Ralph Lauren Corp.: Announces the re-signing of Luke Donald, Jonathan Byrd, Webb Simpson, Matteo Manassero, and rookie Morgan Hoffmann to multi-year agreements. As part of the renewed agreements, Donald, Manassero and Hoffmann will serve as brand ambassadors for RLX Golf, while Byrd and Simpson represent the Polo Golf collection. … Kikkor Golf: Signs LPGA player Ryann O’Toole to an endorsement agreement.
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Tommy Hilfiger Announces Keegan Bradley As Global Ambassador For Golf Collection
Tommy Hilfiger Group: Signs PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley to an endorsement agreement through 2014. Bradley will represent the brand by wearing select pieces from the men’s golf collection.
Professional Golfer John Cook Leaves Nike To Partner With Leisure Society
Leisure Society: Signs John Cook, a 19-time winner on the PGA and Champions tours, to an endorsement agreement to represent the company’s new golf apparel collection.
Zero Friction Expands Product Lines: Introducing The ZFAdvantage Club Series
Zero Friction: Expands its product line with the Zero Friction Advantage Club Series, which features a driver, a 15-degree loft fairway wood and 24-degree loft hybrid.
Fourteen Golf Scheduled To Reveal New TC-530FG Forged Irons At Upcoming PGA Merchandise Show
Fourteen Golf: Introduces its TC-530FG forged Irons.
Keller Golf Course (Maplewood, Minn.): To be renovated by Richard Mandell Golf Architecture. Mandell, which was selected through the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, will begin the renovation in the fall and the course will re-open in May 2014. … Celebration Golf Management: Signs a long-term lease for RedTail Golf Club in Lake County, Fla. The firm is leasing RedTail Golf Club, a Dave Harman-design, from Starwood Land Ventures with an option to acquire the course and facilities.
The R&A: Appoints Johnnie Cole-Hamilton as its new executive director of championships as part of a wider management reorganization. Also, John Murray, currently vice president – golf; finance at IMG, has been named the organization’s new executive director of finance.
The Otter Co.: Announces plans to exhibit new 2012 outerwear line, including its Play-Through Series of separates.
Cook Says Bye Nike, Hello Leisure Society
Leisure Society: Signs John Cook, a 19-time winner on the PGA and Champions tours, to an endorsement agreement to represent the company’s new golf apparel collection.
Clubhouse Collection To Make Debuts
Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp.: To introduce its new Clubhouse Collection of men’s dress shoes at the PGA Merchandise Show Jan. 26-28 and at the Association of Golf Merchandisers Product Preview on Jan. 25.
Ogio Brand Expands With Badds
Ogio: Signs Aaron Baddeley to an endorsement agreement to wear its golf polos, pants, belts and outerwear during the 2012 PGA Tour season.
Tommy Hilfiger Brings Bradley Into Fold
Tommy Hilfiger Group: Signs PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley to an endorsement agreement through 2014. Bradley will represent the brand by wearing select pieces from the men’s golf collection.
Moore Becomes Arnie Man
Arnie: Signs PGA Tour player Ryan Moore to a multi-year endorsement agreement. As part of the agreement, Moore will exclusively wear Arnie, an apparel partnership between Arnold Palmer Enterprises and the co-founders of Quagmire Golf, during competition.
New Trion:Z Color Palette Scheduled For PGA Show Debut
Trion:Z: To unveil a new bracelet that emulates the aesthetic lines and structure of the Magtitan Palette – Colantotte’s Color Palette at the PGA Merchandise Show.
Sundog Eyewear To Debut 12 New Models, Including Sleek Laser
Sundog Eyewear: To introduce 12 new models, each featuring the brand’s Mela-Lens technology, at the PGA Merchandise Show.
Loudmouth Plans Product Launches, Parties At PGA Show
Loudmouth Golf: To showcase its spring 2012 collection, providing attendees and retailers with previews and pre-order opportunities. Loudmouth will also preview its fall 2012 line.
True Linkswear To Unveil 2012 Shoe Line At PGA Merchandise Show
True Linkswear: To unveil its 2012 product line, which features one new style and updates on its current styles, along with additional color options.
Kikkor Golf To Host Glowball Invitational At PGA Show
Kikkor Golf: To host the inaugural Kikkor Golf Shots in the Dark Glowball Invitational on Jan. 27 at the Faldo Golf Institute in Orlando, Fla.
TipTeeToe To Launch Show At PGA Show
TipTeeToe: To introduce its wedge sole-designed golf shoe for women.
Sligo Wear Expands Tour Staff
Sligo Wear: Signs Russell Knox of Scotland to an endorsement agreement that will have Knox wear the company’s apparel during the 2012 PGA Tour season. Brian Gay and Canada’s Graham DeLaet already represent the Canadian label on the PGA Tour.
