Skechers Performance™ GO GOLF® Elite Athlete, Wesley Bryan, Wins His First PGA TOUR Title
April 21 2017 - 3:20PM
Business Wire
The PGA TOUR rising star swings to victory at
the RBC Heritage wearing the Skechers GO GOLF® Pro 2
Skechers Performance™ - a division of SKECHERS USA, Inc.
(NYSE:SKX) – is thrilled to celebrate golf pro Wesley Bryan’s first
PGA TOUR win on Sunday, April 16, 2017, at the RBC Heritage in
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The Skechers GO GOLF® elite
athlete made history as the first South Carolinian native to win
the RBC Heritage since its inception in 1969. With his win, Bryan
moves to 37th in the Official World Golf Rankings. While this is
Bryan’s first PGA TOUR win, he had previously won three-times on
the Web.com.
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PGA TOUR golf pro and RBC Heritage
champion, Wesley Bryan, wearing the Skechers GO GOLF Pro 2. (Photo:
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“I grew up watching the RBC Heritage and dreamt of winning this
tournament for many years,” says Bryan. “I can’t think of a better
victory than this for my first PGA TOUR win. It makes bringing home
the trophy even more satisfying. I could not have gotten here
without my team, including Skechers Performance. This is a
fantastic way to start our partnership and I look forward to
winning even more titles with the brand.”
“We’ve been thrilled to have Wesley join the Skechers
Performance family at the start of his already successful
professional career,” says Skechers Performance Senior Vice
President of Merchandising and Marketing, Rick Higgins. “We’re
excited to have supported Wesley in his first PGA TOUR victory and
we can’t wait to see him continue to thrive.”
A rising PGA TOUR star who had already established himself as a
YouTube sensation with his brother, George, 27-year-old Bryan
joined Skechers Performance as the new brand ambassador in spring
2017 and is featured in the current Skechers GO GOLF TV campaign.
As part of the sponsorship, Bryan is outfitted in Skechers
Performance GO GOLF footwear and apparel, and will also continue to
be featured in marketing campaigns for the brand.
Known for lightweight designs, high quality comfort,
shock-absorbing midsoles and superb stability, Skechers GO GOLF
footwear has achieved prominence across the global sports market,
alongside additional Skechers Performance footwear categories in
running, walking and training. The GO GOLF branded apparel line
offers athletes comfort and freedom of movement, with
moisture-wicking fabric technology in a variety of colors and
styles for men and women. The apparel line also includes new pieces
that are influenced by Wesley Bryan’s modern aesthetic.
Skechers GO GOLF is available at Skechers retail stores, and
select retail partners including golf pro shops and online at
Skechers.com. Learn more about Skechers Performance at
GOSkechers.com and follow us on Facebook
(facebook.com/SkechersPerformance), Twitter
(twitter.com/skechersGO) and Instagram
(instagram.com/skechersperformance).
For more information and/or images please contact Jolene Abbott
at 310.318.3100 x4839 or jolenea@skechers.com.
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