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Callaway® Apparel Launches 2019 Weather Series “Play Unrestricted In Every Condition”

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As the seasons have changed so has the weather, but don’t let the weather hold you back from playing more golf and extending your season. callaway Apparel can help you with that.

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The press release below outlines new apparel being launched by Callaway Apparel.

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(Miami, FL, September 30, 2019) — Callaway Apparel announces the launch of its 2019 Weather Series, a revolutionary collection of Men’s and Women’s outerwear that provides the ultimate in functionality, playability, and versatility for the performance-driven golfer. The 2019 Weather Series is focused on one thing: helping golfers play unrestricted golf in every weather condition. Featuring their revolutionary SWING TECH™ construction in nearly every piece, the 2019 Weather Series is Callaway’s most technical and most complete lineup to date.

“We are thrilled to bring the all-new Weather Series lineup to market,” stated Gina Avila, Executive Vice President of Design & Merchandising for Callaway Apparel. “My team and I have spent countless hours working to create products that feature the latest in fiber technology and performance-enhancing materials while still providing a sophisticated, aesthetically pleasing appearance. The result is what we believe to be the newest gold standard in performance golf outerwear.”

Highlights of the Men’s 2019 Weather Series include:

Callaway StormGuard™ Waterproof Jacket & Pants – Designed with SWING TECH™ construction and mechanical four-way stretch fabric, the StormGuard waterproof jacket and pants offer golfers superior range of motion in even the toughest of elements. Brandnew for 2019, these products feature a 15K JIS waterproof rating, Callaway’s highest ever, as well as multiple fully seam-sealed, splash proof pockets. The full-zip breathable waterproof jacket, available in three colors, is built with adjustable storm cuffs for added protection while the pants, offered in multiple lengths, features an adjustable hem for the perfect fit.

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SWING TECH Waffle Fleece – Brand new from Callaway, the Swing Tech Waffle Fleece offers golfers the perfect combination of warmth, playability, and protection from the elements. Featuring Swing Tech construction and four-way stretch polyester/spandex blended fabric, this mid-layer allows for better range of motion with every swing. The interior thermal lining provides superior warmth while UV Block UPF 50 helps protect skin from harmful UV radiation. The Swing Tech Waffle Fleece is available in eight new colors and Big & Tall sizing.

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SWING TECH Outlast ¼ Zip – Callaway’s most technically advanced mid-weight layering now features SWING TECH, allowing golfers to play unrestricted in every condition. This ¼ zip pullover is constructed with Outlast ® technology, originally developed for NASA, which utilizes phase change materials (PCM) that absorb, store and release heat for optimal thermal comfort. Also equipped with UV Block UPF 50 to prevent the sun’s harmful UV rays from reaching the skin, the Outlast ¼ zip, available in five colors, is a versatile, performance-driven layer that is built to brave the elements.

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SWING TECH Windshirts – Available in three distinct styles (short sleeve, ¼ zip, and full zip), Callaway’s new windshirts are constructed with Repel technology to resist wind and water by creating a barrier of protection against inclement weather. SWING TECH construction and four-way stretch fabric allow for better range of motion while the adjustable storm cuffs, toggle hems, and multiple full-size pockets provide golfers the details they need for peak performance. High Gauge Full-Zip Vest – Crafted from a soft, insulated thermal fabric and available in three colors, this vest delivers practical comfort and style. The four-way stretch polyester/spandex fabric ensures maximum stretch while the full-zip front is easily adjustable, making it the perfect complementary layering piece for fall golf.

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The stylish and functional Women’s Weather Series collection takes a modular approach to offer multi-wearing options for all seasons. While designed for performance by incorporating SWING TECH ergonomic and articulated seams, the women’s collection is complemented with smart feminine details. The collection features a variety of new layering offerings including:
● Mixed Media Quilted Jacket
● Swing Tech Lightweight Fleece
● Floral Jacquard and Printed Sun Protection ¼ Zip
● Full-Zip Wind & Water Resistant Jacket
● Coolmax Cardigan Sweater

The Men’s and Women’s Weather Series collections are available now at http://www.callawayapparel.com, select retailers and leading golf and country clubs around the world.

