Peachtree Corners, GA – (June 26, 2023)– The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is thrilled to announce Mizuno Golf as an Official Sponsor of the HJGT National Championships, further enhancing the junior golf experience for aspiring young players worldwide. This collaboration will elevate the junior golf experience for families domestically and internationally, with Mizuno sponsoring the HJGT’s prestigious end-of-the-year National Championships held in Orlando.
“We are extremely pleased to announce this sponsorship of the ever-expanding HJGT and their National Championships,” said Jeremy Galbreth, the Sr. Director of Golf at Mizuno. “We are committed to continuing to help facilitate and support the next generation of players. What better way to do so than providing them with access to the best gear in the game. We are thrilled to help take their tournament experience to an even more premium level.”
Since its establishment in Osaka, Japan in 1906, Mizuno has consistently maintained an industry-wide reputation for crafting exceptional golf equipment and leading the way in technological, performance-focused innovation. The brand’s commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with the HJGT’s mission to provide young players with an outstanding competitive platform while instilling lifelong habits that will benefit them on and off the golf course.
As part of this exciting partnership, Mizuno Golf USA will generously provide a remarkable opportunity for the division winners at the 17th consecutive HJGT National Championships. Nine deserving winners will receive a brand-new set of Mizuno clubs, an exclusive personal club fitting session, and a customized National Championship bag, specially designed by Mizuno.
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, with its extensive schedule of over 300 events across 29 states annually, provides players aged 8 to 18 with the opportunity to compete on exceptional courses within a competitive environment complemented by superb hospitality. With recent expansion plans in China and further global expansion on the horizon, the HJGT is committed to making each event memorable and fostering habits that will benefit individuals throughout their lives.
“Partnering with golf industry leaders like Mizuno takes the ‘Hurricane Tour Experience’ to a different level for junior golf families,” stated Rex Grayner, HJGT Vice President of Business Development. “Mizuno’s remarkable history and reputation for delivering exceptional products to the golf world, coupled with their dedication to growing the game and supporting young men and women, make the Mizuno sponsorship invaluable to us. We are ecstatic about this relationship, particularly the positive impact it will have on our players and how Mizuno’s involvement will enhance our annual HJGT National Championship experience.”
Mizuno’s sponsorship of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour National Championships is an exciting milestone for both organizations, as they come together to elevate the junior golf landscape and nurture the future generation of golfers.
About Mizuno:
Founded in Osaka, Japan in 1906, Mizuno is one of the world’s largest specialty sporting goods manufacturers renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, technological innovation, and dedication to elevating athletes’ performance. Mizuno has established a strong reputation in the industry and among golf tours worldwide for crafting top-quality golf equipment and consistently combines their original spirit of creating the best products with the latest technological advancements to deliver outstanding performance benefits.
Throughout their tour history, Mizuno has been associated with major winners and former world #1’s who have chosen Mizuno as their equipment of choice on their path to success.
Renowned for their precision and control, Mizuno’s Grain Flow Forged irons are meticulously manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan. Each iron is custom-built to the exact specifications of individual golfers, supported by Mizuno’s industry-leading Custom Fit Swing DNA system. Golfers around the world have come to associate the phrase “Nothing feels like a Mizuno” with the unmatched experience provided by their irons.
Mizuno is committed to contributing to society through the advancement of sporting goods and the promotion of sports.