THOMASVILLE, Ga. — Flyway Hats, a premium performance headwear brand and official licensee of the PGA TOUR, is collaborating with the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) to provide customized performance golf headwear to celebrities and guests at the inaugural APGA Michael Eaves Classic and Celebrity Pro-Am, July 27-29, at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana.
Flyway will offer multiple designs from its premium collection of stylish headwear for guests to select from, including The Gambler, The Aussie, The Caddie, and other top-selling options. Each Flyway hat will feature the official APGA logo, customized and designed out of Flyway’s Thomasville, Georgia headquarters.
“We believe it is essential for golfers and outdoor enthusiasts to shield themselves with the proper sun-protective headwear, and Flyway’s performance wide-brimmed golf hats offer maximum protection that combines a stylish look,” said Flyway Hats CEO, John Wagner. “Flyway’s strategic partnership with the APGA Tour is just the latest example of our growing investment in professional golf.”
Founded in 2010, the Advocates Professional Golf Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring an inclusive future through the game of golf.
The APGA Michael Eaves Classic and Celebrity Pro-Am will be hosted by seven-time Emmy Award winning ESPN SportsCenterand golf anchor, Michael Eaves, a longtime APGA supporter. Among the celebrities scheduled to participate in the event include ESPN NFL analyst and Super Bowl champion Ryan Clark, two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith, five-time Major League Baseball All-Star Torii Hunter, three-time MLB All-Star Matt Kemp, former ESPN SportsCenter anchor Stan Verrett, three-time World Long Drive champion Alexis Bolton, professional golfer and media personality Shasta Averyhardt, golfer and media personality Nikki Blades, Emmy Award-winning sports reporter Jemele Hill, 11-time Emmy Award-winning Entertainment Tonight host Nischelle Turner, and former NBA champion Dorell Wright.
“Our Flyway Hats partnership for the APGA Michael Eaves Classic and Celebrity Pro-Am is the latest in the APGA Tour’s expanding list of strategic collaborations,” said APGA Tour Chief Operating Officer Solomon Hughes. “This is one of our highest-profile events of the year, and it promises to create lasting memories as we honor the important mission of the APGA Tour.”
For more information about Flyway Hats or to explore customizable headwear options, visit FlywayHats.com.
About Flyway Hats
Flyway is a premium lifestyle headwear brand based in Thomasville, Ga., and rooted in craftsmanship, comfort, and outdoor heritage. Designed for those who live boldly and tread lightly, Flyway’s collections include a blend of timeless silhouettes with modern performance features like UPF 50+ sun protection, breathable materials, and customizable branding. Whether on the water, on the course, or in the field, Flyway Hats are built to elevate every look with style and substance. Flyway Hats are a division of Bayly Inc, a manufacturer of uniform headwear in the United States since 1865. Learn more at flywayhats.com, and follow Flyway on Instagram at @flywayhats and on Facebook at facebook.com/p/Flyway-Hats.
About the APGA Tour
The APGA Tour was established in 2010 as a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring an inclusive future through the game of golf. The APGA Tour Board of Directors works diligently to accomplish this by hosting and operating professional golf tournaments, player development programs, mentoring programs, and by introducing the game to inner city young people. In addition to conducting tournaments awarding more than $1 million in prize and bonus money in 2026, the APGA has organized a Player Development Program to aid golfers as they work to chase their professional golf goals.
About Michael Eaves
Michael Eaves stands among the most distinguished and nationally recognized sports journalists of his generation, with an impressive career spanning over three decades. His reporting has placed him at the center of the world’s most watched and historically significant sporting events, including the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, the Super Bowl, the NBA Playoffs, the Masters and the PGA Championship, and the Rose Bowl. Michael grew up playing competitive golf and made history in 1990 while a student at South Hopkins High School, becoming the first Black golfer to qualify for the Kentucky High School State Golf Championship.
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