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About Callaway Apparel  
Innovative. Performance-Driven. Authentic. At Callaway® Apparel, we celebrate golf’s rich heritage by creating products that honor its past while defining its future. Callaway® Apparel is the ultimate combination of golf authenticity, classic styling and technically advanced construction because apparel that offers quality, performance, and functionality is as important to golfers as the equipment they use. Learn more about Callaway Apparel at http://www.callawayapparel.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Callaway® Apparel men’s and women’s golf apparel is licensed and developed by Perry Ellis International, Inc., a global leader in fashion apparel.

 

About Perry Ellis International

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor, and licensor of a broad list of high-quality men’s and women’s apparel, accessories and fragrances. The company’s collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants,  casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, activewear, dresses and men’s and women’s swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The company, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands including Perry Ellis®, An Original Penguin by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®  and Farah®. 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. Additional information on the company is available at http://www.pery.com.

Bald Head Blues to Reveal its 2020 Spring Line at the Upcoming PGA Fashion and Demo Experience

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BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC – July 24, 2019 – Bald Head Blues, a golf and island-inspired apparel company recognized by its golf cart with surfboard logo, will join golf’s top companies at the PGA 2019 Fashion and Demo Experience on August 13th and August 14th, in Las Vegas, NV., where the company will be introducing its new 2020 spring apparel and accessories line.

Bald Head Blues will be centrally located on the show floor at booth #1013 in the Venetian Resort & Casino. Founder and CEO of Bald Head Blues, Claude Pope, and his sales team will reveal new pieces and collections that build upon the Bald Head Blues “Comfort” and “Lifestyle” story. New colorways and collections have been added to their top-selling Albatross Polo with Comfort Dry Technology, as well as to their Ace Polo with Comfort Flex Technology.

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The new 2020 spring colorways feature Mint, Azalea, Ultramarine, and Scuba. The bold and fresh combinations of Mint and Azalea are showcased in the Men’s Albatross Polos, Ace Polos, button-downs, high-performance hats, and swimwear, as well as in the new Women’s Albatross Polos, and new Albatross Youth Polos. In addition to these pieces, the nautically inspired Ultramarine and Scuba colorways are featured in a Men’s quarter zip and vest.

 

 New collections include:

The new Bald Head Blues Women’s Collection includes five Albatross Polos that integrate the new colorways: Azalea Pink, Azalea with Pink/White Stripes, Ultramarine, Ultramarine with White Strips, and Medieval. These comfortable yet stylish polos are designed with Comfort Dry Technology, are sleeveless with a collar, and feature white trim around the arm opening. Sizes range from XS to 2XL. They will ship on 2/1/2020 with an MSRP of $68. Colorways released prior to the PGA 2019 Fashion and Demo Experience are NOW available. They include Aruba/Regatta, Regatta with White, Coral, and White.

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The new Bald Head Blues Albatross Youth Polos resemble the Men’s Albatross Polo with a classic fit, gingham trim, and matching collar. The sizes range from 4 to 14. Nine new colorways are being introduced. Azalea Pink, Scuba Blue, Mint Leaf, Medieval, and Ultramarine are included in the solid series. Scuba Blue, Blue with White Stripes, Azalea with Pink/White Stripes, Mint Leaf with White Stripes, and Ultramarine with White Stripes round out the stripe series. Custom embroidery is available on the sleeve and yoke only. These will ship on 2/1/2020 with an MSRP of $48.

The new Bald Head Blue’s “Lifestyle” apparel, which is inspired by the Bald Head Blues Island. This fun, cool and coastal collection includes three new performance hoodies with UPF 30, as well as high performance long and short sleeve tee shirts.

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New BHI Trucker Hats, Coastal Snapback Hats, Coastal Trucker Hats, and High-Performance Hats, that all tie back to the new colorways, will also be showcased.

