Inside Golf, Australia. June 2014 | страница 16

industry Crest Link expands international footprint with PGA partnership O ne of the leading golf apparel brands, Crest Link is extending upon its international golf footprint through a new partnership with the PGA of Australia. Confirmed last month as the PGA’s official apparel partner for a three-year term, Crest Link is set to embark on a number of exciting initiatives to leverage its partnership with the PGA and grow its marketing platform outside the Asia and the Middle East regions.  “With the current success of Australian golf many established international brands are looking to Australia to establish a presence within the domestic market,” said Brian Thorburn, Chief Executive Officer of the PGA. “The PGA is very pleased to align with Crest Link as our new apparel partner and we look forward to working with their team to grow the brand within our market.” Crest Link, which started in Malaysia, is well established in more than 15 countries and maintains strong associations with numerous international professional tournaments including the Indonesia PGA Championship, the Singapore Open, the Malaysian Open and Thailand Open. Western Australia and Champion Sports for all the other states in Australia. Crest Link’s Managing Director Raymond Yee said the partnership with the PGA is further proof of the brand’s popularity, and he looks forward to introducing Crest Link to even more Australian golfers. “Our product is perfect for Australian golfers as our products offer efficient moisture absorption and evaporation, a smooth and much lighter feel compared to traditional golf apparel materials thanks to our innovation of Micro-Dri, this in return helps golfers to better perform,” said Managing Director Raymond Yee. “Some of our other innovations include Micro-Dri A-Vent, keeps golfers cool and dry at all time; Micro-Dri UV, provides protection against harmful UV rays; and COMP-TECH helps to increase blood flow to the arms and reduce soreness as well as fatigue. We believe our products put golfers and performance first beyond anything – this is because we are golfers too.” Crest Link apparel also comes in fashionable colours and designs to suit all golfers.    Crest Link is also a partner of several governing bodies including the ASEAN PGA Tour and the China PGA Tour. “Combined, Australian PGA Professionals offer the most direct and effective grass-roots distribution channel and we’re looking forward to working with the PGA in the coming years.” Through this latest partnership Crest Link will look to grow its presence in the Australian golf market by working with the PGA’s network of PGA Professionals based at over 500 golf facilities around the country. Crest Link will also be featured as part of the official uniform of PGA staff, complementing the brand’s existing sponsorship of young, talented and up and coming Australianbased Tour Professionals. Crest Link is represented in the Australian market