Thursday, January 7, 2010

Allergic?

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After 4 years with Puma, Geoff Ogilvy has put the cat to sleep... Ogilvy stepped out this week at the season opener in Kapalua adorned with logos from powerhouse Titleist/FootJoy- his new flagship sponsors. Ogilvy, as most serious golf fans know, was Puma's lead horse in the stable and a major driving force in their golf sales. For those of us close to the apparel game, we now are left to wonder what clothing Geoff will wear this year - we've been told he will NOT wear Peter Millar like the rest of the Titleist/FJ gang and will begin the season with no apparel deal...

This has to be a huge loss for Puma, who now looks to Rickie Fowler as its biggest star-power. No, Rickie doesn't have a U.S. Open or World Match Play title, but he does have A LOT more hair... (Probably the only gift Mr. Ogilvy isn't blessed with...)

-KC

  

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

He was wearing Travis Mathew today. Gotta wonder if they've swooped in to pick him up or if he just likes their stuff.

Anonymous said...

Geoff looks great in his new clothes. Puma's great on Ricky Fowler, and any young guy with the attitude to pull it off. Mr Ogilvy, benefits from a more tailored appearance. Along with his switch in club provider, are we seeing a move to a more business like image? Cobra appears to be a more cavalier brand than it's big brother Titleist. Could it be Geoff's got majors on his mind? . . . Or, is simply that contracts have run out. . .