“We invite you to the Bald Head Blues booth #1013 at the PGA 2019 Fashion and Demo Experience. Our sales executives, or myself, would enjoy an opportunity to show you through the new women’s line and new pieces, as well as some of our top sellers,” commented Pope.

If you would like to meet with Claude and review the Bald Head Blues product line, please reach out to him for an appointment at claude@baldheadblues.com.

“I am personally thrilled with the progress Bald Head Blues is making. We continue to grow every year and at every level. Our sales, our distribution, our staff, our PGA TOUR program, everything is elevating our business to compete at the highest level,” added Pope.

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Attending the PGA 2019 Fashion and Demo Experience is a significant milestone this year for Bald Head Blues. The company has also experienced several momentous milestones in 2019:

Reaching the women’s segment of the golf market is probably Bald Head Blue’s most important milestone in 2019. The company supports women’s golf, and now, women have access to the same colorful, comfortable, polos as featured in the men’s collection, and this is only the beginning. Bald Head Blues will continue to grow this new business segment.

Earlier this year, Bald Head Blues celebrated its five-year anniversary of being in business. What started as a retail store has grown into a national brand with a complete line of apparel and accessories.

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Bald Head Blues continues to grow its green grass shops, golf specialty stores, and boutique accounts, recently setting a record of opening and maintaining 300 accounts, a significant rise from last year.

Bald Head Blues brand ambassador and PGA TOUR Professional, Joel Dahmen, has been playing some inspiring golf and is providing the company with some key awareness. He participated in the Players Championship, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, and the Open Championship. At each of these majors, he donned Bald Head Blues. He has captured two Top-10 finishes which include a solo second-place finish at the Wells Fargo Championship, and a T-9 finish at the Farmers Insurance Open. He ranked #49 in the Fed Ex standings with 710 points.

 

 

About Bald Head Blues

For over 25 years, the Pope family has enjoyed the wonder and majesty of Bald Head Island with its acres of beaches, untouched marshes, maritime forests, pristine harbor, and casual coastal lifestyle. It’s a special place where nature’s abundance and casual lifestyle inspired the formation of Bald Head Blues. An apparel company that embraces the island’s extraordinary experience.

Unique to the island is its mode of transportation. Locals and tourists alike use electric golf carts to get around and more than often they are hauling beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and surfboards. This island lifestyle where a quick ride to the beach becomes an adventure is represented by the Bald Head Blues logo.

Bald Head Blues is known for their coastal and island-style but their collections also incorporate technology like “Comfort Flex” which combines pima cotton with the performance and stretch of spandex. For rounds played in the heat, Bald Head Blues has utilized “Comfort Dry.” This polyester/spandex blend is moisture-wicking, lightweight and has a 4-way stretch for ultimate performance. The new Albatross Polo is also treated with a UPF 50+ for UV protection.

Bald Head Blues transports you to a place you want to be – even if you aren’t there. Maybe it’s to the golf course, the tennis courts or on the beach. For the Pope Family, its Bald Head Island. Where do you want to go?

 

For more information, please visit https://www.baldheadblues.com.

 

Keep up-to-date with all of Bald Head blues news on social media:

 

Instagram:

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Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/baldheadblues

 

Twitter:

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NEW GALVIN GREEN RANGE DESIGNED TO HELP GOLFERS PLAY MORE OFTEN

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Part Two clothing inspired by formidable Dunluce course at Royal Portrush

 

The latest collection of golfwear from leading apparel brand Galvin Green offers serious golfers a range of high-performance garments designed to help them perform at their best more often in the most demanding playing conditions.

The new 2019 Part Two range available this month has been inspired by the harshest conditions at one of the most challenging links courses in the world – the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush, soon to host the 148th Open Championship.

The ground-breaking materials that helped the European Team win the Ryder Cup in Paris last year – including a completely new GORE-TEX SuperStretch waterproof fabric – have been incorporated into the latest collection, along with innovative designs and colourways across the various layers and accessories.

