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Golf Companies, LPGA Tour, Mizuno Golf

Mizuno Golf – New partnership with LPGA to support professional and amateur women’s golf

June 25, 2021 – Mizuno Golf has announced a new partnership with the LPGA to support the ladies’ game at all levels. In a newly established partnership between Mizuno and the LPGA Tour, the Japanese manufacturer will have a presence at various professional and amateur women’s events in 2021 as well as produce content for the LPGA’s Women’s Network.

“We are excited to begin a long-term partnership with the LPGA,” says Jeremy Galbreth, Director of Golf, Mizuno USA. “It’s great to have a presence in the women’s game again and to be able to create greater brand awareness amongst female golfers. Our equipment is designed for all golfers and our fitting process is very much by ability rather than by gender.”

At the Tour level, the equipment truck that travels to each LPGA Tour event will now feature the iconic Mizuno logo, while at this year’s LPGA Professionals National Championship at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia from July 23-24, Mizuno will host a demo on the range with the opportunity for custom fitting.

Mizuno will also be present at the CME Group Tour Championship in Naples, Florida from November 18-21, where the CME Lesson Zone will be presented by Mizuno.

In the amateur game, Mizuno will be present at the LPGA Amateur Golf Association Cup Finals at Kingsmill Resort from August 13-14. Again, there will be display space on the range where custom fitting and the opportunity to buy Mizuno products will be available. Mizuno will also be present at the Championship Open to be played at the Palm Course at Walt Disney World in Florida from November 5-6.

Across the LPGA’s digital and social networks, Mizuno will be the presenting sponsor of #LPGATips. This series will bring fans tips from LPGA Professionals and Tour players that have enhanced their game. Additionally, Mizuno will produce content pieces for the LPGA’s Women’s Network focusing on the Mizuno custom fitting process and promoting the Mizuno mantra of “Fit by ability, not by Gender.”

“We’re excited to get this message across,” added Jeremy Galbreth. “The LPGA Women’s Network reaches a broad spectrum of female golfers. It’s a great opportunity for us to explain our custom fitting process using our industry-leading Swing DNA software and shaft optimizer via such a widely respected platform.”

More information at www.mizunogolf.com.

ECCO Golf, Holiday Golf, LPGA Tour

ECCO Golf – Brand Ambassador Caroline Masson wins Manulife LPGA Classic

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September 6, 2016 – ECCO Golf, leading golf footwear innovator, have announced that ambassador Caroline Masson claimed her maiden victory on the LPGA Tour on Sunday, shooting a spectacular final round of 66 to win the Manulife LPGA Classic in Ontario, Canada.

Competing in her special-edition ECCO BIOM HYBRID 2 shoes which were crafted specifically for the Olympic Games and feature the German flag on the side, Masson entered the final round three shots off the lead but carded nine birdies en route to a one shot victory.

In capturing her first professional victory on North American soil, Masson edged out fellow ECCO ambassadors Minjee Lee and Mi Huang Lee, both of whom shot 273 for the week to finish in a tie for second.

“It’s hard to believe. I mean it really is. Obviously I was in a good position coming into today, and I was thinking, well, if I can shoot a really good round, I might have a chance, but I was totally not expecting it,” commented Caroline Masson.

“I tried to stay relaxed out there, enjoy it. It’s such a beautiful day and such a beautiful golf course. I just really tried to have a good time with my caddy, Danny. And yeah, it’s unbelievable that it really worked out in the end.”

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Michael Waack, Head of Global Golf at ECCO, added: “Caroline is a special talent. She’s been knocking on the door for quite some time now and it was only a matter of time before she finally broke through and joined the winner’s circle. I have no doubt it will be the first of many victories on the LPGA Tour for her.”

“It’s great to see that both Caroline and Minjee are continuing to wear the custom BIOM HYBRID 2 shoes that we created especially for when they competed in the recent Olympic Games in Rio,” continued Waack.

Handcrafted from rich, supple yak leather, women’s ECCO BIOM HYBRID 2 boasts a sleek, low-profile frame and uppers that are colour-matched to the outsole, trim and laces.

ECCO Golf shoes are also worn in competition around the world by Fred Couples, Ernie Els, Peter Hanson, Graeme McDowell, Thomas Bjørn, Thongchai Jaidee, Will Wilcox, Ben Evans, Jim Renner, Gerina Piller, Jennifer Johnson, Kendall Dye, Pernilla Lindberg, Therese Koelbaek and Liz Young, among others. For further information about ECCO Golf, please visit golf.ecco.com and www.holgolf.com.

Cleveland Golf, LPGA Tour, Srixon, What's in the bag…

XXIO – Inbee Park seals her 17th LPGA title at the 2015 Lorena Ochoa Invitational

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November 18, 2015 – Inbee Park, staff player of XXIO, Srixon and Cleveland Golf, has been the winner of the 2015 Lorena Ochoa Invitational held at the Club de Golf Mexico, in Mexico City.

The 27-year-old South Korean finished the tournament at 18-under 270 to win the event by three strokes, while moving within three points of the leader in the 2015 Rolex Player of the Year race. Park finished her final round with eight birdies and no bogies, hitting 13 of 14 fairways and 17 of 18 greens.  The victory was Park’s fifth win of the season and her 17th LPGA Tour title.

“Winning this tournament is such an honour. It’s a thrill,” said Inbee Park.  “This is my ninth year on the tour and I definitely achieved a lot of things and have been really enjoying myself out here.  It was almost a perfect day today. I didn’t make any mistakes, so I was able to focus on my game.”

The South Korean golfer, who is currently the world’s No 2 ranked player, earned $200,000 for the victory, and is currently second on the money list with $2,570,096.  With the victory, she has now moved within one point of the required 27 points needed for entry into the LPGA Hall of Fame.

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Inbee Park played with Srixon’s new 4th generation Z STAR ball with SpinSkin Technology, a XXIO 8 driver, XXIO Forged irons (#5-PW), and Cleveland Golf 588 RTX 2.0 wedges (46°, 50°, 58°). Park, who has a Srixon logo on her hat, wears a Srixon glove, and carries a Srixon bag.

More information at www.srixoneurope.com and www.clevelandgolf.com.