St. Augustine, Fla. (April 5, 2011) – 2XU Compression, a world leader in performance compression apparel, has joined The First Tee’s corporate supplier program.
Through the new alliance, 2XU Compression becomes the Official Workout and Recovery Partner of The First Tee both on and off the golf course, and will support The First Tee at its national participant events.
“The First Tee is grateful for the relationship with 2XU Compression and thanks them for their interest in supporting our mission to positively impact the lives of young people through the game of golf,” said Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., chief executive of The First Tee.
Johnny West, U.S.A. Category Director for 2XU Compression stated, “We love everything The First Tee stands for --- helping young people get out on the golf course and enjoy a positive experience. We’re all about enhancing human performance, so it’s an ideal partnership for us.”
About The First Tee
The First Tee (www.thefirsttee.org), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization whose mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. With its home office at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., The First Tee reaches young people on golf courses, in schools and on military installations.
Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 4.7 million participants in all 50 United States and four international locations. The First Tee is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation and its Founding Partners are LPGA, the Masters Tournament, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and the USGA. President George W. Bush serves as honorary chair.
About 2XU
2XU Compression engineers products with the single-minded goal of equipping athletes to feel more prepared, ready, and capable than the competition. As they put on their technologically advanced garments, athletes also put on a desire to perform beyond expectation and be greater than ever before.
Armed with 2XU Compression technology, another piece of the finely balanced athletic equation is in place to multiply your human performance!
www.2XU.com
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Media Contact:
Sara Henika
904-940-4341
shenika@thefirsttee.org
