FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 20, 2021
RICHMOND, BC (PGA of British Columbia) – The PGA of BC is pleased to announce a new Preferred Partnership with Nike Golf for the 2021 season.
In addition to its support of PGA of BC Professionals as a Gold-level Preferred Partner throughout the season ahead, the agreement will see Nike Golf serve as title sponsor of this year’s Club Professional Championship.
“We are thrilled to partner with Nike Golf and grateful for its patronage of our member Professionals,” said PGA of BC Executive Director Donald Miyazaki. “It is a natural fit for our organization to align with a brand that has been synonymous with excellence on and off the golf course for decades.
“We look forward to making this a beneficial relationship for both Nike Golf and the nearly 700 men and women serving as PGA of BC Professionals across the province.”
Nike Golf’s offerings include a wide array of high-performance apparel options for men, women, and juniors, as well as innovative, convention-breaking footwear and accessories that help players look, feel and play their best on course. That’s why top players like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Tony Finau, Michelle Wie West, and many more, proudly represent Nike Golf on tour.
The Club Professional Championship is open to all PGA of BC Head, Executive and Head Teaching Professionals. The 36-hole, individual stroke-play tournament will take place Sept. 20-21 at Victoria’s Royal Colwood Golf Club. Brad Clapp (Ledgeview Golf Club) is the event’s defending champion, having won the 2020 title in a playoff at Nicklaus North Golf Course, earning him the honour of having his name etched on the Dick Munn Memorial Trophy for the first time.
“We are excited to be partnering with the PGA of BC and helping to deliver one of its marquee events of the summer,” said Adam Cox, President of Mint Green/Nike Golf Canada. “The West Coast has always shown a strong affinity for Nike Golf and we are proud to be the title sponsor of the 2021 Club Professional Championship.
“Partnering with the PGA members is invaluable, as they help us usher in a new wave of enthusiasm and excitement around the game of golf. This sponsorship fits extremely well with the core values of both organizations,” Cox added.
Registration for the Club Professional Championship is open now. Click here to see full tournament information and a list of confirmed competitors.
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About NIKE Inc.
NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world’s leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Converse, a wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brand, designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories.
About PGA of British Columbia
The Professional Golfers’ Association of British Columbia is an association comprised of nearly 700 golf professionals who work at and operate golf courses, driving ranges and other facilities across the province. Its mandate is to promote and advance the game of golf, serving the needs of both its membership and the golf public through professional and junior golf development programs and high-calibre competitive events.
About Mint Green Group
Established in 1974, the Mint Green Group is a premium, full-service distribution company, servicing the golf, tennis and licensed sports markets. Since its inception, Mint Green has partnered with some of the world’s iconic sports, lifestyle, tennis and golf brands, building those brands to new heights and driving their distribution throughout the marketplace. With offices and showrooms in Montreal and Toronto, Mint Green has built a reputation as a leader in its field, driven by its outstanding sales, customer service, operations, brand building and marketplace expertise.
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For more information, please contact:
Eric MacKenzie
Communications & Marketing Manager, PGA of BC
(604) 303-6766
eric@pgabc.org
Max Christiansen
Senior Marketing Manager, Mint Green Group
(416) 710-5689
mchristiansen@mgg.ca