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“Serious golfers have told us how much they value performance golf clothing that helps them to play more often and at a high standard in the most challenging conditions,” said Global Brand Manager Nicholai Stein. “They also put a premium on comfort and style. So this exciting new range of water and windproof jackets, hoodies, body warmers, ultra-breathable pullovers, shirts, and trousers delivers on each of those aspirations with even more colour and size options to choose from,” he added.

The range includes a new version of the award-winning ShakeDry GORE-TEX jacket with a full-length silver zip that sees water bead up and run directly off the surface of the super-lightweight garment to avoid any chilling effect.  Weighing just 174 grams, the ASHTON jacket enables the golfer to maximize clubhead speed while playing in wet conditions in comfort. It also has a very low packing volume and is available in sizes S-3XL.

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Alongside the flagship ARCHIE jacket with the C-KNIT backer is the new AARON rain jacket in GORE-TEX stretch fabric with a lightweight mesh lining. The stand-out garment comes in five colour options, including Sharkskin/Black/Lime. It features a distinctive design with front and inner pockets, adjustable chest, waist and cuffs and an elastic drawstring at the hem. Sizes S-4XL.

In all, there are seven different Shell Layer waterproof jackets to choose from in various colour combinations, including the short sleeve, full-zip ALVIN in Black and Navy, plus the GORE-TEX stretch fabric Paclite ANDRES in six colours (sizes S-3XL).

The brand’s unrivaled choice of GORE-TEX trouser options includes the AXEL, ARTHUR and ANDY variations featuring C-KNIT backed, lined or Paclite garments in literally dozens of sizes from S-3XL, short, extra short (ANDY in black). standard and long lengths.

INTERFACE-1 expands

The versatile INTERFACE-1 hybrid layer range introduced last year that can be worn 95 out of 100 rounds, has been expanded to include 19 new garments. In addition to the popular LINCOLN line of jackets in five colourways, the new collection includes the LYON full-zip jacket featuring a GORE-TEX INFINIUM membrane that provides extra warmth, plus a water-repellent finish. The padded chest and back offer excellent protection from windchill, while front pockets make it an ideal garment for off as well as on-course wear (S-3XL).

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The new eye-catching DWIGHT half-zip pullover is a bright addition to the warm layer INSULA™ collection, including a distinctive Black/Red combination (S-3XL), while the DOLPH full-zip hoodie comes in Black/Red and Sharkskin/Lime (S-XXL).

Seven cool layer shirts in highly breathable, soft VENTIL8™ PLUS fabric include the stylish MERELL in three colour options – Rusty Orange, Faded denim & Sharkskin – and the long-sleeve MARC in White/Black, Navy/White or Black/White (S-XXL).

The women’s range is led by the ARISSA waterproof GORE-TEX jacket with mesh lining in three colours – Navy/Azalea, Black/Silver & Azalea/Silver (XXS-XXL), matched with the ALANA trousers with solid lining (XS-XL) in Black. There is also a new jacket in Paclite stretch fabric called AINO with Navy, Black and Azalea as the main colours. Both jackets provide a two-way full-length front zipper.

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An enlarged Junior collection includes GORE-TEX Paclite jackets and trousers, INTERFACE-1 and INSULA jackets, half-zip hoodies, bandanas and four shirts.

For more information on the range, visit www.galvingreen.com.

Bald Head Blues Staffer Joel Dahmen Poised to Play in his First Golf Major Sporting Bald Head Blues

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BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC – May 15, 2019 – Bald Head Blues, a golf and island-inspired apparel company, distinguished by its golf cart with surfboard logo, announced today that company brand ambassador, Joel Dahmen, fresh off a hot week at the Wells Fargo Championship, will be teeing it up at the upcoming PGA Championship, donning Bald Head Blues.

“Joel is playing some pretty inspired golf, actually he is on a hot streak. At the Wells Fargo Championship, he shot two consecutive rounds of 66 and captured a runner-up position, just three strokes from the winner. Our team is extremely proud of him, and can’t wait to see him navigate Bethpage Black. We believe with his level of accuracy off the tee, we’re going to see some of his best golf yet,” commented Bald Head Blues Founder & CEO, Claude Pope.

