DENVER -- Sport Haley Inc. is pleased to announce it has been named an official licensee of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA).
"Partnering with a world-class women's organization like the LPGA is an ideal fit for Sport Haley, as we have successfully produced the best in women's golf and resort apparel for nearly twenty years," said Don Jewell, President and CEO of Sport Haley,Inc.
Added Sport Haley's Vice President of Merchandising & Design, Cathy Blair, "We're very excited about our association with the LPGA and believe this relationship will bring continued success to Sport Haley."
LPGA Director of Licensing & Marketing, Anne McCarthy, echoed Blair's sentiment, saying, "We're very excited about our new partnership with Sport Haley, and we look forward to seeing our logo on their premium products."
The LPGA is the most recent addition to Sport Haley Inc., a golf apparel and outerwear company that previously added Ben Hogan Apparel to its family of high-end merchandise.
About Sport Haley Inc.
Sport Haley went public in 1994 and continued double-digit growth through the remainder of the 1990s. Today Sport Haley fashion golf apparel and outerwear is marketed in premium and mid-price golf markets through a network of independent sales representatives and distributors to golf professional shops at country clubs and resorts throughout the U.S. and internationally. The company also markets Sport Haley golf and fashion apparel to corporate, college, university and other markets. Ben Hogan Apparel is marketed to elite golf professional shops, upscale resorts and exclusive department stores. www.sporthaley.com
About the Ladies Professional Golf Association
The LPGA features a membership comprised of world-class LPGA Tour professionals and dedicated Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP). Today's LPGA Tour features the most talented global group of professional athletes who, in 2009, will compete in a minimum of 28 official money events in 10 countries with total prize money of more than $55 million. In addition to its dynamic Tour members, 1,200 certified LPGA T&CP members serve the golf industry in teaching, coaching and management positions, and oversee programs aimed at increasing the involvement of women, girls and youth in golf. The LPGA's Vision is to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the best golf professionals in the world. Its Mission is to be a leader in the world of sports, to promote economic empowerment for all members, and to serve as role models on and off the course. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla. For more information on the LPGA, log on to www.LPGA.com.
Media Contact:
Kim Berard, LPGA
(386) 274-6278
