Ahead renews its headwear sponsorship of AJGA through 2011

- PGA.com

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. -- Ahead, has renewed its sponsorship as the official headwear provider of the American Junior Golf Association through 2011, company officials have announced.

"We enjoy working with the AJGA and are proud to support the development of young men and women golfers and the future of the game," said Ahead CEO Ken Shwartz. "By introducing them to Ahead at an early age, we hope they will remain fans of our brand throughout their golfing careers. The AJGA does an incredible job at not only making them better golfers through the spirit of competition but also well-rounded individuals."

2010 will mark Ahead's eighth consecutive year as a sponsor of the AJGA. As part of the agreement, every AJGA member receives a custom Ahead cap with their membership. Ahead will also outfit the AJGA staff with headwear and continue to be the exclusive headwear supplier of all AJGA tournaments. The Extreme Fit Twill and Tech Performance cap will be the two styles offered in 2010.

"Ahead has been a wonderful sponsor for us over the years and we are excited to continue this relationship," said Jason Etzen, AJGA's executive vice president of corporate partnerships. "The Ahead caps are always a favorite among our tournament gifts. They do an outstanding job with the styles and ornamentation and the kids really enjoy wearing them."

The 2010 AJGA season kicks off with its first event Nov. 21-27, 2009 at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.