August 19, 2014 (ORLANDO, Fla.) – Golf Channel Am Tour, the largest amateur golf tour in the world with a membership of 7,000 avid golfers across North America, has extended its agreement with The Antigua Group, Inc. as the Tour’s official apparel provider.
The agreement, which originally began in 2010, provides all members with Antigua apparel as part of their membership welcome pack. Additionally, Antigua will continue to have a strong on-site presence throughout the Amateur Tour season at the local, regional and national championship events.
“All of us at Antigua are very proud to be the Official Apparel of the Golf Channel Amateur Tour,” said Ron McPherson, president and CEO of The Antigua Group. “Antigua has served the apparel needs of the golf industry for over 35 years, and partnering with the Golf Channel Amateur Tour to create more interest in the game is another terrific milestone for our Brand.”
“We are pleased to extend our partnership with Antigua as one of the longest standing sponsors of the Golf Channel Amateur Tour,” said Kenny Booth, senior director of evens for Golf Channel. “With the continued support of Antigua, we are able to ensure that all our members, currently 7,000 strong and growing are outfitted in the latest golf styles from an industry leading apparel brand.”
Conducting more than 700 local championships and 33 two-day “Major Championships” throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, the 2014 Golf Channel Am Tour season will culminate September 9-18 in Scottsdale, Ariz. with the National Championships, held at Grayhawk Golf Club and Talking Stick Golf Club. For a complete schedule of the 2014 Golf Channel Am Tour season, visit www.gcamtour.com.
ABOUT GOLF CHANNEL AMATEUR TOUR
As the largest amateur golf tour in North America with more than 7,000 members, the Golf Channel Am Tour is open to the public and has provided the most professional tournament experience for players of all ages and abilities since 2005, as well as offering unparalleled access to some of the most renowned and challenging golf courses across the country. Divided into 55 local chapters throughout North America, the Golf Channel Am Tour in 2014 will conduct more than 700 local championships and 33 two-day “Major” Championships throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information about the Golf Channel Am Tour and the national championships, visit www.gcamtour.com.
ABOUT ANTIGUA
Headquartered in Peoria, Ariz., The Antigua Group, through its license sports division, holds license agreements with the NFL, Major and Minor League Baseball (MLB), the National Hockey League (NHL), the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), along with numerous American universities and colleges for men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, headwear and luggage. Antigua additionally designs, produces and supplies product for corporate America and specialty retail managed under its corporate division. Its golf division also holds license agreements with the PGA TOUR, LPGA and the PGA of America.
Find Antigua on the web at: www.Antigua.com and ShopAntigua.com
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The Antigua Group, Inc. 16651 North 84th Avenue, Peoria, Ariz., 85382
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For more information on The Antigua Group, visit them online at www.antigua.com or contact Mary Beth Lacy at mb@mblacy.com or call (760) 346-6942.
Golf Channel Amateur Tour Media Contact
Jeff Szklinski
407-248-3267
Jeff.Szkinski@golfchannel.com
