ProQuip is 20 times a preferred supplier to Ryder Cup teams, both European and American
(Marblehead, Ma. – September 23, 2014) PROQUIP GOLF, the Preferred Supplier of weatherwear to The 2014 European Ryder Cup Team, today revealed the official rain suit for Paul McGinley’s European Team and details of the Irishman’s 18-month hands-on involvement in its design.
When the first ball is struck in the 40th Ryder Cup at Gleneagles’ PGA Centenary Course on Friday, Team Europe can have total confidence that it is equipped to perform in any weather that might blow in over the Perthshire golf resort.
McGinley chose Scottish company ProQuip Golf – 20 times a preferred supplier to Ryder Cup Teams (European and American) – to design bespoke rain suits and wind tops for his team, caddies and their supporters.
Russell Brooks, general manager of ProQuip Golf, said: “We first sat down with Paul McGinley in March 2013 to start planning the European Team weatherwear.
At every stage Paul displayed an exacting attention to detail and drew upon his vast expertise of how to play golf in all weather conditions. Together we have created outerwear that could prove a 13th man for Team Europe if bad weather hits this week.”
Appearance – Bold white and blue panel cut design with gold accent trim, in a choice of full zip jacket and half sleeve playing top. Waterproof trousers in classic European Royal blue
Technology & Performance – DX5 Fabric selected for its enhanced “instant breathability” properties and added warmth, designed to eliminate any feeling of dampness or chill from early morning or late evening dew and mist, conditions common in late September in the United Kingdom.
Environment – Waterproof bonded fleece lined pockets for warmth and comfort. DX5 Fabric is thicker and warmer than standard without sacrificing ultra-lightweight and super-soft feel pioneered by ProQuip.
Player Comfort – Ryder Cup Team Europe logo positioned on the right jacket sleeve and right trouser leg to avoid any interference with player eye-line when addressing the ball. Extra-long trouser leg zips, specifically requested by Captain Paul McGinley, to make it easier and quicker to pull the trousers on and off. Each player’s suit is tailored bespoke for each individual player’s body shape, including a number of athletic slim-fit cut suits and classic suits.
ProQuip Golf weatherwear will also be worn by marshals, volunteers and staff from The European Tour and Ryder Cup Travel Services. ProQuip Golf has supplied more than 11,000 pieces of clothing to Ryder Cup Europe.
Richard Head, chief fabric technician at ProQuip Golf, said: “The 2014 European Team Ryder Cup suit is, without doubt, the finest rain suit that ProQuip has ever made.
Every time we have been chosen to supply a Ryder Cup Team it drives us to push the boundaries of product innovation and performance and create the perfect blend of playability, comfort and protection against the elements.”
ProQuip plans to introduce elements of the design and fabric composition from The 2014 European Ryder Cup Team suit into its 2015 Collection.
ProQuip USA is the company’s North American distributor, based in Marblehead, Ma. For more information or to order apparel, visit: www.proquipgolfusa.com or call 781-639-1060.
About ProQuip. ProQuip Golf is a Scottish golf clothing company headquartered in Langholm, Dumfriesshire in the Scottish Borders. Founded in 1981, the company represents the highest standards in performance golf weatherwear, providing golfers across the globe, including Paul McGinley’s 2014 European Ryder Cup Team, with innovative technical garments to cope with every type of weather condition.
Over the past three decades, ProQuip has grown to become one of the world’s leading innovators of lightweight golf weatherwear, supplying thousands of golfers every year – men, women and children – with the best performance products, whether that be award winning waterproof rain suits or the brand’s acclaimed water repellent knitwear range.
ProQuip is one of the highest profile weatherwear brands in the world of golf and is proud to have been the Preferred Supplier to more Ryder Cup teams – European and US – than any other clothing manufacturer.
Contact:
Peter Dalton
ProQuip USA
781.639.1060 ext 1
peterd@proquipgolfusa.com
Warren Grant
Windfall Communications
404.266.2351
Windfall72@aol.com
