FOOTJOY TO BE FIRST EVER OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE OPEN CAMPING VILLAGE

By
Dan Owen
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FootJoy, the #1 Shoe and Glove brand in Golf, announces a new partnership with The R&A to sponsor The Open Camping Village at this year’s 150th Open Championship.

PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND – JULY 21: During the final round of the 148th Open Championship held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019 in Portrush, United Kingdom. (Photo by Tom Dulat/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

FootJoy will have front row seats to The 150th Open celebrations as the sponsor of The Open Camping Village following a partnership which celebrates both brands’ shared single-minded dedication to the golfer and unique heritage in the game.

Headlining the week, FJ will welcome attendees to its Camp-Out Party on Tuesday evening, where campsite attendees will be joined by live DJs, exclusive Q&As and a number of surprises as they build excitement to the week’s first competitive tee shots.

PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND – JULY 19: during the second round of the 148th Open Championship held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 19, 2019 in Portrush, United Kingdom. (Photo by Tom Dulat/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

In addition to the Camp-Out Party, FJ will use the space to host a number of exclusive activations and events for campsite attendees to enjoy throughout the historic week in golf, including free shoe fitting for all campsite attendees (Monday – Friday 08:00am – 10:00am / 16:00pm – 21:00pm) and live bands and entertainment throughout the week.

PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND – JULY 19: during the second round of the 148th Open Championship held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 19, 2019 in Portrush, United Kingdom. (Photo by Tom Dulat/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

Situated just behind the Old Course Hotel, the Camping Village is located just yards away from the Road Hole, inviting campsite attendees to enjoy the tournament at the very heart of The Home of Golf.

PAUL O’HAGAN, FJ MARKETING MANAGER – EMEA, SAID:

“Since 1857 FootJoy has pioneered its way as a leader in the game of golf, celebrating the golfer’s experience and empowering a love for the game. This partnership with The Open Camping Village is an opportunity to share our love for golf and to bring like-minded fans together to celebrate what is set to be a spectacular week.

“Providing a fun, unique experiences for dedicated fans in the Village places FootJoy at the heart of an iconic moment in the game’s history and we look forward to joining fans, attendees and partners in celebrating heritage, innovation and performance at The 150th Open.”