09 Apr

Posted at 07:23h in Lorenzo Scalise

Golf Brianza Country Club have today announced their attachment to one of Italy’s up and coming stars, Lorenzo Scalise. 

Designed in the late 1980’s and located in the Lombardy region, Golf Brianza boasts a technically demanding 18 hole golf course, as well as a top class driving range with short game facilities. 

The course unravels with beautiful scenery surrounding it and renowned for being tricky, it demands accurate tee-shots from golfers, who have to navigate their way around 4 feature ponds and the hilly terrain.

“I have spent a lot of time at Golf Brianza over the years and I’ve always received a warm welcome there”, said Scalise. “The practice facilities are fantastic, whether it is the driving range or the indoor putting studio and the strategic layout of the golf course helps me to fine tune my game ahead of my professional tournaments. I look forward to representing Golf Brianza when I tee it up this year”.

“Golf Brianza Country Club and myself are very proud about our new partnership with Lorenzo”, said Nicola Colombo, president of GCB. “We are excited to have Loernzo as part of our club and he will be crucial in helping us to develop our junior programme through clinics and also by sharing his professional experience. I believe Lorenzo will bring a lot of enthusiasm to our programme and I know he will inspire our kids to follow their dreams to become a professional golfer, just like he did”. 

Lorenzo is currently preparing to tee it up at the Austrian Open next week on the European Tour, which will then be followed by the Gran Canaria Open.

08 Apr

Posted at 06:58h in Adrian Meronk

Following on from the successful activation of Adrian Meronk’s new partnership with White Eagle Sport, we are pleased to announce a strategic expansion to the partnership which will also include their corporate branding on the belly of Adrian’s golf bag, which will co-exist with their original branding on his sleeve.

White Eagle Sport are a new multi-sport events company based in Dubai and are becoming increasingly known in the Emirate for the success they’ve achieved in hosting some of the largest events in the country this year. 

“The White Eagle Sport team have been so supportive of me since I met them and I’m looking forward to continuing to actively promote the great work that they are doing”, said Meronk. “They know how to organise fantastic events and are going to be one of the leading companies in their field in the not too distant future”. 

“We are very happy to announce the expansion of our partnership with Adrian Meronk”, said Marta Biswas, owner of White Eagle LLC. “Adrian is a great young man, with an incredible talent and we are so proud to see him sporting our company logo and be associated with White Eagle Sport, as he competes all around the world.”

Adrian has played three tournaments this season on the European Tour and was right in the mix at the Magical Kenya Open. It is going to be a busy and exciting year for the young professional, as he continues to progress up the world rankings and put the Polish flag on the golfing map.

He tees it up at the Austrian Open on the European Tour next week, where the season gets underway after a two week break.

About White Eagle Sport: 

White Eagle LLC was founded in 2020. The Dubai-based company have the vision to build a multisport platform, creating once in a lifetime experiences for both amateurs and professional athletes. Their focus right now is on golf, however, they will be branching out into other sports as well. Their main goal is to make amateur tournaments have a professional feel and give competitors a great day out. Professionals can also compete and win a dedicated prize. 

11 Mar

Posted at 12:01h in Adrian Meronk

White Eagle Sport, a new multi-sport events company based in Dubai, are delighted to announce their partnership with European Tour player, Adrian Meronk. 

The talented Polish player will wear the White Eagle Sport logo on his right sleeve as he competes around the world this year on Europe’s main golfing stage.

Making their first foray into golf with the ‘The Greensomes Open’ in January, an event where the winning team walked away with the soon-to-be coveted Black Jackets, White Eagle Sport is going from strength to strength and will host some of the largest events in the UAE this year. 

“I am really proud to be representing White Eagle Sport”, said Meronk. “I played in their inaugural event in Dubai last month and I was so impressed by the setup of everything. They left no stone unturned in their preparation and I know their events are going to become ones that everybody wants to compete in. Best of luck to Marta and her team and thank you for believing in me”.

Marta Biswas, owner of White Eagle LLC, said, “Adrian Meronk is the first Ambassador that we have welcomed to our team. Our focus right now is on golf, however we will be gradually adding other sports as well. We want all amateur golfers that take part in our tournaments to feel like professionals and by having Adrian attend some of our events, it makes them feel special.”

As is widely known, Adrian is the best golfer to ever come out of Poland and upon winning the 2019 Open de Portugal, he wrote two more records in the history books, by becoming the first Pole to win a European Challenge Tour title and earn graduation to the European Tour. 

