BLUFFDALE, Utah (July 25, 2007) – OGIO has been selected as a preferred vendor to two of the country’s most prestigious club and resort owner/operators: Dallas-based ClubCorp and La Quinta’s KSL Resorts. The announcement was made today by OGIO Executive Vice President Harlan Gardiner.
With the selection, OGIO’s signature golf bags and accessories will be distributed through more than 170 iconic facilities nationwide through the combined ClubCorp-KSL Resorts Golf Retail Program. Among the most recognized names on this prestigious list are Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio; The Homestead in Hot Springs; Rancho Mirage’s Mission Hills Country Club; as well as the Hotel del Coronado and La Costa Resort and Spa.
"Now we know how Greg Oden felt when he was named as the Trailblazer’s first-round pick this year," Gardiner says. "This selection is a huge testament to OGIO’s brand strength in the golf category. We’re thrilled to be counted among ClubCorp and KSL’s chosen vendors."
OGIO’s soon-to-be released 2008 stand and cart bag collection will be the first line distributed through the new retail program. In addition, OGIO’s three award- winning travel bags, as well as its new shoe bag, head covers, golf duffel, and other accessories, will be available to guests at these world-class destinations.
For more information about OGIO’s golf and gear bag lineup, visit www.ogio.com.
About KSL Resorts
Founded in 1992, KSL Resorts manages six time- honored resorts with outstanding recreational amenities, including spa, golf, tennis and ski. Each is refined yet unpretentious, rich in legacy, and genuine in service. The KSL Resorts are:
Hotel del Coronado (San Diego, CA)
La Costa Resort and Spa (Carlsbad, CA)
Ranch Las Palmas Resort & Spa (Rancho Mirage, CA) Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa (Vail, CO) Barton Creek Resort & Spac (Austin, TX) The Homestead (Hot Springs, VA)
About ClubCorp
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Dallas-based ClubCorp is The World Leader in Private Clubs. ClubCorp and its affiliates own or operate nearly 160 golf courses, country clubs, private business and sports clubs, and resorts. ClubCorp’s Signature Gold membership level offers complimentary golf, complimentary dining, or both, and privileges and benefits at more than 200 facilities worldwide that include exceptional deals at affiliate hotels and resorts, ticket and shopping services, and more.
About OGIO
OGIO is an award-winning global leader in gear bag design, recognized for its athlete-inspired technology. The privately held Utah company, founded in 1987, distributes products nationally and internationally under the OGIO brand name, and operates an original equipment manufacturer division to produce gear bags for other internationally known brands. In 2004, OGIO’s design team received the coveted Business Week IDEA Award for design excellence. The brand’s collection includes an extensive line of athlete- designed golf bags; back packs; snow, skate and surf packs; school packs; motocross bags; messenger bags; and other active gear.
Contact:
Kelly M. Mooney / This Just In (503.722.4080 or kelly@tji-inc.com), and Mike Beedle / OGIO (801.619.4100 x3264 or beedle@ogio.com).
