Neal Shipley turned a lot of heads when he took home the trophies for low amateur scores at both theand U.S. Open this year. So it should come as no surprise that it didn’t take long after that stellar showing for the 23-year-old Ohio State alumnus to turn pro and line up a sponsor.while still an amateur and has now signed on to be a global brand ambassador for the Nicklaus Companies, owners of the Jack Nicklaus and Golden Bear brands.
“Neal brings a fresh approach to the game and we believe he reflects the spirit of the Jack Nicklaus brand and apparel collections,” said Philip Cotton, chief executive officer of Nicklaus Companies. “It’s been an exciting six months for Neal on the golf course and it has been a thrill for Nicklaus Companies to be on the ride with him. We are delighted to now have the opportunity to make the relationship longer term and are looking forward to working with Neal over the coming years.
dedication to the sport, background and his already impressive accomplishments” which make him “the perfect ambassador for Jack Nicklaus Apparel. We look forward to supporting Neal as he continues to make his mark in the world of golf while representing our brand with pride and distinction.” Andy O’Brien, president of Nicklaus Brands, said that although the Golden Bear brand has been around for more than 50 years, “having someone as dynamic and youthful as Neal Shipley represent our Nicklaus brands significantly enhances our reach and visibility, and resonates with
The Golden Bear branded apparel that Shipley will wear on the PGA Tour will be available to consumers at select retailers, the Nicklaus Companies e-commerce sites and at Nicklaus Design golf courses.Nicole Kidman Dazzles in White Valentino Cropped Blouse Alongside…. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.