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In Dahmen’s quest for the Wannamaker Trophy, he will be sporting apparel from Bald Head Blues’ Spring Collection. To combat some of the upcoming inclement weather, he will be wearing the company’s signature performance “Quarter Zip” jacket. He will also wear the highly popular, Albatross Polo golf shirt, in a variety of colors. The Albatross Polo golf shirt features ComfortDry Technology, which is lightweight, promotes moisture wicking, and has a 4-way stretch for ultimate performance. All of Dahmen’s apparel will be embroidered with the Bald Head Blues distinct logo.

Dahmen has enjoyed a successful 2019 PGA TOUR season with his runner-up position at the Wells Fargo, which allowed him to compete at the PGA Championship, but it also secured his 2020 PGA TOUR card. His high level of play also captured a T-9 finish at the Farmers Insurance and a T-12 finish at the Players Championship. He is currently ranked #32 in the Fed Ex Cup points and has won over 1.7 million in prize money.

These notable finishes, and Dahmen’s overall success this season can be attributed to his driving accuracy. He is currently ranked #20th on the PGA TOUR in driving accuracy.

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“Bethpage has some pretty difficult rough, imposing bunkers, and awkward angles, but look for Joel to be in the middle of the fairway,” added Pope.

In 2018, Dahmen signed a two year Bald Head Blues endorsement deal. Since joining the Bald Head Blues team, he is playing some of the best golf of his career.

 

About Bald Head Blues

“Clothing for Coasting”

For over 25 years, the Pope family has enjoyed the wonder and majesty of Bald Head Island with its acres of beaches, untouched marshes, maritime forests, pristine harbor, and casual coastal lifestyle. It’s a special place where nature’s abundance and casual lifestyle inspired the formation of Bald Head Blues. An apparel company that embraces the island’s extraordinary experience.

Unique to the island is its mode of transportation. Locals and tourists alike use electric golf carts to get around and more than often they are hauling beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and surf boards. This island lifestyle where a quick ride to the beach becomes an adventure is represented by the Bald Head Blues logo.

All pieces in the Bald Head Blues Collections are fun, casual, colorful and classic. They employ high-performance fabrics, refined designs and an inimitable attention to details. The new 2019 Spring Collection which includes Aruba, Coral, Lavender, Regatta, and Spring magnify the island’s vibrant colors. Each series is bold, fresh, and energetic.

Bald Head Blues is known for their coastal and island style but their collections also incorporate technology like “Comfort Flex” which combines Pima cotton with the performance and stretch of spandex. For rounds played in the heat, Bald Head Blues has utilized “Comfort Dry.” This polyester/spandex blend is moisture wicking, lightweight and has a 4-way stretch for ultimate performance. The new Albatross Polo is also treated with a UPF 50+ for UV protection.

These high-performance technologies and fabrics are worn by Bald Head Blues brand ambassadors and PGA TOUR Professionals Joel Dahmen and Martin Piller. They both face extreme weather changes on the tour and their Bald Head Blues polos keep them comfortable and ready to compete.

Bald Head Blues transports you to a place you want to be – even if you aren’t there. Maybe it’s to the golf course, the tennis courts or on the beach. For the Pope Family, its Bald Head Island. Where do you want to go?

 

Callaway® Apparel Welcomes 15 New Brand Ambassadors For 2019

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(Miami, FL, April 4, 2019) — Callaway Apparel is pleased to announce the signing of sixteen new brand ambassadors, joining current staffers Talor Gooch, British Open winner Georgia Hall, two time U.S. Open winner Lee Janzen, Pablo Larrazabel and Renato Paratore.

“We are thrilled to have this group of talented athletes join Callaway Apparel as brand ambassadors,” said Tim Reed, SVP of Global Sports Marketing at Callaway Golf. “This dynamic group is a perfect combination of established veterans and young stars on the rise and we look forward to supporting them as they perform on golf’s biggest stages.”

