Cobra PUMA Golf, a major player in golf equipment, apparel, accessories and footwear, has announced a long-term partnership with Bryson DeChambeau, a 22-year-old phenomenon who became the fifth player last year. only to win the NCAA Men's Tennis Championship and the US Men's Amateur Golf Championship in the same year.

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DeChambeau, who is entering his first pro tournament this week at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, will wear PUMA Golf outfits, accessories and shoes throughout the competition, including his Hogan Driver Cap and red suit, white and blue on Sundays, a nod to the university where he studied, the Southern Methodist University. His COBRA bag will be fitted with COBRA Golf clubs and accessories for the duration of the competition.

“Bryson uniquely combines talent, ingenuity and personality, making him a fiery golfer, in perfect harmony with the COBRA PUMA GOLF brand. It is part of our vision of fun and our desire to advance golf to make it more fun and open to players of all skill levels, ” said Robert Philion, President & CEO of COBRA PUMA Golf. “We immediately noticed his gradual approach to the game, deeply rooted in science and art, as well as his passion and determination. Nothing can make us more happy than to welcome him into our COBRA PUMA GOLF family. "

"I think I have found the perfect partner with COBRA PUMA GOLF," said DeChambeau. “The COBRA and PUMA brands complement my style, my attitude and my desire to innovate, while allowing me to continue to be myself, and to show my imagination. I am really delighted to be part of this creative and cutting edge company. "

At the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament, where he participated by derogation from his sponsor, DeChambeau returned a card to 66 to finish in 27th place. The F6 + Pro is the most adjustable driver ever designed by COBRA - for experienced players who prefer low lofts. The new CarbonTrac system allows players to optimize the hitting, spin and flight of the ball with ultra low center of gravity settings.

When he was still an amateur, DeChambeau was already very present at the biggest golfing events where he faced the best players in the world. In November, DeChambeau finished tied for second at the Australian Masters after surrendering a card to 67. He repeated in January by passing the cut in three of the European Tour events in Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Dubai. Last week he won the Silver Cup awarded to the lowest score achieved by an amateur at the 2016 Masters. After his professional debut this week at the legendary Harbor Town Golf Links, DeChambeau will benefit from six new waivers from his sponsors for try to get his card for the PGA TOUR 2017.

Until the end of 2016, DeChambeau will wear the shoes and outfits from the PUMA Golf Fall and Winter 2016 collections, including the new family of IGNITE shoes designed to ensure performance and offer unparalleled comfort.

In DeChambeau's bag:

  • Driver: Cobra King F6 + Pro 7o | Oban Kiyoshi Tour Limited 70X | 45 ”| without weight
  • Wood 3: Cobra King F6 14,2o | Oban Kiyoshi Tour Limited 70X | 43 ”| 61,5 o
  • Utility: KING Utility 18,5 o D | Project X HZRDUS Black Hybrid 6,5 105x
  • Irons: Edel Prototype (3-P) | KBS Tour C-Taper Lite 115X | 37,5 ”, 73 ° | Lofts: 25 (3), 30 (5), 34 (6), 38 (7), 42 (8), 46 (P)
  • Wedges: Cobra King V Grind 50 °, 55 ° and 60 ° | 37,5 ”73 °

More information on the professional players ambassadors of the COBRA and PUMA GOLF brands  www.cobragolf.com.