New Bedford, MA, May 18, 2010 – AHEAD announced today that it has re-signed LPGA Tour player Brittany Lincicome to wear its Kate Lord apparel line and headwear through 2011.
“Brittany has been a fantastic representative for our company and the Kate Lord brand over the last three years,” said Ken Shwartz, President, Ahead. “She is a very gifted athlete with a warm and friendly personality. She is a true asset to AHEAD and the LPGA Tour.”
The 24-year old tour veteran has earned more than $2.5 million since joining the tour in 2005. She has recorded three victories including one major and has been a member of the US Solheim Cup Team in 2007 and 2009. Her booming drives, averaging 272 yards, and vivacious personality has made her a fan favorite on tour.
“I am thrilled to continue as a part of the AHEAD team and wear its Kate Lord apparel line and AHEAD headwear,” said Lincicome. “I really like the look and fit of the entire apparel line. The Kate Lord Collection combines a nice mix of classic styles and colors with the latest in technical performance fabrics and I love how the polos keep me cool, even on hot days.”
Lincicome will appear in Kate Lord’s catalog, point of sales material and website.
Lincicome joins two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen as AHEAD apparel and headwear endorsees. AHEAD also re-signed PGA Tour player Aaron Baddley to wear its headwear. He joins PGA Tour player Jim Furyk and legends Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer
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.
Contact:
Ahead & Kate Lord: Jackie Beck, 860.304.3643, jackiebeck00@hotmail.com or
Brittany Lincicome: J.S. Kang, Sterling Sports Management, 404.518.2002, jkang@sterlingsm.com