 

The new members of Team Callaway include:

 

●       Retief Goosen – This two-time Major Champion owns 36 career wins worldwide and has spent over 250 weeks in the Top 10 of the Official World Golf Rankings. Later this year, he will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as a part of the Class of 2019.

●       Brice Garnett – Winner of the 2018 Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship. He is also a multiple winner on the Web.Com Tour and former NCAA Division II All-American.

●       Cody Gribble – Winner of the 2015 Sanderson Farms Championship and a member of the University of Texas 2012 National Championship team. Cody will be wearing Callaway TOUR AUTHENTIC in 2019.

●       Brandon Harkins – He recorded eight Top-25 finishes during the 2017-18 PGA Tour season and earned his 1st FedExCup Playoff appearance.

●       John Chin – The PGA Tour rookie earned his 2019 PGA Tour card after finishing 17th on the Web.com Tour in 2018.

●       Roberto Diaz – Finished second at the 2018 World Cup of Golf as a member of Team Mexico.

●       Steven Brown – The second-year European Tour member has earned three professional wins and was a member of the 2011 GB&I Walker Cup team.

●       Rico Hoey – A three-time All-American at USC and two time Palmer Cup member will be competing in his first full season on the Web.Com Tour in 2019.

●       Nicolas Echavarria – A two-time winner on the PGA TOUR Latin America in 2018, he finished #2 in the Order of Merit earning his place onto the 2019 Web.Com Tour.

●       Andres Gallegos – #5 on the 2018 PGA TOUR Latin America Order of Merit and winner of the 2018 Puerto Plata DR Open.

●       Steven Ihm – The University of Iowa grad will be competing on his first full season on the Web.com Tour. He is a former winner of the prestigious 2013 Sunnehanna Amateur.

●       Matthew NeSmith – The Web.Com Tour rookie was a two-time All American and the winningest golfer in University of South Carolina history.

●       Carlota Ciganda – The 15th ranked player in the world has earned six career wins, played on three Solheim Cup teams and was the LET Rookie of the Year.

●       Emma Talley – A past winner on the Symetra Tour, the four-time All-American at the University of Alabama is one of only five women to win both the NCAA Individual Championship (2015) and U.S. Women’s Amateur (2013).

●       Cheyenne Knight – This LPGA Tour rookie was an All-American all three years she spent at the University of Alabama and earned the 2017 SEC Player of the Year.

 

Callaway® Apparel men’s and women’s golf apparel and activewear is licensed and developed by Perry Ellis International, a global leader in fashion apparel. For more information on the new ambassadors, please visit: https://www.callawayapparel.com/team.html

 

About Callaway Apparel     

 

Innovative. Performance-Driven. Authentic. Callaway® Apparel is the ultimate combination of golf authenticity and classic style. Always innovative, always an outperformer. Because apparel that offers quality, performance, functionality and fit is as important to both men and women golfers as the equipment they use. Callaway Apparel is designed for those who love the game of golf. It represents where the game has been, and where the game is going.  Learn more about Callaway Apparel at  www.callawayapparel.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

 

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 collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men’s and women’s swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, An Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. 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 Guy Harvey® for performance fishing and resort wear.  Additional information on the company is available at http://www.pery.com.

 

REVIEW – Bald Head Blues Clubhouse Quarter Zip

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Nestled away off of the North Carolina is an enchanting little place. An island. An island so small and so pristine that the only mode of transportation is by golf cart. A place not too far away from where you live and a place where you can truly live the “island lifestyle”. That island is none other than Bald Head Island.

One of the island’s inhabitants is Claude Pope III who is the owner of golf and coastal lifestyle brand Bald Head Blues. Bald Head Island, NC is where the Pope family has called home for the last 25 years. Bald Head Island is a place where the sea meets sand and where nature and having a sense of casual reign supreme.

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Claude Pope III and the writer. I just happened to be wearing the Clubhouse Quarter Zip Pullover on the final day of the 2019 PGA Show.