Having turned professional back in 2016, after reaching a career high 8th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, Adrian has gone through each stage of golf in Europe at ease and looks to continue his progression up the world rankings and by doing so, increase the exposure of golf in Poland. 

His opening event on the 2021 European Tour will be at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters this week.

About White Eagle Sport: 

White Eagle LLC was founded in 2020. The Dubai-based company have the vision to build a multisport platform, creating once in a lifetime experiences for both amateurs and professional athletes. Their focus right now is on golf, however, they will be branching out into other sports as well. Their main goal is to make amateur tournaments have a professional feel and give competitors a great day out. Professionals can also compete and win a dedicated prize. 

10 Feb

Posted at 09:06h in Adrian Meronk

Following on from a successful partnership in 2020, LESS_ have announced that they will continue their relationship with Polish superstar, Adrian Meronk. 

Adrian will continue to wear the LESS_ logo on the right chest of his apparel as he competes on the European Tour for the 2021 season. 

LESS_ is a unique mobile application and web portal that gives the user the ability to transform their wardrobe with one-of-a-kind clothes and accessories. They are committed to promoting sustainable living and believe that by buying second hand, you are doing just that. 

“I loved my partnership with LESS_ last year and thoroughly enjoyed interacting on the platform with it’s users”, said Meronk. “It is super easy to use and they are building up a great online community too. I want to say a big thank you to all of the team there for the ongoing support and I will continue to do my best to make all at LESS_ proud, whilst I’m out on tour this year”.

“I am extremely proud of the continuation of our partnership with Adrian Meronk – the only Polish golfer from this part of Europe to perform on the European Tour in 2021. Adrian ended the previous season with great success and it was only his first year on the European Tour”, said Mateusz Oleksiuk, CEO of LESS_.  “It is a cooperation that gives us a lot of pleasure, because Adrian holds the same values as our brand. He is not indifferent to the negative impact of man on the environment and strongly supports the idea of zero-water”

Meronk is the greatest golfer to ever come out of Poland and has created every Polish golf record in their history. He became the first Polish player to earn a European Tour card in 2020, having become the first Pole to win on the European Challenge Tour in 2019 at the Open de Portugal, sealing his European Tour status for the following season.

He will begin his 2021 season at the Qatar Masters, where he looks to continue his rise up the Official World Golf Rankings. 

About Less_:

The LESS_ philosophy is to declutter your life, by helping to organise your space and sell clothes that you no longer need. Shop smarter and use LESS_ to find statement pieces and also to support sustainability, by extending the life of clothes, therefore reducing textile waste and reducing carbon footprint. Over the first eighteen months of LESS_ launching, they had over 700,000 app downloads. Learn more about LESS_ at www.less.app or following them on Instagram/ Twitter on @Less_App

08 Feb

Posted at 13:04h in Brooks Koepka

An incredible chip-in eagle on the seventeenth hole on Sunday, saw Brooks Koepka come from five shots behind at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, to win by one shot and claim his eighth PGA Tour Title. 

After a calm front nine from Brooks that included a bogey and an eagle, he started his charge on the back nine with three birdies in a row, beginning at the par-five thirteenth.

Another birdie at fifteen moved him into a tie for the lead at seventeen under par. 

A safe 305 yard tee shot on his penultimate hole, ended on the left side of the green, well away from the water. He stood up to his twenty nine yard chip shot, bounced it into the apron of the green and it rolled into the middle of the cup, resulting in a roar from the small gallery of fans that were allowed on the course. 

Par on eighteen sealed victory for the four-time major winner and with the final round of sixty five, he added another Waste Management Phoenix Open title to his ever growing resume. 

“I felt like I have been playing really well”, Koepka said. “I loved the way I have been playing, even though I was missing cuts. It came down to scoring. I felt like I was playing well all week and knocking on the door and today I just stayed patient”.

“It’s been a wild ride for the last year and a half and very frustrating”, said Brooks. “I’ve had moments where I didn’t know if I was going to be the same, if I could even come back”.

Well Brooks, you looked as great as ever and we are incredibly proud of how you have overcome obstacles this last year!   

Special mention must also go to Scottie Scheffler, who finished tied seventh on sixteen under par, having been at the business end of the leaderboard for the whole tournament. 

08 Feb

Posted at 13:01h in Dustin Johnson

Dustin Johnson battled to a final round 68 at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club, to secure his second title at the Saudi International, in just three years. 

