color combination ($99): Constructed from a premium blend of Coolmax Extreme and spandex, this polo combines a modern preppy look with advanced performance fabrics to help players perform under final-round pressure.
Throughout the week, Johnson will complement his choice of tops with Dunning Golf’s Interface Stretch Flat Front Pants ($99) andTour Belt ($79). Ultra-lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking and durable, the pants include four-way stretch and a golf-specific cut to allow for ideal freedom of movement.
"Each collection is created in direct consultation with Zach and the rest of our Tour staff," says Dunning, company founder and principal designer. "They trust our designs to help them focus solely on shotmaking under demanding conditions like those at the U.S. Open."
Dunning Golf is sold at prestigious on-course shops throughout North America, such as Brentwood Country Club, Coppinwood Golf Club, Dallas National Golf Club, Hazeltine National Golf Club, Isleworth Country Club, Ritz Carlton (Jupiter, FL) Golf Club, Sherwood Country Club, Southern Highlands Golf Club, Trump National and Vaquero Club. The line is also available at Canada’s premier golf retailer, Golf Town.
Highlighted by the distinctive, modern-preppy look of the Interface Stretch Line Polo ($99), the Spring 2007 collection is in stores now. It includes a variety of polos, mock necks, shorts, pants, compression undergarments, pullovers, thermal tops and select outerwear, retailing from $35 to $150.
For more information, please visit www.dunninggolf.com or call 800.955.6528.
About Dunning Golf
An authentic golf brand with a focused, high-end distribution network, 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. Each piece is designed in conjunction with the company’s elite PGA Tour staff, which includes Johnson and 2006 John Deere Classic champion John Senden.
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 for the unparalleled performance of its proprietary blends of the most advanced 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 on 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 an apparel 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
