(Markham, Ontario) – Trend-setting designer Ralph Dunning announces that staff players Kyle Thompson, a rising star on the Nationwide Tour, and Zach Johnson, the 2007 Masters champion, recorded first and second place finishes, respectively, this past weekend while competing in complete playing systems from Dunning Golf luxury performance apparel.
Thompson eagled the 18th hole during regulation play Sunday at the Oregon Classic in Junction City to force a three-way playoff. The 28-year-old birdied two holes in sudden death to claim his second Nationwide Tour victory and moved from No. 27 to No. 7 on the money list, all but guaranteeing himself a 2008 PGA Tour card.
Johnson continued his outstanding season by tying for second place behind Tiger Woods at the PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta, Georgia. The 31-year-old shot a 60 on Saturday and ended the tournament at 15-under-par. His runner-up finish moved him from No. 12 to No. 7 in the inaugural FedEx Cup.
Both Thompson and Johnson relied on Dunning Golf’s proprietary fabric technologies and player-specific fits to help them perform in temperatures that ranged from low-50s to mid-80s. Game-enhancing features of the brand’s premium performance apparel include increased airflow, moisture wicking, breathability, permanent moisture management, muscle support, UV protection and next-to-skin comfort.
"Our staff players continue to perform at the highest level, and we work closely with them to ensure they look and feel great on the course," says Dunning, the company’s founder and principal designer. "It’s been a tremendous year and we are extremely proud of Kyle and Zach’s success."
Dunning Golf is found at prestigious on-course shops throughout North America, such as Coppinwood Golf Club, Dallas National Golf Club, Hazeltine National Golf Club, Isleworth Country Club, Ritz Carlton Golf Club (Jupiter, FL), Sherwood Country Club, Southern Highlands Golf Club, Wynn Las Vegas, Trump National and Vaquero Club. The line is also available at Canada’s premier golf retailer, Golf Town.
Designed in consultation with the company’s elite PGA Tour staff, the Fall 2007 collection is in stores now and features a variety of distinctive polos, mock necks, shorts, pants, compression undergarments, pullovers, thermal tops and select outerwear, retailing from $35 to $150. Additionally, the ground-breaking Tour Stretch outerwear collection featuring revolutionary "c_change" technology retails from $300 to $700 per piece. Featuring a single-layer membrane that adjusts to weather conditions and a player’s body heat to keep core temperatures stable, these water- and wind-proof pieces are extremely breathable and lightweight, eliminating the need for excessive layering.
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 2007 Masters champion Zach Johnson and 2006 John Deere Classic winner 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
