NEW BEDFORD, Mass., November 16, 2009 – AHEAD, a leader in branded headwear, apparel and accessories, announced today it has renewed its sponsorship as the official headwear provider of the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) through 2011.
“We enjoy working with the AJGA and are proud to support the development of young men and women golfers and the future of the game,” said Ken Shwartz, CEO, AHEAD. “By introducing them to AHEAD at an early age, we hope they will remain fans of our brand throughout their golfing careers. The AJGA does an incredible job at not only making them better golfers through the spirit of competition but also well-rounded individuals.”
2010 will mark AHEAD’s eighth consecutive year as a sponsor of the AJGA. As part of the agreement, every AJGA member receives a custom AHEAD cap with their membership. AHEAD will also outfit the AJGA staff with headwear and continue to be the exclusive headwear supplier of all AJGA tournaments. The popular Extreme Fit Twill and Tech Performance cap will be the two styles offered in 2010.
“AHEAD has been a wonderful sponsor for us over the years and we are excited to continue this relationship,” said Jason Etzen, AJGA’s executive vice president of corporate partnerships. “The AHEAD caps are always a favorite among our tournament gifts. They do an outstanding job with the styles and ornamentation and the kids really enjoy wearing them.”
The 2010 AJGA season kicks off with its first event Nov. 21-27, 2009 at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
AHEAD® is a designer and marketer of branded headwear, apparel and accessories. Headquartered in New Bedford, Mass., the company operates four distinct business units: the AHEAD® men’s apparel line; AHEAD® Headgear, AHEAD® “Heavy Metal™” line of golf accessories and the Kate Lord™ Collection of ladies hats, ladies apparel and ladies accessories. AHEAD is a supporting partner of PGA Golf Retirement Plus, a licensee of the USGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and the official headwear of the AJGA. For information on AHEAD, visit www.aheadweb.com.
About AJGA:
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA, the largest Association of its kind, has an annual junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 50 states and 30 foreign countries.
AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. More than 200 former AJGA juniors currently play on the PGA and LPGA Tours and have compiled more than 350 wins. AJGA alumni include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk, Stewart Cink, Davis Love III, Cristie Kerr, Pat Hurst, Paula Creamer, Brittany Lincicome, Morgan Pressel and Julieta Granada.
Contact:
Jackie Beck, 860.304.3643, jackiebeck00@hotmail.com.
