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Top Ten Most Active Brands in Golf Sponsorship

Top Ten Most Active Brands in Golf Sponsorship

Cobra Puma Golf

The bold, bright, and edgy Cobra Puma golf company has partnered with several young and talented golfers since 2010, marketing its brand significantly.

Top stars on their roster include Rickie Fowler, Lexi Thompson, Jesper Parnevik, Bryson DeChambeau, Graham DeLaet, and Blair O’Neal.

Titleist

Titleist is undoubtedly one of the most valuable brands in golf sponsorship, going all out to sign a large number of professional golfers.

Beneficiaries of the company’s generosity include Adam Scott, Jordan Spieth, Ian Poulter, Brooks Koepka, Webb Simpson, and Marc Leishman.

Ping

U.S. sports equipment company Ping rightly deserves a spot on this list, known for its lucrative endorsement deals, such as sponsoring Lee Westwood to the tune of $20m.

Other notable golfers to partner with the brand include Bubba Watson, Billy Horschel, Miguel Angel Jimenez, and Martin Kaymer.

Adidas

Multinational giant Adidas has made an indelible mark in the design, manufacturing, and sale of shoes, sports clothing, accessories, and equipment.

Although the brand has infiltrated many sports with lucrative sponsorships, it also has a keen eye on golf, notably its $10m endorsement deal with U.S. star golfer Xander Schauffele.

Bridgestone

Japan-founded company Bridgestone boasts a vast investment portfolio, including making golf clubs since 1972.

To promote its products, the company has established a significant presence on tour in the last few decades, including sponsoring top golfers such as Matt Kuchar, Fred Couples, Brandt Snedeker, and Davis Love III.

Conclusion

Golf sponsorships contribute a substantial percentage to what your favorite golfers earn. 

Everyone wants to be associated with a winner, and when you see these companies throwing vast sums of money to endorse golf stars, they are counting on even more massive returns. 

If you are an upcoming golfer, invest time and hard work in improving your game because once you are at the top, the kind of money pursuing you will undoubtedly be worth the effort.