ORLANDO, Fla., (Oct. 15, 2015) – Antigua Sportswear announced today that it will return as the official apparel provider of the 2015 World Long Drive Championship. A true leader in the industry, Antigua will provide for competitors, staff and volunteers throughout the event, which will be featured live and in primetime on consecutive nights on Golf Channel, Tuesday-Wednesday, Oct. 20-21, from 9-11 p.m. ET.
“All of us at Antigua are proud to partner with the World Long Drive Championship and Golf Channel. We look forward to an exciting competition.” said Ron McPherson, President and CEO of the Antigua Group.
The 2015 World Long Drive Championship will take place Wednesday, Oct. 14-Wednesday, Oct. 21 at WinStar World Casino and Resort, located north of Dallas in Thackerville, Okla. Since 1975, the World Long Drive Championship has been held each year to crown the longest golfer on earth. The 2015 Championship also will introduce a new match-play format, with the men’s open championship division competing for the coveted World Long Drive Championship belt and a $250,000 purse.
For more information about the World Long Drive Championship and Long Drivers of America, visit www.longdrivers.com or contact Long Drivers of America directly at 682.549.2105.
Antigua Group Inc.
The Antigua Group, Inc. is a leading designer and marketer of men’s, women’s and children’s lifestyle apparel and sportswear under the distinctive Antigua label. Antigua has been serving the apparel needs of the Golf, Licensed Sports, Corporate and identity Specialty Retail markets for over 36 years.
With its roots in the golf market, Antigua has built a solid reputation with numerous tournaments and tour professionals. The Antigua Team on Tour consists of several PGA, LPGA, Senior PGA and other nationwide touring professionals. It has become the apparel of choice for numerous PGA, Senior PGA and LPGA tournaments. Antigua is one of a select group of companies invited to participate in the exclusive PGA Retirement Plus Program. The company’s understanding of, and commitment to, the special needs of the golf market has resulted in the development of an event services division within the customer services department. Like everything the company does, the Antigua standard of customer service is developed with an understanding of company’s roots and a clear vision of its future.
Contact:
Long Drivers of America
Steve Wiley
(T): 682.549.2105
Steve@LongDrivers.com
Antigua Sportswear
Mary Beth Lacy
mb@mblacy.com
