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(Miami, FL, May 14, 2025) — Original Penguin®, a division of Perry Ellis International, Inc., proudly announces that five of its golf ambassadors will tee it up at the upcoming PGA Championship, taking place May 15–18 at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The players will showcase the brand’s newest Spring 2025 golf collection, which combines elevated style with the performance features today’s top athletes demand.
“We’re incredibly proud to have five elite athletes representing Original Penguin on one of golf’s biggest stages,” said Brad Holder, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Perry Ellis International. “Our Spring 2025 collection is all about modern performance and bold originality—values that our ambassadors embody both on and off the course.”
Representing Original Penguin on golf’s major stage will be Jake Knapp, Nico Echavarria, Johnny Keefer, Max McGreevy and Brian Campbell. Each athlete will sport signature looks from the latest collection, featuring the brand’s iconic Earl™ polo, Re-Originals™ sustainable fabrication, and cutting-edge moisture-wicking, 4-way stretch technology.
Over the past two years, this dynamic group has collectively earned six PGA TOUR-sanctioned victories, highlighting their elite status and consistency at the highest level of the game.
“This year’s PGA Championship is not just a showcase of world-class golf, but a statement of Original Penguin’s growing presence in the sport,” added Holder. “Our ambassadors will be outfitted in collections that reflect the energy, confidence, and modern spirit of the game today.”
For over 70 years, Original Penguin, and its namesake icon Pete the Penguin, has been adorned and adored by the masters of leisure and sport to define itself as an American classic. Today, the Penguin icon still stands as a signal for those who know how to be an original and what you wear for the good times.
About An Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®
In 1955, Minneapolis-based Munsingwear – an underwear and military supply company – ironically became the touchstone of suburban sport with the introduction of the first iconic golf shirt to America – an ORIGINAL PENGUIN®. Known for its unique, humorous and detail-oriented clothing, Original Penguin offers a full range of men’s and children’s clothing, accessories and fragrances. The brand continues to evolve into the sports arena with the addition of tennis and pickleball apparel. Original Penguin is a global brand with retail stores worldwide as well as two dedicated e-commerce websites: www.originalpenguin.com and www.originalpenguin.co.uk.
About Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men’s and women’s apparel, accessories and fragrances. The company’s collections of men’s dress and casual sportswear, golf sportswear, lifestyle men’s sportswear and women’s lifestyle collections are distributed through major retail channels. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, An Original Penguin by Munsingwear®,Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, Farah®. Laundry by Shelli Segal® and Rafaella®. The company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR® and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel and accessories. Additional information on the company is available at www.pery.com.
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For more information, contact:
Stuart Goldstein
RG Narrative Inc.
(M) 201-681-0618
stuart@rgnarrative.com
