New York, NY – Under Armour® Eyewear will expand its involvement with the American Junior Golf Association in 2014, as Under Armour Eyewear becomes the official eyewear of the AJGA.
As a part of the new agreement, Under Armour Eyewear will outfit the Wyndham Cup teams, PING Junior Solheim Cup team in 2015, AJGA staff members and AJGA juniors at the five Under Armour branded events.
The Under Armour Eyewear season of AJGA events features UA-sponsored athletes Hunter Mahan, Gary Woodland, Jeff Overton, Scott Stallings and Jordan Spieth. Events begin in March with the Under Armour / Hunter Mahan Championship and end in August with the Under Armour / Jordan Spieth Championship.
“We are excited to have Under Armour Eyewear as the official eyewear of the AJGA,” said Jason Etzen, AJGA chief business officer. “Under Armour has built a brand we are proud to partner with and are excited to continue to share with our membership.”
Under Armour Eyewear will continue its ongoing educational outreach programs by providing relevant information to AJGA ‘U’ regarding the importance of eye protection and health for young golfers.
“The American Junior Golf Association is the ideal platform for Under Armour Eyewear to support young golfers and share product information that makes them better players,” said Jarrett Bockler, Under Armour Eyewear director of marketing. “We are honored to be able to educate and support AJGA golfers as they compete throughout the season.”
About Under Armour Eyewear
Under Armour Eyewear, a division of Eyeking, delivers superior vision, strength, comfort and adjustability. Eyeking has dedicated its efforts to offering premium quality products, excellent service, and a commitment to cutting edge styles that feature the latest in technology, performance, trend and value. Eyeking is a privately-Ì¢?åheld business headquartered in New York.
About the 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 provides valuable exposure for college golf scholarships, and has an annual junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-Ì¢?å18) of more than 6,000 junior golfers from 50 states and more than 47 countries. To ensure scholarship opportunities for all junior golfers who have the skill, the AJGA created the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program to provide financial assistance to young players in need.
AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. Former AJGA juniors have compiled more than 500 victories on the PGA and LPGA Tours. AJGA alumni include Brandt Snedeker, Bubba Watson, Webb Simpson, Hunter Mahan, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Stacy Lewis, Vicky Hurst, Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Brittany Lincicome and Morgan Pressel.
For more information on the Under Armour Eyewear partnership with the AJGA please contact: Lisa Wells lisa@lisawellspr.com (917) 613-7370
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