Angel joins 18Birdies’ growing list of female professional golfer ambassadors
OAKLAND, Calif., – April 18, 2018 – Mobile golf technology startup, 18Birdies, today announced the signing of rising LPGA star, Angel Yin, to a three-year deal as a brand ambassador. Yin joins Anna Nordqvist, Paige Spiranac and Tania Tare as female professional golfers representing the brand. The deal will include apparel signage, personal appearances, weekly Live Rounds posted within the app during LPGA tournament weeks and exclusive content within the 18Birdies social feed.
Making the jump to the professional ranks directly from high school, Angel began her career on the Ladies European Tour, where she earned her first career professional win at the 2017 Omega Dubai Ladies Classic. Yin made her debut on the LPGA Tour during the 2017 season, where she was a captain’s pick for the Solheim Cup, secured five top 10 finishes and ranked second in the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year standings. Other career accolades include being the second youngest player (age 13) to ever play in a Women’s U.S. Open, winning the 2007 Callaway Junior World Championship (7-8 yr. old category) and winning two California State Women’s Amateur Championships by the age of 12.
“I love sharing on social media, which is why I was instantly attracted to 18Birdies,” said Yin. “They are doing a great job building a large golf-focused social community and I’m looking forward to connecting with them on the app.”
18Birdies has experience tremendous growth since launching at the 2016 PGA Merchandise Show with over 900,000 users and several industry recognitions including a Golf Digest Editor’s Choice designation for Best Game Analyzer App and a Webby Award Nomination for Best GPS Technology.
About 18Birdies
18Birdies is reimagining the world of golf through technology, transforming the way golf is played, experienced and perceived, and building a more diverse, positive and relevant golf community. Our offerings are making golf more fun, engaging, and inclusive for golfers; more efficient and productive for courses; and providing access to a large engaged community for partners. For more information, visit www.18birdies.com.
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Anish Patel
18Birdies
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