As preferred weatherwear provider for the European team, ProQuip
now outfits its 20th Ryder Cup team in 16 biennial contests
Marblehead, MA – With the 2014 Ryder Cup matches at Gleneagles, Scotland just weeks away, a bright light shines on ProQuip as it prepares for its role as Preferred Weatherwear Supplier to the 2014 European Ryder Cup Team.
ProQuip, which was up to the task the last time the Ryder Cup was played in Europe during rainy and blustery conditions at Celtic Manor, is the most popular weatherwear brand in Ryder Cup history, with 20 of the last 32 teams – European and American – selecting the brand to supply their team rainsuits. No other clothing manufacturer has been trusted as many times as ProQuip to supply clothing to the world’s best golfers for one of the greatest spectacles in sport.
ProQuip’s Ryder Cup Record
åÂ- From 1983-95, ProQuip supplied weatherwear to both Ryder Cup teams for an unprecedented
seven straight competitions.- ProQuip first outfitted Jack Nicklaus’ American Team in 1983.
– ProQuip has been a preferred supplier to Ryder Cup teams for 31-years.
– 6 American and 13 European Teams have worn ProQuip weatherwear.
– ProQuip will have outfitted 240 Ryder Cup players by the end of the 2014 Ryder Cup.
At the 2012 Ryder Cup, ProQuip supplied 400 pieces of weatherwear to the European Team,
support staff, caddies, officials and relatives.
The design of the official 2014 European Ryder Cup Team waterproofs are a closely guarded secret and will be revealed in September during Ryder Cup week before going on sale to the public on the first day’s play at Gleneagles.
“We are thoroughly honored to gain such consistent acceptance by the most accomplished individuals, events and governing bodies in golf,” says Peter Dalton, CEO of Marblehead-based ProQuip USA. We certainly wish all the competitors sunny skies at Gleneagles, but feel confident that the European Team will stay warm and dry should weather conditions turn inclement.”
ProQuip is one of the world’s leading innovators of waterproof, quiet, breathable, stretch performance and ultra-lightweight rain suits and wind apparel for men, women and juniors. The ProQuip Collection also features a recently introduced, innovative water repellent knitwear, featuring lined, premium British lamb’s wool, specially treated so that water beads up and runs off the wool.
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, ProQuip Ltd. touches four continents with its dedicated range of weatherwear. ProQuip USA is the company’s North American distributor, based in Marblehead, MA.
About ProQuip
ProQuip represents the highest standard in performance golf outerwear and clothing, providing golfers worldwide with state-of-the-art, technical design garments to cope with every type of weather condition. ProQuip supplies thousands of golfers every year with superior performance products, from quiet waterproof rain suits to the water repellent Lambswool knitwear range, and even lightweight windproofs. ProQuip has served as the Preferred Supplier to 20 of the last 32 Ryder Cup teams – European and U.S. – more than any other clothing manufacturer. The company also outfitted the 2007 and 2009 United States Solheim Cup Teams. ProQuip is one of only two weatherwear companies in the world to offer rain suits for men and women with multiple inseam lengths. All waterproof suits come with a three-year unconditional waterproof guarantee. For further information call 781.639.1060 or visit online at www.proquipgolfusa.com
Contact:
Peter Dalton
ProQuip USA
781.639.1060 ext 1
peterd@proquipgolfusa.com
Warren Grant
Windfall Communications
404.266.2351
Windfall72@aol.com
