BOSTON, MA – February 17, 2015 – Nextgengolf is extremely pleased to announce its partnership with New Balance Golf. This unique partnership was formed with the shared goal of creating long-term growth for the game for millennial golfers. New Balance Golf will be the exclusive golf shoe of Nextgengolf.
With roots dating back to 2003, Nextgengolf is an organization which caters specifically to 18-34 year old golfers by providing tournaments and social golf experiences keeping the next generation of players in the game. Nextgengolf was formed in 2014 through the merger of CollegeGolfPass (CGP) and the National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA). In 2015, Nextgengolf will run more than 150 competitive golf tournaments nationwide including 120 events for non-varsity college students during the spring and fall and 30 tournaments in major cities across the US for 18-34 year olds. Nextgengolf also helps make the game more affordable through a golf membership allowing students to save on green fees at over 750 golf courses and receive exclusive savings from partners like New Balance Golf. For more information on Nextgengolf, please visit https://nextgengolf.org/.
The relationship between New Balance Golf and Nextgengolf is a true partnership based on the mutual goal of building a new breed of lifelong golfers. New Balance Golf will provide support by offering quality, affordable golf shoes to the Nextgengolf community and be part of Nextgen initiatives promoting the health and fitness benefits of the game.
“We are excited to partner with New Balance Golf and offer our players a golf shoe with performance technologies designed to enhance their game,” says Matt Weinberger, NCCGA Commissioner. “Many of our players wear New Balance off the course and this is a great opportunity for them to enjoy the same comfort and fit on the course with their golf line.”
The start of the 2015 NCCGA season on February 21 marks the official launching of New Balance Golf as the exclusive National Golf Shoe for Nextgengolf.
For more information on New Balance Golf, please visit http://www.newbalance.com.
About New Balance
New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA has the following mission: Demonstrating responsible leadership, we build global brands that athletes are proud to wear, associates are proud to create and communities are proud to host. New Balance is the only major company to make or assemble more than 4 million pairs of athletic footwear per year in the USA, which represents a limited portion of our US sales. Where the domestic value is at least 70%, we label our shoes Made in the USA. New Balance owns five factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K. New Balance employs more than 4,000 associates around the globe, and in 2013 reported worldwide sales of $2.73 billion. To learn more about New Balance, please visit www.newbalance.com.
Contact:
New Balance Golf: Jackie Beck, Jackiebeck00@hotmail.com, 860.304.3643
Nextgengolf: Kris Hart, Kris@nextgengolf.org, 617-453-8732
