(MONTREAL) – Fila Golf – a men’s and women’s apparel line internationally recognized for its authentic sports heritage and exclusively licensed by Fersten Worldwide (FW) in North America — in conjunction with Sterling Sports Management, announces the extension of its sponsorship agreement with LPGA Tour star Stacy Lewis.
The 25-year-old American, who recorded top-20 finishes in three LPGA Tour majors in 2010, will continue wearing Fila Golf apparel in competition and showcasing the brand’s iconic logo on her clothing. She will also participate in company promotions, be featured on www.filagolf.com, and in its marketing materials.
“I am thrilled to continue my partnership with Fila Golf,” says Lewis. “The brand (Fila Golf) represents the best in authentic athletic performance,” says Lewis. “The new fabrics and styles look great and fit great but they also allow me to move freely, stay cool and play my best.”
Currently ranked 20th on the LPGA Money List, Lewis turned pro in 2008 following one of the most decorated amateur careers of the past decade. As a member of the University of Arkansas women’s golf team, she was a four-time All American, won 12 collegiate tournaments and captured the 2007 NCAA Division I National Championship. The No. 1 ranked amateur in the nation in 2007 and 2008, Lewis earned her LPGA Tour card after winning Qualifying School.
In addition to her accomplishments on the golf course, she continues to inspire thousands of scoliosis patients around the world by thriving with her condition, despite playing with a metal rod and five screws in her back.
“Stacy’s exceptional talent and understated elegance makes her a superb ambassador for Fila Golf,” says Nancy Robitaille, Fila Golf principal designer. “Her focus and dedication perfectly align with our brand’s unique sporting heritage.”
Designed to enhance an individual’s athleticism without hindering the body’s natural movement, Fila Golf apparel emphasizes timeless sophistication, luxurious fabrics and technical characteristics. In stock year-round for immediate order and program fulfillment, the complete line retails from $20 for accessories to $120 for outerwear and is worn in competition by scores of professionals worldwide.
North America’s leading full-service supplier of decorated apparel and accessories to the promotional products and golf industries, FW is the exclusive licensee of Fila Golf branded apparel and headwear for the U.S. and Canada. In conjunction with a focused, green-grass distribution model, the company’s products are available at a variety of world-renowned properties, including Banff Springs, Glen Abby, Poipu Bay, Sun Valley, TPC Sawgrass and Whistler, as well as online at Amazon.com.
For more information: www.filagolf.com, 800.565.7462.
About Sterling Sports Management
Sterling Sports Management is a full-service sports management company based in Columbus, Ohio whose clients include 20 professional golfers, 15 of whom are LPGA Tour players from six countries. Its LPGA clients have amassed more than 50 LPGA tournament wins including multiple majors and have more than 20 Solheim Cup appearances. www.SterlingSM.com.
For more information on Stacy Lewis, contact: jkang@sterlingsm.com.
About Fila
Established in Italy in 1911, Fila is a leading manufacturer of sport and leisure footwear and apparel distributed worldwide. The internationally-respected company, having gained world-class recognition in tennis apparel, has developed brand recognition by marketing products with a high design and style content which are endorsed by professional athletes internationally. www.fila.com
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