Apparel from Bald Head Blues has a motto that they try to live by and strive for. Bald Head Blues (BHB) wants everyone to know that their clothing is “Clothing for Coasting” because it’s just a way of life to coast around on a golf cart. Maybe you’re headed to the beach for a picnic, heading to the surf to do some fly fishing or speaking of surf… Maybe you’ve strapped your surfboard to the top of your golf cart to transport it to the beach to “Hang 10”. This is Bald Head Island and what Bald Head Blues is all about.

Bald Head Blues offers a full range of clothing that covers everything from swimwear, button-down shirts, bottoms, layering pieces, t-shirts, caps, women’s wear, accessories, and even dog collars. This is clothing that when you look at the pics on their website they just look “comfy”. Looking at the colorways it’s also hard not to envision their pieces being by the ocean or a lake. With scintillating pastels (Coral) and dark blues amongst the options.

Through conversations with Vanessa Price of marketing firm Read The Greens I received the opportunity to test and review one of their pieces. After all, I’ve always felt that I belonged on the water and in a life full of stress and worry maybe some “Clothing for Coasting” would be an elixir of sorts. At the time I had shared a few press releases regarding Bald Head Blues and one of the releases was about a layering piece called the Clubhouse Quarter Zip.

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The Clubhouse Quarter Zip is a lightweight, ultra soft 100% Pima cotton pullover. Other features include…

  • front pockets for versatile storage on or off the course
  • an embroidered logo featuring their trademarked surfboard on a golf cart
  • leather zipper pull

The Clubhouse Quarter Zip is designed to be worn anywhere and it travels really well. Are you spending a day on the boat cruising around? It’s perfect for that. A chilly day on the golf course? Slide on this piece. You can wear it anywhere. The Clubhouse Quarter Zip pullover also fits true to size and features some stretch for maximizing your comfort.

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When I received my Clubhouse Quarter Zip pullover for review and opened it I was impressed. right away, I thought that the shade of blue that I asked for was nicer than the pictures on the press release showed. The blue is… vivid maybe? All that I know is that the shade of blue captures the eyes and if I may be so bold… it matches my eye color. I know… Pretty vain right?! I loved the contrasting color of the embroidered “golf cart and board” as they went with coral threadwork here. Again, even though the fabric itself is eye-pleasing and speaks for itself regarding the piece the contrasting pop just adds to the overall flavor of the pullover. Which reminds me… The leather zipper pull is just small attention to detail that further cements the overall aesthetics that make the Clubhouse Quarter Zip pullover a real eye-catcher.

A very good first impression and at this point, I haven’t removed the article of clothing from its plastic. That said, this piece has an amazing hand of fabric. It’s light and soft and quite frankly felt really good in my fingers as I further examined the piece now out of its plastic cocoon. The stitching is of the highest quality and getting back to the feel of the fabric. I immediately put it on after the unwrapping and the first thought that I had was that it felt like I was wearing a soft robe. The sizing I might have screwed up on. I found that it fit big and the shoulder seams didn’t line up accordingly. I likely should have gone with a medium but I thought that I was heavier/bigger than I am. I never really picture me as a size medium when I’ve been XL-XXL for a long time. The sizing choice was definitely my fault and no fault of BHB. 

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Performance. I’ve worn this sweater often and for many purposes. While I haven’t worn it to a beach yet or boating for that matter I have worn the Clubhouse Quarter Zip pullover where it matters most for this testing and review. While golfing. Through several dome sessions or in the backyard the fabric moves well with the body. There definitely is a “bit of stretch” as their literature on the website states. Quite honestly, I felt like I wasn’t wearing a sweater and I loathe wearing jackets and sweaters to play golf.

 

Conclusion

Bald Head Blues won my Top Apparel Teezy Award from the 2019 PGA Show (PGA Merchandise Show). It won the award for several reasons. It has a great back story on why the company is what it is. The comfort level and hand of the fabric is impossible to deny. They pay attention to the small things and when a couple of small things are added up it turns into a big thing. The colors are terrific and this goes for their entire product range. But in one area BHB and this Clubhouse Quarter Zip pullover were able to do one thing in particular during this testing and review period that I’ve never experienced in any apparel that I’ve tested, reviewed or simply worn.

