Defending Champion Chooses Performance Advantages of Brand?s Leading-Edge Apparel System
(Markham, Ontario) – Luxury performance apparel designer Ralph Dunning announces that staff player Zach Johnson will compete in selections from the Spring 2008 Dunning Golf collection – showcasing the performance advantages of the brand’s complete apparel system – while defending his Masters title, April 7-13 at Augusta National Golf Club.
For a second consecutive year, Johnson will rely on a cohesive apparel system designed to maximize his on-course performance. Including outerwear, mid- and base-layer pieces designed for ultimate playability, breathability, moisture management and muscle support, this system is designed in consultation with elite PGA Tour pros, including Johnson and fellow staff player John Senden.
Highlight looks for the week will include a variety of recently-introduced pieces blending clean, modern silhouettes with timeless prep aesthetics that honor the game’s heritage and gracefully bridge the divide between classic and athletic golf apparel. These styles – in a distinctive palette ranging from club (navy), palmer (purple), varsity (green) and surf (blue) – include the Interface Pique Newport and Winston Polos ($78) and the Interface Stretch Classic Rib Polo ($78).
In cooler playing conditions, Johnson will employ the Interface Tour Compression Big Logo LS Mock ($78) and revolutionary outerwear pieces such as the abrasion-resistant Merino Wool Technical Pullover ($118) – a unique blend of merino wool, polyester and nylon – to keep his core temperatures stable with optimal comfort and freedom of movement.
Stressing Dunning Golf’s continued evolution, Johnson will also sport the brand’s vintage, varsity-inspired cotton-based lifestyle tops during pre- and post-round appearances. These lifestyle pieces, highlighted by the Varsity Zip-Neck ($89), feature a classic athletic fit and the company’s “D” logo emblazoned on the chest.
“Players who are serious about looking and feeling their best in all conditions have come to rely on us for our style, authenticity and unique materials,” says Dunning, company founder and principal designer. “Zach’s performance last year really created tremendous demand for our leading-edge apparel system featuring golf-specific fabrics and cuts that offer the ultimate in playability without exception.”
Constructed using the best production facilities and highest quality materials, the head-to-toe Spring 2008 collection includes polos, pants, shorts, compression undergarments, thermal tops and sweaters, outerwear, accessories, headwear and “lifestyle” shirts. All showcase Dunning Golf’s unrivalled attention to detail in proprietary fabric technologies which ensure increased airflow, moisture wicking, breathability and UV protection that will not wash- or wear-out for the life of a garment.
Dunning Golf continues to strengthen its presence throughout North America via focused distribution at marquee green grass accounts, such as Adios, Aronimink, BallenIsles, Baltusrol, Bearpath, Butler National, Canoe Brook, Chicago Golf Club, Coconut Creek, Congressional, Dallas National, Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort, Four Seasons Resort & Club, Hartford Golf Club, Hazeltine National, Inverness Golf Club, Isleworth, Kukio, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, Liberty National, Mizner Country Club, Nanea Golf Club, Naples National, Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Desert Mountain, Southern Highlands, The Club at Mediterra, Trump International, Sherwood, Southern Hills, Troon North, Vaquero Club, Winged Foot, Wynn Golf Club and others. It is also found at Golf Town, Canada’s premier golf retailer.
The Spring 2008 collection retails from $34 for some compression undergarments to $698 for select Tour Stretch outerwear. Short sleeve polos in solid, two-tone and stripe options retail from $58-$108. Sizes range from XS-2XL in tops (select pieces in 3XL) and 30″-42″ in bottoms.
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. The only golf brand to exclusively use premium technical fabrics in each of its pieces, Dunning Golf apparel is preferred by Tour professionals, such as staff players Zach Johnson and John Senden, 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
