Partnership with Golf Canada to include participation in trio of golf tournaments in 2017
TORONTO (July 20, 2017) – Levelwear, a premium sports athletic apparel brand, will kick off its summer of golf by participating in the RBC Canadian Open from July 24-30. As part of a partnership with Golf Canada, the company will also be taking part in the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open from August 21-27 as well as the Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship from September 11-17. The company has been named an official apparel provider for each of the events and will be on site to launch activations.
“We are extremely proud of our partnership with the RBC Canadian Open. To have the Levelwear brand exclusively associated with this iconic Canadian event that was initially contested in 1904, is special” said Hilton Ngo CEO.
Levelwear has also forged Brand Ambassador partnerships with numerous top Canadian professionals like Adam Hadwin, Brad Fritsch, Corey Conners, Taylor Pendrith, and Ryan Williams along with PGA Tour veterans D.A. Points, Greg Owen, and Ted Potter, many of whom are expected to play in next week’s event.
Hadwin, now entering his third year on Tour, has hit his stride, capturing his first PGA TOUR victory at the Valspar Championship. Born in Saskatchewan and raised in BC, Hadwin made history this season at the CareerBuilder Challenge, becoming the 4th player in PGA TOUR history to shoot sub 60 on a par 72 course.
Conners turned professional in April of 2015 after earning top-amateur honours at The Masters tournament. The Kent State alumnus went on to record two top-10 finishes on the Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada, two Top-25 finishes on the Web.com Tour and is currently No. 12 on the money list.
Pendrith finished third on the Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada in 2014, then finished T14 at the Final Stage of the Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament to earn strong status for 2016. The 24-year-old has competed in eight events so far this season, highlighted by a T4 finish at the Club Colombia Championship Presented by Claro.
“I’m looking forward to playing in our National Open and representing the fans, the flag, and all of my great sponsors including RBC, Shaw, Levelwear, Belfor, and Callaway” said Adam Hadwin
Levelwear will be on site at the RBC Canadian Open operating a number of activations. The Levelwear photobooth will be offering an exciting photo opportunity with the Official RBC Canadian Open Trophy from Thursday to Saturday between 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Levelwear will also be organizing a t-shirt toss. Fans are encouraged to keep an eye out on the 7th hole for a chance to snag a Levelwear t-shirt from Thursday-Sunday. Attendees in need of a lift will also be taken care of as Levelwear will be proving a golf cart shuttle service on the 11th hole Thursday-Sunday.
“With our Golf Canada partnership, both parties thought it was important to enhance the consumer experience by adding other elements to the event” said Hilton Ngo
Levelwear has achieved much success through its commitment to delivering on trend, technically superior, and value rich apparel to many of the iconic green grass facilities. The company has established business relationships with roughly 80 of the top 100 golf clubs in both Canada and the US. Levelwear has also established enduring business verticals in licensed and team sports, golf apparel, and men’s and women’s lifestyle wear, with core strengths of innovation, decoration, and industry leading service. The company holds licensing partnerships with some of the top global brands, including the NHL and NHLPA, NBA, CFL, 175 US Colleges, Hockey Canada, Cleveland Cavaliers and various soccer properties globally.
ABOUT LEVELWEAR
Levelwear is a premium sports apparel brand providing on-trend, technically superior apparel to the upper-end golf and pro sports markets. Their core strengths include innovation, decoration, and quick response. The Toronto based company employs a full time staff of over 200 skilled employees at their Richmond Hill home office and manufacturing facility and their products are distributed globally.
ABOUT THE RBC CANADIAN OPEN
Part of the FedExCup, stars of the PGA TOUR will compete for $5.9 million (US) at the RBC Canadian Open, July 24-30, 2017 at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario. Conducted by Golf Canada for more than a century, the RBC Canadian Open provides an opportunity for Canada’s top talents to compete against the world’s best golfers while also leaving a significant impact in the event’s host community. Established in 1904, Canada’s national open golf championship is the third-oldest national open golf championship worldwide next to the British Open and the U.S. Open. For tickets or tournament information, please visit www.rbccanadianopen.com or call 1-800-571-6736.
ABOUT THE CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN’S OPEN
The stars of the LPGA Tour will challenge for 2017 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open at Ottawa Hunt and Country Club. The Canadian Pacific Women’s Open consistently draws one of the strongest fields on the LPGA Tour. The 2015 CP Women’s Open saw 97 of the top 100 players on the current LPGA Tour Official Money List compete in the event, including Smiths Falls, Ontario native and recent LPGA winner, Brooke Henderson who was the top Canadian. First conducted in 1973, Canada’s National Women’s Open Championship has allowed the brightest stars of the LPGA Tour to shine on Canadian soil and to inspire the nation’s next generation of female golfers. For information on volunteer opportunities, tickets or corporate hospitality, visit www.CPwomensopen.com, or call 1-866-571-5742.
ABOUT THE PACIFIC LINKS BEAR MOUNTAIN CHAMPIONSHIP
The Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship is an official event on PGA TOUR Champions featuring the world’s premier golfers aged 50 and older competing for a US$ 2.5 million purse. Tournament play at the Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship will be held on the Jack and Steve Nicklaus Co-Design Mountain Course at Bear Mountain Golf Resort in Victoria, British Columbia, from September 11-17, 2017. Tournament week in Victoria will begin with the Official Pro-Ams on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by 54 holes of championship play from Friday through Sunday, with no cut. All three competitive rounds will be broadcast live by Golf Channel to 200 million homes in 84 countries and 11 languages around the world.
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