Original Penguin returns to The Open

An Original Penguin by Munsingwear, the menswear brand renowned for combining American sportswear with heritage craftsmanship, announces the golf styles that tour professional Cameron Smith will don at The Open Championship.

Original Penguin Golf has returned to its roots in golf for 2018 with a curated collection consisting of the signature Earl polo shirt, printed shorts, sleek track jackets, and fitted trousers, available in a bold color palette. Original Penguin Golf offers tailored, slim-cut, functional styles while maintaining an athletic and technical edge that will have players looking their best on or off the course.

Worn throughout history by celebrated men and golf fanatics including Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Bob Hope, Jack Nicklaus and Bing Crosby, Original Penguin had been adorned and adored by the masters of leisure and sport to define itself as an American classic. Known for its unique, humorous and detail-oriented clothing, Still revered by the icons of today, the brand now fully encompasses the lifestyle of what it means to be an original.

“Original Penguin is an iconic American clothing brand with deep roots in the golf industry as the originator of the classic golf shirt. The Original Penguin brand was established in 1955 and quickly became the most popular product for a vast array of golf professionals and celebrities during the late 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s,” says Jack Voith, President of the Golf Division at Perry Ellis International Inc.

“Fast forward to today, we have selected an exciting collection that focuses directly on the golf market and combines many of the original styles, prints and patterns from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, blending them with technical fabrications.”

Original Penguin Golf is available in selected golf shops across the UK & Europe. The golf collection is not available to purchase online.