Cambridge, MA, September 4, 2007 – The Legends Tour and Leon Levin have selected the U.S. and International team uniforms for the Handa Cup golf tournament in St. Augustine, Florida on December 15-16, 2007. The tournament is part of the LPGA Legends Tour and features the top Legends of the LPGA competing in a team format.
Leon Levin designed special team outfits featuring the latest looks from its new Weekend Golf collection, which is set to launch in Spring 2008. The U.S. team will wear a red, black and white color palette while the International team will wear melon, stone and white. Each collection includes solid and print capri pants, pin tuck polo shirts, French terry zip jackets, cable knit cardigans and microfiber pants. In addition to the special team uniforms, Leon Levin will also provide the staff and volunteers with its signature solid and print polo shirts.
In reference to the team uniforms, Leon Levin President Chic Godfrey said, "Our design staff has assembled a collection that brings together all the most important trends in contemporary ladies golf clothing. We look forward to showcasing our newest golf collection at the tournament and at participating stores in the New Year."
About The Legends Tour
The Legends Tour is the Official Legends Tour of the LPGA. The Tour was started in 2000 by LPGA professionals with a goal to showcase the talents of some of the greatest women’s golfers of all time. The Legends Tour has over 100 members, including nine LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame members. Legends Tour players have a combined 600 LPGA Tour victories, including 55 major championships. In its six seasons, The Legends Tour has awarded more than $6 million in prize money. The Legends Tour has hosted events in Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Iowa, Japan and Australia. Major corporate partners are American Airlines, Olay, BJ’s Wholesale Club and Sharpie. For additional information on The Legends Tour, log on to www.thelegendstour.com.
About Leon Levin
Leon Levin has established a legacy of quality and consistency that remains strong after more than 75 years in the apparel industry. The brand has been a fixture on the women’s golf circuit since the 1950’s and is known for innovative design, comfortable fabrics, fine quality and the signature yoke front polo shirt. The Handa Cup team outfits will showcase the newest Leon Levin contemporary designs in the latest performance and stretch fabrics. For more information, visit www.leonlevin.com
Contact:
Charles Godfrey
(212) 575-1900
cgodfrey@chicllc.com
