New York, N.Y., (June 2018) – Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) today announced the renewal of a sponsorship agreement with top professional golfer, Justin Thomas. It is a multiyear golf product contract spanning from 2018 through 2021 with Thomas, who has been with the company since turning professional in 2013. His wins this season include the 2017 CJ Cup and the 2018 Honda Classic. Last season, Thomas won five PGA TOUR tournaments, including his first major, The PGA Championship. Justin was also named the 2018 Player of The Year and won the 2018 FedEx Cup. The company will also continue its long-standing relationships with golf legends Billy Horschel, Tom Watson, and Davis Love III as well as Smylie Kaufman.
As part of the renewed agreement, Justin Thomas will continue to serve as brand ambassador for Polo Golf collection, wearing the brand’s apparel while playing on course.
“I am thrilled to continue my relationship with Ralph Lauren,” said Justin Thomas. “Since I was young, it was always a dream to wear Ralph Lauren on and off the golf course. I am truly honored and proud to represent the brand and look forward to many more years as part of the RL family.”
Since 1987, Polo Golf has defined excellence from the club to the course. With a sharpened focus on the needs of the modern player but always rooted in the rich design tradition of Ralph Lauren, the Golf collection combines state-of-the-art performance wear with luxurious finishing touches.
The Polo Golf collection is available at Ralph Lauren stores, premier clubs and resorts and RalphLauren.com.
