NEW YORK, NY FEBRUARY 22, 2017 – Greg Norman Collection, the golf-inspired sportswear company, announces today a renewed partnership with Jim McLean and the Jim McLean Golf Schools. As part of the partnership, Jim McLean and his team of golf instructors will exclusively wear Greg Norman Collection Men’s and Women’s apparel.
Jim McLean currently manages 7 golf schools worldwide out of Trump National Doral in Miami, FL. During his career, McLean has been the Director of Instruction at four top private clubs in America: Sunningdale, Quaker Ridge, Tamarisk CC in Ranch Mirage, CA and Sleepy Hollow CC in New York and is the former Director of Instruction at the Doral Resort in Miami, Florida. He is a six-time Hall of Fame winner in addition to being inducted into the 2016 World Teachers Hall of Fame. McLean has developed a number of players who have won at the professional stage. His unique teaching system has produced over 100 teaching professionals who work at elite private clubs globally.
“We are very excited to partner with the world-renown golf professional Jim McLean and his expert team of golf school instructors,” said Michael J. Setola, CEO – Tharanco Lifestyles. “Jim’s enthusiasm and dedication to the game and industry makes this a natural partnership.”
“It’s exciting to be representing the Greg Norman Collection,” said Jim McLean. “I love the style and quality with every aspect of this company.”
About Greg Norman Collection:
Built upon a unique combination of performance, luxury and style, Greg Norman Collection is a leading worldwide marketer of golf-inspired sportswear for men and women. Established in 1992, Greg Norman Collection is inspired by one of the world’s leading golf professionals, the man they call “The Shark.” Reflecting his adventurous spirit and confident, independent style, the Collection captures Greg Norman’s powerful elegance, enthusiasm and passion for an individual design sense.
About Jim McLean
Jim McLean is a world renowned golf instructor and is currently entering his 26th year of teaching at Trump National Doral. Jim has seven golf academies worldwide, including new locations at Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage, CA and South Korea. The Trump National Doral location has firmly established itself as the nation’s top golf school since 1991.
His valued coaching is based off of 35 years of research and experiences navigating the nuances of the game. Jim’s playing experience includes qualifying for the U.S. Junior, U.S. Amateur, U.S. Open, and U.S. Senior Open. He has successfully translated his experience as a competitive player towards developing a rigorous training system that is unmatched by any golf instructor in the world. He has coached over 100 professionals on the PGA, LPGA, and Champions Tours, as well as developed eight number one ranked junior golfers in the United States. Some of Jim’s recent students include Lexi Thompson, Erik Compton, Cristie Kerr, Gary Woodland, Jon Curran, and Keegan Bradley.
Jim’s schools serve as a research facility for studying the mechanics of the golf swing. All facilities are equipped with the latest and most innovative technology available in golf. From GEARS to a Sam Putt Lab, from K-Vest to BodiTrak, Jim ensures that his students and teachers are able to study the golf swing in a detailed fashion.
Jim continues to be a revered influence in golf, producing the highest-selling DVDS, books, iOS and Android apps, in addition to training aids. His books, The Eight Step Swing ® and The X-Factor ®, remain some of his best sellers. Today, Jim hosts his own weekly radio show on Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio, continues to appear on the Golf Channel, pens new articles for Golf Digest, all while creating new methods of bringing elite instruction to millions of players worldwide.
Contact:
Annmarie Dodd, (646) 840-5228
annmarie.dodd@tlifestyles.com
