The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Signs Flexfit as Official Headwear Sponsor
Flexfit is the official headwear sponsor for the 2009 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, an Official PGA TOUR event.
Las Vegas, NV, September 02, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Flexfit is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open October 11-18 at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. As official headwear sponsor, Flexfit will be donating 1600 custom hats including 1000 volunteer hats, 200 Championship Pro-Am hats and 400 children’s hats for the October 11th Youth clinic hosted by Justin Timberlake.
Staff members at The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open will be wearing Flexfit’s Cool & Dry Pique Mesh hats, each embroidered with a flat Flexfit logo on the side. Championship Pro-Am hats will be Flexfit’s Cool & Dry Double Twill Span hat in black with silver contrast stitching.
Flexfit has always incorporated philanthropic work into its business model and continues to do so with this latest sponsorship venture. According to Thomas Cho, President of Flexfit, “We are impressed with the important research and treatment that Shriners Hospitals for Children is providing, as well as the awareness that Justin Timberlake has brought to their healthcare system. Flexfit is proud to be sponsoring this important event.”
The weeklong charitable event will consist of two professional practice golf rounds, the championship Pro-Am featuring Justin Timberlake, four rounds of professional golf competition and the golf clinic hosted by Justin Timberlake. The event will wrap up with the final round of professional competition and trophy presentation by Justin Timberlake on the 18th green on Sunday, October 18.
All net proceeds from The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, including ticket sales, sponsorships and donations will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. The tournament will be played on the 7223-yard TPC Summerlin par-71 golf course with a total purse of $4.2 million, and a prize of $756,000 going to the winner. Marc Turnesa is this year’s defending champion.
About Flexfit:
Through hard work, superior talent, and unmatched standards Flexfit developed into a leader in headwear. Today, Flexfit exports hats to sixty countries worldwide. The patented Flexfit brand is recognized around the globe for top quality. Every year Flexfit introduces groundbreaking styles and innovations that set new standards for the competition to try and follow. To learn more about Flexfit brand headwear visit www.flexfit.com.
About The 2009 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
The 2009 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is the ongoing commitment between Timberlake and Shriners Hospitals for Children to continue the tradition of a PGA TOUR event in Las Vegas. The collaboration between Shriners Hospitals for Children and Timberlake to act as Title Sponsor and Host creates a truly unique and world-class event for players and fans alike. A host of well-known golfers will participate in the competition to help support the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children while enjoying the signature flair that Las Vegas has to offer. The 2009 tournament is October 11-18 at the TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas.
About Shriners Hospitals for Children:
Shriners Hospitals for Children is an international health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Nineteen Shriners Hospitals provide care for congenital and acquired orthopedic conditions, four hospitals provide acute and rehabilitative care for burn injuries, three hospitals provide rehabilitative care for children with spinal cord injuries, and the cleft lip and palate program is expanding to multiple Shriners Hospitals. Some Shriners Hospitals offer care in more than one care specialty. For more information visit www.shrinershq.org.
About The PGA TOUR:
The PGA Tour is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. Its primary purpose is to expand the PGA TOUR domestically and internationally so as to substantially increase player financial benefits while maintaining our commitment to growth in charity and integrity to the game. In 2009, the three Tours will compete in 102 events for more than $350 million in prize money. Tournaments will be held in 10 countries outside the U.S. and in 35 states.
In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, TOUR events also generate significant funds for local charities. In fact, the three Tours have surpassed the $1 billion mark in overall charitable contributions. The PGA TOUR’s web site address is www.pgatour.com, and the company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
Flexfit Media Contacts:
Allison Kugel
Allison Dawn Public Relations
p: 516-942-0264
e: allisondawnpr@aol.com
Andy Song, Marketing Manager
Flexfit
p: 714-447-8052
e: andy@flexfit.com
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Staff members at The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open will be wearing Flexfit’s Cool & Dry Pique Mesh hats, each embroidered with a flat Flexfit logo on the side. Championship Pro-Am hats will be Flexfit’s Cool & Dry Double Twill Span hat in black with silver contrast stitching.
Flexfit has always incorporated philanthropic work into its business model and continues to do so with this latest sponsorship venture. According to Thomas Cho, President of Flexfit, “We are impressed with the important research and treatment that Shriners Hospitals for Children is providing, as well as the awareness that Justin Timberlake has brought to their healthcare system. Flexfit is proud to be sponsoring this important event.”
The weeklong charitable event will consist of two professional practice golf rounds, the championship Pro-Am featuring Justin Timberlake, four rounds of professional golf competition and the golf clinic hosted by Justin Timberlake. The event will wrap up with the final round of professional competition and trophy presentation by Justin Timberlake on the 18th green on Sunday, October 18.
All net proceeds from The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, including ticket sales, sponsorships and donations will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. The tournament will be played on the 7223-yard TPC Summerlin par-71 golf course with a total purse of $4.2 million, and a prize of $756,000 going to the winner. Marc Turnesa is this year’s defending champion.
About Flexfit:
Through hard work, superior talent, and unmatched standards Flexfit developed into a leader in headwear. Today, Flexfit exports hats to sixty countries worldwide. The patented Flexfit brand is recognized around the globe for top quality. Every year Flexfit introduces groundbreaking styles and innovations that set new standards for the competition to try and follow. To learn more about Flexfit brand headwear visit www.flexfit.com.
About The 2009 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
The 2009 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is the ongoing commitment between Timberlake and Shriners Hospitals for Children to continue the tradition of a PGA TOUR event in Las Vegas. The collaboration between Shriners Hospitals for Children and Timberlake to act as Title Sponsor and Host creates a truly unique and world-class event for players and fans alike. A host of well-known golfers will participate in the competition to help support the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children while enjoying the signature flair that Las Vegas has to offer. The 2009 tournament is October 11-18 at the TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas.
About Shriners Hospitals for Children:
Shriners Hospitals for Children is an international health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Nineteen Shriners Hospitals provide care for congenital and acquired orthopedic conditions, four hospitals provide acute and rehabilitative care for burn injuries, three hospitals provide rehabilitative care for children with spinal cord injuries, and the cleft lip and palate program is expanding to multiple Shriners Hospitals. Some Shriners Hospitals offer care in more than one care specialty. For more information visit www.shrinershq.org.
About The PGA TOUR:
The PGA Tour is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. Its primary purpose is to expand the PGA TOUR domestically and internationally so as to substantially increase player financial benefits while maintaining our commitment to growth in charity and integrity to the game. In 2009, the three Tours will compete in 102 events for more than $350 million in prize money. Tournaments will be held in 10 countries outside the U.S. and in 35 states.
In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, TOUR events also generate significant funds for local charities. In fact, the three Tours have surpassed the $1 billion mark in overall charitable contributions. The PGA TOUR’s web site address is www.pgatour.com, and the company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
Flexfit Media Contacts:
Allison Kugel
Allison Dawn Public Relations
p: 516-942-0264
e: allisondawnpr@aol.com
Andy Song, Marketing Manager
Flexfit
p: 714-447-8052
e: andy@flexfit.com
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Contact
Allison Dawn Public Relations
Allison Kugel
516-942-0264
www.flexfit.com
www.allisondawnpr.com
Allison Kugel
516-942-0264
www.flexfit.com
www.allisondawnpr.com
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