The World Number One started his Sunday off with a two shot lead and never left top spot, finishing two ahead of the chasing pack on fifteen under par. 

Opening up with three straight pars, he had a look at eagle on the par-five fourth, but took his birdie and signalled his intent to the field. 

A long run of pars followed and birdie opportunities knocked once again on the tenth and twelfth, but the putts didn’t fall until the par-four thirteenth, where Johnson held a nice putt for birdie to regain the lead on his own and from there in, he looked as solid as ever. 

He played his penultimate hole in model fashion, hitting a thumping drive down the fairway, leaving him with a little pitch and a tap-in birdie. 

Finding bunker off the final tee, Johnson hit his third shot to the middle of the green and took two putts to seal victory in Saudi. 

“I don’t get to play around the world as much as I’d like to but it’s definitely nice to get a win not on my tour and after Augusta, to get my first win again, obviously the game is still in really good form and I’m really excited about the rest of the year”, said Dustin. 

This was Johnson’s ninth European Tour victory and extends his advantage at the top of the Official World Golf Rankings. 

Well done, Dustin – the dominance continues! 

28 Jan

Posted at 16:19h in Joachim B Hansen

Henrik Stenson Eyewear creates stylish, functional and durable glasses and have today announced their partnership with European Tour winner, Joachim B. Hansen.

The HS Performance collection contains glasses and lenses well-suited for golf and other activities. Their Street Sunglasses are classic models with carefully worked details and a pure, conscious design. 

Hansen, who has always worn eyewear whilst playing golf, started wearing the HS Performance collection last December at the DP World Tour Championship and loves the high level of detail and design that goes into every pair of lenses that he puts on. 

“Since I started wearing Henrik Stenson Eyewear, I have noticed a massive difference in terms of the sharpness of objects through the lenses and also the comfort on my face”, said Hansen.  “Wearing glasses for over 5 hours a day can sometimes cause irritation, but it’s quite clear that a lot of thought has gone into the design of this collection, as they are incredibly comfortable and easy to wear for long periods of time.”

“We are very excited about this new partnership with Joachim”, said Marcus Larsson, CEO of Henrik Stenson Eyewear. “As one of the best golfers in Denmark and with our wish to expand into the Danish market, it was an easy decision for us. We are looking forward to growing together in what will hopefully be a long and successful partnership”.

Having claimed his maiden European Tour victory in dramatic fashion at the 2020 Joburg Open, JB will continue to compete on the European Tour this season and looks to continue his rise up the world rankings. Following on from his win in South Africa, the Dane went on to finish 44th on the Race to Dubai rankings. 

About Henrik Stenson Eyewear:

Born out of a Major Champions’ vision, Henrik Stenson Eyewear is an experienced brand with a well-worked design. Their sunglasses fully protect the eyes and with Henrik actively involved in the product development of the eyewear, they ensure that the design of each product is optimal. Protection and performance are the guiding principles of the brand, which offer various ranges to suit all tastes. 

Find out more about Henrik Stenson Eyewear at: www.henrikstensoneyewear.com

22 May

Posted at 09:03h in Vincent Whaley

Hambric Sports is very proud to announce the signing of PGA Tour player, Vincent Whaley. 

Whaley is currently a PGA Tour member and recorded a tied 9th place finish at the Puerto Rico Open earlier in the year.

Having turned professional in 2017, following a very successful collegiate career at Georgia Tech University, Whaley immediately found success on the All Pro Tour and was named Rookie of the Year in 2018. This was following on from two runner-up place finishes, a tied 3rd place finish and three other top-10’s during the season.  

Whaley advanced through Korn Ferry Tour Q-School in 2019 and went on to make 16 out of 24 cuts including two top-3 finishes (2nd at the Bahamas Great Abaco Classic and tied 3rd at the Lincoln Land Championship). This led him to finish 25th on the Korn Ferry Points List, earning his PGA Tour card for the 2020 season.

“I know how important it is to have a strong team around me as a professional golfer and I feel that Hambric Sports is the perfect fit for me. I’m really looking forward to beginning our work together and know that they will always have my best interests at heart”, said Whaley. 

Currently ranked 165th on the 2020 FedEx cup rankings, Whaley will compete on the PGA Tour for the remainder of the season. 

Vincent will be managed by Walker Huddy. CEO of Hambric Sports, Rocky Hambric, said: “We are really excited to welcome Vincent to the Hambric Sports family. He has already proven himself as an up and coming star and we know that he has a bright future ahead of him”.

With offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, Dublin and London, Hambric Sports specializes in the management of professional golfers and markets its clients on a global basis. This includes seeking and negotiating income-producing opportunities, within the golf industry and corporate world. In addition to Vincent, the list of clients includes Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Smith and the Højgaard twins.

15 May

Posted at 16:11h in Dustin Johnson

15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Perfect Practice, the golf training and accessory startup, is excited to announce its partnership with acclaimed PGA pro Dustin Johnson. Currently No. 5  in the official World Golf Ranking, Johnson is an avid user of the Perfect Practice Putting Mat. The authentic indoor putting green helps both professionals and amateurs elevate their putting skills.

“The Perfect Practice Mat is far and away the best indoor putting mat I’ve ever used, and has become part of my daily routine,” said Johnson. “I recommend it to any golfer who is serious about improving their putting, and it’s also fun for the family.”

Johnson boasts 20 PGA Tour career wins to date. He was named 2016 PGA Tour Player of the Year after winning the U.S. Open. He spent 64 consecutive weeks atop the world ranking ⏤ the fifth-longest run on record ⏤ and currently ranks fifth on the Tour’s All-Time Career Money List.

“We’re thrilled to add Dustin to our team,” said Oren Kantor, co-founder of Perfect Practice. “Knowing that Dustin only partners with companies whose products he genuinely backs and likes to use himself makes it a real honor to have him as part of the Perfect Practice family.”

The mat is Perfect Practice’s marquee product, providing a realistic putting experience right in your home. Players can customize their difficulty level using line markers that start at two feet away and extend as far back as eight feet. Besides the original 9-foot, 6-inch version, Perfect Practice recently introduced “XL” and “Compact” versions of the mat that are now also in production. Both distance and alignment can be fine-tuned through aiming for a regulation-size hole on the left, or a reduced size hole on the right for an extra accuracy challenge.

Johnson is among more than one hundred PGA and LPGA Tour pros who trust the Perfect Practice mat as their preferred at home tool for putting preparation, and suggests every golfer have a Perfect Practice mat in their home or office. Made with crystal velvet TrueRoll technology and featuring an automatic ball return with a natural wood finish, the mat is stylish enough for a living room and ideal for a work area.

“Dustin is a golf savant and a true believer in the Perfect Practice Putting Mat,” said Ed Mileto, co-founder of Perfect Practice. “He’s extremely thoughtful in terms of what he trains with, and has been laser-focused on putting with our mat while stuck at home. We’re excited to see it translate on the course, and know working with Dustin will take Perfect Practice to the next level.”

About Perfect Practice
Founded in 2017 by Oren Kantor and Ed Mileto, Perfect Practice is a high-quality golf training retailer based in South Florida. Perfect Practice is driven by an unapologetic desire to produce thoughtfully designed golf training aids with a fine regard for detail. Trusted and used by over 100 PGA and LPGA Tour pros, Perfect Practice is best known for the Perfect Practice Putting Mat, a putting mat designed to simulate a realistic golfing experience and help players of all ages and stages improve their putting skills. From amateurs to professionals, Perfect Practice aims to help everyone up their golf game with its top-notch products and accessories. Visit www.perfectpractice.golf to view products and for additional information.

17 Dec

Posted at 14:19h in Dustin Johnson

The Internationals entered the final round singles matches at the 2019 Presidents Cup, with a 10-8 advantage over Team USA. However, the Americans turned it around when they needed to and clinched the title.

Tiger Woods went out first and set the tone for the day, by defeating Abraham Ancer, 3&2.

DJ was drawn against Haotong Li in the Sunday singles and took the early lead by winning the 3rd, 4th and 5th holes.

He never led by fewer than three holes after that. Another par earned him a win on the seventh hole.

Johnson was 5 up after 11 holes and while Li won the 12th and 14th, it was never close.

The match ended with Johnson’s birdie on the 15th hole.

“I played really well today. I hit the ball great,” Johnson said. “obviously he struggled just a little bit. I definitely put lot of pressure on him because I hit some great shots today.”

On Day 3, the Americans claimed back some vital matches, to head into the final day behind by just 2 points.

Johnson and partner Gary Woodland, defeated Adam Scott and Louis Oosthuizen, 2&1, to get their point on the board.

This is where Johnson gained his first point of the week to improve to 1-2-0 record for the week and 9-6-2 in his Presidents Cup career.

Congratulations to Dustin and Team USA on their victory!

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