ONTARIO, California – The Southern California Section of the PGA of America (SCPGA) is excited to announce the continuation and expansion of their partnership with California-based, premier lifestyle apparel brand, TravisMathew through December 2024.Founded in 2007, the TravisMathew brand draws its inspiration from the culture and lifestyle of Southern California’s surf, sand, and sun. As a premier lifestyle brand, TravisMathew has created versatile, everyday apparel that seamlessly transitions from work to play.TravisMathew has been a valued advocate of the SCPGA since 2016 when they were named the presenting partner of the annual California Teaching and Coaching Summit, which features world class educational offerings for PGA Professionals, LPGA Professionals, and coaches, which has featured some of the top instructors in the country and members of the World Golf Hall of Fame.“We have had a long an incredible partnership with the SCPGA with the professionals in this region supporting our brand since we started in 2007 and we are thrilled to take our partnership to the next level,” said Ryan Ellis, CEO of TravisMathew. “They do so much for golf professionals, facilities, and growing the game through junior golf programs in Southern California and we are proud to partner with them in these efforts.”With the continued partnership, TravisMathew, will serve as the presenting sponsor of the SCPGA Foundation Classic, supporting the Foundation with the creation of the new TravisMathew Scholarships. that provides financial assistance for junior golfers pursuing education. The SCPGA Foundation Classic is an annual charitable pro-am tournament hosted at Riviera Country Club. Proceeds from the Foundation Classic will be allocated towards the SCPGA Foundation Scholarship and ClubsForeYouth® programs, supporting youth in Southern California with education opportunities, proper golf equipment and PGA instruction.“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with TravisMathew. They have been a supporter of our Section for many years, and the commitment they have shown our SCPGA Members and our programs is exceptional. They have stepped up their engagement in a meaningful way, supporting not only the California Teaching & Coaching Summit, but their reach now will include supporting our Foundation Classic, establishing scholarships, and helping us in creating a sustainability education program for our Members. We are grateful for their commitment and look forward to working together to make a difference,” said SCPGA Executive Director/CEO, Tom Addis III, PGA.Additionally, the partnership with TravisMathew will work towards developing and providing a strategic educational platform focused on sustainability efforts within the golf industry. For more information on about TravisMathew, visit travismathew.com.
TravisMathew Contact:
Chris PetersonSr. Director, Marketingcpeterson@travismathew.com SCPGA Partner Contact:
Nikki Gatch, PGAChief Operating Officer951.845.4653ngatch@pgahq.com
SCPGA Media Contact:
Bryce SeiverCommunications Director951.845.4653bseiver@pgahq.com
