Stevens becomes two-time winner of prestigious event
Norcross, GA (September 8, 2010) — Divots Sportswear, the oldest private golf apparel company in the country, extends congratulations to tour ambassador Craig Stevens on his victory in the Georgia PGA Championship, held last week at the Sea Island Golf Club’s Retreat Course on St. Simons Island, GA.
Stevens, a PGA teaching professional from Steel Canyon Golf Club in Sandy Springs, GA, fired a one-over par final round of 73 for a winning total of eight under par 208. It was Stevens’ second victory in the venerable championship that has been contested since 1962. He previously won the Georgia PGA in 2001.
Divots Sportswear President Robert Friedman said, “We’re honored to have Craig as part of the Divots family and are so happy for his success at the Georgia PGA Championship. We wish him all the best for his competitive pursuits moving into 2011.”
An accomplished player for decades, Stevens has participated in 12 PGA TOUR events, won 14 Georgia PGA major tournaments, played in two U.S. PGA Championships and was recognized as Georgia PGA Player of the Year in both 1999 and 2001.
Stevens has worn Divots apparel in national competition for over 10 years.
About Divots Sportswear
Divots Sportswear is the oldest private golf apparel company in the U.S. For 34 years it has been recognized for providing quality men’s and lady’s golf apparel and consummate customer service to green-grass golf shops, golf outings, corporate functions and special events. The company’s extensive line of specialty products is geared to meeting a range of price points, with quick turnaround on a wide selection of in-stock items. Divots also owns and operates state-of-the-art, on-site embroidery machines that are used to create custom shirts, logos, and private labels.
About the Georgia PGA
The Georgia PGA is one of the 41 Sections of the PGA of America. Its membership includes nearly 850 PGA professionals working at over 260 golf courses, clubs, and ranges throughout the state. Additionally, more than 20 Georgia PGA members compete on one of the PGA Tours. In keeping with the fundamental objectives laid down by its founders, one of the Georgia PGA’s primary goals is promoting the game of golf through clinics, junior and minority golf programs, consumer programs, and print, radio and television media.
Contact:
Bob Friedman
Divots Sportswear
800.847.3467
bfriedman@divots.com
www.divots.com.