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Bald Head Blues seemingly was able to transport me to the coast, the beach or island. They are “Clothing for Coasting”.

Until The Next Tee!!

#FightAndGrind #SeeUOnTheNextTee

 

 

 

SHORT PAR 4 CONGRATULATES AMBASSADOR RICKIE FOWLER FOR HIS SECOND PLACE FINISH AT THE HONDA CLASSIC

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SARASOTA, FL – March 13, 2019 – Short Par 4, the #1 “Hand Curated Box” for golfers everywhere, is thrilled with brand ambassador Rickie Fowler’s start to the 2019 PGA TOUR season. He has seized three Top-10 finishes this season which includes a win at the Phoenix Open Waste Management, a tie for second place at the Honda Classic, and a tie for fourth place at the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

To mark Fowler’s success, and kick-off to the new golf season, Short Par 4 is shipping Fowler’s favorite brand of golf shoes, Puma Golf, to every Fairway member in March and every Executive member in April. Puma Golf shoes are known for their TOUR proven performance, stability, traction, comfort and style.

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“Short Par 4 applauds Rickie for this season’s success. His comeback performances are legendary and this season proves it. Our team is confident that his courageous and stellar play will prevail,” said Bobby DiMeo CEO & Founder of Short Par 4.

Short Par 4 memberships include the Rickie Fowler TOUR Experience which features his one of a kind, apparel, accessories and gear for both on and off the golf course but the seasonal kick-off shipments of Puma Golf shoes is designed to serve the Fairway and Executive Memberships, a larger subscription base that will be introduced to Fowler’s favorite and iconic Puma Golf shoes.

Both the Fairway and Executive Memberships are subscriptions from the Classic Membership Collection. These costs vary from $49.95 to $99.95. The Fairway Membership is Short Par 4’s first subscription platform. It includes a two-item branded outfit or one branded item and accessory that is personally curated to your style and color preference. This box will be delivered monthly for a $49.95 subscription. Typically, this box on average should be worth $100 at retail.

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The Executive Membership is Short Par 4’s second subscription platform. This box includes “In-season”, premium, brand name apparel and complementing items. It also includes complimentary shipping and exchanges. This box will be delivered monthly for a $99.95 subscription. Typically, this box on average will be worth $200 at retail.

For more information on the Fairway and Executive Memberships, please visit the company website at https://www.shortpar4.com/pages/choose-package.

 

ABOUT SHORT PAR 4

Short Par 4 is a personal stylist for the golf-inspired life that delivers brand name golf apparel, accessories and gear directly to its member’s doorstep – each for up to 60% off retail prices.

The vision of the company is to provide golf enthusiasts with the highest quality products at member’s only pricing delivered directly to their doorsteps – keeping their style tight and allowing them to spend more time on the course, not in their closet. As the premier styling service for the golf community, Short Par 4 boasts one of the fastest growing memberships of any subscription box on the web.

Every month, Short Par 4 delivers exclusive brand name golf apparel and products that promise to make their member’s look handsome both on and off the course. Whether on a date, on the tee box or at the office, Short Par 4’s Style Caddies have their members covered!

With a membership for all budget sizes, every box includes top rated and premium golf brands like Under Armour, Nike, Puma and Callaway and burgeoning brands like Travis Mathew, Linksoul, Greyson and more. Each delivery is hand-curated according to the season and the golfer’s unique style profile that they fill out on the website.

Short Par 4 is represented on all the major golf tours. The company has compiled a global brand ambassador team that includes some of golf’s most iconic players.

 

PGA TOUR: Rickie Fowler, Wesley Bryan, John Chin and Tyler Duncan

LPGA TOUR: Lexi Thompson

Web.com TOUR: Kevin Doughtery and Kevin Lucas

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: Tom Pernice

 

Short Par 4 continues to grow every year since its inception in 2014. Their membership and box shipments are the largest in golf industry, making the company the leading golf subscription service. The company is located in Sarasota, Florida.

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