Skechers Performance™ GO GOLF® Elite Athlete, Wesley Bryan, Wins His First PGA TOUR Title
The PGA TOUR rising star swings to victory at the RBC Heritage wearing the Skechers GO GOLF® Pro 2
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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.
PGA TOUR golf pro and RBC Heritage champion, Wesley Bryan, wearing the Skechers GO GOLF Pro 2. (Photo: Business Wire)
“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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Released Apr 21, 2017 • 3:20 pm EDT