The Three-year agreement Welcomes PUMA Golf as Official Apparel and Headwear Partner of Team Canada, Outfitting Athletes, Coaches, and Support Staff on the National Amateur and Junior Squads
Integrated partnership with Puma Canada will include field-of-play uniform kit for golfers and coaches named to represent Team Canada in Paris at the 2024 Olympic Golf Competition
(November 9 2021) – Golf Canada and PUMA Golf have announced an expansion of their partnership, naming PUMA as the Official Apparel and Headwear Partner of Golf Canada’s National Team Program.
As part of the three-year agreement, Team Canada players, coaches, and support staff with the National Amateur and Junior Squads will exclusively wear PUMA’s premium golf apparel and headwear when representing Team Canada. In addition, athletes and coaches named to Team Canada for the 2024 Olympic Golf Competition in Paris will also wear PUMA Golf’s apparel and headwear as part of the field-of-play uniform kit.
“PUMA Golf has become an incredibly strong and integrated supporter across a number of Golf Canada programs and properties, and we are extremely proud to extend that partnership across high performance and our National Team Program,” said Golf Canada Chief Commercial Officer John Sibley. “This a very exciting period in Canadian high-performance golf and we are excited to begin outfitting Team Canada athletes, coaches and support staff in PUMA’s extensive collection of advanced performance apparel and headwear.”
That collection includes numerous innovative technologies, including the company’s breakthrough CLOUDSPUN and MATTR material in its apparel. The extension of Puma Canada’s support into Golf Canada’s National Team Program represents a deeper, stronger, and more integrated partnership with the National Sport Federation that dates back many years. In 2014, COBRA PUMA GOLF became the official headwear, apparel, footwear and equipment partner for Golf Canada’s Junior Skills Challenge, an interactive program focused on developing the key golf skills of putting, chipping, and driving among youth.
“We are very excited to support all the talented athletes and staff within the Team Canada High Performance Program and strengthen our partnership with Golf Canada,” said Dwayne Boecker, Head of Golf at COBRA PUMA GOLF – Canada. “This opportunity to connect with the next generation of great players in this country will broaden our brand appeal and presence in golf. The iconic PUMA Cat owns a rich history in international competition, and we look forward to seeing Canada’s best amateur golfers continue that success in our gear.
Team Canada athletes, coaches and support staff will wear official PUMA Golf apparel and headwear when representing Canada beginning November 1, 2021, through to the end of 2024.
The full roster of 2022 Team Canada athletes and coaches named to the National Amateur and Junior Squads will be announced next week.
[NOTE TO MEDA] – Click here for a link to images of PUMA Golf apparel worn by Team Canada athletes at the recent Spirit International Golf Championship (photo credit Golf Canada / Hugh Hargrave).
ABOUT GOLF CANADA’S NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
Golf Canada’s National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming players in all areas of their high-performance development. The National Team Program provides access to world-class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, and elite competitive opportunities with players selected to the National Amateur and Junior Squads representing Canada at a number of internationally sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The National Team Program also includes a Young Pro Squad that supports emerging talents in their transition to professional golf. The comprehensive National Team Program builds on the support that athletes have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations. Golf Canada’s National Team Program is proudly supported by RBC, Canadian Pacific, Audi, Titleist, FootJoy, PUMA Golf, Foresight Sports, Heritage Canada, Bear Mountain Resort, the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Golf Canada Foundation. For more information about Team Canada or to donate towards the development of Canada’s emerging talents, please visit www.golfcanada.ca/team-canada.
ABOUT COBRA PUMA GOLF
COBRA PUMA GOLF is a corporate division of PUMA, one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling, and marketing footwear, apparel, and accessories. COBRA PUMA GOLF is an inclusive company, promoting game enjoyment for golfers of all abilities, attitudes, and styles. The brands full-range portfolio includes COBRA Golf’s high-performance drivers, fairways, hybrids, wedges, irons and putters, as well as PUMA Golf’s sport lifestyle inspired footwear, apparel, and accessories. Fusing performance and style, COBRA PUMA GOLF brings a focus on innovation, technology, compelling design, and superior performance with an edge to the global golf marketplace. For more information, visit cobragolf.ca and pumagolf.cobragolf.ca.
ABOUT GOLF CANADA
Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing more than 270,000 golfers and 1,400 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to increase Canadian participation and excellence in golf. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our vision is to be a world leader in golf. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.
Media Contacts:
Dan Pino
Senior Director, Communications
Golf Canada
C: 416-434-5525
E: dpino@golfcanada.ca
Andrew Foscarin
Marketing Manager, Canada
COBRA PUMA GOLF
C: 416-347-9256
E: andrew.foscarin@cobrapuma.com