Fletcher Leisure Group Returns as CJGA Sponsor
Markham, Ont. (February 5, 2008) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is pleased to announce that Fletcher Leisure Group will return as a CJGA sponsor for the next three years. As part of the sponsorship arrangement, Sunice will become the OFFICIAL OUTERWEAR of the CJGA as well as a tournament title sponsor while Adams Golf will become the title sponsor of one event on the CJGA Junior Tour.
“Fletcher Leisure Group has been a strong supporter of the CJGA and our initiatives over the past three years and we are very excited to have them returning again as the official outerwear and as a multiple tournament sponsor,” said Earl Fritz, Executive Director of the CJGA.
The CJGA Adams Golf Junior Classic will run on August 11th and 12th, 2008 at Royal Woodbine Golf Club in Etobicoke, Ont. while the SuniceÒ Junior Classic will run simultaneously in the province of Quebec at a yet to be determined location.
“The CJGA's mission of providing future generations of young golfers a platform for their skills and competitive development in the game is precisely what the Fletcher Leisure Group attempts to accomplish through our various collaborations across the country in the golf industry. Our goal is to contribute to the growth of the game at all levels and all age groups. Our partnership with the CJGA over the next 3 years allows us to meet this goal with a critically important age group for the future of our game,” said Denis Malo, Fletcher Leisure Group’s VP Sales and Marketing.
About Adams Golf
Founded in 1987, Adams Golf has established itself as a leading manufacturer in the golf industry as a result of its innovative designs. Adams Golf products can be found in the bags of a number of prominent touring professionals including Rory Sabbatini, Aaron Baddeley and Tom Watson. Adams Golf designs, markets and distributes a range of exceptional brands including the Insight XTD drivers (official driver of The Long Drivers of America), as well as the #1 hybrid iron on all 3 combined Tours, the IDEA Pro hybrid. Adams Golf is the fastest growing equipment brand in golf.
For additional information please visit www.adamsgolf.com.
About Sunice
Originally established as a ski brand in 1976 and launched into the golf market in 1992, SuniceÒ has become an expert and leader in the technical outerwear industry and the #1 golf outerwear brand in Canada. The company continues to grow on the international stage and is currently available in 28 countries worldwide. The brand delivers top-quality action wear that enhances your performance through the use of advanced technologies, fabrics and manufacturing methods and that stands out with unique styles developed by top designers. Each garment is designed to provide complete protection against the elements, while still respecting the essentials of golf outerwear – featherweight, quiet fabrics that provide ultimate freedom of movement and comfort.
To view additional information on Sunice and its products please visit www.sunice.com
About the CJGA
Registered federally as a not-for-profit association, the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is dedicated to providing Canada's junior golfers with the necessary skills and knowledge required to lay a foundation for a future in competitive golf. Through its six-stage competitive development program that focuses on tournaments, clinics, international competitions, and mentoring programs with PGA Tour professionals, the CJGA introduces the game to juniors as young as five and offers competitive multi-day events for the more advanced golfer. The CJGA acts as a feeder system to provincial and national competitions, collegiate and university golf, as well as professional and recreational golf. For more information please visit www.cjga.com.
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partners, HSBC Bank Canada and LEXUS.
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For Additional Information:
Rick Betts
Director, Media Relations and Communications
Canadian Junior Golf Association
1.877.508.1069 Ext. 233
rick.betts@cjga.com
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