Original Penguin®, a division of Perry Ellis International, Inc., proudly congratulates brand ambassador, and rising golf star, Johnny Keefer, on securing his first Korn Ferry Tour victory at the Veritex Bank Championship. Keefer, known for his steady game and dynamic energy, delivered a composed bogey-free final-round 64 to secure the title, proudly outfitted in Original Penguin’s latest golf performance apparel.
“Johnny represents everything we love about the next generation of golf — fearless, fresh, and authentic,” said Brad Holder, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Perry Ellis International. “Seeing Johnny lift that trophy wearing Original Penguin is a proud moment for us. We are excited to support his journey as he continues making his mark on the game.”
With the win, Keefer, a Baylor University standout and the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas Player of the Year, inched that much closer to securing his 2026 PGA TOUR card as he jumps to second on the Korn Ferry Tour points list.
“It’s a dream come true to get my first win on the Korn Ferry Tour,” said Keefer. “Original Penguin has been a big part of my journey — not just in how I look on the course, but in how confident I feel. I’m proud to represent a brand that lets me stay true to who I am.”
Throughout the week, Keefer wore Original Penguin’s Spring 2025 Collection featuring its new Re-Originals sustainable fabrication and secured the victory in style sporting the Pete’s Tee Time Polo in Black Iris during Sunday’s final round.
Original Penguin continues to make a strong statement in professional golf as Keefer joins fellow brand ambassadors and PGA TOUR winners Jake Knapp, Nico Echavarria, and Brian Campbell, alongside PGA TOUR players Max McGreevy and Mason Andersen to combine for 6 worldwide wins over the past two seasons.
For over 60 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.
For more information, contact:
Stuart Goldstein
RG Narrative Inc.
(M) 201-681-0618
stuart@rgnarrative.com
